Dear Glinda:
HATE that larger sizes (I wear between 14 and 18, depending on style) are sooooo geared to my mother's generation! I can't find fashionable, flattering clothing ANYWHERE.
Non-plussed Plus Size
Dear Non-Plussed:
I hear this SO much and I wish the industry would listen. Girls who are 14 or 18 have to shop at Avenue, Lane Bryant and Torrid. All dramatically different and all limited. Either that or settle for the “plus sized” section of department stores which is typically the most depressing collection of clothing I’ve ever seen. They might as well call it the “I give up” section.
This is where online may be your new BFF. Many retailers have a HUGE selection online and many “non plus” sized stores are now carrying up to size 20 on their websites. So while you might not be able to get size 18 pants at Old Navy you can at Old Navy’s website. Again your best bet is to order several things to find your size at that retailer and then return what doesn’t work. Most sites of brick and mortar stores have similar return policies as their stores (usually 30 days) AND you can return stuff at their store so if you don’t want to shell out for return postage simply take it to the store and return the items.
The internet really is a shopping revolution. I wish people would get over going to a store in order to shop. There are SO many amazing websites out there that fit niche clothing markets and have a very impressive selection. Sure ordering online can be trickier than buying in a store but if you do your homework you will be fine. Check size charts since sizing is different everywhere. Check return policies. Once you are armed with all the information you can feel comfortable with making purchases.
Fashionably,
Glinda
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