Denim for Every (Yes, EVERY) Body Type
True story: I didn’t own a pair of jeans for about 8 years. I was terrified of jeans. And, it wasn’t for a lack of trying. I can’t tell you how many times I’d lock myself in a store fitting room to try on countless pairs of denim only to feel discouraged.
Fast forward to today: I cannot get enough of denim! I live in jeans. And, it’s due to retailers like Zappos (their Denim Shop makes finding denim for your body type SO easy) and brands like Madewell who are reengineering their designs to work for ALL body types. I couldn’t be more thankful for the strides society is making towards inclusivity and body positivity.
Madewell has redesigned their classic favorites and created a curvy line of denim that celebrates us thicc girls with less gaping in your waist and more room where you need it. My favorite part? You don’t need to size up. Madewell’s curvy line is designed for your curves, so you can order your regular size. And, in a world where doing good and sustainability is more important than ever, Madewell also offers meaningful community initiatives that give back to our planet and its people.
One of my VERY favorite online retailers, Zappos (no, seriously, why are they SO amazing?!), is celebrating inclusivity by shining a light on Madewell’s curvy denim this spring. So, what did I do? Put together 5 looks from Zappos with Madewell denim.
Business Up Top, Party Downstairs
Madewell 9" High-Rise Skinny Crop Button Front in Dewey Wash are the perfect go-to for any occasion. Dress them up with heels, make the professional with a blazer or dress them down to head to your favorite sporting event with a pair of sneakers. This cropped jean has a classic mid-rise and a slim fit through the hip to hem that hugs at all the right places. I feel confident and comfortable in these jeans that have just the right amount of stretch to make you feel ready to take on anything life throws your way! They’re sexy, yet classic and a classic wash that goes with just anything!
Leopard Queen Chic
The Madewell® Oversized Jean Jacket in Capstone pairs the boxy masculine take on the classic denim jacket with feminine touches. The oversized, relaxed fit is crafted from non-stretch Turkish denim that gives it an authentic vintage look. I love the way this jacket can dress down any outfit, but also add a dash of hip. I’m a big animal print lover, so I always jump at the chance to wear leopard print. I paired this satin pleated leopard skirt with the Madewell® Northside Vintage Tee (I LOVE Madewell’s t-shirts and basics). The Madewell® Oversized Jean Jacket is the MVP of my spring wardrobe, it adds that extra warmth in the transitionary weather, but also can take any look from day to night or dressy to effortless.
The Sassy Starlet
The Madewell® 9" Mid-Rise Skinny Crop give me that crop top confidence I have been missing out on for so long! These curve loving jeans have slimming Magic Pockets—an extra layer at the front panel that holds you in for a sleek look—that make me not even think twice about tucking in tops or tying them up for a pin-up vibe. I love the way these jeans hug my hips and make me empowered to show them off.
Not-So-Basic Basic Babe
The Madewell® Curvy High Rise Skinny Jean is perfect for those with an hourglass shape—a higher rise with a narrowed waist and contoured band, a longer rise, and more room at the hips and thighs. I can’t accurately put into words how sexy these jeans make me feel. The jeans fit me like a glove, but it wasn’t until I saw a photo of me in them that I fell in love. I took one look at myself in the Madewell® Curvy High Rise Skinny Jeans and thought “GIRL, YOU LOOK GOOD!”. Carbondale is a dark black wash with ISKO Reform™ XP technology — fabric that was specially dyed to stay dark for longer, so you don’t have to worry about these pants fading. This pair also has slimming Magic Pockets—an extra layer at the front panel that holds you in for a sleek look—which gave me the confidence to show a little bit of skin and tie up my Madewell® Denim Oversized Ex-Boyfriend Shirt. I usually shy away from button down shirts because I’m bigger busted and can’t deal with buttons popping open, but in true curve conscious fashion—Madewell nailed the fit of this shirt!
Mom Jean Glam
The Madewell® Perfect Vintage jean is exactly what it says—perfect. The tapered jean has a glamorous high rise and fitted through the hip and thigh for a '90s "mom" silhouette. Truth be told, I have stayed far away from the mom jean trend. I was terrified of what a high-rise relaxed fit would do for my curves, but Madewell’s Perfect Vintage Jean has that tiny bit of stretch that hugs your curves just as it should to give you that sex appeal you know you need to tap into, girl! Even with it’s relaxed fit, I felt comfortable tucking in my Madewell® Northside Vintage Tee to play up the femininity of my finished look.
Looking for denim? Visit the Zappos Denim Shop. They’re highlighting real women in denim that celebrates their curves and makes every body feel it’s absolute best.
