Large Plus Size Clothing

terra_ferma

Who decides what the 'good' and 'bad' bits are?
It's the concept itself that there are parts of our bodies that we should be ashamed of and hide that I have a problem with.
Not that I go out with bits 'hanging out', that would be social suicide.... But a feel it's more imposed on me by society's standards rather than my decision.

Shouldn't we criticise those who laugh at us if we don't wear clothes that hide what other people don't want to see, rather than those who are brave enough to dress as they wish?
It's very sad though when the criticism come from other fat women, and in a thread that's supposed to help us feel better by finding nicer clothes to wear!

If you decide not to wear a catsuit it's fine, but don't tell other people they should not either.

bauctu

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

What are the sizings like in Asda? I don't have a local store so can't go and try anything on or return it if it doesn't fit. I've seen a velour hoody and gilet jacket online that I'd like to buy, has anyone got one? Are they long enough to cover tums/bums?

I've found that with tops unless it's one of the longer length styles they tend to be quite short. (I am 6ft though, so that could just be me!!) Jeans are generally a generous fit but other trousers not so. I like their range, for the price range clothes are generally good quality.

Minerva69

Maevejuniper wrote: »

Let us know when you find something. :-)

I found this site that does bridesmaid dresses up to a size 28: http://www.bridesmaidsdirect.co.uk/default.asp They also have a wedding dress site where they do made-to-measure and don't charge extra for larger sizes: http://www.denisebyrd.com/default.asp

My sister found a site called Landy Bridal who are based in China, there's a long thread about them on the Weddings board http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1230785 I think we'll be getting my bridesmaid dress from here as they have lots that I like, including ones with sleeves They seem very reasonably priced aswell.

terra_ferma

Thank you Minerva, I've added these to the list at the beginning of this thread.

Maevejuniper

karenccs67 wrote: »

I find their skirts a good fit but theyre tops and jackets i find too small, even in their size 24.

I'm glad that it's not just me. I've had some great trousers for work from Asda as they have occaisonally done a wide leg - which is my most difficult bit. However, I've tried on a few cardis and shrugs recently and they have been really tight on the arms - even the 24s.

That's the main thing I'm on the look out for at the moment, some nice jumpers and cardis for both work and casual wear. I'm around a size 24 and in previous years I've bought the standard v-necks from Evans but I've found they bobble very quickly. I also wasn't a fan of all their long chunky cardis with the fringes on them last year. Lovely long cardis but the fringe just wasn't too my taste. All the jumpers in Matalan and Yours have been a bit on the thin side and would look mis-shapen if you tried to layer with them. I'd even be happy with a nice tank top I could put over a blouse.

Perhaps I'm just being too picky. :rotfl:

Does anyone have any suggestions please?

nuttywoman

Lovely long cardis but the fringe just wasn't too my taste.

I bought that long cardy last year from Evans in the sale, and took the fringes off - much better ! lol

Purpleclutterbuck

Just a quick mention that the Dawn French https://www.sixteen-47.com (hope that's right!) sometimes have some nice unusual tops etc for special occasions but they are a bit costly!
I tend to get the large size clothes whenever and wherever I see them and I do trawl around the charity shops because sometimes they get the clothes for the gorgeous yet slightly rubinesque lady like what I am!!!!!

terra_ferma

Thank you Purple
I wrote about them a few posts back, as I had a very bad experience.
See posts 71, 72 and 93 (don't how how to do links to individual posts sorry).

Have you bought staff from them recently? How did you find them?

Maevejuniper

nuttywoman wrote: »

I bought that long cardy last year from Evans in the sale, and took the fringes off - much better ! lol

:T

I'm not that skillful. If I'd have tried the whole thing would have unravelled before the morning was out!

Dobiesmon

Hi
thanks for the link very usefull
but if anyone has good links for my son 6.7 tall and uk size 16 in trainers/shoes wants/needs baggy jeans 36 inside leg