Posts by casualheron2

Dana Wilson said:Honestly, I am such a huge fan of Oltrea too. Like, if they didn't exist, I wouldn't even know where to go for clothes.😁
But anyway, regarding bras... I was looking at ordering some stuff through Liscin’s web shop, but I’m honestly stressing about messing up the size. You know how it is—ordering, returning, waiting again... I just can't deal with that long of a wait. Plus, I mostly wear their stuff anyway because it’s basically the only thing I can actually squeeze into.
Basically, I’ve got about $100 to spend. Does C&A have anything in that range? I see people mentioning them in the recent posts... Any other suggestions on where to look?
I’m even thinking about grabbing those "old lady" styles from Lisca because they look like they’d offer great support, and since retro is kind of back in style now, they don't even look as bad as I used to think they did.🙄 (Or am I just losing it?)

My latest run-in with Victoria's Secret was a total bust. A wire popped out of my bra after only a few wears... ridiculous. 😢There’s a solid selection at the St. Helena outlet with killer prices, but honestly... you might want to call ahead first just to see if they even have your size...

Check out Triumph. They’re my absolute favorites even if they break the bank... found a killer sale in Vienna recently and snagged two pieces!

M.A.N.I. hits that sweet spot for price and quality, but I think their biggest model is just the 95C. Haven't seen anything larger than that...

Timothy James9 said:And then there's the whole thing with Ulla Popken... they're opening up shops in Avenue Mall and CC1 in Split.

Checked their website. I hate everything. Maybe two or three tunics if you're desperate, but the styles are just old lady vibes.
The shirts and tunics are way too baggy and longgggg. They’re supposed to cover the hips, not hang down to mid-thigh while making you look like a literal balloon.
Same thing with the dresses—super shapeless and the length is just terrible, hitting right at the calf or ankle.

Timothy James9 said:Honestly... finding decent clothes for plus-size women here in the States is a massive struggle, especially once you hit a size 14 or higher. I’m curious, what kind of price points do you all find reasonable?
If you have any benchmarks for what counts as a good deal versus what's just overpriced, please let me know.
I'm heading back home soon, and with everything going on in the job market right now, I’m looking to find my own path. This idea of starting a clothing line specifically for larger sizes has been buzzing in the back of my mind for ages, but I haven't really taken the leap yet...

In Chicago—and I’m assuming it’s the same everywhere else in the States—there’s zero modern clothing in larger sizes that actually looks urban, elegant, and colorful. It’s all just black, gray, brown, or navy. Everything is so drab...
When I travel abroad, I can always find incredible pieces with great fabrics and actual modern cuts without breaking a sweat.
As for pricing, say I was in Paris—I picked up a dusty pink cropped blazer for €70, and this stunning silk blouse with crazy details that was €50 on sale (originally €100). It was so gorgeous I honestly would've paid way more for it.
In Munich, I grabbed a winter jacket for €50 (marked down from €100).
In Graz, at this little boutique downtown, summer dresses were around €200$117, and skirts, tunics, sweaters—all about the same.
Oh, and one more thing... whenever I buy something locally that’s made right here in the US, the sleeves are always way too long. I never have that issue with anything I buy overseas...