Posts by nimbleheron47

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/

These guys also have this whole thing about finding your true fit. Only issue is—for every single dress I look at—it says they’re snug in the bust, but way too loose in the waist and hips. 🤣

Every single one I’ve clicked on just tells me "this item is not recommended for you." 🙂 😬

Joshua Moore19 said:Ugh, I really shouldn't have read that... 😁
Ordered this just the day before yesterday


and if what you're saying is true, it'll probably be way too big for me. 😢

Or maybe just "manageably" big. 🙂

(My band size is UK 12... don't ask—found out on Wikipedia while looking up bra measurements 😬, so maybe that’s part of it. Though, with these kinds of maternity dresses, honestly, bust size is pretty much the only measurement that matters. 🤷.)

nimbleheron47 said:Man, I am so glad this thread actually took off! 🙂

Just wanted to mention this one more time—I'm noticing a lot of you guys are around a size 14 or 16. Just a heads-up: the ASOS Curve line in an 18 fits way differently than the standard sizing. The cuts are much roomier, and they don't taper at the waist nearly as much.

I didn't actually order it—just read enough blogs that I decided to clone this style instead. Honestly, anything less than unformatted is the last thing I need right now.

So, who’s hitting that 46-48 range? 18 is pretty standard for the regular line—nothing crazy there. But if we're looking at who's closer to 50... I'd say the Asos 18-20 from the Curve line is getting there.

Oh, by the way—I totally forgot to mention that DP summer dress from that last free shipping deal. It was listed as number 20 for some ridiculous price—like, maybe six or seven bucks—so I figured, why not? Let's see what happens. The dress itself is actually pretty cute, and the length is decent—not too short, just hits right around the knee for me, which is perfect—but... it’s way too loose in the chest area. 😲 🤣It’s got plenty of length—which is great—but I really wish it were a bit slimmer through the body instead of being so flared out. I knew it would be wide, but it’s that maternity style that sits right under the bust. I thought it’d be perfect for just lounging around the beach or walking along the coast, but... yeah. I’ll probably have to take it in a bit and figure out a way to tie it under the ribs. Not looking to sell it or anything, though—the length is actually lovely. 😬 😍

So—for a 47-inch bust, a UK 20 at Debenhams is actually running way too big.

No problem at all.
Lee Cooper's cuts are just a bit too narrow in the chest for me—definitely going to steer clear of them. If anyone’s planning on placing an order, let me know though—they actually have some really nice stuff. 😍.

Based on their own sizing chart for a 47-inch bust, you'd actually need a UK 22. 😉

Man, I am so glad this thread actually took off! 🙂

Just wanted to mention this one more time—I'm noticing a lot of you guys are around a size 14 or 16. Just a heads-up: the ASOS Curve line in an 18 fits way differently than the standard sizing. The cuts are much roomier, and they don't taper at the waist nearly as much.

I didn't actually order it—just read enough blogs that I decided to clone this style instead. Honestly, anything less than unformatted is the last thing I need right now.

So, who’s hitting that 46-48 range? 18 is pretty standard for the regular line—nothing crazy there. But if we're looking at who's closer to 50... I'd say the Asos 18-20 from the Curve line is getting there.

Oh, by the way—I totally forgot to mention that DP summer dress from that last free shipping deal. It was listed as number 20 for some ridiculous price—like, maybe six or seven bucks—so I figured, why not? Let's see what happens. The dress itself is actually pretty cute, and the length is decent—not too short, just hits right around the knee for me, which is perfect—but... it’s way too loose in the chest area. 😲 🤣It’s got plenty of length—which is great—but I really wish it were a bit slimmer through the body instead of being so flared out. I knew it would be wide, but it’s that maternity style that sits right under the bust. I thought it’d be perfect for just lounging around the beach or walking along the coast, but... yeah. I’ll probably have to take it in a bit and figure out a way to tie it under the ribs. Not looking to sell it or anything, though—the length is actually lovely. 😬 😍

So—for a 47-inch bust, a UK 20 at Debenhams is actually running way too big.

Dana Wilson said:Just letting you guys know that my top—it’s like one of those zip-up sweatshirts from SD—came in a size 20, which actually fits me perfectly 😁.
Nimbleheron47, thanks for the tip 😉.
If I’d gone with the 22, it would’ve been way too baggy.
Usually, when looking at European sizing for tops, I’m a 52.
My closet is basically overflowing with Old Navy stuff, so I just use their sizing as my main benchmark to stay sane 😁.

Honestly, man, these sizing charts? Forget about it. Back in the day, like when our moms were young, there used to be this thing called a "standardization book." You could actually measure a nation by it! They had average numbers that worked for everyone. If someone said you were a 44, then you were a 44. Period. But now? You can try everything under the sun and still have no clue if you're actually going to fit. 😁.

Oh, and uh... my leggings arrived too (totally random tangent, I know), but I totally messed up on those. It’s wild how inconsistent everything is. I thought I was being smart by picking a size halfway between the ones from Next that were too small, but these turned out to be huge... 🤷.
Seriously, I should probably just open an Etsy shop or something and document all this madness with photos 🙂.

No problem at all.
Lee Cooper's cuts are just a bit too narrow in the chest for me—definitely going to steer clear of them. If anyone’s planning on placing an order, let me know though—they actually have some really nice stuff. 😍.

Those pants are great, Charles Gomez4. 😍

Regarding those Dorothy Perkins sizes—well, usually a UK 18 is an American 14/16. I have a pair of their skinny jeans in an 18 and they fit okay, but I’m typically a 14 or 16, and these were cut *really* skinny with a super low rise 🤷. My main gripe is that everything is just so short—not exactly the best move for tall girls, especially when looking for winter gear. Everything feels short to me—sleeves, legs, even jacket hems that should hit my hips end up sitting just below my waist; I'm about 5'11".

I’ve got some light transitional jackets in a UK 18 and there's still plenty of room in the bust 😲. Probably because the average American woman carries a bit more curves in the chest area than you'd expect, so the bust isn't totally flat. 😂

Honestly, those customer reviews on the website are the most helpful thing when you're actually placing an order.

Just shop them like you would H&M, though DP tends to run a bit larger and shorter—unless the comments say otherwise.

Generally speaking, American brands tend to have a bit more generous sizing. For instance, the La Redoute jackets I own are a US 14 and fit perfectly—they aren't even tight in the chest anymore (yay! I actually lost about an inch since my last measurement 😳) and those feel like true-to-size numbers. I'd say I'm a solid US 14 (as mentioned before). Dorothy Perkins in a UK 18 is way more comfortable for me than stuff from La Redoute, and don't even get me started on ASOS—from now on, I'm ordering my tops there in a UK 14. 🙄

So, here is the answer to that:

Scott Howard74 said:So, if I'm grabbing some overalls from them, what size am I looking at if I usually rock a 46-48?

ASOS is definitely an 18—maybe even a 16 if you're closer to a 14 and it's not a super skinny fit. For Dorothy Perkins, go with an 18 or a 20, depending on the cut (and what people are saying in the reviews).

http://www.clothingattesco.com/

Shipping is a little pricey—about $13—but they have this killer feature where you just plug in your measurements and it tells you exactly which size to grab. 😍 I tested it out for non-stretch dresses, since that’s always my biggest headache—and honestly, it gives a great breakdown of how the size will actually feel (like whether it'll be a close fit, a suggested fit, or a loose fit). I wish more shops had this. 😍 Plus, it even gives you a visual of how it might look on your frame. 😲

They go up to a US 36.

Charles Gomez4 said:My shoulders are just average, really. Not particularly strong or broad. 🤔 Hands fit my body perfectly, but honestly, I’m not looking to show them off just yet. Mainly because I'm still hunting for a more elegant dress for a fancy occasion. 😁 [User message omitted as the input was only a single word "prigodu" which translates to "occasion/opportunity," providing no context for a full post. Please provide the full text you wish to have rewritten.]

Just went through my closet. Those H&M dresses? All size 14, except for one 16. They fit perfectly—not too tight in the shoulders or arms at all.

Here's the link: Check this out: http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Midi-F...rt=-1&clr=Navy

I saw you mentioning that you order a ton of shoes from ASOS. Do their sizes actually run true to standard? I’m looking for some cute flats—and believe it or not, women like me actually exist! 😁Number 42.

That dress should fit you just fine then. 😉>

Shoes... yeah. Their UK 8 is basically an American 10. Good luck hunting down a 11. 😢 Unless you're somewhere between a 10 and an 11, because some of their styles feel a little roomy for me—not enough to drop down to a 9, though.

To be honest, I'm not huge on their footwear either—I usually only grab things on sale when the original price wasn't too crazy to begin with (like, under $83 $50). I had two pairs where the soles literally peeled off within a week. Total junk. But, I do have some sneakers from them that have actually held up pretty well.

So, most of what I get from ASOS isn't even "ASOS" branded. Though, if you check the other threads, people seem to really like their boots—but those are in a higher price bracket, so maybe quality just scales with the price tag. 🤷

Anyway, I'm pretty picky about shoes, so I might not be the best judge here. 😳

Maria Walker said:I’ve got a whole collection of items from this shop http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/edith_fashion.
If you're wearing a size 16, I'd suggest going with an XXL. That's my recommendation.

Thanks. 😘

Lisa Myers said:🤣 That actually made me laugh. I’ve never heard that before. So, I guess I’m definitely not like Adele then. My hips aren't exactly my worst feature—neither are my glutes or my legs. Unless, of course, I'm actually an inverted pear shape.

I love the skirt, but I’m torn on whether it actually looks good on me. You guys have totally confused me. Now I don't know what to do. Should I just buy both, wear them once, and then try to return them by claiming they were defective? You know, that whole trick with the returns? 😂

Hey, I’m not sure if you guys are seeing this like I am, but there are people out there selling weight loss supplements who are actually stalking these threads. They follow the discussions and then try to slide into your DMs offering "help." Watch out for that. 😁That’s incredibly noble of them.

If you're an apple shape, I think you could definitely pull that skirt off. My sister is an apple (and she hides her flaws way better than I do with clothes), so I can totally see her in it. Especially if you've got nice legs. 👍

Lisa Myers said:🤣 That actually made me laugh. I’ve never heard that before. So, I guess I’m definitely not like Adele then. My hips aren't exactly my worst feature—neither are my glutes or my legs. Unless, of course, I'm actually an inverted pear shape.

I love the skirt, but I’m torn on whether it actually looks good on me. You guys have totally confused me. Now I don't know what to do. Should I just buy both, wear them once, and then try to return them by claiming they were defective? You know, that whole trick with the returns? 😂

Hey, I’m not sure if you guys are seeing this like I am, but there are people out there selling weight loss supplements who are actually stalking these threads. They follow the discussions and then try to slide into your DMs offering "help." Watch out for that. 😁That’s incredibly noble of them.

Now I feel totally discriminated against. 🤣 Just because I'm on thyroid medication doesn't mean I'm not fat and worthy of your time. 🙂 😬

Charles Gomez4 said:How bad is this dress for a pear shape with stronger arms (ASOS size 16-18)? 🤔 The sleeves are bothering me—is it just me, or do they look wider than they are?

Personally, I think with a dress like this, it matters more how broad your shoulders are. If your arms aren't, like, extreme, it’ll probably hide them pretty well. 🤷
Anyway, 😍 yeah. Got a link?

Dana Wilson said:Does 3Suisse also ship sale items right away? I’m looking through everything now, but I don't see any mention of it...

Honestly, I have no clue—I've never actually ordered from them. 🤷

Dana Wilson said:I totally feel you on that 😍 .. and honestly, I'm always down for a little barking myself 😁

But wait, how do you even know which items get that "immediate" delivery? Like, is it actually listed right on the product page, or is everything in the clearance section moving that fast?

Everything on sale ships right away. 😉

http://www.laredoute.com/SaleItems.aspx

Dana Wilson said:Man, that LaRedoute place? Way too pricey 🙂
I tried ordering something once... from that 3Suisse site too, but honestly, the shipping delays were enough to drive me a little crazy.

La Redoute has those sale items that ship out in just a few days. You just have to catch them at the right time.

Way back when, I snagged two jackets during a sale that turned out to be my absolute favorites in the world. I wear them constantly—honestly, I can barely even squeeze into one of them anymore. They weren't exactly "dirt cheap" even on sale, either. 🙄

BUT! they still look brand new. 😍 (And I don't think I even knew my husband yet when I bought them, if I recall correctly 🤣. So yeah, a long, long time ago.)

*this thread has basically become my living room—I'm gonna get banned for barking here too often* 😬*

That's what happens... when you work from home, and the forums end up being way more active 😍 than the actual job.

Sadly, I had to go down a Google rabbit hole looking up Adele's figure. 🤣

Basically, she’s got a pear shape—wider at the hips. 🤷 [image]

Anyway, those straight midi skirts (from the link you sent) usually look best on girls who don't have much hip to speak of, or maybe really tall women. If you're more curvy or pear-shaped, you're better off with a pencil skirt—to actually show off the silhouette—or an A-line cut to balance everything out. Those straight ones, especially at that length, seem the hardest to pull off. I'm pretty curvy myself, so I'm just speaking from experience—they tend to make me look wider than I am.

Lisa Myers said:For a woman wearing a size 14/16, standing about 5'7", with calves that are pretty much average—not too thick—which would be the better pick here:



or



Or if you have any other suggestions from these sites:

Not the stretchy spandex kind. Curvier women need firmer fabrics. I honestly don't get why they even bother making those elastic dresses in the first place🙂.

Personally, I love those stretchy little dresses🤣—they work best for me because they actually show off my waist (I'm the shortest one here, by the way). But hey, we all come in different shapes.😉

As for those two skirts from the links, your body type matters way more than just the standard size—whether you're an apple, pear, hourglass, etc. But just guessing here? I’d vote for the shorter one—it feels a bit more forgiving.😉

They probably already came up in this thread, but it doesn't hurt to mention them again: http://www.pinkclove.co.uk/.

Their dresses—at full price, anyway—run from about $18 to $33 (the lace ones are the top end of that). Looking back at the site now, those lace pieces are basically the most expensive things they carry. 😍

So, pretty decent prices, honestly.

If anyone here has actually ordered from them, let me know—how's the quality? 🙂

Dana Wilson said:@nimbleheron47 - thanks so much!!! Okay, order is officially placed. I grabbed one in size #20 just to test the waters—basically seeing if I need to aim smaller or go bigger next time. I’ve already spotted a few other things I’m eyeing, but I'll wait until I'm 100% sure about the sizing before I dive back in.
And seriously, thank you for the tip on the dollar conversion, it really is cheaper that way. It basically covers the extra shipping costs they try to sneak in with those ridiculous "exchange rate" markups.
Wait, how did they say it would arrive? Like, what's the ETA?

It’ll be there in just a few days—they move pretty fast. Not sure if they're actually working today, though—might not even process your order until Monday... either way, it should be at your doorstep by Thursday. 😉

Dana Wilson said:I just spent about three hours digging through Sports D. and decided to pop in here to see what everyone thinks—right when you mentioned you recommended 😉!
That’s awesome. I ended up picking out a bunch of little things (really cute stuff for kids, too) and was checking out the plus-size section... I think I'll grab some 18s and 20s. I couldn't find anything I actually liked in a 22, though.
My main worry is these UK sizing things, especially because of these Marks & Spencer jeans I have that are an 18, even though every single size chart I look up online says I should be wearing a 22.
I guess I'll just have to wait until my order arrives and try everything on before I know for sure.

Anyway, what were you saying about it being better value in dollars?! Does that mean the shipping is coming from the US? Isn't that way riskier because of customs fees and all that?
I've already stuffed my cart with some kids' gear, some dresses and leggings for me, and even a few things for my husband. The individual prices seem small, but once it all adds up, I figured sticking to the UK might be safer... or (maybe you can enlighten me 😁)

From what I've seen, a UK 22 is pretty close to an American 16. But honestly, every brand does their own thing with sizing, so it varies a ton. 🤷 Those online charts are usually backwards 🤣 or just plain useless (according to them, I'd need a UK 22 for t-shirts, but I can actually fit into a UK 18 if they're a bit baggy, depending on the brand). I don't even look at the charts anymore—I just dig through the reviews to figure out how "true to size" things actually are. For example, if someone from the UK says an 18 fits true to size, it's probably closer to our 14 or 16.

If I remember right, you wear a 16? In that case, I'd aim for a UK 20—that's likely closer to your actual size. You might even squeeze into a UK 18 if the cut is generous. My best advice? Check the comments on the specific items you're eyeing. I almost never buy anything without reading the reviews first (if there aren't any, I'll check a similar item from the same brand), because people actually tell you if the sizing is realistic down there.

Dana Wilson said:I just spent about three hours digging through Sports D. and decided to pop in here to see what everyone thinks—right when you mentioned you recommended 😉!
That’s awesome. I ended up picking out a bunch of little things (really cute stuff for kids, too) and was checking out the plus-size section... I think I'll grab some 18s and 20s. I couldn't find anything I actually liked in a 22, though.
My main worry is these UK sizing things, especially because of these Marks & Spencer jeans I have that are an 18, even though every single size chart I look up online says I should be wearing a 22.
I guess I'll just have to wait until my order arrives and try everything on before I know for sure.

Anyway, what were you saying about it being better value in dollars?! Does that mean the shipping is coming from the US? Isn't that way riskier because of customs fees and all that?
I've already stuffed my cart with some kids' gear, some dresses and leggings for me, and even a few things for my husband. The individual prices seem small, but once it all adds up, I figured sticking to the UK might be safer... or (maybe you can enlighten me 😁)

Shipping is from the UK, so don't worry about it—it'll get here. 😉There’s no customs fee, and they use DHL for shipping—especially if you actually filled up your cart; I noticed some people got theirs sent via USPS, probably just for those tiny, low-value orders. Honestly, I don't get why it ends up being cheaper when you pay in dollars. 🤷Honestly, I didn't catch it right away either—it took me a second read to actually process it. na forumu.

nimbleheron47 said:Lately I've been using SportsDirect.com for the little ones. As for kids' toiletries and similar bits, I go with iHerb—though I pick up all my own supplements, chia seeds, and that kind of thing there too.

Give this one a shot too—I haven't ordered from them myself, but I'm pretty sure it's the same outfit. The site layout looks identical, the deals are similar (some stuff even overlaps), and they use the same courier with the same rates: http://www.usc.com/kids.

Anyway, the gear shows up super fast—usually within just a few days. 👍

(P.S. Shipping to the States is $5.83, not the $8.33 listed in the table—they probably forgot to update it after some old policy change. That goes for both shops. Also, you might get a better deal if you pay in dollars; I think switching to AUD could be even cheaper. Play around with it and see. 😉)

Dana Wilson said:Hey, nimbleheron47, totally off-topic here, but do you happen to have any good links for kids?

Lately I've been using SportsDirect.com for the little ones. As for kids' toiletries and similar bits, I go with iHerb—though I pick up all my own supplements, chia seeds, and that kind of thing there too.