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Size 20 - where do you buy your clothes?

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nanapug Mon 14-Jan-13 12:54:17

I am really struggling to find classic smart (not black, I hate black) clothes, particularly long skirts, that I like. I used to buy from Elvi, which was fine for me but they closed down. Whenever I ask in shops they suggest Evans and I am afraid I find them horrid, and the waists are made for apple shaped people and are enormous on me. Help please form you lovely ladies out there x

Anne58 Mon 14-Jan-13 12:57:07

Have you looked at Marisota?

www.marisota.co.uk/shop/home?&promo=6200&cm_mmc_o=7BBTkwCjCebMz%201z%20KbMzCjCPBBflCjCW-&gclid=CI6Do93y57QCFW3MtAodlHMAhw

Nonu Mon 14-Jan-13 12:58:26

Bon Marche ?

Anne58 Mon 14-Jan-13 12:59:41

Anne Harvey might be worth a look too.

glammanana Mon 14-Jan-13 13:11:39

My neighbour shops at Long Tall Sally and at Next plus sizes she has had some lovely things over the past few years,Marisota also good she has also had skirts from Marshall Ward.

gracesmum Mon 14-Jan-13 14:08:25

I know I bang on about these people and I am not on commission, honestgrin but look at Box2 - nothing less than a size 14 and frequently not less than a 16 but some gorgeous things and while their sale is still on, less of a pain in the wallet area. Good luck!
Patricia Dawson (mail order) also a possibility and worth a look I am afraid I rarely go into shops other than Sahara (mostly too expensive, but a girl can look) and some of the smaller boutique style independent shops stocking Grizas Two Danes Oska etc.

kittylester Mon 14-Jan-13 15:13:30

Lots of makes are starting to go up to a size 18 or 20. I've found that slightly better makes are well cut and that I can wear an 18 or even 16. John Lewis go up to 20 in lots of their clothes and are not hugely expensive. I try to look for good trousers etc in the sale and have bought some Windsmoor wide legged trousers for £9, black trousers from Jaeger for £30 and Alexon for £15. I love Oska, too and, for something a bit more frivolous, I love Chesca. Basic T-shirts from Sainsbury's are good too.

numberplease Mon 14-Jan-13 15:40:43

Most of my clothes come from Bonmarche, some from Marisota.

kittylester Mon 14-Jan-13 15:52:23

Forgot to mention Boden and Kettlewell. smile

jeni Mon 14-Jan-13 16:45:44

Harrods have a16+ plus department!

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nanapug Mon 14-Jan-13 18:15:04

Oh, keep going ladies. This has given me lots of places to look at, thank you very much xx

tattynan Mon 14-Jan-13 21:26:14

New Look Inspire range, Simply Be and George at Asda Moda range.

nanapug Tue 15-Jan-13 16:02:21

Found a lovely plain navy skirt in M&S today. I like my skirts long (as I have tree trunk legs), which are difficult to find, but this is a nice long one and lovely heavy material that hangs well. Need to keep looking though as I need more things, didn't manage to buy any thing last year.

jeni Tue 15-Jan-13 16:10:52

Peruvian connection do some as well. They've a sale on at the moment.

Lilygran Tue 15-Jan-13 16:51:17

Box 2. Very good for 'occasion wear' but also good basic skirts, trousers, tops.

cooper12 Mon 08-Jun-20 09:01:52

If you are looking for online, I love Juice Wrld Merchandise but it carries mostly cloths[1] . The quality is decent but the prices balance that. I personally think it's worth it for the price.

[1] juicewrldmerchandise.net/

travelsafar Mon 08-Jun-20 09:15:25

Bon Marche and Simply Be are usually good.

Franbern Mon 08-Jun-20 09:27:54

Probably after this pandemic and lockdown there will be a lot more people needing larger sized clothing.

Seriously though, most companies do size 18/20/22. so you have loads of choices. I buy a lot in Sainsbury's, like their design and prices. Also, use Damart catalogue, but there are loads of good catalogues clothing companies out there.

PinkCakes Mon 08-Jun-20 15:28:07

I AM apple shaped, but I get my clothes from:

Simply Be, Yours Clothing, Dorothy Perkins and Debenhams. All online, of course (although I never go into shops and certainly wouldn't try things on).

I don't like Evans either - their clothes all seem shapeless and expensive for what they are.

threexnanny Mon 08-Jun-20 17:11:22

Next do larger sizes and both Seasalt and White Stuff sell larger sizes online than they sell in the shops.

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GillT57 Mon 15-Jun-20 11:35:05

Box 2 are very good quality although if you are shortish they can be a challenge length wise. My favourites are Seasalt for casual and I love Adini for dresses and separates.

BladeAnnie Mon 15-Jun-20 18:07:38

Next and Yours I've found very good

TrendyNannie6 Wed 17-Jun-20 18:46:52

Simply Be , Yours, Next