While skinny jeans were everyone’s go-to for years, flare and wide-leg jeans have slowly begun to replace them as the most ...

One to 2 percent stretch (which will be listed as elastane, spandex, or Lycra) should be enough. But in general, a plus-size jean will typically have more stretch than a non-plus-size jean.

(And if you’re on the hunt for something specific, we have guides to the best mom and plus-size jeans ... Most jeans on the market now have some kind of stretch blend to make them feel more ...