https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:28:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962975 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 22:39:45 +0000 Thistle 962975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann Taylor carries up to an 18 online but only a 12 in stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962881 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:44:01 +0000 christieanne 962881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's exactly my shopping issue Chewy - I like the 1x for around the bust and some looseness in torso but the arms and lengths are huge on me. An XXL or a petite 1X fit better. <br />Talbots is good for a variety in sizing and Lands End goes up to an 18 in missy sizes. It still bothers me that Ann Taylor Loft/AT pulled their 16/18's out of brick and mortar stores as they used to be one of my favorites. Now I prefer GAP or Old Navy since their sizing and instocks are better anyway. <br />Not to be plugging my own company but at JCP we have some nice plus size lines that don't run huge - the JCP brand in particular. Some of the XXL fits well an the 1X is not oversized. And the styles are nearly identical. Very trend right modern basics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962840 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:06:40 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 962840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am right there with ya, gal, with the lovely complication that as I go down in size everything starts to be too short. Ugh.</p> <p>Most of the suggestions I would have made have been mentioned. Talbots goes down to a 14w, and any brand that caters to an older demographic tends to be a bit more generous in sizes and possibly silhouette - Chico's, J. Jill, the brands that Nordstrom sells in the department that sells Eileen Fisher (also a decent bet if you want to make the investment). I agree with Nadya that some of the brands that Kohl's sells work well, and some brands I find regularly at TJ Maxx and Marshall's - Anne Klein, some Max Studio stuff, Vince Camuto. Also the plus-sized designer lines tend to run small - I got a top recently from Green Envelope via Marshall's that's a 1x which is closer to an XL except the sleeves are a bit more generous. I think the plus sections of Marshall's and Nordstrom Rack are a good place to keep an eye out for these, as well as the Nordstrom's plus department, although 14s/0x's sell seemingly instantaneously. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962831 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 17:47:38 +0000 Nicole D 962831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you ever tried Ulla Popken? &nbsp;Her size 12/14 is pretty roomy but not too too. &nbsp;I used to wear it when I was wearing a 16 in "straight" sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962829 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 17:44:13 +0000 Angie 962829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exactly what you mean, Khris. I have clients who are your body doubles. I've also written about this inbetween size before but can't link to my post from my phone. </p> <p>Nadya made great suggestions. I second Eddie Bauer, Talbots, Lands End and the Nordies brands. I'll also throw in Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Chicos, Karen Kane and Eileen Fischer. Occasionally Vince Camuto. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962816 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 16:27:05 +0000 Nadya 962816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Khris -<br /> I'm definitely not Angie but here are a few places where misses tops sometimes work for me (I'm a definite plus on the bottom, but sometimes a misses on top)</p> <p>Eddie Bauer - especially knits<br /> Kohl's Croft and Barrow, Apt 9 and Vera Wang lines<br /> Bobeau and Pleione, which I find at Nordstrom but I don't think they are house brands<br /> Lands End misses run large - including their dresses</p> <p>I know Thistle has good luck with Talbots, as well.</p> <p>Hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962769 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 14:49:42 +0000 chewyspaghetti 962769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bump </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-sizes#post-962503 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:07:20 +0000 chewyspaghetti 962503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am right in size sweet spot again- tippee top of the straight sizes/bottom of the plus sizes (14/16/18). Which means that many plus sized items are too baggy in the armholes/chest/waist, and many straight sized items are too tight at the hip/thigh. I find that at this size, Target, Old Navy, and Gap are the stores that fit me - just thought I'd ask if you know of other brands/shops which carry the XXL or smaller plus sizes? </p>