Best shop for size 16 casual clothes, pref cotton?

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I need a few tops, tired of my old stuff and not much that fits properly. I'm menopausal, so man-made fabrics just make me sweat, wool makes me itch, even if not scratchy. I'm on a low budget too, although very happy to use eBay.

Any suggestions where to shop, what to look for.

I look on Pinterest and blogs but the clothes are either no longer available, in the US, out of my budget or not man-made fabrics, I just get frustrated and give up.

have you had a look at fatface? They do online and high street. I'm size 16 there and they have some lovely flattering stuff. Try the sale bit first if funds are low. I think the prices are fairly standard high street. £25-40 for a top depending on style etc.

this top here is made from a 'breathable cotton fabric' and comes in a variety of colours and patterns, so you could get the same top in several different ones.

these are short sleeve, and again, are made of cotton.

I quite like cottontraders.

I am exactly the same and would love both casual and evening wear in natural fabrics.

I am a size 14 and hot and sweaty. I swear by H&M cotton/linen t shirts, Cotton jumpers and the Pima cotton nightwear. I also like the cotton & silk vest tops as they are lovely and soft and I wear them under cashmere. I buy all these online as I have free delivery with the H&M club card.

I like Cotton Traders as well Jeanne16

I often find tops aren't very long. I like them to cover my bum at least.

Teta do you have a link to the silk vest tops?

Seasalt? Lots of cotton and tunics.

OP I'm a size 16 and I really like tops that cover my bum too.

I quite like Mantaray from Debenhams. Bit on the pricey side though, for me, so I tend to get them on eBay x

oh yes Mantaray are nice, I'll look on eBay.

You might get some end of season Lands End stuff now. I buy from the “tall” range where it’s offered. That ensures good bum coverage.

Otherwise get on their mailing list, they have excellent flash sales all year long.

If you like me, are always looking for a budget friendly option, give the supermarkets a try, Sainsbury’s TU is pretty good for tunics style tops, not been in Asda George for a while but brought tops from there in the past. I got a couple of mantaray tops half price in Debenhams, so may be worth a look.

I am also going through the menopause and have brought the max strength dove/sure deodorants (in the boxes) they have helped, although not a cheap option I know.

Good luck OP, I hope you manage to find some nice new tops.

Was going to recommend fat face too

Thanks. I have ezcema so have to be careful what deodorant I use unfortunately. I can't use spray at all, just very gentle roll on.

I Used to love Fat Face, but don't find as much I like these days.

I haven't looked in a Lands End catalogue for a while, but didn't used to see much I liked in there.