What is your favorite brand of plus size clothing for women?

Q. I was a comfortable size 18. I am losing weight but am still heavy in the bust area. I want to know what favorite trendy and instyle plus size catalogues or stores you may shoppe in? I am not ready for Blair catalog yet Ladies!!!!!!

Answer
im not plus size but i have a couple friends who are and they always come to me for fashion advice so i hope i can help.

Lane Bryant has some really cute stuff as of late. like, theres a few things there im jelous im not big enough to fit in, so be sure to give them a shot.

Torrid is like, my favorite plus size store ever because they carry all sorts of funky modern stuff, cool rocker stuff, and some really chic stuff if you need to dress up for things.

not everything in the plus size sections at department stores is terrible either, so if your in Kohls or something and the first thing you see is some horrid plaid dress that looks like it was maid from a picnic blanket, dont give up hope. my mother is plus sized and she does most of her shopping at kohls and she is way way fashion forward for her age.

idk where they all have locations but i know there is a plus size type store called CJ banks that has some nice stuff too. they are really good if you need work type clothes.

hope i helped, and i hope you find some really cute clothes! they are out there. i think its kind of insulting how many unflattering clothes there are for plus size people out there. dont get discouraged if you dont find stuff right away, NO ONE ever finds exactly what they are looking for on the first shot

good costume for plus size women?

susan_s530

Looking for a creative costume idea. Though I am plus size, don't want to hide behind a box costume. any ideas? (I'm not GROSSLY overweight, just a little plump!)

Answer
There are lots of excellent plus size costumes available. Good ones to give you curves are plus size costumes with bodices or have a wide belt such as princesses, pirate wenches or gypsy fortune tellers.

If you want something a little more sexy why not go for Vampiresses, Devil Vixen or a Fallen Angel, looks great with ripped fishnets,tattered wings and a wonky halo! :0)

Fairies and fairytale characters seem to be popular this year, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Queen of Hearts, woodland fairies etc.

For TV and movie characters there is I Love Lucy, Tracy Turnblad, Batgirl,(wear with leggings if you don't want to show off your legs too much), Dorothy from Oz, Betty Boop,(slinky red dress that you can wear again, plus wig and a garter...voila!)

Hope that has given you some ideas.
For more information take a look at the website below.

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Do all men think plus-size women are unattractive?

What is your favorite brand of plus size clothing for women?

Q. I was a comfortable size 18. I am losing weight but am still heavy in the bust area. I want to know what favorite trendy and instyle plus size catalogues or stores you may shoppe in? I am not ready for Blair catalog yet Ladies!!!!!!

Answer
im not plus size but i have a couple friends who are and they always come to me for fashion advice so i hope i can help.

Lane Bryant has some really cute stuff as of late. like, theres a few things there im jelous im not big enough to fit in, so be sure to give them a shot.

Torrid is like, my favorite plus size store ever because they carry all sorts of funky modern stuff, cool rocker stuff, and some really chic stuff if you need to dress up for things.

not everything in the plus size sections at department stores is terrible either, so if your in Kohls or something and the first thing you see is some horrid plaid dress that looks like it was maid from a picnic blanket, dont give up hope. my mother is plus sized and she does most of her shopping at kohls and she is way way fashion forward for her age.

idk where they all have locations but i know there is a plus size type store called CJ banks that has some nice stuff too. they are really good if you need work type clothes.

hope i helped, and i hope you find some really cute clothes! they are out there. i think its kind of insulting how many unflattering clothes there are for plus size people out there. dont get discouraged if you dont find stuff right away, NO ONE ever finds exactly what they are looking for on the first shot

good costume for plus size women?

susan_s530

Looking for a creative costume idea. Though I am plus size, don't want to hide behind a box costume. any ideas? (I'm not GROSSLY overweight, just a little plump!)

Answer
There are lots of excellent plus size costumes available. Good ones to give you curves are plus size costumes with bodices or have a wide belt such as princesses, pirate wenches or gypsy fortune tellers.

If you want something a little more sexy why not go for Vampiresses, Devil Vixen or a Fallen Angel, looks great with ripped fishnets,tattered wings and a wonky halo! :0)

Fairies and fairytale characters seem to be popular this year, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Queen of Hearts, woodland fairies etc.

For TV and movie characters there is I Love Lucy, Tracy Turnblad, Batgirl,(wear with leggings if you don't want to show off your legs too much), Dorothy from Oz, Betty Boop,(slinky red dress that you can wear again, plus wig and a garter...voila!)

Hope that has given you some ideas.
For more information take a look at the website below.

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What's considered plus size for women?

doubleK

Is it size 8 and up? Size 10 and up? I'm 6 feet, female, and about 165 lbs. I'm trying to lose 10 lbs. I just don't think I could ever NOT be considered plus size, but my body doesn't look plus size at all! I'm like a size 12 now.

Answer
Plus sized is equivalent to Full Figured Size 14, 16, 18, 20, 22. Most women in that category are between 175 lbs and 275 lbs. Those women shop at "Women's apparel" stores like Lane Bryant, Roaman's, Ashley Stewart, the AVENUE, Sizes Unlimited, and other stores like that. They are also defined as wearing clothes that are 1x, 2x and 3x. It is certainly not anywhere between a single digit or up to a size 12. Petites, Juniors and Misses are not the category for Plus size.

What is your favorite brand of plus size clothing for women?

Q. I was a comfortable size 18. I am losing weight but am still heavy in the bust area. I want to know what favorite trendy and instyle plus size catalogues or stores you may shoppe in? I am not ready for Blair catalog yet Ladies!!!!!!

Answer
im not plus size but i have a couple friends who are and they always come to me for fashion advice so i hope i can help.

Lane Bryant has some really cute stuff as of late. like, theres a few things there im jelous im not big enough to fit in, so be sure to give them a shot.

Torrid is like, my favorite plus size store ever because they carry all sorts of funky modern stuff, cool rocker stuff, and some really chic stuff if you need to dress up for things.

not everything in the plus size sections at department stores is terrible either, so if your in Kohls or something and the first thing you see is some horrid plaid dress that looks like it was maid from a picnic blanket, dont give up hope. my mother is plus sized and she does most of her shopping at kohls and she is way way fashion forward for her age.

idk where they all have locations but i know there is a plus size type store called CJ banks that has some nice stuff too. they are really good if you need work type clothes.

hope i helped, and i hope you find some really cute clothes! they are out there. i think its kind of insulting how many unflattering clothes there are for plus size people out there. dont get discouraged if you dont find stuff right away, NO ONE ever finds exactly what they are looking for on the first shot

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Do all men think plus-size women are unattractive?

Plus sizes???

What is your favorite brand of plus size clothing for women?

Q. I was a comfortable size 18. I am losing weight but am still heavy in the bust area. I want to know what favorite trendy and instyle plus size catalogues or stores you may shoppe in? I am not ready for Blair catalog yet Ladies!!!!!!

Answer
im not plus size but i have a couple friends who are and they always come to me for fashion advice so i hope i can help.

Lane Bryant has some really cute stuff as of late. like, theres a few things there im jelous im not big enough to fit in, so be sure to give them a shot.

Torrid is like, my favorite plus size store ever because they carry all sorts of funky modern stuff, cool rocker stuff, and some really chic stuff if you need to dress up for things.

not everything in the plus size sections at department stores is terrible either, so if your in Kohls or something and the first thing you see is some horrid plaid dress that looks like it was maid from a picnic blanket, dont give up hope. my mother is plus sized and she does most of her shopping at kohls and she is way way fashion forward for her age.

idk where they all have locations but i know there is a plus size type store called CJ banks that has some nice stuff too. they are really good if you need work type clothes.

hope i helped, and i hope you find some really cute clothes! they are out there. i think its kind of insulting how many unflattering clothes there are for plus size people out there. dont get discouraged if you dont find stuff right away, NO ONE ever finds exactly what they are looking for on the first shot

good costume for plus size women?

susan_s530

Looking for a creative costume idea. Though I am plus size, don't want to hide behind a box costume. any ideas? (I'm not GROSSLY overweight, just a little plump!)

Answer
There are lots of excellent plus size costumes available. Good ones to give you curves are plus size costumes with bodices or have a wide belt such as princesses, pirate wenches or gypsy fortune tellers.

If you want something a little more sexy why not go for Vampiresses, Devil Vixen or a Fallen Angel, looks great with ripped fishnets,tattered wings and a wonky halo! :0)

Fairies and fairytale characters seem to be popular this year, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Queen of Hearts, woodland fairies etc.

For TV and movie characters there is I Love Lucy, Tracy Turnblad, Batgirl,(wear with leggings if you don't want to show off your legs too much), Dorothy from Oz, Betty Boop,(slinky red dress that you can wear again, plus wig and a garter...voila!)

Hope that has given you some ideas.
For more information take a look at the website below.

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Yukata sizing for plus sized American woman?

December

I'm a tall plus sized woman, 5'10" (70inches),
41 inches at the bust,
and
I am 47 inches at the hips which is my largest measurement.

from the base of my neck to the floor is 60"

I am getting married in three years and I have a wedding kimono already picked out.

I am dieting right now, to achieve the figure needed for the wedding kimono (and a more healthy weight anyways) by the 3 year mark, however for now, I am wanting to start wearing yukata to practice.
I have seen sites like kimono market sakura that says
their yukata adjusts like:

Yukata can be adjusted to height from 4.9feet to 6feet
It can be adjusted to a waist size from 20inch to 50inch

So I'm wondering if that means at my size, I can still wear the yukata the way it's supposed to be, like with an obi and koshihimo.

I am NOT interested in Americanized yukata bathrobes or shirts or anything that isn't * original * so to speak.
Americans tend to take something foreign and make it look very ghey.

I am really wanting to understand the SIZING of yukata, because I already know how to wear one.

Thanks for your help.

Btw, my fiancee is Japanese, and we're planning on holding
a wedding here (America) and in Japan (for his family). I have always been a lover of Japan, and even lived there for 2.5 yrs.

Answer
At your size, the Kimono Market Sakura yukata are not big enough for you to wear them properly. The two front panels are supposed to completely overlap each other, with the outer edge of one reaching the opposite side seam (so, the edge of the left front panel should be even with the seam running down your right side).

The good news is that you can find yukata and obi that fit -- I'm bigger than you and I have four that fit me. The bad news is that since yukata season is almost over and you're not the only woman who wears bigger sizes, most of the ones available to you online are going to be sold out already. If you're currently outside of Japan, try the kimono and yukata section of Jshoppers.com. Earlier this year they were selling three styles of larger-size yukatas and accessories. Many of the sizes were sold out when I bought mine way back in May, but you might still find one in your size. They have a fairly accurate sizing chart that shows the conversion between Japanese sizes and American sizes that should help you at least figure out your Japanaese size. Ichiroya also sold some larger yukata this year, and while most of their selection is sold out there are a few left. Ichiroya seems to label their yukata according to American sizes (so if you see a yukata labeled 4L that's fairly accurate to American sizing, maybe a touch on the small side). But they also give the maximum hip measurements the yukata will fit. You're going to want a hip measurement bigger than your actual measurement by a pretty good margin for a proper fit. If you're not sure what will work, email them and ask. They do speak English and they're very nice about helping people out. Just be clear in what you're asking.

You might have a hard time finding yukata that fit your height, but many larger yukata are also a bit longer than standard yukata so it shouldn't be to much of a problem. As long as it's not much more than 10cm shorter than you it should be okay.

Do all men think plus-size women are unattractive?

just4funya

I am in my mid-twenties and have a plus-size figure. I am fun and active, and usually am game for trying anything once. I don't feel that my weight effects my choices or my lifestyle very much, but it seems that being "fat" is a curse regardless of your attitude or personality.

My husband says that he love me and finds me attractive regardless, but sometimes I wonder. Any insights?

Answer
i am a plus-size woman myself and it just seems that there aren't very many men who do find plus size women attractive, despite what i hear. if there are any WHERE ARE THEY? and i do agree with you totally because it seems as though, no matter how outgoing, funny, or "pretty in the face" you are, if you are not tiny and half naked, you don't get a second look. its like we have to work that much harder at looking good than a smaller woman. and its like people say that beauty is skin deep and its whats on the inside that counts but how would any man know that i'm fun to be around and one of the most loyal people he could know if he is so repulsed by my outside? it just goes to show you that looks do matter, and as far as the plus size women are concerned, men don't know what they are missing!

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What is your favorite brand of plus size clothing for women?

Q. I was a comfortable size 18. I am losing weight but am still heavy in the bust area. I want to know what favorite trendy and instyle plus size catalogues or stores you may shoppe in? I am not ready for Blair catalog yet Ladies!!!!!!

Answer
im not plus size but i have a couple friends who are and they always come to me for fashion advice so i hope i can help.

Lane Bryant has some really cute stuff as of late. like, theres a few things there im jelous im not big enough to fit in, so be sure to give them a shot.

Torrid is like, my favorite plus size store ever because they carry all sorts of funky modern stuff, cool rocker stuff, and some really chic stuff if you need to dress up for things.

not everything in the plus size sections at department stores is terrible either, so if your in Kohls or something and the first thing you see is some horrid plaid dress that looks like it was maid from a picnic blanket, dont give up hope. my mother is plus sized and she does most of her shopping at kohls and she is way way fashion forward for her age.

idk where they all have locations but i know there is a plus size type store called CJ banks that has some nice stuff too. they are really good if you need work type clothes.

hope i helped, and i hope you find some really cute clothes! they are out there. i think its kind of insulting how many unflattering clothes there are for plus size people out there. dont get discouraged if you dont find stuff right away, NO ONE ever finds exactly what they are looking for on the first shot

good costume for plus size women?

susan_s530

Looking for a creative costume idea. Though I am plus size, don't want to hide behind a box costume. any ideas? (I'm not GROSSLY overweight, just a little plump!)

Answer
There are lots of excellent plus size costumes available. Good ones to give you curves are plus size costumes with bodices or have a wide belt such as princesses, pirate wenches or gypsy fortune tellers.

If you want something a little more sexy why not go for Vampiresses, Devil Vixen or a Fallen Angel, looks great with ripped fishnets,tattered wings and a wonky halo! :0)

Fairies and fairytale characters seem to be popular this year, Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Queen of Hearts, woodland fairies etc.

For TV and movie characters there is I Love Lucy, Tracy Turnblad, Batgirl,(wear with leggings if you don't want to show off your legs too much), Dorothy from Oz, Betty Boop,(slinky red dress that you can wear again, plus wig and a garter...voila!)

Hope that has given you some ideas.
For more information take a look at the website below.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Yukata sizing for plus sized American woman?

December

I'm a tall plus sized woman, 5'10" (70inches),
41 inches at the bust,
and
I am 47 inches at the hips which is my largest measurement.

from the base of my neck to the floor is 60"

I am getting married in three years and I have a wedding kimono already picked out.

I am dieting right now, to achieve the figure needed for the wedding kimono (and a more healthy weight anyways) by the 3 year mark, however for now, I am wanting to start wearing yukata to practice.
I have seen sites like kimono market sakura that says
their yukata adjusts like:

Yukata can be adjusted to height from 4.9feet to 6feet
It can be adjusted to a waist size from 20inch to 50inch

So I'm wondering if that means at my size, I can still wear the yukata the way it's supposed to be, like with an obi and koshihimo.

I am NOT interested in Americanized yukata bathrobes or shirts or anything that isn't * original * so to speak.
Americans tend to take something foreign and make it look very ghey.

I am really wanting to understand the SIZING of yukata, because I already know how to wear one.

Thanks for your help.

Btw, my fiancee is Japanese, and we're planning on holding
a wedding here (America) and in Japan (for his family). I have always been a lover of Japan, and even lived there for 2.5 yrs.

Answer
At your size, the Kimono Market Sakura yukata are not big enough for you to wear them properly. The two front panels are supposed to completely overlap each other, with the outer edge of one reaching the opposite side seam (so, the edge of the left front panel should be even with the seam running down your right side).

The good news is that you can find yukata and obi that fit -- I'm bigger than you and I have four that fit me. The bad news is that since yukata season is almost over and you're not the only woman who wears bigger sizes, most of the ones available to you online are going to be sold out already. If you're currently outside of Japan, try the kimono and yukata section of Jshoppers.com. Earlier this year they were selling three styles of larger-size yukatas and accessories. Many of the sizes were sold out when I bought mine way back in May, but you might still find one in your size. They have a fairly accurate sizing chart that shows the conversion between Japanese sizes and American sizes that should help you at least figure out your Japanaese size. Ichiroya also sold some larger yukata this year, and while most of their selection is sold out there are a few left. Ichiroya seems to label their yukata according to American sizes (so if you see a yukata labeled 4L that's fairly accurate to American sizing, maybe a touch on the small side). But they also give the maximum hip measurements the yukata will fit. You're going to want a hip measurement bigger than your actual measurement by a pretty good margin for a proper fit. If you're not sure what will work, email them and ask. They do speak English and they're very nice about helping people out. Just be clear in what you're asking.

You might have a hard time finding yukata that fit your height, but many larger yukata are also a bit longer than standard yukata so it shouldn't be to much of a problem. As long as it's not much more than 10cm shorter than you it should be okay.

Do all men think plus-size women are unattractive?

just4funya

I am in my mid-twenties and have a plus-size figure. I am fun and active, and usually am game for trying anything once. I don't feel that my weight effects my choices or my lifestyle very much, but it seems that being "fat" is a curse regardless of your attitude or personality.

My husband says that he love me and finds me attractive regardless, but sometimes I wonder. Any insights?

Answer
i am a plus-size woman myself and it just seems that there aren't very many men who do find plus size women attractive, despite what i hear. if there are any WHERE ARE THEY? and i do agree with you totally because it seems as though, no matter how outgoing, funny, or "pretty in the face" you are, if you are not tiny and half naked, you don't get a second look. its like we have to work that much harder at looking good than a smaller woman. and its like people say that beauty is skin deep and its whats on the inside that counts but how would any man know that i'm fun to be around and one of the most loyal people he could know if he is so repulsed by my outside? it just goes to show you that looks do matter, and as far as the plus size women are concerned, men don't know what they are missing!

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