Wearing denim doesn’t have to mean wearing jeans, and this season there are loads of alternatives to the plethora of skinnies, jeggings and boyfriend jeans that are still filling the rails everywhere from M&S to Mango. I know lots of you – like me – have trouble finding jeans that fit, so save yourself the nightmare shopping trip! Shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts – this Spring, the alternatives are endless.

So I’ve put together some suggestions of jean-free ways to wear the fabric. If you’re really brave, you could tackle the double denim trend (yes it’s back!) and team a jacket or shirt with your favourite jeans or jeggings. I prefer to play it safe, though…

For a different take on denim, try 70s style button down dresses, worn-looking shirts (a la Christina Hendricks) or a boob-friendly grandad tunic (wear a good bra and undo a few buttons). If that’s still not for you, why not go for interesting pieces that are denim blue in colour, but made of softer, more pliable fabrics?

I’ve picked some of my favourite blue buys from a variety of shops. Some are high street, some are specialist, so there should be something for everyone. Size ranges are listed with each product, and nothing’s over £60 so there should be something to fit all budgets.

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If, like loads of other women, you have trouble finding jeans to hug your curves, you’ll love PZI Jeans. They’re created with curvaceous women in mind, and have a bigger waist-to-hip ratio, so you can avoid that annoying gape at the waist, while flattering a bigger bum or hips.

What’s even more surprising is that PZI haven’t just stuck to the tried-and-tested bootcut styles that many similar brands rely on. They make all kinds of jeans, even skinnies. Throwing the rulebook out the window, this is a brand that realises pulling off skinny jeans isn’t down to shape, it’s about confidence in your curves.

To add the icing on the cake, these jeans are available in three lengths and are sized really generously so you could find yourself fitting into a smaller size than usual – who doesn’t love that? They go up to a US 16, which will fit a hip measurement of 49-50 inches.

Prices start at a very reasonable $69.99, through both the online store (international shipping is available – contact customer services for more information) or stockists across the USA and internationally.