Large Plus Size Clothing

terra_ferma

amyb wrote: »

Sod it.Taken the plunge. A lot of bloggers report sizing generous so I went for 22s rather than 24s.
Also a gorgeous pair of red boots - but think the 42 will be too big (only a 41 normally in wide)


Also used a 15% off sign up code so whole lot was about £130

Lovely stuff! Hope it's all a great success
I too went to have a look, and was terribly disappointed that it's only going up to size 26. What's with this new trend of plus sizes stopping so low, it used to be up to 32

amyb_2

terra_ferma wrote: »

Lovely stuff! Hope it's all a great success
I too went to have a look, and was terribly disappointed that it's only going up to size 26. What's with this new trend of plus sizes stopping so low, it used to be up to 32

I've had the dispatch email already - its free named or next day delivery.


I'm not sure what size you are TerraFerma but a lot of bloggers report the sizing as being big


Leah normally wears a 28 and she advises she fitted comfortably in a XXL http://www.justmeleah.co.uk/2014/01/taking-shape-northern-lights-dress.html


Also Debz here is bigger (I think 28ish) and wore the 26 http://imawannabeprincess.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/taking-shape-at-ms-curvaceous.html


I think they only go up to a 26 as its the more common sizes. Hopefully if the take up is good and they get feedback they will increase the range. I'm probably closer to a 24 atm so hopefully the 22s will fit. I'm trying to drop a few pounds atm as I've put a bit on over Christmas.

terra_ferma

amyb wrote: »

I've had the dispatch email already - its free named or next day delivery.


I'm not sure what size you are TerraFerma but a lot of bloggers report the sizing as being big


Leah normally wears a 28 and she advises she fitted comfortably in a XXL http://www.justmeleah.co.uk/2014/01/taking-shape-northern-lights-dress.html


Also Debz here is bigger (I think 28ish) and wore the 26 http://imawannabeprincess.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/taking-shape-at-ms-curvaceous.html


I think they only go up to a 26 as its the more common sizes. Hopefully if the take up is good and they get feedback they will increase the range. I'm probably closer to a 24 atm so hopefully the 22s will fit. I'm trying to drop a few pounds atm as I've put a bit on over Christmas.

Will give it a go after pay day then, nothing to lose

WolfSong2000

amyb wrote: »

Sod it.Taken the plunge. A lot of bloggers report sizing generous so I went for 22s rather than 24s.
Also a gorgeous pair of red boots - but think the 42 will be too big (only a 41 normally in wide)


Also used a 15% off sign up code so whole lot was about £130

Going from my own personal experience of the products the buckle up boots do come up true to size, but I am pretty sure the website do free returns (though don't quote me on that!). The show me the money top is gorgeous, as is the portland coat...never seen the Claire top so can't say. As for the highland rose top, give it a shot, but the way they've cut it is really odd so depending on your shape that may be one to send back (it looks gorgeous on the rack, but not always so good on). The Octavia vest is quite nice and can't speak for the green top, but usually their basic tops are quite nice .

As for the sizing, the items are designed to be "true to size", so they haven't just taken a size 10 design and made it bigger, they've made the sizing "proper" so most items fit well. On some random items the way they've been designed/cut is really bizarre, but some items are absolutely gorgeous (including a purple coat I picked up for £45, down from £150...looks stunning on!).

Anyhow, enjoy the clothes . Make sure you pay attention to washing instructions, though I've found most of what I have bought washes well.

WolfSong2000

terra_ferma wrote: »

Lovely stuff! Hope it's all a great success
I too went to have a look, and was terribly disappointed that it's only going up to size 26. What's with this new trend of plus sizes stopping so low, it used to be up to 32

Send the company an email (there must be an email address on the website). To their credit, they are very good at taking on feedback

Mrs_Ryan

There is some lovely stuff on there. I've got my eye on a coat but do their sizes always come up big? I'm thinking whether to order a 16- I'm a 16 on the top but I need room for jumpers underneath so would usually wear an 18.

amyb_2

Mrs_Ryan wrote: »

There is some lovely stuff on there. I've got my eye on a coat but do their sizes always come up big? I'm thinking whether to order a 16- I'm a 16 on the top but I need room for jumpers underneath so would usually wear an 18.

Its free delivery and free returns so if you can afford try both and return the other?

Mine have just arrived.

Coat is lovely and fits like a big 22 —the 24 would have be too big. Not super heavy weight and over warm but exactly what I wanted. Nice length on me (5'11) It's creased as !!!!!!y atm, so will need to steam the creases out.

The Octavia vest is nice. Will be good for work with black trews and long sleeve black tee. Fit is very big (but its supposed to be oversize.

The show me the money top is nice, not sure its quite me but its different. It fits well in the bust (currently J cup), is slightly tighter around my hips whereas normally I have the other issue.

Rose print tunic i don't like. Big and billowy around the boobs and tighter on the hips. I think it'd look okay if the print was even all over, but because it changes considerably on the bottom band (where it's tighter on my hips) it just looks odd.

Claire top. Undecided. Has a strange boob sling type band which i need to play around a bit with too decided it it fits properly.

The green tshirt i didn't get as it was out of stock.

Now boots, they a little too big big nothing an insole wouldn't fix. The length is again to long, but my foot isn't slipping at all. Like all wide calf boots (on me) they sag on the ankles. They do seem comfy tho, and heel height is good.
If they were black I wouldn't keep them, as I've had better fitting boots buy never had coloured boots before and at the sale price worth it.

WolfSong2000

Mrs_Ryan wrote: »

There is some lovely stuff on there. I've got my eye on a coat but do their sizes always come up big? I'm thinking whether to order a 16- I'm a 16 on the top but I need room for jumpers underneath so would usually wear an 18.

If you want extra room maybe try a size up...they are pretty "true to size" as a rule, although the cuts on each type of coat is different. I tried on a waist length black coat and it looked awful on me, but a longer purple one is the best fitting coat I've ever had the pleasure of owning.

Mrs_Ryan

Thank you- I'll go for the 18 I think.

riehl

I ordered a couple of dresses from Taking Shape. Arrived very quickly and I have to say I liked them both. One to remember for the future