Plus-sized Clothing - Page 3

purplerose · 09-22-2005, 11:57 PM

CJ Banks...they are the plus size division of Christopher and Banks, and they have stores in most of the states. Don't think they have online shopping or a catalog though. I haven't found much there that fit my taste but I thought I'd suggest it in case someone else had good luck with it: http://www.cjbanks.com/

Mindijean · 09-23-2005, 10:39 AM

bumping!

Tulin · 09-23-2005, 03:14 PM

It seems with most sizes but I think especially with plus there is such a difference from line to line. If I remember correctly, lines like Kiyonna encourage you to buy a couple of sizes and return what doesn't fit. That can get costly, but you really only need to do that once.

I did a job for Nordstroms yesterday and they have some great things in. A beautiful purple jewel toned velvet jacke with wonderful accents. The best thing they have are jeans by the Nordstroms brand Caslon. They are lower rise (not super, just flattering) in the front, higher in the back. Great fabric and fit for I think $68. The clothing I was wearing didn't have tags but that is the price I heard. I am actually going to head to a store this weekend and pickup a couple of pairs. The jeans were that great!

wishn'4Zoe · 09-23-2005, 10:05 PM

There are alot of cute things at Alloy.com. Beware though that most of the items are junior plus sizes and tend to be a little smaller. http://store.alloy.com/browse.do?categoryID=102

I also buy frequently at Torrid both online and in the stores, I'm addicted!! No frumpy clothes there!

SABTeacher · 09-23-2005, 10:32 PM

Tulin--Those jeans sound good. I hate the low risers that are low in the back. Once you bend over you are showing the world your underwear!

Hidden Sorrows · 09-23-2005, 10:48 PM

With all the great clothing sites & info that has been given.. people better watch out as their are going to be alot of cysters walking around looking good

sugarhoney · 09-23-2005, 11:09 PM

www.justmysize.com

Tulin · 09-23-2005, 11:34 PM

I tested those jeans last night LOL!!! NO embaressing situation. Just really comfy all the way around and they look good too!

I bought another pair of jeans that I loved from Torrid. I think the maker was Paris Blue. The only problem ones they were that super washed look so it only took a few more washing for the fabric to give way... while wearing them. I am not sure how many people saw my bare rump. I hope I was wearing cute panties!

Gnzls924 · 09-24-2005, 12:29 AM

I do most of my shopping at the Avenue......they have extended plus sizes too--- 30/32. Sometimes you can find a coupon on the internet and get additional savings. They have casual, dressy, and careerwear. Avenue Bodywear (undies) and shoes (cloudwalkers).

For me Catherines is a bit conservative, so i use them also for career wear.

www.avenue.com

choirmissy · 09-24-2005, 01:36 PM

www.Zaftique.com

Tulin · 09-24-2005, 04:46 PM

Here are a couple more...

www.igigi.com

and

www.abigattitude.com for workout clothing

www.junonia.com has great active wear as well

KlassicalKat · 09-24-2005, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnzls924

I do most of my shopping at the Avenue......they have extended plus sizes too--- 30/32. Sometimes you can find a coupon on the internet and get additional savings. They have casual, dressy, and careerwear. Avenue Bodywear (undies) and shoes (cloudwalkers).

For me Catherines is a bit conservative, so i use them also for career wear.

www.avenue.com

I agree about AVENUE. I really like them. Their jeans fit me good...big enough in the belly, yet tapered or flared just right. Also all their styles of pants (or trousers) come in SHORT, AVERAGE, or TALL, so you are bound to find some that fit your height. I am average and my sister takes tall and we always find great basic pieces there.

Lovin' this thread!

Kathryn

Mindijean · 09-24-2005, 06:04 PM

Wouldn't this thread make a great sticky??

earcmra · 09-24-2005, 06:39 PM

Sticky Dance!

Mindijean · 09-25-2005, 12:21 PM

I've PMd the mod of this forum to see if she will make this into a sticky!

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Tulin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 10 Points: 92.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 92.00 Donate	As far as fit... It seems with most sizes but I think especially with plus there is such a difference from line to line. If I remember correctly, lines like Kiyonna encourage you to buy a couple of sizes and return what doesn't fit. That can get costly, but you really only need to do that once. I did a job for Nordstroms yesterday and they have some great things in. A beautiful purple jewel toned velvet jacke with wonderful accents. The best thing they have are jeans by the Nordstroms brand Caslon. They are lower rise (not super, just flattering) in the front, higher in the back. Great fabric and fit for I think $68. The clothing I was wearing didn't have tags but that is the price I heard. I am actually going to head to a store this weekend and pickup a couple of pairs. The jeans were that great!

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purplerose Short Cyster Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 873 Points: 2,718.98 Bank: 18,465.03 Total Points: 21,184.01 Donate	CJ Banks...they are the plus size division of Christopher and Banks, and they have stores in most of the states. Don't think they have online shopping or a catalog though. I haven't found much there that fit my taste but I thought I'd suggest it in case someone else had good luck with it: http://www.cjbanks.com/

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wishn'4Zoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 405 My Mood: Points: 660.89 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 660.89 Donate	There are alot of cute things at Alloy.com. Beware though that most of the items are junior plus sizes and tend to be a little smaller. http://store.alloy.com/browse.do?categoryID=102 I also buy frequently at Torrid both online and in the stores, I'm addicted!! No frumpy clothes there!

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SABTeacher Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,576 My Mood: Points: 67,188.03 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 67,188.03 Donate	Tulin--Those jeans sound good. I hate the low risers that are low in the back. Once you bend over you are showing the world your underwear!

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Hidden Sorrows I Believe In Miracles Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 522 Points: 2,997.39 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,997.39 Donate	With all the great clothing sites & info that has been given.. people better watch out as their are going to be alot of cysters walking around looking good

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Tulin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 10 Points: 92.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 92.00 Donate	I tested those jeans last night LOL!!! NO embaressing situation. Just really comfy all the way around and they look good too! I bought another pair of jeans that I loved from Torrid. I think the maker was Paris Blue. The only problem ones they were that super washed look so it only took a few more washing for the fabric to give way... while wearing them. I am not sure how many people saw my bare rump. I hope I was wearing cute panties!

09-24-2005, 04:46 PM	#41 (permalink)
Tulin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 10 Points: 92.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 92.00 Donate	Here are a couple more... www.igigi.com and www.abigattitude.com for workout clothing www.junonia.com has great active wear as well

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