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Inspired by other thread my fabulous plus size top picks

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twinsetandpearls · 07/11/2008 23:49

I am a real plus size - size 18 - sometimes 20 in trousers.

Firstly ebay bargains

anna scholz size 24

anna scholz size 24 purple wrap dress

another size 24 wrap frilly dress from anna scholz

we all need a touch of gold imo

kiyonna pencil skirt 18-20 about £42 in the shops but £29 here

missphit dress with awful photo so will go cheap size 26

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Buda · 09/11/2008 20:20

Hi bubblerock! Am a bit scared of Ebay! My email is budamn at g mail dot com though!

Am not set up for paypal as I have heard too many scary stories and failed to manage it the only time i tried!

bubblerock · 09/11/2008 21:17

Have emailed you

KatieMorag · 09/11/2008 22:25

this is a fab thread

HangingbaublesofBethlehem · 09/11/2008 22:34

Fab thread thanks! I love Joe browns at simplybe at the moment - I got some amazing cords which are my SAHM uniform at the mo. My only gripe is that they sell out of the good stuff really quickly and don't seem to get more in stock. Simplybe is the only place that I have been able to find trousers and jeans that are not low waist - low waist are not good on me, they just fall down and don't contain enough of my tum.

If anyone out there can help I have been looking for a couple of years for a nice black shrug (or cropped cardy type thing) - long sleeved and tie-front. My friend had one a few years back that was lovely but from a small people shop. I'm a 22/24 - probably 24 of nork to be on the safe side.

Any ideas?

twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 22:39

shrug but not tie front

black chiffon tie front shrug

velvet shrug but again no tie

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twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 22:42

selection from evans but no tie

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HangingbaublesofBethlehem · 09/11/2008 22:45

thanks twinset - some nice ones but I'm so funny as I still want the one my fried had a couple of years ago, it was gorge - kind of very soft angora I think with ruffles and tie front and long sleeves. I have bought a few of the other types but still have a hankering!

twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 22:57

debenhams have this in 22

also debenhams in 22

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twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 23:27

Not for hangingbaubles, although she may like also.

plus size retro underwear

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twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 23:28

plus size fifties and gothic gear here

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twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 23:31

a more expensive goth and perhaps more adventourous. I think they will custom make

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kormachameleon · 09/11/2008 23:41

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twinsetandpearls · 09/11/2008 23:50

korma I am excited

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 00:41

american site but ships here

Dresses from above site

I like their ailk kiminon dress
this is a big seller but I think their is too much bulk at the waist
I am undecided on this, maybe for you younger ones
same dress in elevtrc blue a colour I love
a convertable dress, I bought a beach version of this when in the states and it was a god send
you would need good shapewear under this but could provide some va va voom!
I prefer it in purple
quite a vintage feel would look good with dare I say it some lovely pearls

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 00:42

same american site

Lingerie/ nightwear

long nork enhancing night dress
pink long night gown
a good tummy covering shag inducer in my opinion

Skirts
Anna scholz which tends to be well cut, there are tops to go with this infact here is the top, I couldn;t do those sleeves or lack of sleeves same material in dress but I think it is a bit mumsy but may be fab on

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 00:42

same american site

Tops
I love this shade of blue, larger chested ladies need to be careful of ruffles though
pretty everyday top and IMO a bargain
cute velvet jacket
every day top in a magical blue that tie bit is very flattering
every day teal wrap top
every day top and this neckline is very flattering on curves
every day wrap top

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 00:45

little black dress but you would need to be very in proportion and have great arms, not for me but perhaps our younger trendy ones

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 00:51

the whole anna scholz collection is just orgasmic

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 00:53

have I linked to this black evening dress

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twinsetandpearls · 10/11/2008 01:07

love isis

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Califrau · 10/11/2008 01:50

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Buda · 10/11/2008 08:46

I am so loving this thread! Thanks again for starting it and sharing all your finds twinset. And to everyone else for sharing too.

HangingbaublesofBethlehem · 10/11/2008 10:34

sorry twinset, had to go off and do the ironing last night so now catching up on all the new links - this thread is amazing! I really like the debenhams shrug with the ruffles, if I could make the sleeves long it would be perfect but maybe I will have to go with the times on this one as all of the latest shrugs seem to be short sleeved so maybe long sleeves are a bit dweeby these days?!

Buda · 10/11/2008 10:48

I like Igigi Calif - found out I am a diamond shape. Isis seem to do a bit of their stuff.

AussieLou · 10/11/2008 11:37

This thread is amazing. Thank you so much TSAP. I would rather listen to someone with common sense then watch Trinny and Susannah get thier norks out for the world to see. I hope the blog, potential tv stardom happens.
Cant wait for pay day now.

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