My Asos only idea has gone out of the window pretty quickly..... the reason being that Simply Be has really taken the crown in terms of a few plus size items for me in the last year or so. Plus size suits? Simply Be are winning. Plus size lingerie? Simply be are certainly winning. And now Jeans..... I'm surprised to say that Simply Be are winning with denim too. I've been wearing Asos jeans for a while as I like their skinny jeans. However, since I buggered my knee last year I've found wearing skinny jeans to be so restrictive. They're hard to walk in! That realisation led me to want to try some jeans that are looser on my legs. Not too loose on my waist, just my legs. Asos curve have failed me in that respect. The sizing and proportions have been all over the place and have felt rather uncomfortable. I won't lie, I'm not a fan of non-stretch denim. My large bottom and thick-as-fuck thighs cause problems with jeans unless there is some elastane involved!
Simply Be have really upped their game denim-wise though, so I wanted to share my thoughts. In their super stretchy jeans (skinny / bootleg / flares) I need a 24. In firmer and more structured jeans I need a 26.
First up.... high waist (or just regular on my long torso!) Wide leg jeans. Black and the long fit. God these are so comfortable. They're not as wide as I'd like and I wish they had a more curvy fit on the hips and waist, but generally speaking I'm thrilled with these jeans. Stretchy but stay up. Didn't dye my skin much on first wear (which is often a problem with black and indigo denim!).
I lost my mind when I saw these jeans pop up online. I'm never sure about acid wash (I like it but often find it quite unflattering!) But the vintage look of these jeans made me add them to my basket without a second thought!
These are the size 26 and they're great! Comfy and stretchy thick denim. Just bloody perfect to be honest, to the point where I might have to buy spare pairs to keep for when the inner thighs disintegrate (which is how all of my jeans die!). I can't praise these jeans enough. They're friggin' perfect!
Now then, what I originally wanted was a proper vintage look with these. Full 80s vibes! I wanted fitted waist but loose (balloon leg style) on the legs and rolled up. So I also got a size 28. I LOVE how these look!
Happily because the waistband is so thick and structured it keeps them up and keeps their shape. I'm sure I will wear these to death! I suspect that I'll wear the closer fit in the winter and the looser pair in warmer weather (more airy!). Love them with a passion! Ps, they might feel tight-ish at first but loosen up after a bit of wear.
Okay so I got excited about these..... collectif seem to sell a couple of extended sizes exclusively for simply be! Of course, it ends at a 26 which is rubbish (sorry to my super plus babes) particularly as their cuts are on the small size anyway!
However, I had to have these! I assumed that I wouldn't get into them but I bloody did! Oh lord the waist is so high and the legs are so wide and so long! Over-fucking-joyed to have found these. Fair enough, not the most flattering pair of jeans in terms of tummy, but if (like me) you just accept your big old belly and don't mind it being noticable, then these are exciting!
I can't believe I spent £50 on a pair of jeans, but I have been bemoaning the lack of vintage look wide legs available in plus sizes, so to hell with it. I'm having a clearout and selling stuff on ebay, so that I can have pretty new jeans!
This jumpsuit is cute. I don't know what more to say about it?! It's only just long enough on the body for me in the 26, but I love it. I like how high waisted it is because I think It creates a nice silhouette. Also stretchy. Just very cute indeed, plus it's only £18 in the sale ;)
I should add that I also tried a lovely denim pinafore dress (which is now sadly sold out) and ALMOST kept it. I only returned it because I felt it looked at bit too young for me, but I recommend them from Simply Be just in general, They have loads and most have pockets. Very comfy and a lovely fit!
I'm not keeping these as they're not my favourite, but they're great jeans. Size 26, thick-ish and all over stretchy denim. If you like the super smooth stretch denim loads of asos jeans are made of then you'll like these!
These are more my thing. They're a thinner and rougher stretch denim. The sort that feels like when it stretches it will stay stretched rather than restrict my legs.
What was I saying about acid wash?!
These are the same jeans as the blue wash above and they're pretty much identical in feel and cut.
In terms of jeggings, these high waisted ones are the only mega tight denim I wear nowadays. They have deep pockets and are night and high on my belly and bum, plus they're super stretchy.
Like I said, my aim in life right now is to not be overly restricted in my jeans, but occasionally I need jeggings for the sake of a good outfit. These are the best. I wear a size 24 in these.
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