hmschoolmom22 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 and my clothes are looking POOR! I swear to you, I'm wearing clothes are 10 to 12 years old! and they are starting to look like it! I look a rag a muffin most days and I'm tired of it. My girls are always dressed so nicely - I want to look nice too. We don't really have the money for a new wardrobe for me.... what do you do? where do you shop? I want nice clothes that are not too expensive and I need/want a nice variety in larger sizes(14, 16, 18). thanks so much ladies!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPair Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 My mom and sisters wear larger sizes. They like sales at Lane Bryant (mom, mostly) and Fashion Bug (sisters). Lands End has good clothes, but their prices are a little high. Sears carries some LE stuff and has sales. My mom likes Macy's sales and has found some nice stuff there. I shop at the goodwill for myself. If I need something new, I like LE or Hanna Andersson (on big markdown only). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I love Talbot's...now you may think $$$...but not so!!! You just have to buy your clothes off season...which isn't bad since I'm in the South and we have a LOOONG warm season. I have bought khaki cotton pants (with lycra) that retailed for $89..for less than $10! Twice a year they'll have a sale where they take 60% off, then the last few days they take an extra 40% off that! You really can't beat it! I can have a whole wardrobe for under $200! :) Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 (edited) I shop at Kohl's for most of my stuff - just wait for the sales. I also shop at Lane Bryant and Land's End (overstock store). Ashley Stewart has nice dressier clothes. For basics (pajamas, fleece sweaters and layering tees) I shop at Old Navy. JCPenny's carries Liz & Co clothes which are really nice, but they're pricey. They also carry plus size Levis jeans and their own St. John's Bay brand. I like Macy's, too, but I wait for the sales. I'm willing to pay a bit more (but not too much more ;) ) for well-fitting, nice looking clothes in my size. I think the shapeless, boxy clothing most stores carry only make me look bigger. Edited October 22, 2008 by runamuk spelling issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 If I want something fairly nice I shop at the unfortunately named Dress Barn. Geez, it's bad enough being large--I don't need to feel like a cow. ANYway, that and JCPenney are pretty reasonable. Also, Woman Within has nice skirts--I have 3 (lt denim, dk denim and khaki) from them. They were $9.99. I got free shipping--they always have online deals. The shirts and jumpers run a little big-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensway Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 There's a place called Avenue here that has some really nice clothes reasonably priced. Check and see if there is one close to you or you can order online @ http://www.avenue.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyce Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 They have nice clothes and they don't cost an arm and a leg. They change their stock regularly and are always adding to their clearance racks. They must change their stock every 6-8 weeks. It amazes and delights me that they are always keeping up with the changes in weather so closely. I also like that their stuff is up to date and not "old ladyish". I'm so tired of designers thinking that larger women should look like old ladies or wear sacks over themselves. There items hold up very well to washing and rarely shrink. There stuff is usually priced between $15 - $25 unless you are looking for dresses. They are mostly know for their separates. If I'm looking for a dress I go to JCPenney. They usually have a large selection to choose from. I also shop at Kohl's but always wait till there is a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 If I want something fairly nice I shop at the unfortunately named Dress Barn. Geez, it's bad enough being large--I don't need to feel like a cow. :smilielol5: My DH says the same exact thing and has forbidden me to shop there (um, whatever!). But this video clip is so funny. You can watch the whole thing (he's hilarious), but at about 55 seconds in, he does a bit about the Dress Barn. Scroll down and click on Tim on Marriage. http://timhawkins.net/video-audio.php And to the OP, I hate to say it, but Eddie Bauer clothes fit me perfectly. They're definitely expensive though. I'm looking for alternatives myself and have been trying to get to The Avenue for awhile now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ah, just my size! My favorite clothes seem to always come from Kohl's. I shop their clearance racks & recently bought a skirt for my bro's wedding for $3. By contrast, though, my mom bought some clothes for me on clearance at WM. When I found that I couldn't get a size 16/18 past my knees, I was...shocked. (I'm only 5'3"!) I looked again, though, & while the price tags said 16/18, the tag in the waistline said size 8. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Lands end overstocks...just about everything I own came from there. I haven't been shopping in the states in almost 4 years. The stuff holds up wonderfully and the quality is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschoolmom22 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 wow! thank you ladies so much!!!! what an awesome response! I went to Old Navy and Lane Bryant late yesterday afternoon - no luck at either place - Old Navy just didn't fit well and Lane Bryant - well....I didn't see a think I liked! gotta go check out our local Kohls I always forget about that store since it's so new around here. Cato's and Lands End sounds good too - I'll check them out online. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 And one can do very well with sales and coupons and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 First, I do half-decently at garage sales. The high school a couple towns over had a benefit for a kid that was paralyzed and we got a huge black trash bag of clothes for $10 and that included many dresses for dd and me, a suit for ds, and lots of other good clothes, some even with tags still on it! Second, recently I started looking at craigslist. I was able to get clothes at $3-5 a piece, brand name, good condition. For $40, I finished out my wardrobe (well, except that I still want a blue skirt). Third, I love Dress Barn most of the time. I also went to Burlington Coat Factory for the sales. Our congregation also regularly passes around clothing. Take what you need, add in whatever you no longer want, pass it to the next friend :) Depending on style and such, I wear a 16-20.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in MA Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 That's our code word for Salvation Army! She has a good one in her town, and we find lots of bargains there on stuff that looks brand new. Plenty of name brand things - Ann Taylor, Lands End, LLBean, etc. We just have to hunt. Of course, we only buy the things that look new, but still get them at such great prices! And as for used stuff, there aren't any adult consignment shops around here, but several kids ones which I love for mine. Again, the trick is to simply buy the items that don't look worn and used up - buy the new looking items! We have the best luck on used quality items in the affluent towns consignment shops (just look them up online). HTH and GL! - Stacey in MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 http://www.christopherandbanks.com/home/index.jsp?cid= Nice clothes at reasonable prices. If you get on their email list you'll find out when they have their sales (love their 50% everything in the store sale). I also shop at Kohl's and Coldwater Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I just made it down to 14's/16's (I've lost 31 lbs. so far :lol:), and JcPenney had the best selection and prices for jeans. I was able to buy 4 pair of jeans and 2 tops for $108.00 - not exactly chump-change around here, but worth it for me to have some decent clothes that fit. :) Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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