Large Plus Size Clothing

shelley_crow

Newnow.co.uk

Has anyone used the maternity range from this site?
I'm just wondering how the sizes come up, do I order regular size or a size up?

My normal clothes fit fine at the moment but I don't think they will for long, I need some maternity jeans (

newleaf

A little bit of feedback re this.
I'm a size 18/20 and recently bought both the Curve Controller from this season, and a Sassy Slip from last year in the end of season sale, for wearing under close fitting evening dresses.
The first irritation was that they both fasten up the back with about 15 hooks & eyes! This is not mentioned in the catalogue, so not apparent until you get the garment home. Don't even think about getting either of these if you live alone and are not either double jointed or on extremely friendly terms with either your neighbour or the post/ milkman. It also makes for a rather bulky back seam which is neither flattering under close fitting clothes, nor discreet - everyone will assume you are wearing a basque or corset. It rather defeats the aim of the game, I thought.
They are quite a struggle to get on - the slip was more difficult than the curve controller, in my opinion.
I found them both fairly effective at smoothing out the tummy, back & midriff bulges, but they were both extremely lacking in bust shape & support. A huge letdown. I could perhaps have bought a smaller back size, but this would have meant the garment was near impossible to get on & fasten.
Irritation no 2 - The Slip had a ridiculous jingly 'catbell' (yes, really) stitched in between the cups - irritating, gimmicky & cheap. I cut it off immediately.
And my final gripe, both garment and packaging (even the exterior postal pack) have his name scrawled all over them at every opportunity. What an ego he must have. And the postman will know what you've been ordering, even if you don't need his help to get it on. :eek:

newleaf

hyper242 wrote: »

Hi
does anyone know where i can get plus size swimwear from? either online or instore, iam going to my first aquafit class next week, but am rather self-conscious so would like an all in one swim suit just to the knees or will get a swimsuit and seperate shorts... any help would be appreciated iam size 24 and dont really want to spend more than £30 if you have seen anything please let me know, i have looked @ most sites on the list with no success thank youxxx

http://www.beachqueen.com/mall/BeachQueen/products/product-4048334.stm
I have had swimsuits from here and can recommend them. They seem to do quite a few styles in a size 24.

soba

hyper242 wrote: »

Hi
does anyone know where i can get plus size swimwear from? either online or instore, iam going to my first aquafit class next week, but am rather self-conscious so would like an all in one swim suit just to the knees or will get a swimsuit and seperate shorts... any help would be appreciated iam size 24 and dont really want to spend more than £30 if you have seen anything please let me know, i have looked @ most sites on the list with no success thank youxxx

Do you do ebay? I've been looking for a swimming cossie and found a seller - search for naturalfigures. The Panache swimsuit I was looking at should have been £40ish but they've got it for £22 with free postage. HTH.

FurryCat_2

hyper242 wrote: »

Hi
does anyone know where i can get plus size swimwear from? either online or instore, iam going to my first aquafit class next week, but am rather self-conscious so would like an all in one swim suit just to the knees or will get a swimsuit and seperate shorts... any help would be appreciated iam size 24 and dont really want to spend more than £30 if you have seen anything please let me know, i have looked @ most sites on the list with no success thank youxxx

Its worth trying Simply be - they go up to a 30 and have lots of flattering suits. Sorry but I'm new and can't post links.

Good luck with the aquafit and try not to be too self conscious - you'll be nicely hidden by the water and lots of other ladies will be on the larger side (we certainly are in my class )

Mrs_Ryan

FurryCat wrote: »

Its worth trying Simply be - they go up to a 30 and have lots of flattering suits. Sorry but I'm new and can't post links.

Good luck with the aquafit and try not to be too self conscious - you'll be nicely hidden by the water and lots of other ladies will be on the larger side (we certainly are in my class )

I second that - I have 2 lovely swimsuits from there - one black and one blue plus wraps to cover up my lumpy bits

Also re the Gok Wan things - the bell is very annoying, I agree - I have the Banger Booster bra and it annoys the hell outta me :mad:

FloFlo

I bought my last one from empirestores its the Resort brand, a tankini, shorts and top. It is the best one I have bought the top has bust control built in and is very comfy. It was £30 and worth every penny.

This one is very similar to mine and is the next one I am going to buy
http://www.empirestores.co.uk/blouson-tankini-shorts-set/656957658.prd?browseToken=%2fq%2fresort+tankini&prdToken=/p/prod1580667-sku2330200

This one is same make but cheaper and doesn't look as comfy, not many left
http://www.empirestores.co.uk/panel-tankini-set/661386563.prd?browseToken=%2fq%2fresort+tankini%2fo%2f2&prdToken=/p/prod2053227-sku3140248

If you haven't bought from empire before you should be able to find a first order discount that will probably halve the price, i.e £15 off a £30 spend.

hyper242

Thank you!!... every one for all your reply's i shall have a look at all the links you posted and let you know how i get on cheersxxx

Magnolia

Bon Marche to some really nice swimsuits in larger sizes - I got a tankini set for 10 quid!

shelley_crow

I'm really struggling to find any maternity clothes in my size, i've tried simplybe and newnow but everything in my size has sold out. I don't need it just yet but i will need some soon. I'm looking for maternity jeans, none on ebay, eek