Plus Size Denim for Teens
Plus Size Skinny Jeans, Leggings, Jean Skirts and Jean Jackets
Jul 28, 2009
Denim is an important staple in any teen girl or guy’s wardrobe and plus size denim is becoming increasingly more available.
Plus Size Skinny Jeans
The baggy, saggy jeans look is behind us and contrary to what some may believe, skinny jeans are not only for skinny people. This trendy denim fashion is available for and often looks better on plus size teens. Plus size skinny jeans will look best if worn inside boots or with platforms to lengthen the legs (though not necessary, they also look great with ballet flats) and will suit a plus size frame better if worn with a longer sweater or tunic top. Check out Z. Cavaricci Plus Size Skinny Jeans, Rinse Wash at Macy’s, available in sizes 14 to 24.
Denim Leggings for Sizes XL to 2X
Another fashionable staple in a teen’s wardrobe is the denim legging. As with skinny jeans, leggings don’t always look the greatest on super skinny people either. Denim leggings are usually lighter in weight than skinny jeans but can be worn casually with flats or sandals and a favorite long tee. Cropped tops and tucked in shirts may work occasionally with skinny jeans, but never with leggings.
Faith 21 (Forever 21’s plus size department) carries a cropped denim look legging that includes an elastic waistband and elastic rouching as well as inexpensive leggings that are full length and denim. Both styles are available in black and indigo and in sizes XL to 2X.
Jean Skirts
Knee length jean skirts seem to be gaining popularity over the micro mini skirt because of the ability to wear a knee length or longer skirt for casual wear or with long boots for a dressier look. Plus size teens can wear jean skirts with loose fitting, shorter tops, as opposed to the longer tops suggested with skinny jeans and denim leggings. Try out the Blue Streak Denim Skirt at Alight.com with the Groovy Kimono Top.
The New Jean Jacket
Jean jackets have come a long way since the 80s and are available in many washes, colors, cuts and styles. Although it’s perfectly fashionable to wear a jean jacket with skinny jeans or a jean skirt, keep the outfit from looking like a denim suit by wearing different and mismatched washes and shades. Get creative and try a different colored denim jacket or start out with the white denim jacket at Old Navy. For a brighter color, Target carries the Merona Plus Jacket in coral.
The key to plus size fashion is finding pieces that fit appropriately and are comfortable yet fashionable.
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