19 of the Best Plus-Size Jeans for Women in 2023

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Trying to find plus-size jeans that fit and are actually stylish used to be (and still is) an Olympic sport-level activity for fat people who just want a good pair of denim. Online and in-store availability has changed rapidly over the past five years. 

Personally, I’ve seen the change in the industry as both a plus-size fashion shopper and a fat fashion writer who is obsessed with denim. Fashion and lifestyle content creator, Makayla Smith has noticed this change in the industry as well: “Now, with size expansion happening more rapidly, I’m able to find cuter and better fitting styles that help me to feel comfortable and let me further express myself.”

With the growing excitement of size expansions, there’s a lot of discussion around finding the right fit as a fat person shopping for the best plus size clothing. To clarify what you should look for in the best plus size jeans, Insider tapped Alessandra Brunialti, SVP of Design at Lane Bryant, Celina Di Ciaula, Nordstrom Stylist, and Katie Murphy, Head of Fashion at 11 Honoré at Dia & Co.

One of my favorite picks is this Wild Fable pair from Target, which is miraculously under $20. Or if your primary goal is to be comfy, these pull-on jeans from Good American are super stretchy and easy to wear.