Plus size jeans are an important element of the full-figured woman's casual wardrobe. Jeans come in a variety of styles, sizes and even colors. Just as women who are smaller than plus size have lots of choices in jeans, so do full-figured ladies. To use examples, there are plus size women with long legs, short legs, and medium sized women whose bodies are well proportioned. The good news is that no matter what plus size you are, there is a pair of jeans that are sized right for you.

Before you go shopping for a pair of jeans, accept your shape and size and do not lament the fact that you are not a size 6 or 8. These types of thoughts are self-defeating and serve to do nothing but make you feel bad about yourself. Focus on your good points and be happy that you are a healthy woman. Then go out and find a pair of jeans that are totally you!

It depends upon the manufacturer, of course, but larger size jeans usually come in sizes 14 to 28. Size 14 in a plus size garment generally corresponds to a 16 regular. Larger size dungarees are offered with "Misses" measurements and with "Junior" measurements. The former term means that the legs are looser, the hip section is wider, and the waistband sits higher than it does in the Juniors.

There are numerous cuts available, but a junior cut usually sits lower in the waist area. The cut is also narrower through the hip and thigh area. A woman must always try on jeans before purchasing, because the fit of each brand can vary greatly. Use a full length or a three-way mirror. A pair might look great in the front but fit badly in the back. Checking out all angles will ensure you have a great fit. This translates into a good looking pair of jeans.

When you are plus-sized a pear shaped, the most flattering cut of jeans seems to be the boot cut. If you don't know whether you have a pear shaped body or not, look at your midsection - the area from your abdomen to your thighs. If it is bigger than your legs or chest area, then you are pear shaped. It's also a good idea to wear platform shoes or heels with your boot cut jeans to maximize the shapeliness of these jeans. Stay away from tapered jeans if you are plus sized, as these types of jeans will not flatter most plus-sized figures. Tapered looks are best left to women who are extremely thin.