A Guide to Finding the Best Jeans to Fit a Plus Size Hourglass Shape

Having a pair of jeans that fit your figure wonderfully can give your wardrobe endless possibilities. Because jeans are so versatile, they can be worn virtually anywhere. You can wear them to a nightclub, to work, or even a baseball game. However, if you are a full figured woman, finding a pair of jeans that fit and flatter your figure can be a difficult task. If you are looking for a great pair of jeans but you are not sure where to start, don't worry. The Plus Size Fashionista's Guide to Fabulous Dressing is here to help. In the next few articles, you will find several tips on finding the jean that best fits your body type. Body types usually fall into three categories: Hourglass, Apple, and Pear. In this article, you will find a guide to getting the perfect jean for a plus size, Hourglass shaped figure, including what to look for, and what to avoid.

The Hourglass body shape is the most coveted of the three general body types. Also known as the "classic Coke bottle shape, the Hourglass body type is the shape in which weight is distributed evenly to both the upper and lower parts of the body. The torso, shoulders, arms, and bust are equally proportional to the hips, thighs, and bottom. According to the Barbizon Modeling Handbook, a good way to see if you have a pear shape is to calculate your hip-waist ratio, where your waist measurement is divided by your hip measurement. If the ratio is 1 or close to it, you have an Hourglass shape. Actress/singer Jessica Simpson has an Hourglass body shape as well.