Best Plus Size Pants in 2026
Posted by Jen Anderson on
The best plus size pants in 2026 are Vikki Vi’s Pull On Pants. Now let me explain why.
Long Lasting
One of the first things I wrote for Vikki Vi was, “it’s OK to fall in love with these pants.” By that point, I had two pairs of them and had taken them for several spins. And of course, I’d been through countless pairs of pants over the years.
You know the routine. Take about a dozen pairs of pants into a department store dressing room and emerge with 2 pairs that’ll fit the bill. You spend the next month or so absolutely thrilled with your purchases. These are exactly the pants you’ve been needing. Then you repeat the process in 6 months to a year because the things have developed holes at the inner thighs. Or they’ve faded over time. Or a seam opened up in the wash. Or all three of those things.
But Vikki Vi Pull On Pants aren’t like that. In fact, we have customers who are still wearing pants that they bought in 2010 - or earlier. We have multiple reports of these babies lasting and staying office appropriate for 20 years.
How?
The relaxed fit means that the inner thighs aren’t rubbing against each other. Our Classic slinky fabric is high quality acetate and spandex, which lasts a long time and doesn’t fade. Acetate takes up dye and just doesn’t give it up. The stitching we use is strong enough to last.
It’s that simple.
(Note: Our jersey fabric is a slightly different beast. You may not get 20 years out of a pair of jersey pull on pants, but I have jersey pieces that are a decade old and still have their good looks.)
(Also note: In the name of all that is good and fashionable, don’t put Vikki Vi Classics in the dryer. Heat kills spandex. Check out all the care instructions here.)
Timeless
Vikki Vi Classics are, well, classic styles that are always in fashion. These babies aren’t long lasting because they spend long periods of time in the closet. They go with everything and are appropriate just about everywhere.
Comfortable
It’s not only that the fabric is silky soft, and the relaxed fit certainly does contribute to these pants’ comfortableness. But we have got to talk about that waistband. Yes, it’s an elastic waistband, but it doesn’t look obvious. The waistband is polished enough that you don’t have to worry about it peeking out when you reach for something. You could even wear a top tucked in to these pants.
The elastic waistband is strong enough to stay in place and yet these pants feel like pajama pants. (Trust me on this one - between migraines and working from home, I often lie down during the day so everything I own has to be as comfy as PJs.)
Simply The Best
Vikki Vi Pull On Pants are a best seller for a reason. Try out one pair and you’ll want more. There really is something relaxing about knowing you have at least one pair of really great pants in your wardrobe. It lets you plan an outfit in a minute. What will you wear to that meeting/event/special occasion? Your Vikki Vi Pull On Pants and…pretty much anything else you own.