I need some new clothes, size 26

jordylass

I bought quite a lot of clothes when I've been in the states, it;s great to have some choice in bigger sizes. Like you, I'm bigger on top than bottom, and mostly I'm on the lookout for everyday cheap clothes. I got some of the £3 jeans from Tesco to fit me, but the seams ripped very quickly. Recently I bought some jeans in Asda, there was quite a lot of styles in bigger sizes. (Their tops don't fit me though.) Apart from that it's Evans sales for dresses and Ann Harvey were great for suits when I was working, the quality of the clothes at AH has been 2nd to none. I bought lovely trousers and sparkly top from Elvi last year, They don't often have much I like and very expensive. I keep thinking I'll make my own clothes. I brought some plus size patterns for classics back from the US but don't know where to start.

Purdy_1

mummyyummy wrote: »

try bon marche, although its aimed at older ladies it does have some really funky items too; george at asda; homeshoppingdirect.co.uk ok its mail order but you can always return and has loads of choice; new look.............what I would like to know is who stocks larger bras that can actually be tried on and bought instore apart from outrageous evans??

Bon Marche does do lots of really nice clothes. They do ranges for the more mature lady but generally do some younger styles too. I always buy my work trousers (for about £14) from there and my jeans (about £18) as they come in different leg lengths. Their tshirts do tend to be on the short side, they ride up above my jeans alot:o. Bon Marche are brilliant in the sales. I bought some jeans before xmas for £7 that were £18.

Debenhams do a range called Gorgeous that go up to a size 26.

MK1 is ok for "throw away fashion". Their sales can be good too. I recently bought a tshirt that was £10, and got it for £3.

Find out if you live near a Matalan clearance store. They do items at 75% off normal price and include R&R stuff. I bought some jeans for £4 earlier this year.

scoobydo_2

This is a great thread I'm only 5"2 and wear a size mmmm well depends which store about a 22/24 in Evans who knows as they seem to size their clothes smaller and is it just me or has there stuff gone way down hill and expensive !!!why make tops that are gathered on top for larger curvey ladies they just make u look pregnant!!!
I have short legs and have a hell of a problem getting bottom half clothes .Try bhs they seem to come much larger I can get into a 20 jeans there also like new look for price .I'm fed just wearing what fits as opposed to what I'd like .
I know lose weight but I can't find the motivation or will power .

pondie1

penguin83 wrote: »

A site I found last year and have been impressed with is Size Up. I have bought a few things from them and they have all washed well and most importantly lasted! x

size up/yours have stores in some parts of country,when we go to skegness i always get myself clothes in there

kforshaw

I have a the below website stored in my list of catalogues that I know do larger sizes in most of their clothes.

http://www.bonprixsecure.com

I also second the post above for http://homeshoppingdirectcom.drct2u.com/home.jsp

If you see an item on one site though say Simply Be through that link - check other sites on there as they do tend to have differentn prices on some things to the next. Odd!

julie1075

I can highly recommend Yours shops - also online at yoursclothing.co.uk - they have a fantastic range and really reasonable prices, they model all their ranges online on plus size models too so you know exactly what they will look like on a fuller figure, not a size 0 skeleton!

grunnie

vjain wrote: »

:rolleyes: :eek: :rotfl:

I know what u mean. I used to buy all my clothes in Evans but not in the last year as they haven't the quality items now. Elvi is too old even for an oldie like me who has retired. I tend to shop in M&S but when on holiday I found an Anne Harvey shop and bought loads - wish now I had even bought more bits as I have worn them to death. I find I sometimes get stuff in Asda Tesco and Sainsbury's. I got a great pair of linen trousers in Sainsbury's last summer and wished I had bought a few more pairs to keep for this year.I took up knitting to make tops but have never managed to sew anything wearable.

hjd

If you are anywhere near an Ulla Popken store then it's well worth a visit - stuff is actually long enough, plenty of cotton (I hate all the polyester stuff) - and they do some lovely undies. You can try them on in store, but actually I usually order online.

elainew

they are also online
http://www.ullapopken.co.uk/ullapopken/home.up?modelinie=0

sparky61

Marks and Spencer have some Plus items in the sale
http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&bannerAltText=Plus&mnSBrand=core&bannerWidget=75507522&rh=n%3A69932031&isBrowse=1
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http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_91_7?ie=UTF8&bannerAltText=Trousers%20%26amp%3B%20Jeans&isFromFinder=0&mnSBrand=core&bannerWidget=75507982&size=9&rh=n%3A69945031%2Cp%5F91%3A20&isBrowse=1&page=1