Hallelujah! 15 Pairs of Jeans for Big Butts That Eliminate the Dreaded Waist Gap

Finding jeans that fit well all around when you have a big bottom is no small feat. It often feels like you have to choose between a pair that fits your hips like a glove but gaps in the waist, or hugs your waist just right while pushing the limits of stretch denim to cover your rear. And while it’s always an option to take your jeans to the tailor to be altered or to attempt to shrink your jeans in the wash, those shouldn’t be the only solutions for the curvy booties among us. So, as your friendly local fashion editor, I set out to track down as many fabulous jeans for big butts as possible by sifting through endless reviews, reading up on the latest in denim fabrication and fit technology and, of course, talking to women who know this topic better than anyone, i.e., real shoppers who’ve been combing the market for years. I looked into brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and Good American with specialized Curve collections specifically designed for bodies with smaller waists and larger hips, as well as Everlane, which seemed to pop up in conversation over and over again. In the end, I found 15 pairs that will fit you and your booty like a glove and compiled a list of additional tips that will help you find the pair of your dreams.

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I’ve been writing about denim for over a decade, having worked on numerous denim-specific magazine issues addressing concerns like where to find jeans for petite frames, how to give a flat bum a boost with perfect pocket placement or just tracking down the best straight-leg jeans, no matter your body type or budget. So to find the best of the best when it comes to denim that will flatter and fit big bums, I started by going straight to the source. I spoke with numerous women with big butts and asked which brands, styles and silhouettes they love above all others. I then watched YouTube, TikTok and Instagram videos, read through hundreds of reviews and scrolled through Reddit shopping threads to confirm the below jeans really and truly live up to the hype.

Unfortunately, it’s not quite so simple as walking into a store and trying on any style you like. There are a few key things to keep in mind to increase your chance of picking out the right jeans the first time.

• Look for jeans with stretch.
  Stretch is a curvy gal’s best friend, but there are some limits to what it can do for you. Too much stretch and you’ll risk looking like you’re sporting leggings. Or, worse, your jeans will permanently sag and slouch after just a few wears. Denim that incorporates between two and five percent elastane, Lycra or spandex should give your bum enough wiggle room without being overly stretchy. (BTW, lots of brands have developed their own innovative curve-hugging formulas, so check out the in-depth fabric descriptions to get a better idea of fit before you buy.)

• Curve collections were made for you.
  The makers behind numerous “curve” denim brands understand that women with big butts, wide hips and thick thighs can’t just “size up” and expect their jeans will still fit well all over. Which is why their designs feature special details like contoured waistbands, extra room in the trunk and just the right ratio of stretch to accommodate a wide variety of bodies. And while some brands use the term to denote plus-size options, many use it simply to refer to bodies with curves, whether they are a size 2 or a size 22.

• High-waist styles fit better than mid or low rises (most of the time).
  I suggest you take this “rule” as more of a suggestion. Most of the women I talked to (and most of the reviews I read) noted that high rises are more likely to fit both your butt and your waist, while lower rises tended to produce waist gaps, especially for those with more dramatic hourglass figures. That said, you can definitely find lower rises that fit well, it just takes a bit more trial and error.