I remember searching for a size 16 dress for my year 12 formal, and it was sheer hell. I contemplated not even going because it was so depressing. Eventually I found a mediocre blue dress hiding in a store corner, and snapped it up reluctantly.
Fast forward a decade and a bit {really? Has it been that long?} and finding plus-size fashion is easier, and actually even… fun! These days with the wonders of the world wide web fashion from around the globe is available at my chubby fingertips. Here are my current five favourite places to shop online for clothes…
Evans.co.uk has on trend pieces, and I’ve found the quality to be really good. Last year I picked up a Beth Ditto collection cardigan and the quality is the best I’ve seen.
Gap.com rocked my maternity world when I was pregnant. I love them for basics likes jeans, camisoles, and singlets. Isn’t this little black dress super cute?
Virtu is one of my latest finds, and I’m already in love. Whilst some of the styles seem a little daggy… if you search through the pages and pages you’ll find a few sweet pieces. They’ve got a great sale on at the moment with prices as low as $9. You’ve got to love that. {This dress above is reduced from $90 to $29}.
ASOS.com stocks the best clothes… ever. Sometimes the quality is hit and miss, but the price is always right. At the moment they seem to have an ongoing promotion for free shipping worldwide {I am crossing my fingers that it’s forever!}. I’m coveting this beautiful floral dress right now…
City Chic is one store that I have nearby to home, so I often go in and have a look at the clothing available. Okay, often is an understatement. I was in there so much last year that the sales assistant knew me by name, as well as Lacey too. In fact, as I type this I’m wearing a City Chic maxi dress. I love them… and I love this jacket too.
What’s your favourite online store? Where do you find yourself shopping most often?
For a long, long time I resisted buying 'nice things' in larger sizes because it felt like I was cheating on my weight-loss attempts. When I finally 'gave in' and started dressing nicely again, it was such a boost. I felt fabulously myself again, regardless of my size.
Thanks for your tips! x
Based on these Chantelle I think you might like Dream Diva which is in Bridge Rd, Melbourne.
They often have some nice things.
http://dreamdiva.com.au
loving virtu. have got some nice stuff from there lately.
city chic for me is poor quality, dodgy sizing and mutton dressed as lamb. I always wanted a store that sold normal clothes in big sizes, but for me, city chic just hasnt got it right. i am not 21 anymore and i already lived through bubble skirts once!!!!
i like http://www.mysize.com.au, their sizes are good, quality excellent and good selection.
and now and then, I like taking shape… TS can be hit and miss too, but their sales are great. they do a good pant. i do NOT enjoy their tops that have the flappy bit.
as for the others…. going for a look see now!
love ollie and max (www.ollieandmax.com.au) but after my big day last week I've discovered belts and apparently need to cinch in my waist more so am now wearing all my shirt dresses with a stretchy belt!
for the kids I buy almost everything from gymboree!
I don't know what we did before internet shopping!
love your great work on the bus driver!
corrie;)
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I like TS and My Size and City Chic. I often buy it secondhand, if I can find something I like.
I have bought a few items from My*Encore*Store*Australia on ebay. Great service.