Large Plus Size Clothing

terra_ferma

newleaf wrote: »

I have not yet received any request for VAT or handling for any of the Holy Clothing purchases I've made, (and there have been several now). Maybe I have just been lucky, but I have restricted myself to 2 or 3 items per purchase, and thus not exceeded the threshold for import duty.
As for buying from a reseller, well why on earth would I pay someone else extra when I can buy exactly what I want myself, direct from HC, for less money?
The FedEx shipping from HC is amazing, 3 or 4 days and you can be wearing your stuff!

Just got a bill for a purchase made on 5/8, the total was £51, now with a wapping £13 on top, 10 of which are Fedex own fees.
I won't be buying from them again!
(although not as bad as the £200 someone mentioned a while back, for a 1647 order)

newleaf

terra_ferma wrote: »

Just got a bill for a purchase made on 5/8, the total was £51, now with a wapping £13 on top, 10 of which are Fedex own fees.
I won't be buying from them again!
(although not as bad as the £200 someone mentioned a while back, for a 1647 order)

I shouldn't have spoken so soon ....
I received two bills from Fed Ex today, for 2 orders placed in early August, both in the region of £13 - comprising of £10 Fed Ex handling charge and £3 odd VAT. No import duty though, as the orders were both for less than £135.
I wonder if they do all the billing at the end of the month?

I still think the HC orders I placed represent good value though, and will continue to order from them. I've had numerous compliments on the clothes.

In my experience, all couriers, including Parcel Force, charge this handling fee for expediting the goods through customs, and it seems fair enough to me. As I say, 4 days trackable express shipping from India is going some. (I have waited longer and paid a heck of a lot more in excess charges for goods from the USA).
It looks like the package which came with free shipping via the 'normal' post has escaped charges though. (fingers crossed!).

terra_ferma

newleaf wrote: »

I shouldn't have spoken so soon ....
I received two bills from Fed Ex today, for 2 orders placed in early August, both in the region of £13 - comprising of £10 Fed Ex handling charge and £3 odd VAT. No import duty though, as the orders were both for less than £135.
I wonder if they do all the billing at the end of the month?....

Sorry to hear you have been 'caught'.

Well I had a second order, but like yours went through normail mail (taking advantage of the same offers aren't we ), and I heard that Royal Mail are less 'efficient' at picking thigs up and you are less likely to be charged. But they will not release your goods until you've paid.

I expect prices are still not too bad after all...

newleaf

terra_ferma wrote: »

Well I had a second order, but like yours went through normail mail (taking advantage of the same offers aren't we ), and I heard that Royal Mail are less 'efficient' at picking thigs up and you are less likely to be charged. But they will not release your goods until you've paid.

Yes, I think so! heheh!
(I'm off on holiday soon, so have been collecting some nice summery things from the 'Deals' section Those recent discount codes have been very useful ...)
Think for future orders I will opt for the slower shipping (which wasn't actually as slow as expected) and hope for the best.
I noticed that the newer stock on HC is much pricier though, so may not be ordering quite so much from them in future.

terra_ferma

MORE SALES AND DISCOUNTS!!!:j

Debenhams 25% off (from today till saturday 11th): Ann Harvey's sale prices even lower than before, can also be used on new season's stuff. A(I got free delivery although it was not advertised)

John Lewis matching Debs: expensive, but they have quite a bit up to size 24 (Chesca etc), great if you are looking for something really special, wedding etc.

Evans: 20% off everything (limited time)

Simply Be: 20% off (selected lines) use code RRYY2. May still be more expensive than items on sale - I've tested, it does not work with other items

Happy shopping!

df03

hi
please excuse me if I shouldnt be posting this here...

just with this being a plus sized clothing post, I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on TYPES of clothing.

I am a size 22-24 but have a huge spare type of fat round my middle, so i have huge 'love handles' and a fat tummy-looking 8 month pregnant...thing is I desperately need something nice for my babies christening next week.... usually i just tuck it away in jeans but cant on this day.

any help gratefully recieved, x

WolfSong2000

df03 wrote: »

hi
please excuse me if I shouldnt be posting this here...

just with this being a plus sized clothing post, I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on TYPES of clothing.

I am a size 22-24 but have a huge spare type of fat round my middle, so i have huge 'love handles' and a fat tummy-looking 8 month pregnant...thing is I desperately need something nice for my babies christening next week.... usually i just tuck it away in jeans but cant on this day.

any help gratefully recieved, x

Hey . I'm the same as you...used to be a 20, but have crept up a bit to 22, sometimes 24 and also have excess weight around my middle (worst place to retain it, healthwise ).

In this scenario, wrap dresses will be your friend. They're generally quite "in", so shouldn't be difficult to track down, but if you need some help, PM me. Otherewise I'd recommend splashing out a bit on some well-cut clothes. Yes, they're more expensive, but the difference is just amazing! Kaliko are fab (you can get them in John Lewis and they also have their own website) and I find I can fit into an 18 in some of their stretchier stuff, but they go up to a 20, poss a 22, which, as long as it has some give, should be fine for you.

Avoid baggy stuff as this will just make you look bigger.

terra_ferma

Hello df, welcome to this thread!
Of course you can ask for advice here!

Make sure you show off your best bits, cleavage, legs. A nice necklace on a generous cleavage can attract attention where you want it!

Chocmonster7

Just bought a pair of size 22 leggings from Yours Clothing via Amazon. Were originally £12 but down to £5, very nice quality. As they weren't directly from Amazon I had to pay £3.95 postage but that was next day delivery via DPD. Would certainly use them again!

hellokitty08

df03 wrote: »

hi
please excuse me if I shouldnt be posting this here...

just with this being a plus sized clothing post, I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on TYPES of clothing.

I am a size 22-24 but have a huge spare type of fat round my middle, so i have huge 'love handles' and a fat tummy-looking 8 month pregnant...thing is I desperately need something nice for my babies christening next week.... usually i just tuck it away in jeans but cant on this day.

any help gratefully recieved, x

Try next, I was very surprised with the fit on my dress, my friend bought one to and quite good value at £35

http://www.next.co.uk/shopping/women-plus-size-collections/dresses/2/3