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larger ladies, where do u shop?

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misdee · 27/10/2005 19:10

cos i find once you reach a size 18-22 most places dont stock stuff in those sizes. ASDA has become better with larger sizes, and i have discovered size up/yours in gr yarmouth, evans just isnt 'me' IYKWIM. i am a size 20 atm.

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misdee · 27/10/2005 19:11

18-22 upwards i mean.

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trace2 · 27/10/2005 19:13

i like dorthy perkins, but i agree evens not much choice

dizzymama · 27/10/2005 19:16

Simply Be got some nice stuff too, Next catalogue (which infuriatingly goes a lot higher than the stores - it's as if you are not allowed to be larger and visibly shop in next!)

LilacBump · 27/10/2005 19:17

big is beautiful at h&m, george at asda, dorothy perkins... i don't even bother with places like next as they never have anything above 16 on the racks.

i also have size 9 shoe, so i struggle there too.

misdee · 27/10/2005 19:20

big is beuatiful? i went into h and m in watford and couldnt find anything there, is it at the larger stores?

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merryberry · 27/10/2005 19:20

monsoons large sizes are also very genrous, up to 22 but they clear the rails way too fast, and not all lines in the shop have the larger sizes.

trace2 · 27/10/2005 19:22

i find it hard getting bigger sizes because i am only 5foot 1

spookyserenity · 27/10/2005 19:32

I find you have to mix and match from different stores. Evans is very mumsy, but they do the best fitting jeans for me (I'm a 20 but I'm tall - 5'11 - too) BiB at H&M is good for basics, I thought most stores do it, but their layout is confusing sometimes. Apart from that, bits from George, Tescos, M and S. I used to order from Simply Be, but I found the sizes were a bit unpredictable and it was expensive for the quality iyswim.

Bewitched · 27/10/2005 19:38

Have you looked in Evans lately - most of their stuff isn't at all 'mumsy' now, and they change the stock quite regularly, so worth checking each time you're in Welwyn Misdee. I also look in Ann Harvey there for an occasional piece (their jeans fit me much better than Evans'), although most of their stuff does seem 'older' to me.

Had an occasional piece from LX Direct on internet, plus also use Simply Be and M&S Plus range.

merryberry · 27/10/2005 19:58

where has evans at oxford circus moved to, anyone know? seems to be more topshop now...

vickiyumyum · 27/10/2005 20:25

m&s have nice basic t-shirts that are plenty big enough, most in the 'normal' ranges go up to 20 or a 22. i love monsson too, but as someone else said the bigger sizes go very quickly, unless you live in chichester where it seems to be all the 18+ left and all the 10/12 gone so always checkout chichester when we go there.

for cheaper more fashionable clothes i use new look (inspire range), they have some lovely going out tops, and their jeans come up huge so always a confidence boost to walk out with a pair of jens 2 sizes smaller than your regular size. umm MK one do a plus size range (up to a 24 i think) but there stuff comes up small, so pees me off when i have to buy a skirt at least one size bigger.

primark do some things up to a 20/22 i got three lovely tops there yesterday, quite plain v neck, long sleeve jersey t-shirts with a lace panel behind the v for £4 and they are huge so as well as big enough they are long enough too. i also brought a skirt for £8 and some boots. you just have to be prepapred to serach through the racks.

also debenhams, the casual club, maine and the collection have up to a 22 and they are generous sizes, got a lovely cardi similaar to one in monsoon for £75 in debenhams for £30 and denim skirts for £20 plus basic tops for less than £10. some if it is a bit granny but if you look carfully they have some very nice stuff. also noticed that the john rocha range has statred to go to a 22 in certain items.

apart from that catalogues, like simply be and freemans, they are good for wide fitting shoes as well.

vickiyumyum · 27/10/2005 20:26

oh and the b&b stuff in h&m is nearly always next to maternity wear!!!

misdee · 27/10/2005 20:30

Bewitched Are you from welwyn? or nearby. i have lost track with who is who. i do like soem things in evans but most is too long for me, and the fit is funny on some as well.

will check out some of the stores mentioned.

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bubble99 · 27/10/2005 20:30

misdee, I am dreading the meet up. I will be the one in the corner wearing a circus tent. I was asked (again) yesterday when my baby is due.

vickiyumyum · 27/10/2005 20:31

i can never find anything i like in evans either, it all looks nice in the pictures or on the racks and then you try it on and it just doesn't fit right.

misdee · 27/10/2005 20:32

bubble, when i met hunker i felt all frumpy, hunker on the other hand looked rather cool.

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octavia · 27/10/2005 20:33

Try looking at the evans catalogue or website . They deliver really quickly, no problems re: returning stuff either.If you prefer to try stuff on ,look at the catalogue and get your local store to order the clothes in for you, try them on and then decided.If you dont want them its not a problem.The catalogue has quite a few things in it that for some reason are not stocked in all the stores. If anyone lives in the Buckinghamshire area Beaconsfield has a great shop called Watercolours, go when the sale is on though as it isn't cheap. They get there stock from Germany ,its well made and fits beautifully.Its about 30mins from the Harlequin center

Milge · 27/10/2005 20:35

boden go up to a 20!
Next catalogue, Monsoon, M&S( normal and plus). Debenhams, Ann Harvey( great for wedding outfits), Evans for trousers/boots. Their tops are like pg tents on me. Anna Scholz in Selfridges for posh posh and works suits.

misdee · 27/10/2005 20:36

octavia, i have tried on loads in evans, i have a gorgeous winter coat from there (doesnt fit me atm, am too big still) which is the only thing that ever fitted properly. The SeVen range used to be good, but i looked at it and think yuk.

and the 'in' fluffy coats dont suit me at all.

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Witchycat · 27/10/2005 20:39

I discovered Ann Harvey shops in Leeds & Nottm and in some department stores & love their stuff. Don't know where they are down south.

Also BHS - hadn't looked at clothes in there for years but was pleasantly surprised about a year ago to find their larger sizes much better made than they used to be.

Wallis for skirts (I can wear a size 16 Wallis skirt and am usually 20 everywhere else) but their shirts are all too skinny fit.

TK Maxx but you have to hunt for stuff on the rails. They call a size 14 'XL' !!!

flutterbee · 27/10/2005 20:41

I shop in Evans all the time and never look mumsy or too old (I'm only 27) they do have some really nice stuff now come on leaps and bounds over the past year, they have some great handbags too I got a new one last week and everyone keeps asking where I got it from.
I don't think much of the George range bought a denim skirt there some time ago had to buy a size up and when I first wore it after a few hours it ripped all down the seam, really embarrassing .

Bewitched · 27/10/2005 22:38

Yes Misdee - I'm about 20 mins away, towards Luton.

misdee · 27/10/2005 22:39

is that errrr shireens mum? nikola? i'm aefu lwith names lol.

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Bewitched · 27/10/2005 22:46

No - we haven't chatted much before, so wouldn't expect you to really know me. You recommended some places for lunch the other week though. Pre Halloween I posted as Tabs.

misdee · 27/10/2005 22:49

ah right, sorry i know nikola on here is from luton thats all. did u find anywhere good to eat?

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