Large Plus Size Clothing

terra_ferma

M&S doesn't fail to.. disappoint, as usual.
There is very little left for large sizes, considering that the plus size range is already very uninspiring. (will never forgive them for reserving the Per Una range to skininy girls (well at size 22 not that skinny, but skinnier than myself)... )
[STRIKE]In addition you are not allowed to have plus items delivered / returned in store, so effectively having to pay more. I assume because they don't stock large sizes in store. I wonder why the bother having some large sizes at all.[/STRIKE]
Although it must be said that they stock their full range up to size 22, which is very good for women up to that size, and some of their items fit larger sizes (like their stretch viscose trousers).

Anyway, for the benefit of my fellow 24+ (and one 22L item) sized ladies here's some of the meagre findings from their sales:

Not on sale but good value:

Blue joggers up to size 28 (only up to 26 in stock right now though) £9.50 (v. good quality cotton, long lasting)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Plus-Cotton-Rich-Drawstring-Joggers/dp/B0057K4BBC?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=42967030&sr=1-1&qid=1324816098&pf_rd_r=02P0G8R482R95FXYVXS2&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3

similar here: http://www.marksandspencer.com/Cotton-Rich-Straight-Leg-Joggers/dp/B002DN2NPM?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=42967030&sr=1-1&qid=1324816190&pf_rd_r=02Z006C86N5S6G6EP8CY&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3


Bootcut jersey trousers £15
http://www.marksandspencer.com/M-S-Bootleg-Jersey-Trousers/dp/B002ERPIG8?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_6&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-6&qid=1324811006&pf_rd_r=18F36WARCPHXNKVQD0NN&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3



Sale:

Fleece jacket, up to size 24 only, very warm and will last forever £5 (not many left, but still great value at £9.50 normal price)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Long-Sleeve-Funnel-Neck-Fleece/dp/B003XACH14?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-2&qid=1324815805&pf_rd_r=0MVBRER05H3ZADDH7X6V&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3

Joggers:
Black Roll Over Waist Bootcut Joggers £5 (22L only left)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Roll-Over-Waist-Bootcut-Joggers/dp/B00323KWX2?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2&nodeId=42967030&sr=1-2&qid=1324815986

Cashmilion batwing junper £8 camel and red (not many sizes left in red)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Cashmilon-Slash-Batwing-Sleeve-Jumper/dp/B0058Q7OSW?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_12&nodeId=1496502031&sr=1-12&qid=1324816295

Classic Collection Straight Leg Tonal Check Trousers £16 (up to 24m only)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Classic-Collection-Straight-Tonal-Trousers/dp/B005ITWAJM?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2&nodeId=1485169031&sr=1-2&qid=1324816755&pf_rd_r=00ANA5R02NJ5Z7M46NYS&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=1485169031&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

Violetta_2

Terra-ferma, are you sure it's not just the sale stuff that has to be ordered for home delivery, it look's like non sale plus stuff can be ordered for instore pick up & it is usual for M&S to not deliver sale stuff to store which is a pain not that M&S are very reliable at sale time anyway, their customer service is rubbish these day's.

terra_ferma

Violetta wrote: »

Terra-ferma, are you sure it's not just the sale stuff that has to be ordered for home delivery, it look's like non sale plus stuff can be ordered for instore pick up & it is usual for M&S to not deliver sale stuff to store which is a pain not that M&S are very reliable at sale time anyway, their customer service is rubbish these day's.

you seem to be right, it seems that the pattern was just a coincidence because of the stuff I bought in different sizes for family

Mrs_Ryan

Yes, the things in store are the same price but the offers arent always the same. I do order online sometimes but I also quite often wander past the store and pick up things I like if I spot them.
Have to say most of the bigger stuff in the sales I have seen is rubbish - all New Look had was utter tat. The sale was excellent in the Evans I was in but it was closing down, and the larger stuff in the Next sale was few and far between. However Bon Marche had some quite nice stuff in - I got myself a gorgeous dress for my awards do in May - was £35 reduced to £10!! I'm not really one for impulse sale buys but I knew I would need it so to me it made sense to buy it

terra_ferma

I've receive my M&S order, but everything is too big!
Has anybody else noticed that they have changed their sizing?
Size 26 joggers, my normal size, were a bit tight when I bought them a couple of years ago, now 28 is too big!

Same with a cardigan, for my DD, I compared the old size 22 with the new one and the difference is about two inches. She's not size 22, but the old ones were rather small, looks like the new sizing is more generous, as it should be.

Anyone else had the same experience?

Always_Harassed

terra_ferma wrote: »

I've receive my M&S order, but everything is too big!
Has anybody else noticed that they have changed their sizing?
Size 26 joggers, my normal size, were a bit tight when I bought them a couple of years ago, now 28 is too big!

Same with a cardigan, for my DD, I compared the old size 22 with the new one and the difference is about two inches. She's not size 22, but the old ones were rather small, looks like the new sizing is more generous, as it should be.

Anyone else had the same experience?

I buy a lot of M&S but tend to do so in store as the sizes vary so much. I think the problem might be that it is being made all over the world and they don't seem to stick with one supplier. Even their shoes vary in size and your feet don't change size like the rest of you does.

Next Clearance and Marks outlet both have some big sizes in their sales.

ksh123

Always_Harassed wrote: »

I buy a lot of M&S but tend to do so in store as the sizes vary so much. I think the problem might be that it is being made all over the world and they don't seem to stick with one supplier. Even their shoes vary in size and your feet don't change size like the rest of you does.

Next Clearance and Marks outlet both have some big sizes in their sales.

I don't know where your clearance outlets are but I've never seen anything over an 18 in our local ones - they must all go to yours

Always_Harassed

ksh123 wrote: »

I don't know where your clearance outlets are but I've never seen anything over an 18 in our local ones - they must all go to yours

The plus sizes are just in with the other clothes in the Next Clearance so you have to rummage. I have bought items over the last few years. They don't have a great selection but have got blouses, jeans and black trousers for work. Have seen some in other Next Clearance as well.

Snap-ant

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3706693

Always_Harassed

For anyone that wears a 46F, 46G or 48F

http://www.bargaincrazy.com/epages/BargainCrazy.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BargainCrazy/Products/A14083W8/SubProducts/A14083W811D
Think they also have some other plus sizes