Larger ladies - where to shop online/in real life?

[LookItsMeAgain]

I find of late that I'm buying clothes (mainly tops but trousers as well) and having to return LOADS of them. Depending on where I shop and what I buy, I range from an 18 on top to a 22/24 (particularly if it's a blouse and I want it to close and not look strained at the buttons).

I'm looking for help from you please. I want to know where you shop either on line or in person to find clothes that fit.

I recently bought three tops from Yours and had to return them. The v-neck was incredibly low cut and wasn't comfortable to wear at all. I bought a top that I had seen on the Next website and it fit but the v-neck style was so open I would have needed a camisole under it as it was just too wide an opening it was ridiculous.

I'm really finding that I'm resorting to wearing jeans and tshirts a lot but would like a nice top or two to wear out and at Christmas.

Please can you advise?

I find New Look and also Very Curve are true to sizes.

Seasalt

Simply Be, Yours, Asos Curve. Next when their bloody website isn't playing sill buggers. Sometimes Peacocks. Mostly online because a lot of shops don't have larger sizes in the shops, you have to order online.

I know it gets flack on here but Sheins curve range is good

I loved Studio 8 but it's been discontinued in favour of selected styles from the Phase 8 range going up to larger sizes. I do like Wallis Curve too.

Ive had some lovely stuff from Evans (but also some stuff I had to return due to quality. Maybe 1/4 of the stuff)

Wallis

Try Live Unlimted London, it's a bit more expensive but good quality and I find fits really nicely.

Seasalt, Marks and Spencer (for jeans and plain tops), White Stuff, Joules, Fat Face.

One thing I object to is that these shops all go up to plus sizes (until recently I was a 24/26, now a 22), but they don't stock the bigger sizes in store.

I recently went to a big M&S looking for jeans, wanting to try on a load of pairs to find the best fit. Nothing on the shop floor over size 20. The assistant said I'd be best to order a load online and return the ones I didn't want. Right, yes, of course I want to spend £300, then have to return all but one pair 🙄

Same in FatFace - nothing over an 18.

Having said all that, I usually end up with plenty I like, it's just not a great experience shopping in person.

@Lucienandjean - I agree. It's very disheartening.

Agree with @ButterflyBiscuit that Seasalt is a good call. A lot of styles go up to size 24 though they tend to be generously sized. They print actual garment measurements which are very helpful and customer feedback is also useful.
Fatface and White Stuff are usually reliable. Finally M&S is worth a look. Again, customer feedback is very useful regarding fit and styling.

I've always shopped at Yours. The quality has been crappy lately though. Seasalt and New look (both online not tried in person) have been true to size and nice stuff.

I’ve had some lovely stuff from ASOS curve

I've had lots from seasalt (through m&s) and they go up to 26/28 in some items.

Wallis is lovely, got some gorgeous summer dresses from there. Unfortunately all my other stuff is from a boutique shop that I visit 3-4 times a year to stock up (no more as it's crazy expensive and 200 miles away).

There's a great Aussie company called Taking Shape whose stuff is really good quality - they're selling direct in the UK again now and I'd say the bulk of my wardrobe is from there. They do sales quite regularly and it's generously sized.

I find Simply Be own brand quality shocking, but I do get Joe Brown stuff from there. I like their tunics.

Other brands: Adini good for tunics/tops, Mint Velvet for tops, Seasalt, and White Stuff is generously sized.

@Badger1970

Wow! Thanks Badger! I have ordered the fluffy red cardi from Taking shape, plus a bright pink active wear top and active wear black trousers.

Will probably buy more next year ready for my cruise but hoping (against hope probably) to lose a bit of weight!!

@dontknowwasmadetoknow

Nice stuff there!

My most recent purchases have been from.. Debenhams (though the website can be rubbish at times), M&S, Bon Marche, Matalan and Evans. Roman do some nice bits though read fabric description carefully as some is just nasty.
Wallis and Principles and Next also have some lovely things in sometimes.

Never have a problem with Live Unlimited from John Lewis.