Because until two weeks ago, I was certain Id fully opt out of this early aughts look.
The idea waswayoutside of my comfort zone.
Turns out, findingactuallow-rise jeans inactualplus sizes is nearly impossible.
ASOS, for example, only stockedone pair of plus-size low-rise jeans out of 94 pairs.
Target was one of the only placesthat offered true plus sizes, via its in-house brand Wild Fable.
I sized up, crossed my fingers, and placed the order.
When the jeans arrived, I was simultaneously relieved they fit, and baffled athowthey fit.
It was actually a fun look to wear.
Finally, I got it live outthe Delias fantasythat skipped me the first time around.
(As an 11-13 in juniors sizes, nothing fit me as a teen.)
I get most of my clothes online but started casting my proverbial net wider.
To my surprise, the exclusionary mall brands of my youth ended up being my best in-store experiences.
Finally, a pair that fit the way I wanted: loose and low.
In hindsight, it feels obvious that the trend was more about body checking than clothes.
It doesnt have to be that way now.
You dont want to see a plus-size woman in low-rise jeans?
This article was originally published onSep.
