Large Plus Size Clothing

Mrs_Ryan

Im no longer a 22 (not too far off when it comes to Dotty P's though!!)

Word of warning - their sizing is terrible, especially in jeans. I have a pair of black skinny jeans in a size 18 that I bought when I was about a stone and a half heavier, and a pair of size 20's that I bought in my first month of losing weight. The size 20's only now are just becoming massive but the 18's still don't fit properly despite the fact I've lost a stone and a half!!! :mad: I'm quite comfortably wearing 18's from Primark and New Look but Dotty P's - uh uh. Computer says no!!! I have a dress from there also which is an 18 and does look quite nice when I've got ten tons of shapewear underneath :mad: and it badly cuts into my arms - I'm only a 16 on top but it doesn't fit well without assistance!
So word of warning - I would definitely say no - their sizes are more on the small side.
No idea on the belt though sorry

kitschkitty

Thanks - my local store doesn't even have 22's in, so I don't think I'll bother ordering online!

newleaf

Re Holy Clothing, I've had quite a few pieces from them, so here's my thoughts.
1 They're delivered from India. Don't opt for the Fed Ex shipping option, you'll get an invoice for duty & handling about 2 weeks after delivery. The standard delivery service is quick enough (approx 10 days) and I never had to pay any fees with that option. They tend to significantly understate the value of the items on the invoice.
2 With regard to size, the patterns are graded up from a small size pattern block, so they get less well fitting the bigger the size you order. I was a size 1X when I was ordering from them, and I always found them too long in the bodice section, specifically from shoulder to bust point, and, for that reason, I stopped buying their dresses. They are an American company and their main market seems to be in the States where there is a large demand for bigger sizes, so they do go up to sizes which are not easily found in the UK.
3 The skirts are lovely, but they are very long. I'm 5'5" and they touched the floor for me, even with heels. The elastic in the waist perishes and will need replacing after a year or so.
4 The colours are lovely, and will stay vibrant providing you wash at low temperature, on a gentle cycle.
5 The fabric is very comfortable and cool to wear in summer, but also layers up well in the winter.

Ruth_honey

sunflowersuffolk wrote: »

Just reading Mumsnet style and beauty and saw mention of this site http://www.pinkclove.co.uk/ . The poster was pleased with their purchases. Sizes 16-32.

Too young and short for me, but may be of interest to some.

Had an email from Pink Clove. Free p+p all day tomorrow-31st October.

I did cave in and place an order. Bought two skirts and two dresses. One skirt didn't suit me-it was wet look fabric and didn't hang right on me. The other was a pencil skirt, which I liked, but haven't worn yet. The two dresses are lovely. A grey lace shoulder one and a forest green wrap dress with long sleeves. They're both a lovely soft, stretchy fabric-although not very thick-and fit nicely.
All items were sent quickly and packaged nicely with tissue. The refund was processed within a few days of sending the skirt back (free collect+ returns) so overall I'm happy with them and would recommend them.

amyb_2

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Had an email from Pink Clove. Free p+p all day tomorrow-31st October.

I did cave in and place an order. Bought two skirts and two dresses. One skirt didn't suit me-it was wet look fabric and didn't hang right on me. The other was a pencil skirt, which I liked, but haven't worn yet. The two dresses are lovely. A grey lace shoulder one and a forest green wrap dress with long sleeves. They're both a lovely soft, stretchy fabric-although not very thick-and fit nicely.
All items were sent quickly and packaged nicely with tissue. The refund was processed within a few days of sending the skirt back (free collect+ returns) so overall I'm happy with them and would recommend them.

I ordered some bits in the sale and was quite impressed.
I found the sizing to be generous and the material was a nice weight.
Skirts tho, were very very very short. Tempted order a sale dress but worried again it'll be short.

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I got well and truly fed up of trying to find ready to wear that actually fits me. Plus and short= a very difficult combo

So I have resurrected my sewing skills, joined two good forums, got a good sewing machine and haven`t looked back. I have spent some time in adapting some patterns to fit me, the simplest ones were for A line skirts. Then I just trace and pack in ziplocks, so that the adapted pattern is always handy. All I need do then is cut out and sew, a lovely cord skirt took me just a few hours and cost me £6 and it fits beautifully. I always make the first one (prototype) in a cheap fabric just in case but so far am having great results. The hardest pattern part to adapt is the bust as all the commercial patterns are made for a B cup, I am E and my bust point is lower than the perky 20 year old. Craftsy.com was absolutely fantastic in getting me going again and I stocked up with classes in their sale. I am not a beginner, as I made everything for the whole family in the 70s but I can recommend, if you can get hold of a machine, giving it a go and perhaps just a simple A line skirt to begin with.

Lifeforms

i used to make my own but the fabric got dear and plus size got cheaper from catalogue shops

for those who are looking for a novelty xmas jumper, tescos has a musical tree for men, so upto xxl, for £18. only one that ive seen in stock that is cheap and borders on naff. the new look ones seem to be always outta stcock.
http://www.clothingattesco.com/knitwear/f+f-musical-christmas-tree-jumper/invt/es323217/
soon i shall wear! two more weeks and its ok for naff xmas wear!

Ruth_honey

Lifeforms wrote: »

i used to make my own but the fabric got dear and plus size got cheaper from catalogue shops

for those who are looking for a novelty xmas jumper, tescos has a musical tree for men, so upto xxl, for £18. only one that ive seen in stock that is cheap and borders on naff. the new look ones seem to be always outta stcock.
http://www.clothingattesco.com/knitwear/f+f-musical-christmas-tree-jumper/invt/es323217/
soon i shall wear! two more weeks and its ok for naff xmas wear!

I bought a men's primark Xmas jumper last year(XXL) and it was ok for a 26/28 I would say.

strewth71

Hi all, I Just got this lovely coat from Tesco http://www.clothingattesco.com/coats+jackets/f+f-true-leather-look-trim-parka/invt/bv322164/&bklist=icat,4,shop,catgwomens,womens-coats-and-jackets I used a £10 off code which has expired now and £10 clubcard boost so I got it for £20

I am a size 24 and only 5ft 2" and the coat fits lovely, is warm and a nice length. Quite slimming too and not granny like (even though I am a nanna I don't want to dress like one lol)

I struggle to get nice winter coats normally but am reallyimpressed with this one

booter

Just spotted this post about 10% off at Evans with code. With thanks to Savethekipper Hope it helps someone