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5.8 and can't find clothes that fit. What am I doing wrong?

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hollowhallows · 23/09/2014 15:17

Yesterday I tried on about 20 coats from about 6 different stores and not one fit. I went a size up on each to see if that would make a difference but it did nothing. I can find things in some high street stores that fit, but its often a long process and very frustrating. Sleeves never reach my wrists and clothes are always really tight across my back if I buy something fitted. I end up looking and feeling like a giant in small people clothes even though they are my size. Should I be shopping in the tall section all the time? Can someone recommend me some places I could find some clothing that doesn't restrict my breathing?

I'm between a size 14 and 16 at the moment.

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SofaCanary · 23/09/2014 21:44

Biros of course Grin

hollowhallows · 07/10/2014 15:36

Hey ladies, thank you for all the replies. I know this thread is dead but just wanted to come back and thank everyone for their input. Unfortunately I have been too ill then busy to come back and read this through (DD's birthday, you know the drill). Yesterday I finally did get a chance to go out and try some coats on. Didriksons definitely seems to be the only brand that fits me well. I already have a Tilde from last year but have gained some weight so it no longer fits me. I didn't want to spend that much on a coat again as I am looking to lose weight over the next six months but I think I am going to have to. Had settled on the Taylor but will look into the Janelle, thank you Blondie.

All in all I feel less of a freak now knowing there are others out there like me Grin

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ThinkIveBeenHacked · 07/10/2014 15:40

Have you tried BHS? My friend is 6'2 (and under 30 so how she ended up jn BHS Ill never know!) and she pretty much exclusively shops there now. always looks amazing too.

hollowhallows · 07/10/2014 16:07

Thanks Hacked! I'm off to do some late night shopping later so will pop in there and see what they have.

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hollowhallows · 07/10/2014 16:07

Wouldn't have thought of BHS though!

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Blondieminx · 07/10/2014 23:43

God, me neither Grin wore my Janelle today and it keep me toasty in the drizzle and wind we had for this mornings school run!

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