Where do some of you "plus size" ladies shop?

[TinysMom]

Its a long convoluted story....but basically - I've decided to give myself a much-needed makeover. I'm tired of looking at myself and seeing "frumpy housewife".

Zin has been really helpful to me - the night before last night we were literally up all night on IM going back and forth on fashion and hair coloring (I'll fess up now before Zin nails me in this thread....you can see my roots big time).

Fortunately Zin has training and has been able to help me figure out the haircut I need and the hair color I need.....and she's been a big help for clothing.....

Basically - I'm 47 (will be 48 in September) and instead of looking about 50 - I'd rather drop back down to 40 or 42. I know that is going to include exercise (walking for now) and losing weight.....eating better (healthier things).....and also dressing better.

So far - Zin has introduced me to "Fashion Bug" - we've looked at "Lane Bryant". I already have accounts at "Woman Within", "Blair" and "Roamans" along with "Jessica London". I also have a Cato handy.

I'm even willing to look at Ebay sellers...

I'm not going to change out everything in my wardrobe in the next month or so...but I do want to have some resources to go to so I can stop buying frumpy clothes to try and hide in.....

What sort of partway excites me...is that I really think that this desire to dress nicer is showing that I'm coming out of the long-term depression I've had since GingerSpice died back in January '07. I can say that because of other changes I'm making in my life....and I think I finally got sick and tired of some things and its time for a change.....and that is how its showing that I'm getting better....if that makes sense. (Like they say how they always know when a woman is getting better in a hospital cause she wants her lipstick)...

 

[JadeIcing]

I think that is great!

Where I shop is for younger women but I have heard Macys has nice things.

 

[Flashy]

This is terrific Peg, and I think you are right about it means you are doing better, which is great to hear!

I don't know if you have it over here, but I had a friend who shopped in Evans and said it was good for people of all ages in the 'plus size'.

I just wanted to add that if you have days when you feel lower, don't instantly think you will be returning to your depression, it might just be a bad day like everyone has. I hope that things keep improving and you enjoy this time . Make sure you post before and after pics (or at the least 'after') of this big overhaul.

 

[GoinBackToCali]

Well you know where I shop already, but for anybody else looking for trendy clothes..

www.torrid.com

www.bandlu.com

www.fashionbug.com

www.alight.com

www.oldnavy.com (online is the ONLY OldNavy place to get plus clothes)

www.target.com

www.maximumwoman.com

www.babyphat.com

www.applebottoms.com

 

[JadeIcing]

GoinBackToCali wrote:

Well you know where I shop already, but for anybody else looking for trendy clothes..

http://www.torrid.com

Ohh! ME! ME! I have a gift card for $50! I buy almost every major peice of clothing from them. Than Target.

 

[TinysMom]

I am going to have Robin take a "before" picture of me today.....and then I hope to get my hair done this weekend (color it myself and then get it cut).

Right now I tend to wear knit pants and v-neck tunics (baseball tunic is the style I think).

I used to wear a lot of big skirts....I think Zin called them "boho"? But then someone convinced me that now that I'm over 40 - I should dress "appropriate" for my age....

So I tossed all but four of my favorite skirts (I may still have my animal print one - I'm gonna look for it today).

Here are some of the clothes I've bought (you will have to click the links to see them - sorry...)...


http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?Pfid=36233&DeptId=&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=B
in butter and blue turqouise (I have a skirt that they'll go pretty with)

http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?Pfid=28367&DeptId=&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=B
in coffee - I couldn't resist the color

http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?Pfid=111129&DeptId=&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=G
in rust - I may have Art help me modify it a bit as it isn't cut quite like I wanted....

http://www.roamans.com/product.aspx?Pfid=104262&DeptId=&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=G
I've eyed this for months (for the skirt) - with my coupon I got it for $17.49 but may return it if I don't like it (I'm actually now gonna be brave enough to make myself return things)

I couldn't resist the skirt and had a coupon for 30% off - in black

in ivory


http://www.roamans.com/clothing/Tank-top.aspx?PfId=95731&DeptId=&producttypeid=1&pref=SavedBasket
in ruby and grape

http://www.jessicalondon.com/product.aspx?Pfid=38991&DeptId=&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0
in ginger and pansy purple


I also want to see if this looks good on me when I go shopping this weekend (to cover tanks)
http://www.catofashions.com/pdresses/feature_5b.cfm#

and finally - I bought myself these (after showing Zin about a ton of them and going back and forth on a few and waiting to hear her say, "that is too old" or "you're hiding yourself again"...)

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000212/Images/20/GSK_0587-01.jpg

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000212/Images/20/GSK_0578-01.jpg

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000212/Images/9/w2001_0123_030023aa.jpg
skirt only

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000212/Images/33/137018B.jpg

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/40000212/Thumbs/155/tn3_941492.jpg

Oh - and this reversible skirt that I eyed for months...

By the way - Art has NO idea what all I'm doing.....I know my hair really bugs him....and he said something that let me on to the fact that he'd like to see some changes too.

Basically, I shared with a comment that a dear friend made.....I'd said something about not knowing what I look good in and she said, "Well -I can tell you what you don't look good in....knit pants and oversize tunic tops.."

When he said, "yeah...she's right..."...

It gave me the oomph for a change.

So I used my credit cards with some places I have credit.....and started looking on Ebay.

My husband ain't gonna know what hit him by the time I'm done....why ..... I'm even looking at MAKEUP (no lipstick though- lip gloss only) - and perfume!

:biggrin2:

 

[TinysMom]

By the way - my sources here locally for clothing are....

Walmart

Cato

JC Penney

Ross Dress for Less

Bealls

I think that is it.....Target is 180 miles away....

 

[Flashy]

http://www.evans.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12553&catalogId=20554
This is Evans and it does deliver over there to you. I don't know if it was appeal but I had a friend who swore by it.

 

[Flashy]

I've just clicked all your links. My mum doesn't wear skirts but she does wear tops like what you have there. She goes to a shop called Bon Marche and gets some lovely tops from there, it's a shame they don't have an online shop, they just have a regular website unfortunately.

I can't wait to see the 'new' you.

 

[TinysMom]

Thanks Flashy - I'm gonna check it out.

I've made most of my purchases for now (but I'm on Old Navy drooling over some tank tops there)....but I will want to add a few more pieces every once in a while....

I don't normally spend a lot on clothes (especially compared to a lot of folks) but about every 5 years or so - I'll go through something like this where I will buy a bunch of things all at once and then not buy much for a while. However my last major spree like this was in 2002 or something like that.....

 

[JadeIcing]

If you know your size Target has some nice choices.

Dresses I like. I want to get the blue one. Calf length is good for dresses and skirts.

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Print Linen Dress - Brown

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Print Linen Dress - Aqua

Women's Plus Size Merona® Eyelet Coverup Dress - Bittersweet

Skirts

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Tiered Skirt - Ebony

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Tiered Skirt - Talisman Teal

Tops. Love the first one.

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Shiny-Trim Tank Top - Mauve

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Dolman-Sleeve Top - Tribal Floral

Women's Plus Size Mossimo® Black: Dolman-Sleeve Top - Abstract Collage

Women's Plus Size Merona® Voile Top - Aqua Bead

 

[Flashy]

Sounds like you deserve some new clothes then

 

[Leaf]

Well, I'm 32 and kind of frumpy. I'll admit it. I'm either a uniform person (at one job) or a jeans and t-shirt person at the other job.

A lot of my clothes come from second hand shops. Still, I can find neat things.

Most of my t-shirts come from stores like Cosmic Fish or the flea market (my shirts usually have bold statements).

However, I can say Fashion Bug has some awesome prices on the cutest things.

 

[TinysMom]

This is a pretty current (and accurate) photo of me....I don't remember what I'd been doing that I got my shirt wet - maybe filling water bottles or doing dishes...

 

[JadeIcing]

I should mention I buy maternity skirts, tops and dresses. I don't care the close is cute and cut to fit my shape.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I like Fashion Bug's jeans.(LA Blues)I've also found some nice ones at JCPenney. (Levi's)

I've also found the joy of a bra that fits right! That seems to make a world of difference in my comfort!

Don't forget to keep a few of those tshirts around - bunnies like to chew and you don't want them ruining your new stuff! I love tshirts because I am in the barn and stuff a lot. My tshirts mostly have holes in them. LOL!

If I was going to visit with the Queen of England, I might worry more about dressier clothing, but jeans and shirts are good for me.

 

[maherwoman]

My favorite store right now is Lane Bryant. I just love that they have colorful things, but also black and white and tan, if you prefer. They also have both dressy and casual. And all their clothing is really nice quality. The only thing is that their prices are a bit on the high side...but like I said, they're good quality, too, so it's worth it.

Not to mention, their clothes fit like they should...which is more than I can say for other stores, hehe!

You can check out their selection here.

 

[TinysMom]

Well - I got my hair cut today. I got out of there (where I didn't complain 'cause I was afraid I'd be in tears)....and called Zin almost immediately and halfway cried while looking for the hair coloring she'd recommended to me.

I have sent Zin photos. One consolation is - at least my hair grows.... Another consolation is that the back is nice....so as long as I never face anyone - I'll be fine.

I think though I'm gonna go cry...talk about a "bad hair" day...

It feels like a bad hair month at the moment...

(Oh...both Zin and Art say it looks better than it did. I think that makes me want to go cry more...).

 

[slavetoabunny]

:hug:

 

[seniorcats]

No Peg, these are truly bad hair days. Go enjoy yourself and pamper yourself for a change.