The sun is out and I look 'orrible.

Blinko haha, yes, you have a point ( in fact you have two!)

trisher don’t worry about that linen dress, I tried it on and it hung badly and felt coarse to the touch, also it was too big for it’s size.That’s M&S for you these days.The sizing is all over the place as is the quality.

One size? From 8 to 20??

They do cover the batwings upper arms too, by the look of the photo!

I think Kit and kaboodle in moderation, not the big 3 tiered pom pom thing.

Monsoon used to be quite special but are not great now.

Thanks Alexa I might order one.
Kim19 try using one of the body lotions that build up to a tan. They come in different shades probably best to use the lightest to begin with. Boots do a No 7 one.

Oh! That sounds just like me these days midgey.

Thanks DM. I'm just about to peruse TW. Appreciated.

Gonegirl....weebles were toys from the seventies, the advert said ‘Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down’! Think short with a large round base!

Oh, good for you! Hope it fits, let us know!

In dusky pink. (sorry for the clumsy link)

This one www.kitandkaboodal.co.uk/kit-and-kaboodal-nicola-top-p2325/s12463?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=kit-and-kaboodal-nicola-top-colour-dusky-pink-size-one-size-please-colour-dusky-pink-size-one-size-please-see-product-description&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_rlBRBaEiwAc23rhlesOQzrObl2o9W_rRf-BuU57OUKKQFYGe230IetEaWrwGIwSwbLUhoCtVIQAvD_BwE

I've sent for a top!!!

Yes, gone girl, I had a quick look, they are VERY generous!

Kit and Kaboodal dresses do look rather as if you've got something really awful to cover up.

Adini is worth a look, not the best quality, but ok for summer, I used to adore monsoon, but they seem to have lost their way a bit, either that, or I’m getting too old for it!!!

One of the most attractive women I know is large! She wears loose longish tops, loose, wide trousers and quite a lot of big heavy necklaces and bracelets. She always looks good.

Trisher, the M and S teeshirt dresses feel like strong and soft cotton. I haven't worn or washed one yet so I cannot say more. I have not found that M and S cotton jersey looses its shape so I expect the teeshirt dresses will be okay.

They are the sort of garment I could sleep in and then let the electricity man read the meter without looking disreputable.

Love 'harvest festival' undies...

Kim I wear midi- length dresses, then most of my legs is covered. I also use a leg cream made by This Works, as it doesn’t smell all biscuity like most fake tans. I don’t think threequarter leg trousers are the way to go, unless one is slim. They just make one look square, and draw attention to the ankles. Full length is best, or just ankle length, and slim.

You call a size 14 curvy Blinko ?

It is when you're 34GG up top, Lemon

Why not try one of the online catalogues - lovely to try on clothes in the privacy of your own home, and easy to return what you don't want.

I use Fashion World and Very, both of whom stock plus sizes.

Shop in charity shops - lots of bargains to be found in them!

Harvest festival undies lol ... shaving your legs and painting your nails is a good start. I've got my tinted moisturiser to dampen the glare from my white legs until the sun has an effect, which should be September if we have another glorious summer. Next have some lovely linen dress you could try

I am not obsessed with this, honest but yes " model wears a size 8 " is annoying!

Kit and kaboodle models look like normal people. Some of them may even have had children?

Thank you Lily. I'll do that very thing.