Help with buying clothes

Anniek1969

Just wondered if anyone can give me some websites to view. I need to buy myself some new clothes but as i'm size 20/22 I find it really hard finding things that fit. I'm only 5ft 4 too so this doesn't help as all the shops seem to think that all small people must be thin, or at least the shops i've been in.

I sometimes get things in Asda but our local has reduced their lines recently and don't have too much. With a 3yr old in tow it's hard shopping in town and TBH I don't really like shopping that much anyway so I thought I might give online a go. I have about £100 to spend and want to try and get as much as I can for my money.

Anyone got any ideas?

Gingernutmeg

Ebay? I've bought some lovely brand new Monsoon skirts and tops from there at a fraction of the price of the shops. They go up to a 20/22 and I've always found them quite generous size wise, and their ordinary length skirts don't come up too long on me (although their long skirts are LONG lol) - I'm 5'5'' btw.

its_okay

Have you tried Simplybe.co.uk? I've seen them on TV not sure about prices/quality though.

What about Evans? Or Dorothy Perkins? DP often have discount codes available for up to 25% off depending when you buy.

System

When i was at my largest i tended to buy a lot of my clothes online as i just couldnt face clothes shopping. I too am only short so i know what your up against. Being short with next to no waist, i tend to buy seperates rather than dresses. I get a lot of my trousers, jeans and skirts from the petite range at Marks and Spencer but the tops i can economise on by buying elsewhere because i like my tops to cover my bum. Dont forget, you dont have to buy loads, just maybe 4 or 5 skirts/trousers and balance it with loads of cheaper tops/shirts.

Anniek1969

Had a look at simplybe and littlewoods but all their models are size 8/10 it's so hard to imagine what it would look like on.

I'll give ebay a try, buy loads of things from there but never bought clothes yet.

Thanks for all your ideas will spend tomorrow having a look at the sites you recomended.

skystar

Annie,

The good thing with mailorder is that you can try on in your own home and return anything that doesn't suit.

Usually if I place a catalogue order I order *loads* coz I know a lot won't suit or fit.

Simplybe can be quite reasonable. I got packs of 2 x crossover tops recently for £13 (so £6.50 a top )

BTW, Evans are doing 15% off just now if you spend over £40.

roversbabe

Try ebay - I've had some size 20's listed recently and will be listing some more on tuesday *shameless plug*

There seems to be quite a few clothes for us cuddlier types on ebay. I like Evans clothes too but they're quite pricey, even when theres a sale on.

Rachie_B

My sister is a larger lady and buys most of her clothes from Evans.
Also ebay as has been suggested,not just pre worn but brand new too

Smashing

Bon Marche do sizes 12-24 if you have one in your area.

its_okay

Anniek1969 wrote:

Had a look at simplybe and littlewoods but all their models are size 8/10 it's so hard to imagine what it would look like on.

I know thats whats so annoying about SimplyBe, they are supposed to start at size 14, yet their models look much thinner!

Zara33

https://www.shapelyfigures.com