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Curvy Leggings by Jennifer Hudson and New York & Company
If you have a curvier figure like mine, you know how tough it can be to find jeans that fit correctly. I’m more curvy in the athletic sense, but it is still a challenge sometimes! Fortunately, with all the stretchier fabric blends on the market that are meant to mold to a larger variety of body shapes, it has been easier lately…it wasn’t long ago that I had to wear a belt with every jean I owned. It wasn’t until I started reviewing for Denimology and seeing all the new innovative styles out that I started to hang up my belt collection! Still though, for those of us who have a smaller waist in proportion to our hips, that annoying back gap is still prevalent, often causing jeans to slide down throughout the day. Several brands have answered the call more than I’ve seen before, aside from some of the solutions that already existed on the market including 7 For All Mankind’s Kimmie cut, J Brand’s Lovestory or Joe’s Honey. It seems if you’re a celebrity, you can’t go too far without having some kind of signature collection with a well-established brand, and there’s already been several collaborations with supermodels and premium denim brands. As fun and awesome as that is to see, how much does that encourage those of us with a bit more BOOM? Jennifer Hudson, though, known for her ample curves, has collaborated with denim brand New York & Company, creating her own tripe threat of the brand’s Soho High Waist Legging Jeans. These babies look fabulous! I used to hate high waisted styles but over the years I’ve been awakened…after trying my hand at Fitcode a few months ago and trying out the Citizens of Humanity Rocket in Manic, I saw the light. Those are amazing on their own and definitely a favorite in my collection, but I’ve gained a new interest to see what else is out there to accommodate more body shapes.
