Where to buy plus size (size 22) smart / colourful (not black) workwear and smart / comfortable flat shoes.

[Joyfulincolour]

A lot of the dresses in plus / curve sizes seem to be really short or revealing on the chest. I like Boden, White Stuff (but they only go to a size 18) and Next. Lots of the colours are typical autumn colours (grey, black & mustard) which don’t suit me. Am I looking for the impossible??

[Joyfulincolour]

Thanks @Deathraystare. I often forget about Peacocks but they do have some gems.

[Deathraystare]

I came out of M&S yesterday, thoroughly pissed off. I hate hate hate Viscose with a vengeance. It makes me run with sweat despite supposedly being 'breatheable'.Nearly everything was viscose .

However, I had ordered two pairs of trousers from Peacocks - black ribbed trousers with a zip. £9.80 each! Bargain!

[Joyfulincolour]

Yes, I do keep seeing decent things online for M&S so I traveled to a larger city with a bigger M &S and the choice was really poor. Racks of the same thing but hardly any of the nice dresses I’d seen online. I just like to try things on due to being busty.

[Span1elsRock]

I buy most of my work stuff from M & S or John Lewis. I find Yours clothing and Evans very cheap and nasty, doesn't wear well. Even Next has gone downmarket with quality but not their price.

[reginafelangee]

I would totally recommend this

www.yoursclothing.co.uk

[MsJuniper]

I just bought some work stuff from M&S (also size 22). Also like some H&M + clothes.

I've been a fan of Tu in the past but now seems to have gone off.

[Deathraystare]

A lot of the dresses in plus / curve sizes seem to be really short or revealing on the chest.



I know exactly what you mean. I despair at Asos curve and often think wtf! I am not an old fuddy duddy but really!!!


Have you looked at Peacocks. They have a sale at the mo.

[Joyfulincolour]

Yes, John Lewis did have lots of lovely bright colours in today. I was drawn to the Boden section but can only really afford to buy it in the sale.

[greenandyellowduck]

@horse4course the issue is if the stitching isn't in cotton, then it can repel the dye. So you end up with a red dress with white stitching. Believe me I've been there.

[SpeckledyHen]

Spring colours seem in short supply at the moment :( Lots of autumn.
I haven’t tried JL yet though ....

[Joyfulincolour]

I’m looking for warm “spring” colours so greens, corals, yellows, reds, bright navy etc but not the sludge versions (eg, olive, mustard, burgundy). They are difficult to find this time of year I think.

[SpeckledyHen]

What colours are you looking for ?

[SpeckledyHen]

Seasalt ?

[BelfortGabbz]

Have a look at Pavers for shoes.

[FatherFintanFay]

I hate to be That Person who recommends M&S, but... they actually do have some nice stuff in at the moment, in a good choice of colours. They go up to a 22 in most ranges, I think.

[PennyDreadfuI]

FitFlop ballet flats are wonderful, really light but supportive. If you're lucky you can grab a bargain in the sale, too.

[namechangedforthis1980]

I don't need workwear, but my friend who does swears by TU

[Nat6999]

Next, M & S, & TU at sainsbury's trousers are all good well fitting for work. Do you have to wear proper shoes or could you wear Skechers go walks? Otherwise look at Clark's or Evan's.

[Joyfulincolour]

Wow - I can't believe White Stuff go upto a 22 online. How did I not know this!? Thanks so much everyone.

[horse4course]

Fabric dye exists... get pale things and dye them the colour you want.

[TwattingDog]

I'm also a size 22.
Sainsbury's dresses are fabulous for work. Monsoon is my other go-to.
I saw some lovely tops in M&S and H&M this week. I can usually size-down in both shops.

Asda and Tesco are also brilliant for tops.

Most of my shoes are from Debenhams, Evans, Crocs (their office heels are fab!), Ugg (go to the outlet).

[CocteauTwin]

White Stuff go up to size 22 online. I was just looking at a few dresses on their site and both the ones I liked went up to size 22. Next also stock some of their styles, again up to size 22.

[Fstar]

Yours have a decent amount but material can be a bit cheap on some items

[Joyfulincolour]

I hadn't thought of Principles - thanks. Good idea Teddy - will have a look.

[Teddybear45]

Evans, asos (if you have a defined waist), yours, dorothy perkins. If you’re only a size 22 because of your bust or waist and are smaller around the hips then some styles from Monsoon / Hobbs in an 18 could work too as they are very big.