Hideous plus size clothing?

Question

Why are women's plus size clothes so hideous? Why do the buyers think that because we are heavy we want to dress like Barbara Bush? Every time I go shopping I get depressed. Where can I find nice, professional clothes in plus sizes? I am so tired of all those pastel monstrousities they have in plus-size departments. Do buyers think that plus-size women do not wear career suits?

I shop at Torrid and Lane Bryant for casual clothes but I like to wear suits to work. I have bought some from Dress Barn out of desperation but their quality and cut are awful!

Saks Salon Z seem to have the market cornered for plus-size designer wear but even their selection isn't great (yawn...boring!) and I HATE Dana Buchman.

Angel, you are so right!!! Sometimes I think they just cut a hole in a circus tent and stick it on a rack in the plus size dept. LOL

Answer 1

you forgot about atrocious large floral prints, I don't go shopping with the idea, "I've put on a few pounds, I need to find a two foot wide red flower to draw extra attention to my *ss",

http://www.plussizegoodies.com and http://www.maximumwoman.com

both have everything from sexy stuff to office stuff

Answer 2

I can't help you much, but I've heard of a store called Torrid. One of my friends shops there, and she is about a size 16. Torrid does have a website, so to get a taste of their clothes you can go on it. If you have already tried shopping at Torrid, I can't really help you in any other way, because it is basically the only store I know which sells plus-sized clothes for women.

Answer 3

Torrid has a lot of nice clothing. I would buy more from there, except I am just a teen with no money.... But I have seen commercials about Lane something... Lane Bryant! Excellent timing television! Got to love that.

Answer 4

Let's face it designers need to wake up. Did you see the episode of Project Runway where they had to design for real women ( the other contestants mothers) they freaked out! They did not even have appropriate size manikins to work on.

That said -Talbots has some professional looking plus size fashions - but very expensive... I got a few great pieces and supplement them with inexpensive fashionable tops and accessories. I also have had luck at Kohls - they have a new line by Daisy Fuentes that is very stylish. If you are looking for workout clothes, swimwear or lingerie (cami sets, etc) check out http://www.alwaysforme.com/index.html - they have some great styles.

Answer 5

You could try Rave,WetSeal, and DEB. I know DEB has alot of sizes for curvier girls. I hope I helped some. Go here: http://www.debshops.com/fashion/viewinca... At the location near me they actually have more options then the ones on the website (they have like half a store or more of plus sizes) Also they have great sales (Most of their clothes are to big for me ATM though because I'm at that akward stage between the girl's section and Juniors.)

Answer 6

Check JessicaLondon.com. I think they are a branch of Lerners and they have very nice skirt suits and tailored suits for plus sizes. Cato's has cute stuff, but more on the casual or trendy side. FashionBug also has very cute clothes in the plus sizes.

Answer 7

Read your question with interest, as I am the owner of a bridal and special occasions store catering to particularly plus size mother of the bride or groom. However, starting this Spring, we will be launching our Ben Marc career suits and they are colorful and of good quality and design. If you care to check back again this February, you will see some stylish suits under our "dressy suits" section.

We are also launching a plus size contemporary line of clothing under www.AudreyClair.com and www.plussizedressing.com but these two sites will only be out in February as well. Please check all these sites out.

Answer 8

Torrid and Lane Bryant are great. but if your on more of a budget try Target or Cato's. Me and my Momma usually find really cute, reasonable clothes there.

Answer 9

JCPenney has nice plus-size clothing, and you can shop online. Old Navy has nice clothing (online) as well. The Gap website also has clothing that goes up to size 20. You can also try roamans.com, and metrostyle.com. Hope these help!

Answer 10

Ive said that. one among my associates is plus-length, and that i have lengthy gone procuring consisting of her. You wouldnt believe the gruesome and unwell-setting up outfits it really is accessible, nor the fee tags on it!!! all of it appears like it become made by way of Omar the "Tent Maker"! extremely, the kinds, reduce, and colour on a number of this outfits is amazingly hideous! As a part be conscious, to the numerous those that were "fat" bashing on right here, all of us has the right to be inspite of length they pick, no matter if meaning no longer adhering to the societal norm for what's suitable. some human beings also cant administration their length. some take drugs that adversely impact their weight (alongside with chemotherapy or some anti-depressants), some have medical circumstances (alongside with a disfunctioning thyroid gland), and some a useless ringer for food...my factor is, there are various of causes someone might want to be plus-length. i hit upon it extremely loopy that its ideal for women folk to be anorexic, yet an total atrocity if a lady is larger than a length 8. And for those of you that dont comprehend, human beings do are available all sizes and shapes. women folk might want to be voluptuous, curvy, enormous boned, thick, etc. and that does no longer advise they're fat or overweight...it ability they arent a friggin twig. supply up letting yourselves be brainwashed by way of the media, and commence seeing human beings for human beings, and by no ability as a length. i am going to step off of my cleansing soap-container now.

Answer 11

i know you said that shop lane bryant for casual clothes but they do have a lot of "work" clothes and suit pieces. try their site maybe you will find more of a selection than in the store.

http://www.lanebryant.com