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Size 4-6 clothes

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w1968 · 24/03/2014 18:27

Help!
Where can I find nice clothes for size 4-6?
I'm really struggling to find anything that fits me.

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permaquandry · 25/03/2014 20:52

Zara and Mango both come up very small. I'm a size 6-8 and often wear size M in there.

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BrandyAlexander · 25/03/2014 20:32

I buy LkB from John Lewis online. They stock size 6. You can try and return. I also wear Austin Reed suits for work - again they do a 6. Banana Republic and j crew do size 0 (which I think is a 6) and 00 (which is a 4).

Sizes 6 from Next are massive and from M&S are v hit and miss. Me&Em do xs which is a size 6 too with good fit.

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dellabob · 25/03/2014 18:56

Hugo boss does beautiful trousers in sizes 4 and 6. Buy online- great service and just beautiful.

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mummymia21 · 25/03/2014 13:16

Topshop is always a good bet. They do a more grown up work range of trousers, blouses, blazers, cardis etc that make up my staple wardrobe. Dorothy perkins don't do much in store but their size 6 online is pretty consistent and you can always return in store if it doesn't fit, unlike some others where you have to pay. Apparently Asda have stopped stocking 4/6 now, which is a shame.

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Nocomet · 25/03/2014 12:36

New Look and Dotty p's do size 6.

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thecherryontop · 25/03/2014 12:20

French Connection -I'm not a 6 but used to work there and people who struggled to find smaller clothes always came in for the size 6

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Iseeall · 25/03/2014 11:58

Uniqlo are tiny sizing, a medium fits a uk 10/12.
Also, Lands end do a petite range, maybe worth a look.

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Dancingqueen17 · 25/03/2014 11:39

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angeltulips · 25/03/2014 11:37

Banana republic sizing is huge too, I'm a 6-8 and often their 0 is too big for me, so you'll be swimming if you're a 4-6

Surprised you didn't find anything in reiss, I often see small sizes there

In general designer sizes will be smaller than high st. I've only really ever found topshop to be small sized there.

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Bramshott · 25/03/2014 10:10

Fat Face usually do a 6.

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w1968 · 25/03/2014 10:04

Thank you for Banana Republic suggestion - I've never looked at them before.

Outnet is my favourite - am always looking for good discounts! I've had some lovely things from there, but I do like to try clothes on!

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mycatlikestwiglets · 25/03/2014 09:16

I'd forgotten about Banana Republic, good call Brillenbar. JCrew too (but their UK prices are ridiculous).

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Brillenbar · 25/03/2014 09:08

Banana Republic (good for work) goes down to a US 0 - which should be a UK 4

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mycatlikestwiglets · 25/03/2014 09:05

Most designers, US ones in particular, do size 4/6 (0-2 in US sizing). Check out the Outnet for designer clothes at more sensible prices - if you've been looking in Reiss and LKBennett their full prices are comparable to some Outnet prices. I really like Milly and Theory for workwear and both do at least a US2 if not smaller. Michael Michael Kors does some good stuff too, as does DVF. Only thing about the Outnet is that you need to check regularly as their stock is updated three times a week and some items sell out quickly but I have some beautiful suits and LOTS of gorgeous dresses from there (I have a bit of a work dress fetish!).

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Damnautocorrect · 25/03/2014 04:14

I've bought suits and had them taken in at the dry cleaners, wasn't expensive and worked well.

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MsAspreyDiamonds · 25/03/2014 02:02

Massimo Dutti

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FiloPasty · 24/03/2014 19:49

I think XS at Zara is a 4-6 I am a size 10 and wear M

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Saurus72 · 24/03/2014 19:47

Whistles has some styles in sizes 4 and 6, they often just have these sizes left in the sale section on their website.

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OneLittleLady · 24/03/2014 19:01

I think new look go down to a six. they definitely do in some of the jeans styles, I've seen them in store

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ilovemountains · 24/03/2014 18:56

And I agree, Next sizing is massive!

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ilovemountains · 24/03/2014 18:55

H&M used to be good for size six, although the clothes don't last long. I just used to buy two of things I fitted (as normally really cheap), then when they fell apart could wear the other.

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verdiletta · 24/03/2014 18:51

Gap do a 4 and a 6.

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w1968 · 24/03/2014 18:45

I'm in my mid 40s so not so keen on the young look!
And yes, I need to look professional but don't need to wear suits etc - think smart casual.
Next are wayyyy to big.

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