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StripyHorse · 18/01/2019 23:04

Inspired by another thread on here, AIBU to have a wish list if clothes I wish existed?

I want...
Tights that don't fall down/ cut me in half/ ladder / go wobbly.
Jeans with proper pockets, enough to fit a mobile phone without it peeking over the top.
Comfortable bras that don't cost a fortune.
Pants that match the above bras that aren't made of polyester.

What else would you add?

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DaysOfCurlySpencer · 19/01/2019 00:03

Jeans that have a high enough rise to actually fit my waist at the back and the front and don't leave a huge gap at the back.

Cotton knickers that don't contain lycra or any other stretchy, sweaty stuff.

Low heeled shoes that don't have pointed toes.

Boots with low heels, lace up fronts and side zips with a concealed bit over the top of the zip and no sodding buckles because both of these catch the hem of my coat or the lining of my skirt when I walk and stop me in my tracks or rip what I am wearing.

Bras that are smooth, supportive and not padded like a mattress topper.

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Seline · 19/01/2019 00:11

Square necked jumpers. Just plain, easy, square necked jumpers.

No sparkles or cut outs!

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BikeRunSki · 19/01/2019 00:12

@StripyHorse - look at Snag tights
@DaysofCurlySpence - Fantasie Smooth Seamless bra

I want trousers that fit round my chunky calves, tops that reach my middle and below, dresses with lower waists and size 9 women’s shoes.

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Marshmallow91 · 19/01/2019 00:14

@DaysOfCurlySpencer - yes!

And a triple yes to the knickers and shoes.

And I'll add: tops with more give at breast level. I'm sick of being a size 8 with size 12 boobs. Angry

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LoniceraJaponica · 19/01/2019 00:19

Clothes that don't shrink.

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Fusioluxe · 19/01/2019 00:22

Buttons in the right place so a fitted shirt doesn’t gape on the bustline.

Gloves that fit someone with small hands but long fingers.

Clothes for children that don’t have arms down to their knees.

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Fiveletters · 19/01/2019 00:25

Decent swimwear. Swimsuits with cup sizes and body size. Bikinis with different bottoms for different body shapes.

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Doubletrouble99 · 19/01/2019 00:26

Sleeves in, especially coats and jackets that are too tight or are cut and attached to the body so flatly that you can't move your arms. If you are a size 18+ like me chances are you have bingo wings!

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Joinourclub · 19/01/2019 00:27

Boots that last more than one winter
Chunky cargigan they isn’t looooooooong

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AlmostGrockle · 19/01/2019 02:14

Swimcaps that are big enough.

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Bitchywaitress · 19/01/2019 02:25

Smart work trousers with real actual pockets!!!

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RedDwarves · 19/01/2019 02:39

My biggest grievance at the moment is exposed zips. Not an impractical thing, just an ugly one.

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PatricksRum · 19/01/2019 03:55

Second flat shoes without pointed toes.

Tops/ dresses that are long enough to go over my boobs! Tired of having these dresses that are in a tall size but look petite once they've stretched over my boobs.

More nursing nightwear.

Pyjamas that have differing waist size/ length like jeans do. Pyjamas are supposed to be comfy, they should fit.

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Birdsgottafly · 19/01/2019 04:36

I second sleeves.

Lots of lovely easy wear shirts around last spring. All without sleeves. Mens shirts have sleeves, especially over Winter, but Women are suddenly considered weather proof. Lack of long shirts, some of us, especially those in a size 16, want clothes that we can do toddler groups/soft play/practical stuff and be covered.

More easy wear clothes. Compared to Men, there's a lack of practical, clothing. It extends to Girl's clothing as well. If Asda etc is your budget level, you can kit your Son out in warm Winter clothing, especially jumpers, that they can play in, Girls have silly thin 'pretty' tops.

That includes footwear. Sketchers 'Street' collection is heaven sent. I want footwear that I can walk in, not totter about in.

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MissElaineNeus · 19/01/2019 05:15

Quality basics in natural fabrics in a massive range of colours. I'd do this as a startup if I had the money to invest.

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Clionba · 19/01/2019 05:27

Amen to all of the above.
Quality basics in natural fabrics.
Cotton clothes, especially tops, in hot weather. Not see through. I don't want to wear sweaty polyester or something transparent.

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Kpo58 · 19/01/2019 05:30

Trousers that don't cut me in half when I sit down.

Longer tops so there is a overlap between the top and my buttocks on the trousers.

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BikeRunSki · 19/01/2019 06:09

@MissElaineNeus - Kettlewell Colours do this.

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thecatsthecats · 19/01/2019 09:11

Out with cap sleeves (suit almost no one), in with more elbow lengths!

V necks that come down far enough - not to my waist and not to my collarbone.

Boob room.

Shirts not actually made of cellophane.

From Bravissimo - clothes that aren't so bloody tedious! Clothes that actually suit plus size women. Apparently they have a big thing against being seen as a plus friendly retailer, all the models are as small as they can get them. I also find that their clothes have room for boobs, but often only if your force your tits under your chin rather than, you know, chest level. Also some garments are made with room for boobs, but not much room to get said boobs to that point.

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monkeysox · 19/01/2019 10:32

Agree with bravissimo, also it needs to be more affordable

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BikeRunSki · 19/01/2019 12:31

Boob accommodation and Tall fitting.

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Queenie8 · 19/01/2019 12:39

@MissElaineNeus Uniqlo is the shop you want/need. Delivery and returns are second to none. Sizing charts are spot on.

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peppersaunt · 19/01/2019 12:40

I second 100% cotton underwear and t-shirts. Why is everyone adding modal or Lycra? Also, unfortunately I am a size 12 with size 16 upper arms. What’s with the tight arm holes and cap sleeves???

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purpleme12 · 19/01/2019 12:42

Re bravissimo actually I have the opposite problem with them! Their clothes are too big for me! They don't cater for the smaller sizes!! (I do need their bras though even then it's hard to find ones that fit)

I would like to add that all the jeans I buy never stay up on me I always have to wear a belt to keep them up and by the way there are way skinnier people than me. It's not like I don't have any fat on me. I don't know why they don't stay up

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Rubusfruticosus · 19/01/2019 12:46

Jeans in a size 9. Luckily I can wear an 8 in many shops, but when the 8 is too small, the 10 is too big. I want proper pockets too.

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