That’s all to say that affordability was a top priority when thinking through which jeans made the cut. Each pair below is denoted as either $ (under $100), $$ ($100 to $200), or $$$ (over $200).

And even certain brands that sell “plus-size” jeans cut corners by working from the same patterns used for their straight sizes, with (often thin) designers not designing for curves ...

The 517s—a great pair of boot-cut work jeans ... Levi’s 541 Athletic Fit Jeans, which give you a custom-tailored look with ...