Large Plus Size Clothing

terra_ferma

Raksha wrote: »

I like Very - the reviews are very useful. Somebody on here put a 'heads up' about some trousers in their Petite range which were coming up 'a little long' - they must be a 31" leg, so not 'petite' by any stretch, but soooo comfortable.

I like their reviews too. although sometimes it seems that they mislabel things as you get someone saying true to size, someone small and someone too large lol.
However very tend to be rather expensive, I find, and the quality hit and miss.

They have good sales though (discount codes that work are hard to come by, I found), but only up to size 28.
Size 30 and 32 (the so fabolous range) are very expensive and not worth the money, in my opionion. Sizes up to 28, when not branded as plus size, but from the ordinary ranges, are OK.

missminx

terra_ferma wrote: »

I like their reviews too. although sometimes it seems that they mislabel things as you get someone saying true to size, someone small and someone too large lol.
However very tend to be rather expensive, I find, and the quality hit and miss.

They have good sales though (discount codes that work are hard to come by, I found), but only up to size 28.
Size 30 and 32 (the so fabolous range) are very expensive and not worth the money, in my opionion. Sizes up to 28, when not branded as plus size, but from the ordinary ranges, are OK.

You have to bear in mind that people of the same dress size can be drastically different shapes / heights, so the fit is bound to vary. Good reviewers will usually state more clearly what they normally wear, and what the issues are. I have clothes from them in 3 diffierent sizes because the brands vary.
I have however learned to order duplicates of everything from them / Simply Be in different sizes and send back the ones that don't fit - This is because you only pay one delivery charge, and because if you have any voucher codes, they won't do an exchange, you have to order again and pay delivery again, and lose any discount you may have had.

mcculloch29

chika wrote: »

mcculloch29 can you point me in the right direction of where to find the x catalogue stores? Would love to have a browse! Thanks

Just spotted this Chika! The stores list took a bit of finding, (many companies with a similar name) but I can confirm from the location of the Durham and Darlington stores that this is definitely the right chain: X Catalogue stores

Hope this helps. It can be a bit hitty-missy but I seldom leave empty handed (I'm size 18)

Jacks_xxx

missminx wrote: »

You have to bear in mind that people of the same dress size can be drastically different shapes / heights, so the fit is bound to vary. Good reviewers will usually state more clearly what they normally wear, and what the issues are. I have clothes from them in 3 diffierent sizes because the brands vary.
I have however learned to order duplicates of everything from them / Simply Be in different sizes and send back the ones that don't fit - This is because you only pay one delivery charge, and because if you have any voucher codes, they won't do an exchange, you have to order again and pay delivery again, and lose any discount you may have had.

I do that too.

joyce63

Jacks_xxx wrote: »

Just thought I'd post the Vogue pics because they're better than the ones on the Evans site on my pc.

And it's not that often that Vogue showcases a plus size range - so Yay! for that.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/03/27/clements-ribeiro-for-evans-collection---plus-size-fashion/gallery/1

You may remember me saying that I some of the print stuff.

I may have ordered some.

There are some different pics here too.

http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/slaves-to-fashion/2012/04/finally-a-designer-collaborati.html

As well as pics of non models in some of the items here:

http://blog.evans.co.uk/

I promise I don't work for Clements Ribeiro.

I'm just excited about it!

Anybody else taken the plunge?

I went along to the Glasgow store to have a look at the stuff in the flesh. The Adele inspired black dress does indeed look very nice, but not £90 nice...plus I have no idea when I would actually wear it

I really do like the heart print cardigan but didn't buy it as I don't really need yet another cardigan. If it turns up half price in the sale I may however change my mind :rotfl:.

I was however really disappointed in the quality of the oversized tees, they looked quite poorly finished and one they had out for sale had a large hole in one sleeve. They're not worth £15 let alone £35!!

chika

Hi Mucullouch 29. THANK YOU so much for the X catalogue stores reccomendation. I went on Saturday with my sister. We visited the large one in Hull and a branch in Scarborough. WOW! The clothes were total bargains. Everything was 25% off and underwear had 50% off. In true money saving spirit, I obviously had to maximise the discount and take advantage!!! I bought seven dresses, various styles. Ranging from £1.50, yes £1.50 for a gorgeous dress! The most expensive one I bought was £9.99!

I also got three tops, one pair of trousers, three bras for only £1.99 each. And some other bits and pieces that I ca't remember. They have lots of things from size 10 - 32 although I did see the odd thing in size 36. Loads of choice, total bargains. I'm really happy. Thank you so much

minxwolf

I just wondered if any of you have big feet like me? Evans no longer stock larger sizes in stores so you have to buy and try at home now(not great). But for the third time in a row I have recieved wrongly sized shoes! Talk about the ugky sister syndrome.. I rip open the packing excited to try them on and they are a too small, two sizes too small to be exact!
The box says UK10, the Label says UK10 and the inside printed in gold says UK8!.. both pairs and the previous two orders.
One pair has marker pen on it, the pair I got previously had not been coloured right and the time before that one was a different colour to the other shoe and the wrong size.
I fear they have very poor quality control at the moment, so if you were needing a pair for an occasion, give yourself plenty of time for an alternative x
Sorry to rant but enough is enough, they have me over a barrel though as I need the wide size 10s xxxx:(:(:(:(

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minxwolf wrote: »

I just wondered if any of you have big feet like me? Evans no longer stock larger sizes in stores so you have to buy and try at home now(not great). But for the third time in a row I have recieved wrongly sized shoes! Talk about the ugky sister syndrome.. I rip open the packing excited to try them on and they are a too small, two sizes too small to be exact!
The box says UK10, the Label says UK10 and the inside printed in gold says UK8!.. both pairs and the previous two orders.
One pair has marker pen on it, the pair I got previously had not been coloured right and the time before that one was a different colour to the other shoe and the wrong size.
I fear they have very poor quality control at the moment, so if you were needing a pair for an occasion, give yourself plenty of time for an alternative x
Sorry to rant but enough is enough, they have me over a barrel though as I need the wide size 10s xxxx:(:(:(:(

Did You have to pay for returningg them?

I'm so glad you've brought this up. I'm a sz 9 (wide/E fit) but have bought 10's to get the right fit. However, I haven't bought a pair of 'womens' shoes for about a year mainly because Evans shoes are so disappointing of late. Sizing is erratic and the quality is REALLY POOR. Made the mistake of buyng sandals in winter sale Jan 2011 wore them once in July 2011 and they fell apart! Also, they are stocking more PVC shoes instead of leather but a leather prices. I used to buy from Next too but need a true 'Wide' fitting nowadays. Eventually, I'm gonna bite the bullet and invest in shoes which last but cost much more than an impulse buy!.

I've given up looking for anything on the high Street. Online: Duo boots seem to be reasonable for style and fit but are def investment buys as they ain't cheap. Same story with Magnus Shoes. Pavers are OK price-wise, but styles are a bit frumpy. Not sure if Barratts are still trading (AKA Big Shoe Boutique). LTS's footwear come up quite narrow. I think Viva La Diva /Marisota/Simply B etc all req opening an acc which I can't do. Not sure about Clarks /Hush Puppies/ Javari as I haven't looked at their sites recently

I do get a bit envious when I see lovely shoes which only go up to sz 8 and dream of squeezing myself into them and hobbling down the road :rotfl:
I really wish retailers would offer us more choice as more women than ever ARE NOT 'standard' sizes. Ooh I'm all grumpy now! Where are my hob nobs????

terra_ferma

bushbaby1103 wrote: »

I think Viva La Diva /Marisota/Simply B etc all req opening an acc which I can't do.

apparently there's a way round it
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=52350473&postcount=9

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terra_ferma wrote: »

apparently there's a way round it
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=52350473&postcount=9

thanks terra_ferma, will have a looky-look. :TI'd like some new jeans, bras etc