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Plus size holiday clothes

16 replies

Imnotacelebgetmeouttahere · 22/03/2018 18:46

I’m going on holiday in April, and short of losing 5stone in the next month I need a few new items. I’m an 18 generally sometimes a 20, 38f boobs, smallish waist then flabby tummy with section bulge Sad

Most importantly - some lightweight trousers. Struggling to know what to look for, but needs to accommodate huge hips!

Maybe a nice skirt for evenings? Any help is greatfully received Grin

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Kalinka16 · 22/03/2018 18:49

Snap! All advice welcome!

Standstilling · 22/03/2018 19:16

I've just bought these navy chinos and navy linen trousers www.next.co.uk/g22172s2#984633 and www.next.co.uk/xo72084s2#180375

The chinos are definitely lightweight and the linen ones feel nice on. I am 5' 9" and good size 20 at the moment - the 20R were just right in both, and I should think being cotton they will both relax a bit after wearing them. Other colours too, if you are more adventurous than me Grin

Nemophilist · 22/03/2018 19:21

I know its classed as an older lady shop but seriously try bonmarche they always have nice holiday clothes. Linen trousers and light tops. I'm 34 and for 18 years the same size as you and I've always bought a few things from there they look classic timeless& cool

troodiedoo · 22/03/2018 19:28

I'm the same size as you. You need some loosely fitted cotton v neck t shirts. My favourite are from Evans. They won't win style awards but are comfortable. Have nice ones from Boden as well.

I have some knee length khaki shorts and denim shorts from Dorothy Perkins.

Next is great for flattering swimsuits.

troodiedoo · 22/03/2018 19:30

Oh, new look have lots of nice jogger style smart casual trousers.

IggyAce · 22/03/2018 19:43

tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/Linen-Trousers/132933603-Navy

I got similar to these last year and they were lovely and comfortable during the summer. I will be buying another pair.

jellybean1986 · 22/03/2018 19:46

ASOS curve range xx

Invisimamma · 22/03/2018 19:49

I got a lovely tankini in Tu and primark actually have some nice things too.

Imnotacelebgetmeouttahere · 22/03/2018 20:29

Thank you! I shall have a browse in the places mentioned - I did buy some bits today but now doubting them Blush I’m Early 30’s, think I’m 20’s and feel 50’s!

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travailtotravel · 22/03/2018 20:52

I get baggy linens from eBay

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 22/03/2018 20:54

Monsoon make nice flattering Maxi dresses

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 22/03/2018 20:55

Speedo do great sculpture swim wear - holds everything in!

3boysandabump · 22/03/2018 21:03

Matalan have some nice holiday things in, in the sizes you need

Deathraystare · 23/03/2018 10:50

I am an 18/20 and have had nice stuff for a holiday from Debenhams and Next.

Marleena · 23/03/2018 10:52

Speedos have really good and high quality swimsuits!
For dresses I started to make them on my own and I discovered that it's really fun

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