Plus sized Fashion

**Karen** · 01-15-2011, 02:03 AM

I probably looked like an idiot doing my Christmas shopping, but I wanted to buy nice warm sweaters for both my sister and my big brother's wife. My sister is shorter than me but has a long torso, and my sister-in-law is quite tall but not too wide, so I was measuring sleeve lengths on every sweater, trying to get my sis-in-law something that had long enough sleeves but wasn't 3x her size in the torso, and my sister something long enough in the torso but without sleeves that go past her fingertips! Took me a while, but I persevered, and both recipients were happy.

**carole** · 01-15-2011, 05:57 AM

I was surprised to read you having so much difficulty, i would have thought that in the US OF A one would be spoilt for choice,and i mean that kindly, as i just know America has so much awesome things on offer, compared to my lil country,however we have a few plus size shops here, carpenters daughter and K & K come to mind, they are both expensive, you won't find anything much under 80 dollars an item there though.

I often like the plus size clothing better than the ones i get for myself, and just wish it were in my size.

I hope you manage to find something nice,i find it harder as getting older to find things that suit me, they seem to only cater for the young these days, that is my biggest moan, somethings i can wear, but others i look at , and think no way, can a woman in her mature years wear that, well at least not me anyhow.

Everyone no matter their size should be able to buy things that suit them, make them feel nice,not frumpy for sure, good luck.

**kittycats_delight** · 01-15-2011, 06:48 AM

I had the same issues when I was living in Canada not so anymore. It is not because there are many plus size options here in Italy but there are a few amazing online stores that have nice things, sizing is always perfect, quite economically prices and very good quality. I know there are a few PTers who also love it and a few of my hubby's friends moms & sisters & significant others as well. I have even gotten things for my mom from there as they don't just cater to plus size. They do it all. They have lovely undergarments (which is usually really hard to find in plus size) & their boots & shoes are amazing. I am a boot, shoe & purse addict.

Anyway, it is called bonprix. So if there is anyone in Europe or the UK that is in need of a place like this check it out. I do believe they have websites for a lot of different countries. There is definitely one for germany, uk, france, italy etc.

**pomtzu** · 01-15-2011, 08:53 AM

Wow - it is strange for me to read this. So many times when I'm shopping and not really paying attention to size, I see some of the nicest outfits - then I look at the size and it's a plus. I'm forever saying to myself - "now why can't I find something like that in my size?"

I'm a size 2 (not by choice-it was a medical issue), and I'm 66 years old. Do you know how difficult it is to find age appropriate clothes for myself???

Sure - jeans or sweats aren't a problem since they are ageless - but try to find a dress or skirt or even just causal tees. Yikes - no way I will I dress like a teen or even someone in their 20's.

When I was still working and had to dress in office appropriate clothes, finding clothes was a nightmare. I finally discovered Chadwick's mail order, and since they carried size 2 petite clothing, it became a lot easier for me. Over the years other department stores have started carrying a lot more of the very small sizes, compared to the almost nothing that used to be available.

So tiny or plus - I guess we all have problems finding clothes that suit us.

**Pinot's Mom** · 01-15-2011, 10:20 AM

My size has been all over the map. I am now a 16-16W, but have been as high as a 22. I have found the "plus sized" stores tend to have the WORST clothing! It seems to be made for women who prefer to wear bedsheets as clothing. Standard stores DO have larger sizes, and you can find higher end looks. Is there a Kohl's near you? They have a lot of Liz Claiborne and other designers who have better lines than the "plus" stores. Stores I stay away from: Lane Bryant & Fashion Bug. Lane Bryant is OUTRAGEOUSLY priced and Fashion Bug (at least the one here) tends to have poorly made clothing. I don't know if you do any TV/online shopping, but I have found some very nice things on QVC. They have designer as well as more casual lines and, once you figure out your size compared to their size, you can do quite well.

Good luck!

**kittycats_delight** · 01-15-2011, 10:36 AM

oops, Kim I forgot about this one. Don't know if there are things there you would were or not but check it out. Torrid plus size clothing

**Randi** · 01-15-2011, 10:57 AM

I was going to ask if you have MASAI clothes over there, then I searched and found that there is one in Massechusets. The clothes they have are wide and a good quality.

http://www.masai.dk/dealers/dealers.asp

**Roxyluvsme13** · 01-15-2011, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by kittycats_delight

oops, Kim I forgot about this one. Don't know if there are things there you would were or not but check it out. Torrid plus size clothing

My favorite!!!

I don't think it's fair at all that a lot of things stores make only go up to like a size 7...

I used to have a huge issue finding clothes, but not so much anymore

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Good luck, I hope you can find some things that you like!