Levi jeans for big thighs: Here’s What To Know

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Jeans are durable, look good, and come in many shapes and sizes. Yet, depending on our body types, we’ll have to settle for certain fittings so we can be comfortable wearing this iconic clothing.

Whether it’s the famous Levi’s label or whichever brand, knowing your body type and how it fits in with certain categories of jeans will lead you to the ideal pair for you. 

Are there Levi’s jeans for someone with big thighs?

Yep!

Seeing as how Levi’s has been around for nearly 150 years, they’ve had lots of time to design and perfect jeans for all kinds of body types.

This includes the thick thigh variety of jeans for both men and women. 

For women, Levi’s has their Wedgie Fit Straight Jeans that wraps around the legs (not just thighs!) with that tell-tale denim comfort.

For men with large thighs, they have the Levi’s 541 athletic taper jeans. 

Before you head on over to your computer or the store to buy some pairs, know that one type of jeans might not be the best fit.

Whereas certain kinds of jeans are designed with a body type in mind, every person’s body is different from others in some way, shape or form.

To solve the mystery of which pair is best for you, you’ll need to mind the details. 

This means paying close attention to things like how the jeans will stretch, the leg shape, as well as waist size and the overall height of the garment.

For example, women with thicker thighs will benefit more from pairs that have a cropped inseam. 

As tedious as it sounds, the details matter. The more you measure the details of your body shape, not only will the next pair of jeans be more comfortable to wear, but will also help bring out the best in your appearance. 

How do I achieve the best comfort and appearance?

Try on several pairs! 

Unless you’re far away from the nearest Levi’s store, or a shopping mall for that matter, the best option to achieve both maximum comfort and style is to physically try on several pairs of jeans.

This stage of finding the right ones will heavily rely on your personal judgement and preferences. 

For instance, if you put on a pair and they feel uncomfortable to move around in, those are no good!

It doesn’t matter if they make you look stunning, because if you dread the feeling of wearing them, then a different pair might be better.

Without a comfortable fit, your jeans will become more prone to wear and tear, and will ultimately become a waste of time and money. 

For those unable to make the journey to buy some new jeans, ordering some can also be done online using the “bracketing” technique.

If you have a decent idea of what size you are already, try ordering a pair of those plus two others, one larger than the first order and one smaller, making three sizes in total.

Don’t forget to return any pairs that don’t fit. 

What happens if trying on jeans doesn’t do the trick?

Knowing a few more details might help. 

If you’ve tried on dozens of pairs and nothing seems to feel both comfortable and look amazing, try doing a few more precise measurements. These include the “length,” the “rise,” and the leg shape. 

Knowing which leg shape fits you best is a crucial factor.

It’s not just large thighs, but the knees and the leg openings of jeans need to be taken into consideration too. 

Whereas you can measure these all out with a ruler, a quicker way is to bring a pair of jeans you already own and compare.

Line the two pairs side by side, fold by fold, and see if everything looks similar or different. 

When talking about “length,” this refers to the total of where your feet begin, and where your legs end.

It’s not the full length of the jeans, but a proportion of them.

This can be solved by comparisons with older pairs, with one exception, which is that it’s a good idea to have the inseam measured to speed things along.

This step will require a ruler, though. 

The remaining length, the upper portion of the jeans a.k.a. “the rise,” measures from the top of the waistband to the crotch joint.

The general rule of thumb here is to find whether a mid, high, or low level rise will go best with your contours. 

While not a measurement, knowing what the jean fabric is made of can help you know the difference between a pair of jeans that stretches and which don’t.

Large thighs, skinny thighs, every pair of jeans will come with a bit of give, as the original pairs of denim jeans were made for durability, not flexibility. 

Today, that’s changed, but probably for the better. Having denim fibers mixed in with materials like spandex will help prolong the life of the jeans, as a rigid surface will tear faster without some stretchiness. 

Final Thoughts

Regardless of body type, anything you try in the future has to win your approval before those of others.

As long as you avoid anything that gives you a “muffin top” look, for both guys and gals, picking out the right fit of jeans, Levi’s or otherwise, comes down to trial and error.