Comments on: Be comfortable in your genes…and your jeans.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:49:25 +0000

Sfamk makes up to a size 36 so I’m told! I personally have seen a size 34.
I think its great! If I were a denim company I would want everyone to be able to wear my product.

By: WeLoveDenim - Editor

WeLoveDenim - Editor — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:45:09 +0000

Please re-read the question. The word obese was not in the question that was posed, nor did I express an opinion. The question was meant to start some conversation on this topic as I know it is a slightly controversial one. Some people do think only skinny people should be wearing designer clothing. I am not one of them - and it seems like most of our readers here like what Paige is doing too!

I’ve actually been a 10/12 most of my life until recently I lost a little weight - but size 32’s SFAM’s barely fit me when I was a size 10 due to having wide hips - which I hated. I think its great that Paige is carrying bigger sizes. I also like Joe’s because I find they run a bit bigger even if they don’t go past a 32. I noticed also that SFAM recently started making 33’s in women’s in some styles.

By: greenfairie

greenfairie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:54:15 +0000

“Do you think Paige offering jeans in bigger sizes is healthy for women’s body images, or is encouraging women to embrace being a size 14/16 a health risk because that’s typically considered to be overweight?”

Are you frickin’ serious? I’ve been somewhere between a 12 and 16 most of my adult life and while I’m a little overweight, I’m not even close to being obese. I do not have any health problems. People like you think anyone with more meat than a skeletal model or actress should be wearing potato sacks and ugly mumus. How dare the rest of us want to look fashionable!

Paige’s regular size 34 is still too small for women with wide hips and bigger booties. However, Paige has made true plus sized denim (14W-24W) for Nordstrom. I own three pairs and I love them. There are two new styles for spring available now on Nordie’s website.

In addition, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Salon Z is carrying James Jeans in plus and Avenue.com has plus-sized denim from Yanuk and Antik. (I own a pair of the Yanuk jeans and they’re fantastic.)

Then there are plus-only premium brands like Svoboda; I own several pairs and I highly recommend them.

By: dieselsmomma

dieselsmomma — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:03:41 +0000

I’ve also been a variety of sizes and can tell you it really hurts when you can’t wear something you want too. There is such a stigma of being “plus sized” and I’m glad that some things are being changed…there is so new great plus sized stores coming out with great stuff! I’m no longer plus sized but can honestly say that it feels FANTASTIC helping my plus sized mom find an outfit that fits her well and isn’t a freaking tent.

I hope more companies come around and start catering to people of all sizes. I think that when brands like True Religion offer a size 42 for men, but stop at a 34 (or is it 33?) for women it really says something…and not something good!

Everyone really needs to just start loving themselves (me included). While that’s a pretty novel and overly optimistic idea (and prehaps unobtainable)we really need to start judging ourselves by our own standards and reach become what is healthy for us. I cannot imagine being a size two, it’s not right for me.

Go Paige! I hope other brands follow suit because I know more than a few ‘bigger girls’ who are dieing to get into a pair of True Religions!

By: maddiconner

maddiconner — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:58:15 +0000

I am a size 12-14 for the first time in my life due to a recent pregnancy and the only designer jeans I can wear right now are Paige, Rock and Republic and Joe’s. It’s bad enough to feel “fat” compared to what I used to be like just last year, so I don’t need the added humilation of not being able to wear what I like.
Also, I’m in good physical shape since I exercise almost daily and got an “A ” from my doctor at every recent visit. I hardly ever get sick! S I don’t really think that being a little overweight equals bad health.

By: denim_addict

denim_addict — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:57:40 +0000

Well, I agree with what most of you have already said. Larger sizes doesn’t equal to unhealthy. I have three kids and wear a size 4…I guess that’s just how my “genes” are…my mother is petite as well.

My daughter is 14 and wears a size 12 (women’s). She is very active having played soccer for 7 years (year round). She eats healthy and maintains her weight. Everyone on my husband’s side is heavier, so I assume she gets her “genes” from him.

I actually purchased a pair of Paige jeans for her because they are one of the few companies that cater to the curvier women. I commend them for taking this step and hope the trend continues.

Thanks for this topic…I love reading the comments.

By: Nova

Nova — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:22:39 +0000

^ i hope they start to then!
maybe it will make paige extremely cool and sales will boost and that will cause other companies to follow suit which would be amazing!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:13:35 +0000

Nova,

I think other companies would if it was perceived to be “cool”. Just like how so many companies try to “go green” because its the cool thing to do.

By: Hipslikemonroe (Zee)

Hipslikemonroe (Zee) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:07 +0000

In regards to this awareness, my heart goes out to the ED sufferers or just anyone who struggles with their body image in general. I wish i could put a big bandage on the world sometimes. :/

By: Nova

Nova — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:38:43 +0000

… U know I’m not sure that other companies will follow suit it would be AWESOME but I cant see all brands doing that… maybe some… but the sad truth is i don’t think they care