Time for some shopping?
Recently I went to a Westfield Shopping Centre in Eastern Sydney. I needed to buy a pair of shorts to take on holiday. I went to Myer, where I was told that they had got rid of their plus-sized section 12 months ago. Fine, I said, and stalked off down to Target, where their usual plus-sized offering was strangely bare. In David Jones too, I was told that they didn’t carry their usual plus-sized lines at that store, but they could show me some clothes that had a lot of stretch. Despite walking all over that (huge) shopping centre I couldn’t find any retailers there that could sell me a pair of shorts above a size 16.
It’s been a while since shopping for clothes brought me to tears, but it did that day.
Anyway, I ultimately found some shorts online and recovered. But so much of finding out about retailers who sell clothes above a size 16 is through word of mouth, so here’s a list of what I am loving at the moment (and if you’ve made any new discoveries, bought some excellent pieces lately or stumbled on a new online retailer, please share your tips in the comments).
1. Light weight denim long sleeve shirt from Myer.
RRP $69.95 SALE $34.00
I’ve bought this shirt twice: once when it was full price and now that it is on sale. I wear it everywhere. It’s the perfect light denim shirt with pearl cowboy buttons. Chances are, whenever you are reading this, I am probably wearing this shirt.
2. Ampersand t-shrit from Ruby and Lilli.
RRP $45.00
It’s hard to buy flattering tshirts when you’ve got big boobs. You either have to buy men’s sizes (that tend to be too big in the shoulders and too lean through the middle), or wear some be-spangled synthetic thing that clings horribly and makes you sweat. Ruby and Lilli are a small, web-based company who sell soft, flattering tshirts – I’ve got this one with a big ampersand on the front. You can check out their Instagram here for styling inspiration.
3. Feather print Kimono from Target.
RRP $20.00
If you told me a few months ago that I would own, let alone wear a kimono, I would have told you that you were insane. But I bought this Belle Curve kimono from Target at the start of summer for $20 and have been wearing it non-stop. I don’t normally wear colour or flowy things, but this piece has had such a work out. It was cool in summer and now I’m wearing it over long sleeve tops. I don’t even know who I am anymore.
Top Comments
I can't believe how many retailers are missing from this list!
Mysize - can't live without their jeans.
Autograph - I have some lovely t-shirts that have held their shape perfectly for years.
City Chic - have a impressive range of evening clothes.
Be Me (Rockmans) - picked up some great denim shorts.
Big W, Target & KMart have some nice bits and pieces too!
R
There are some great garments in comfortable styles at the plus size on line store www.holidaywear.com.au