Large Plus Size Clothing

shelley_crow

A word to the wise, I ordered over £100 worth of clothing from Bon Prix. I thought they'd come up small so I ordered a size larger, they are VERY generous fitting. They were too big and I didn't send it back so onto ebay it goes.x

terra_ferma

shelley_crow wrote: »

A word to the wise, I ordered over £100 worth of clothing from Bon Prix. I thought they'd come up small so I ordered a size larger, they are VERY generous fitting. They were too big and I didn't send it back so onto ebay it goes.x

That's odd, I'd always heard that their sizes are smaller, and also looking at their size chart they should be smaller on the waist and hips (same on the bust) compared to Evans.
They more I learn about clothes the more I realise that sizes are totally random, even when you buy two of the same style/size they come up slightly different....

newleaf

Being totally fed up of not being able to find tights that fit properly, I've been wearing leggings and socks instead. With boots they look perfectly acceptable under either dresses or skirts. They're warm & comfy, don't fall down, ladder or go through at the toes.
Bought a load more today with the 10% off code for M&S. Result

minxwolf

terra_ferma wrote: »

Hi Minx, welcome back!

ehm... I don't know if it's a mistake, but there is a pic where you are NOT wearing the dress, just the shrug and your bra...

Ha, Ha.. I know its a new item of clothing called Wingz (with a Z)that is made for wearing under your tops or dresses instead of a shrug or jacket. It a great idea if you do not want to cover up your dress but want to your arms, I hate mine, they are silly big! It good to be back, I just copied out dates into next years diary.. I read through 2010 and like it was last week when it was May or September.Getting Old x:(

minxwolf

london_lass wrote: »

I swear, that is how I feel when clothes shopping!

I'm 5'2", with a 26" inside leg but a UK size 22-24! I'm also well-endowed on top which means that, quite frankly, nothing I ever buy fits.

The rise on trousers is always far too low, and the "knees" in the material are halfway down my shins. Tops-wise, I have to get them to fit my bust, so the shoulders are almost at my elbows and the cuffs go to the tips of my fingers. Not to mention the fact that, 9 times out of 10, they're so long they reach my knees! I end up looking so ridiculous but I've not found anywhere that does decent, plus-size petite clothes :-(

Evans are useless, Yours have mentioned in the past they're getting a petite section, but nothing's come up yet, and I'm at a loss for anywhere else. I would really love to get clothes that actually fit me properly rather than just "making do" with what I can find!

Hi London Lass
I recommend LandsEnd online clothing for you. Most items are available in a petite fitting aswell a standard. For example..You can get jeans in a 3 fit(on waist) from size 20 to 30 in leg lengths 28,30 and 32. It is a US company now trading in the UK, so the sizes are in US sizes( labels say you are smaller so thats all good) It shows UK size next to each size though. The fits available at the waist are split in to Fit1, 2 and Fit 3. You want fit 3 which is on the waist x
See the link http://www.landsend.co.uk/pp/Classic-Bootcut-Stretch-Jeans~2301_48.html?bcc=y&CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000018&origin=index
Hope this helps x:D

minxwolf

*max* wrote: »

Uh ho...that's not good news! I'll see how they look when they arrive. I'm having second thoughts now anyway tbh! I can't wear heels at all (can't walk in them!), so I thought I'd treat myself to some knee high boots for once. But now I'm thinking that I have absolutely nothing to wear them with, as I don't wear skirts - only bootleg jeans! :cool:
I think there's a fair chance they will be going back! Plus, I treated myself to a gorgeous pair of Dr Martens boots earlier this month....lol

Dr. Martins and Gorgeous in the same sentence!!!!? :rotfl:Only Joking I must admit a hankering for the shiney cherry red original ones x

minxwolf

newleaf wrote: »

Being totally fed up of not being able to find tights that fit properly, I've been wearing leggings and socks instead. With boots they look perfectly acceptable under either dresses or skirts. They're warm & comfy, don't fall down, ladder or go through at the toes.
Bought a load more today with the 10% off code for M&S. Result

HI NewLeaf,
I really can help here. I have lipodema so have big problems with tights even socks! The website you need is CosyFeet. They are specialists in larger and wider fitting shoes/socks/tights etc. They are a little pricey but so worth it and they last..no runs, no clicks, no ladders and they hold you in like a dream xxxxx:T They also do compression taights even more robust and addresses the problem of tired swollen legs at the end of the day.

minxwolf

Sorry or Sortzy, I don't know what is wrong with me! My writting/typing is terrible..I am full of Night Nurse and Flu so allow the excuses made xxxxx:(

minxwolf

london_lass wrote: »

I swear, that is how I feel when clothes shopping!

I'm 5'2", with a 26" inside leg but a UK size 22-24! I'm also well-endowed on top which means that, quite frankly, nothing I ever buy fits.

The rise on trousers is always far too low, and the "knees" in the material are halfway down my shins. Tops-wise, I have to get them to fit my bust, so the shoulders are almost at my elbows and the cuffs go to the tips of my fingers. Not to mention the fact that, 9 times out of 10, they're so long they reach my knees! I end up looking so ridiculous but I've not found anywhere that does decent, plus-size petite clothes :-(


Hi again London Lass, I have just been looking for some knitwear for myself, While searching through the Next website I found there are an awful lot of shorter length knitwear, no good for me but I thought of you.. The worst thing for a shorter frame is to be swamped and these would not do that. They are in the "normal" size section which go to 22, and they fit 22/24. There are a plethora of arm lengths, but even if the arms are a little long for you pushing sleeves up is a good look anyhow.

newleaf

minxwolf wrote: »

.I am full of Night Nurse and Flu so allow the excuses made xxxxx:(

Me too Get better soon!