Fashion for curvy girls

Here 🙂 http://www.landsend.co.uk/Women%27s-...p/P_26467.html

Man 😍 yours are stunning too. You definitely have to drop a review here if you end up ordering them. The more I browse their site, the more stuff I find that’s totally "me"—and they look like they're really well-cut, too.

The latest Lindex boutique has officially opened its doors over at the Point Shopping Center in Vrbani,

http://www.lindex.com/eu/women/generous-size-44-54/

Robert Hall52 said:The latest Lindex boutique has officially opened its doors over at the Point Shopping Center in Vrbani,

http://www.lindex.com/eu/women/generous-size-44-54/

Has anyone actually been there? I'm wondering how much variety there really is compared to what you see online—and if the prices actually match up with the website or if they hit you with those "surprise" adjustments once you walk through the door.

Has anyone accidentally left their jacket here? http://www.lindex.com/eu/women/gener...yleId=47577663My old one finally kicked the bucket—it just fell apart on me—so I’m looking for something similar. But man, everything this year seems to be centered around motorcycles. 😠Honestly, that one isn't really my style—this one feels a bit more neutral. 😬

I happened to take a look—though I wasn't exactly conducting a deep dive—just glancing through as I passed by.

I’m certainly not impressed. The prices are hovering somewhere north of H&M or Gap, yet the actual quality? It’s nothing special.
I noticed their website lists all sorts of sizes, but browsing the racks in the shop, I didn't see anything larger than a size 14.

But again, I’ll reiterate—I wasn't looking at everything with a magnifying glass.

Edit: The selection in person is significantly more limited than what they show online.

Thanks, dustycyclist72.

Honestly, I could have guessed—nothing much happening for us again. 🙄

It’s just frustrating when people act surprised that my wardrobe is an issue—but then you ask them where they actually see a size 44 or 46 (and I'm definitely not talking about a baggy potato sack), and suddenly they're speechless. 😠 It feels pretty pointless hoping for anything useful when I'm reading these retail flyers.

On the bright side, since there aren't those customs fees anymore, I guess I'll just let the mailman 🤣 handle my fashion sense from now on. Peace out. ☕

nimbleheron47 said:Thanks, dustycyclist72.

Honestly, I could have guessed—nothing much happening for us again. 🙄

It’s just frustrating when people act surprised that my wardrobe is an issue—but then you ask them where they actually see a size 44 or 46 (and I'm definitely not talking about a baggy potato sack), and suddenly they're speechless. 😠 It feels pretty pointless hoping for anything useful when I'm reading these retail flyers.

On the bright side, since there aren't those customs fees anymore, I guess I'll just let the mailman 🤣 handle my fashion sense from now on. Peace out. ☕

I actually spotted those jeans on Next's site and went looking for them in stores specifically. Since they're nowhere to be found, I think I'll just order them online. Looks like the mail carrier will be my stylist too.😁

Did you ever pick up anything from the ASOS Curve line?

nimbleheron47 said:Has anyone actually been there? I'm wondering how much variety there really is compared to what you see online—and if the prices actually match up with the website or if they hit you with those "surprise" adjustments once you walk through the door.

Has anyone accidentally left their jacket here? http://www.lindex.com/eu/women/gener...yleId=47577663My old one finally kicked the bucket—it just fell apart on me—so I’m looking for something similar. But man, everything this year seems to be centered around motorcycles. 😠Honestly, that one isn't really my style—this one feels a bit more neutral. 😬

I’ve taken a quick stroll through the local Brinsko market myself... and honestly, the selection online doesn't even come close to what you find in person. Prices are pretty much identical to what they list on the website, though. They have those sizes running from about a 46 or 48 up to a 52, but they only carry one of each item. It feels like the quality and the price are inversely proportional here—the more you pay, the less you actually get. Right now, though, they're offering 10% off at the register if you're interested.

From what I've seen so far, there aren't any jackets.

dustycyclist72 said:I actually spotted those jeans on Next's site and went looking for them in stores specifically. Since they're nowhere to be found, I think I'll just order them online. Looks like the mail carrier will be my stylist too.😁

Did you ever pick up anything from the ASOS Curve line?

No, I stuck to their regular line—I read somewhere that their size 18 in the Curve range runs way too big.

Basically, I’m a 44 or 46 at H&M (skirts are 44, tops are XL or 42/44, low-rise pants are 46, coats are 46/48). For ASOS, I’ve grabbed everything in a 16 and it fits perfectly. I could probably even squeeze into a 14 in some skirts, mostly because they're cut wide around the hips while my waist is pretty narrow.

I did grab a shirt in an 18 once because I was worried about my bust—I usually size down if there's no stretch, but since I have a 47-inch bust, I was nervous. It ended up being way too big. It was a slightly more relaxed fit, sure, but I still looked like I was wearing someone else's clothes. Now I just tuck it into my skirt or pants to make it look smaller, but yeah, it’s oversized.

Bottom line: their sizing runs large, so if the fabric has any stretch, definitely feel free to size down from what you normally wear. 😉

Just for reference, my measurements are 47 (bust) / 48.5 - 34 waist - 44 hips—just so you can compare it to their size 16.

If you're looking at really tight cuts, I wouldn't risk it and would go with an 18, but for regular stuff, I always order a 16.

I haven't tried their jackets yet, though. My proportions make it tricky—narrow shoulders but a larger bust means I sometimes need three different sizes depending on the cut. That's actually why I was asking about those jackets over at Target; I'd love to try them on before committing.

If I remember correctly, your sizing is pretty similar to mine. You should be fine sticking to the regular ASOS line. 😉

I had a bit of a rollercoaster with my weight due to hypothyroidism—sudden weight gain, then sudden loss once I started treatment. My "true" size is a 42, but as I mentioned, I'm currently a 44/46. I take a little gamble with the smaller sizes because if I buy too big, I won't be able to wear it in a few months. Luckily, nothing has been too small so far. If anything, it's been the opposite.🙂

Also, a huge plus for them is that the cuts work for taller girls too—nothing has ever been too short on me.👍

My apologies—I provided you all with some incorrect information earlier. 🙂

I wasn't actually at Lindex; I was over at Next. 😵

Pardon me.

@nimbleheron47—it's more or less just a matter of proportions for me. 😂

dustycyclist72 said:My apologies—I provided you all with some incorrect information earlier. 🙂

I wasn't actually at Lindex; I was over at Next. 😵

Pardon me.

@nimbleheron47—it's more or less just a matter of proportions for me. 😂

Anyway, I think you’d fit right into a standard ASOS line—at least in an 18. 😉(By the way, I have a feeling their regular 18 and "Curve 18" aren't actually the same thing... I read somewhere that Curve 18 runs about two sizes larger than expected, but since I haven't ordered anything myself, I can't say for sure based on experience).

Based on all the shops I use, the closest thing to H&M sizing would be Elvi (which is pretty true to size) and Dorothy Perkins (runs a bit large, but nothing like ASOS)
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ASOS and New Look definitely have the most generous cuts. Yours Clothing also runs big, though it feels more tailored for apple or pear shapes rather than hourglass figures
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Btw, sorry this thread isn't more active. I really hope it’s not because Tweety and I are hovering right on the edge of plus-size—we tend to talk about those numbers a lot, and since we're usually pretty active here, it might look like that's all we ever discuss.

Most of the shops we bring up are specifically plus-size stores, so the sizing naturally runs higher.

Honestly, I wish I’d known about these places back when I was 30+ lbs lighter. Back then, I used to just wander around in my husband's oversized sweats because I had zero motivation to walk into a store and ask, "Do you have a 20? How about a 22?"

Plus, I wanted cute clothes even back then, not just stuff that fits. 😍

It seems like international brands finally caught on—thankfully, we don't have to settle for baggy sacks or anything that looks like it was designed for a 70-year-old. 🙄

So, ladies with great curves—please chime in! If you've ordered something recently, share the link. There aren't many American sites where you can actually find honest reviews tailored to fuller figures. 😢

It really helps me out when someone posts where they shop and what the actual fit, fabric, and sizing feel like. I can lurk through other threads on this forum all day, but that’s just voyeurism—it doesn't help me much practically compared to the info shared right here. 😘

nimbleheron47 said:Btw, sorry this thread isn't more active. I really hope it’s not because Tweety and I are hovering right on the edge of plus-size—we tend to talk about those numbers a lot, and since we're usually pretty active here, it might look like that's all we ever discuss.

Most of the shops we bring up are specifically plus-size stores, so the sizing naturally runs higher.

Honestly, I wish I’d known about these places back when I was 30+ lbs lighter. Back then, I used to just wander around in my husband's oversized sweats because I had zero motivation to walk into a store and ask, "Do you have a 20? How about a 22?"

Plus, I wanted cute clothes even back then, not just stuff that fits. 😍

It seems like international brands finally caught on—thankfully, we don't have to settle for baggy sacks or anything that looks like it was designed for a 70-year-old. 🙄

So, ladies with great curves—please chime in! If you've ordered something recently, share the link. There aren't many American sites where you can actually find honest reviews tailored to fuller figures. 😢

It really helps me out when someone posts where they shop and what the actual fit, fabric, and sizing feel like. I can lurk through other threads on this forum all day, but that’s just voyeurism—it doesn't help me much practically compared to the info shared right here. 😘

👍

I feel like an intruder here, to be honest. The only thing I've actually picked up from a plus-size section was a single pair of jeans from the C&A plus line. Everything else I buy from the standard collections.🤷

Lindex in Scandinavia is basically heaven and earth. I used to shop there all the time—their lingerie is pure fantasy and they actually carry all sizes. You should also check out Kappahl; another Scandinavian brand that’s absolute gold for plus-size girls... even if their web shop is pretty basic, their physical stores are a dream. Honestly, Lindex was such a massive letdown when it finally showed up here in the States... just like most brands that are huge overseas but feel totally different once they land on our shores. It feels like this country is just built for muscle heads and models who wear a size 6 at most, leaving the rest of us completely out of the loop.

Linda Johnson15 said:Lindex in Scandinavia is basically heaven and earth. I used to shop there all the time—their lingerie is pure fantasy and they actually carry all sizes. You should also check out Kappahl; another Scandinavian brand that’s absolute gold for plus-size girls... even if their web shop is pretty basic, their physical stores are a dream. Honestly, Lindex was such a massive letdown when it finally showed up here in the States... just like most brands that are huge overseas but feel totally different once they land on our shores. It feels like this country is just built for muscle heads and models who wear a size 6 at most, leaving the rest of us completely out of the loop.

Honestly, they do it because they assume women with curves spend less on clothes—which, let’s be real, is probably true. There are a few layers to it: we’re always hoping we’ll lose weight, so we don't want to clutter our closets with stuff that'll soon be 😬 too big. But I think the bigger issue is that we haven't really developed that habit of spontaneous, "oh, let's grab this" shopping while passing by a shop... because hunting for clothes that actually fit... is pure torture. Just deciding to go looking for something in stores requires some serious mental prep 😢 We weren't raised for that kind of impulsive shopping since we never even had the option.
Plus, clothes for us tend to be more expensive, and the selection is always pretty limited.

I see it in my own life—lately, I've been buying so much stuff online just because it looked cute and the prices were great. I didn't used to shop like that simply because, around here, you don't really have the chance to find something feminine, trendy, and maybe totally unnecessary, but cheap enough to... just grab on a whim.

Finding anything for myself has always been a struggle (even back when I was at a "neutral" weight... which, for my height and build, is a size 6). It's like the fashion industry thinks women in larger sizes don't actually have waists! All those oversized tunics, tees, and button-downs end up being way too baggy in the waist and back for me. They just make me look wider instead of flattering my shape. But since that was the only thing I could find, I took it. I honestly looked best in a swimsuit. Everything else I could squeeze into just made me look heavier.

Deep down, though, I'm a total Southern belle 🤣 (saying that in the sweet sense, so my fellow Southerners don't get mad at me 😘) who loves to dress up. And I don't think I'm so huge that there isn't a single choice of feminine, non-frumpy clothing out there.

But things are slowly changing. And until our local retailers catch on, girls, just head straight to ASOS. Why keep sending American dollars abroad when US shops don't realize we're customers too?

Even the models are starting to change—showing some actual variety. Though, let’s be real, these "plus-size" models look more like they're a size 12 or 14 than actually plus-sized.

But hey, at least they're finally showing clothes on women with curves, so I can get a decent idea of how things might actually look on me.

This one model has a similar build to mine, and that little dress looks way too good on her. Honestly, if it weren't on a woman with an actual shape—and not someone looking like a stick—I wouldn't even be able to imagine pulling it off myself. 😬



I’m still pretty insecure when it comes to fit and cuts—old habits, right?—but seeing these shifts in the fashion industry makes me want to... play around a little more. 🙂 (Basically, they're turning me into a prime target for shopping. 😬)

nimbleheron47 said:Honestly, they do it because they assume women with curves spend less on clothes—which, let’s be real, is probably true. There are a few layers to it: we’re always hoping we’ll lose weight, so we don't want to clutter our closets with stuff that'll soon be 😬 too big. But I think the bigger issue is that we haven't really developed that habit of spontaneous, "oh, let's grab this" shopping while passing by a shop... because hunting for clothes that actually fit... is pure torture. Just deciding to go looking for something in stores requires some serious mental prep 😢 We weren't raised for that kind of impulsive shopping since we never even had the option.
Plus, clothes for us tend to be more expensive, and the selection is always pretty limited.

I see it in my own life—lately, I've been buying so much stuff online just because it looked cute and the prices were great. I didn't used to shop like that simply because, around here, you don't really have the chance to find something feminine, trendy, and maybe totally unnecessary, but cheap enough to... just grab on a whim.

Finding anything for myself has always been a struggle (even back when I was at a "neutral" weight... which, for my height and build, is a size 6). It's like the fashion industry thinks women in larger sizes don't actually have waists! All those oversized tunics, tees, and button-downs end up being way too baggy in the waist and back for me. They just make me look wider instead of flattering my shape. But since that was the only thing I could find, I took it. I honestly looked best in a swimsuit. Everything else I could squeeze into just made me look heavier.

Deep down, though, I'm a total Southern belle 🤣 (saying that in the sweet sense, so my fellow Southerners don't get mad at me 😘) who loves to dress up. And I don't think I'm so huge that there isn't a single choice of feminine, non-frumpy clothing out there.

But things are slowly changing. And until our local retailers catch on, girls, just head straight to ASOS. Why keep sending American dollars abroad when US shops don't realize we're customers too?

Look, you've got it wrong. 😁I actually love browsing stores; it's just not like this here in the States. I'm in Oslo quite often, and I absolutely love hitting the shops there. It's such a blast because the stores actually realize that the streets aren't just filled with supermodels and carry stuff for girls who are a size 16 or larger 🙂—they actually acknowledge we exist! 🙂

But back home? I can't be bothered because I know there's nothing for me except those "grandma-style" basics at places like Old Navy.... I know my body, and I have no intention of wearing one pair of pants and two shirts just because I'm waiting to drop a few pounds. Once I hit my goal, then I'll go buy a whole new wardrobe.😁

Linda Johnson15 said:Look, you've got it wrong. 😁I actually love browsing stores; it's just not like this here in the States. I'm in Oslo quite often, and I absolutely love hitting the shops there. It's such a blast because the stores actually realize that the streets aren't just filled with supermodels and carry stuff for girls who are a size 16 or larger 🙂—they actually acknowledge we exist! 🙂

But back home? I can't be bothered because I know there's nothing for me except those "grandma-style" basics at places like Old Navy.... I know my body, and I have no intention of wearing one pair of pants and two shirts just because I'm waiting to drop a few pounds. Once I hit my goal, then I'll go buy a whole new wardrobe.😁

The real issue is that searching for decent clothes here feels like a chore—almost a trauma—which is why women don't bother. So, they don't develop the habit, and they never become interesting consumers.

That’s why I just swipe my card online like there's no tomorrow. 😬 You can see it in how active people are on this forum, too—everyone is constantly signing up for things, even if half of it won't fit by next year (my metabolism is pretty much set in stone thanks to my meds).

Regarding the whole "waiting until you lose weight" thing—unfortunately, it's true. I see it in the women around me all the time. I didn't say it to be snarky, though; I was actually reading some market research because I was curious about the plus-size industry (can't find the link off the top of my head, but I'll post it if I stumble upon it). Personally, I don't have that issue—I have suitcases in my basement organized by size. 😬 People with larger sizes act modest not because they don't want to spend, but because there's nothing to buy. 🤷

Honestly, my wardrobe would be pretty slim right now if we weren't part of the global trade agreements—otherwise, I'd be weighing whether an item is worth the extra taxes and duties. 🤷 You have to look at the context of where we live. If I were in London, I’d be tearing through every shop in sight, whereas here, you practically have to drag me into a store.

So, yeah, my frustration is pretty obvious. 🤣 It’s not because I wouldn't shop (I mean, I shop the second I cross the border) or because I'm waiting to get thin (once you hit your 30s, nobody is waiting for anything 😍). It's because when I walk into a typical local shop, I feel like a giant balloon just getting in the way of the "normals." I end up hogging the fitting room, struggling to squeeze into yet another tiny item—usually the biggest one they have—even if it isn't even cute. That's what's frustrating, and that's why I stay away. If I'm not an interesting customer to them now—and I'm in the age group that spends the most—then when will I be?

nimbleheron47 said:Anyway, I think you’d fit right into a standard ASOS line—at least in an 18. 😉(By the way, I have a feeling their regular 18 and "Curve 18" aren't actually the same thing... I read somewhere that Curve 18 runs about two sizes larger than expected, but since I haven't ordered anything myself, I can't say for sure based on experience).

Based on all the shops I use, the closest thing to H&M sizing would be Elvi (which is pretty true to size) and Dorothy Perkins (runs a bit large, but nothing like ASOS)
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ASOS and New Look definitely have the most generous cuts. Yours Clothing also runs big, though it feels more tailored for apple or pear shapes rather than hourglass figures
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Exactly. My Asos Curve pants were so huge I practically had to hold them up with both hands just to keep them from falling down. 🤣 Three numbers higher than H&M's 46.

Has anyone ever ordered from La Redoute before?

I still have some old pieces of theirs—including one jacket and this gorgeous long coat that looks brand new 😍—and they were worth every penny. But the size tags have completely worn off from age 😬, so now I’m totally lost on how their sizing works. I know it runs larger than US or European sizing, but I can't quite remember by how much.

I found a (nearly) neutral jacket 😍 at a decent price (wish it was a little more pressed, but it should be fine). Honestly, I don't trust those online size charts—every time I follow them, everything ends up being way too baggy—so mathematically speaking... maybe H&M plus one size or two? I can't remember anymore. 🤷