Fashion for curvy girls

Last year, I decided to try my luck with an order from Laredoute. 😁

I picked out a pair of jeans, a skirt, and a trench coat—all ordered in the exact same size.

The jeans? A complete disaster. Even with the added stretch, I couldn't even get them past my hips. They’ve been sitting in my closet ever since—not worn a single time. ☕

Then there was the skirt. It’s far too long—literally dragging on the ground behind me—and despite having an elastic waistband, it isn't "adjustable" in any meaningful sense; it just squeezes you relentlessly. I wore it once, and honestly, I had to style it as a dress because I wasn't about to spend my afternoon sweeping the sidewalk while walking. 🤷 🤣

As for the trench coat, it is so absurdly oversized that I could comfortably fit two of myself inside it and still have room to spare. 😂

To reiterate—just for clarity—every single item was ordered in the same size. ☕

I haven't bought anything from them since, though I find myself browsing their site constantly—mostly because I have no idea which size would actually work. 🤷

Sorry if I'm laughing, but 🤣. That was actually my very first order from them back in... hm, more than 10 (?) years ago. Only thing was, everything felt way too big for me at the time.

Eventually, I got the hang of their site and figured out how to order—I used to buy from them quite a bit for a while there. My sister and I would just sit down with some coffee and flip through every single page of those massive catalogs. 😍 Man, we were such kids back then. *pure nostalgia*

Anyway, I still have some of their stuff from ages ago and it’s all in great shape—honestly, I'm still super impressed with the quality. But I haven't ordered in forever, maybe since 2005 or 2006... I can't even remember. And now I've totally forgotten how their sizing works 🤷, especially since all the labels have faded away long ago.

I think these coats are their size 48, which would be our 46. I remember they fit perfectly when I first got them, but now they're getting a little tight around the chest—still wearable, though. Still, I can't be 100% sure; it's been way too long. 😢

Btw, back in 2003, I got a bra from them (well, my boyfriend at the time bought it because I wouldn't stop drooling over the website, and the bra was insanely expensive) and it's still going strong! 😲 It's probably the one I wear most out of anything I own. Most other bras end up in the trash, but this one? It just survives. 😬 🤣

nimbleheron47 said:Sorry if I'm laughing, but 🤣. That was actually my very first order from them back in... hm, more than 10 (?) years ago. Only thing was, everything felt way too big for me at the time.

Eventually, I got the hang of their site and figured out how to order—I used to buy from them quite a bit for a while there. My sister and I would just sit down with some coffee and flip through every single page of those massive catalogs. 😍 Man, we were such kids back then. *pure nostalgia*

Anyway, I still have some of their stuff from ages ago and it’s all in great shape—honestly, I'm still super impressed with the quality. But I haven't ordered in forever, maybe since 2005 or 2006... I can't even remember. And now I've totally forgotten how their sizing works 🤷, especially since all the labels have faded away long ago.

I think these coats are their size 48, which would be our 46. I remember they fit perfectly when I first got them, but now they're getting a little tight around the chest—still wearable, though. Still, I can't be 100% sure; it's been way too long. 😢

Btw, back in 2003, I got a bra from them (well, my boyfriend at the time bought it because I wouldn't stop drooling over the website, and the bra was insanely expensive) and it's still going strong! 😲 It's probably the one I wear most out of anything I own. Most other bras end up in the trash, but this one? It just survives. 😬 🤣

It really is funny 😂
when I finally got the package and opened it, my expression was basically 😕 🤣

I checked just now, and the pants are a 46 🙄
Looking at my current wardrobe, I calculate I actually need a 50 now ☕

But honestly, what bothered me most was the shipping delay—I think it took about three weeks, maybe even a full month 🙂

I wanted to ask you... how does ASOS sizing work? Does it actually align with the size chart, or do things run a bit larger?

dustycyclist72 said:It really is funny 😂
when I finally got the package and opened it, my expression was basically 😕 🤣

I checked just now, and the pants are a 46 🙄
Looking at my current wardrobe, I calculate I actually need a 50 now ☕

But honestly, what bothered me most was the shipping delay—I think it took about three weeks, maybe even a full month 🙂

I wanted to ask you... how does ASOS sizing work? Does it actually align with the size chart, or do things run a bit larger?

Roomier. If you look at my measurements versus their size 16 chart—I’m actually larger than what they list. And honestly, for a lot of things, I could probably even drop down a size because they’re just... comfortable. They don't squeeze, and they even kind of flap around a bit. 😉

The tees are actually almost *too* comfy for my taste—they lean a bit too much toward the "baggy" side on me. 😬 Maybe I'll take a risk and order a size 14 next time. 😲 And this skirt—next time I'll try a 14 too, and we'll see how much it 😬 bites at the waist (the 16 is a little loose; I have it in burgundy 😍).

Hey Cure, can anyone help me compare sizing between H&M and Dorothy Perkins? I'm looking at classic black straight-leg trousers. An H&M size 46 fits okay—just a tiny bit snug—but I actually can't get them buttoned. Now I'm stressing about which size to grab from DP. They have a ton of pants on sale right now, plus an extra 25% off.

Charles Gomez4 said:Hey Cure, can anyone help me compare sizing between H&M and Dorothy Perkins? I'm looking at classic black straight-leg trousers. An H&M size 46 fits okay—just a tiny bit snug—but I actually can't get them buttoned. Now I'm stressing about which size to grab from DP. They have a ton of pants on sale right now, plus an extra 25% off.

I own a pair of theirs, but the cut is pretty slim and they're low-rise. When I buy low-rise stuff at H&M, I usually go for a 14 too (112 cm hips). But since these DP pants are the only slim-leg ones in my closet, it's hard to make a direct comparison—kind of like comparing apples to oranges. 🤷

The legs are shorter than the H&M ones (and those were the last pair I bought from them).

The rest of my DP clothes feel a little roomier than H&M size 14, though the sleeves tend to run short there, too.

I absolutely love a good clearance sale and all the chaos that comes with it....🤣. I hit up Alpine and snagged some shorts that used to be $167. They were half off! Everything was marked down by 50%. Then I went to Lantei and picked up a bra, two Galeb camisoles, and a Walter shirt—supposedly "higher quality" stuff. Since they’re closing down, everything was 40% off. I walked away with all four items for just $83.

Was anyone actually at Next... did they have those deals you see online? 🙂

I see someone posted their measurements hoping to finally figure out their size 😁 so now I’m curious too! What would my UK size be on ASOS? My measurements are 105-82-112

cosmicnomad6 said:I see someone posted their measurements hoping to finally figure out their size 😁 so now I’m curious too! What would my UK size be on ASOS? My measurements are 105-82-112

Maybe this link will help you out: http://sizes.darkgreener.com/

Zachary Grant3 said:Maybe this link will help you out: http://sizes.darkgreener.com/

It usually ends up being a 16, thanks! 🙂

cosmicnomad6 said:I see someone posted their measurements hoping to finally figure out their size 😁 so now I’m curious too! What would my UK size be on ASOS? My measurements are 105-82-112

Go with a size 14 or 16 on ASOS—though honestly, 16 is probably safer. I have pretty similar measurements myself—when you're looking at skirts where the hips are the main thing and the waist is just a formality, you can usually get away with a 14 if the cut is right—but yeah, maybe aim for that 16. these skirts—), so you're probably looking at 14—roughly speaking, anyway. Just be a little careful with the things that don't stretch—not sure how that works for the 14-inch model. 🤷).

nimbleheron47 said:I own a pair of theirs, but the cut is pretty slim and they're low-rise. When I buy low-rise stuff at H&M, I usually go for a 14 too (112 cm hips). But since these DP pants are the only slim-leg ones in my closet, it's hard to make a direct comparison—kind of like comparing apples to oranges. 🤷

The legs are shorter than the H&M ones (and those were the last pair I bought from them).

The rest of my DP clothes feel a little roomier than H&M size 14, though the sleeves tend to run short there, too.

Thanks anyway! 🙂

Do you guys follow any plus size bloggers? I assume there aren't many here in the States, or at least I haven't run into any.

Charles Gomez4 said:Thanks anyway! 🙂

Do you guys follow any plus size bloggers? I assume there aren't many here in the States, or at least I haven't run into any.

Sometimes I find myself groveling through plus-size blogger feeds—just listing out what they end up picking up. Honestly? They’re way more interesting than your typical lifestyle bloggers. Plus, following them is basically how I scout out new shops that I eventually end up sharing here. 😬But... I haven't found a single one built like me—you know, someone I could actually stalk to see what they're wearing or where they shop—so it’s kind of demotivating to keep reading them properly.

They’re inspiring because so many of them actually carry their clothes—and themselves—with such grace. I love that part of it. But honestly? I’m just hoping to find one with a true hourglass figure—mostly so I can get some pointers on what cuts would actually work for me and where to shop for them. 😍

So, here I am... somewhere between the small category and the large one. Kind of like those items in a grocery store—right on the edge of being "standard" but leaning toward "bulk." A bit of a nobody, really. Honestly, though? I’d love to follow the ones who are also just floating in that middle ground. 🤣

I totally get you. I'm just nobody's pear 😬

nimbleheron47 said:Go with a size 14 or 16 on ASOS—though honestly, 16 is probably safer. I have pretty similar measurements myself—when you're looking at skirts where the hips are the main thing and the waist is just a formality, you can usually get away with a 14 if the cut is right—but yeah, maybe aim for that 16. these skirts—), so you're probably looking at 14—roughly speaking, anyway. Just be a little careful with the things that don't stretch—not sure how that works for the 14-inch model. 🤷).

I agree! You're probably a 14–16 on top, but if it were me, I'd definitely grab an 18 for the bottom just to be safe, haha 😁

cosmicnomad6 said:I agree! You're probably a 14–16 on top, but if it were me, I'd definitely grab an 18 for the bottom just to be safe, haha 😁

It’s going to be huge. 😬 Honestly, just stick to an ultra-narrow cut without any elastane—better to play it safe.

We’re about the same size—I usually grab a US 12. Those numbers they use are honestly massive, believe me. I much prefer wearing things a bit loose, too—not really my style to be squeezing into the smallest thing I can find.

I know it really comes down to your build—you know better than anyone where you carry your strength and what your specific trouble spots are. For me, it’s always been the hips and the length—even though my legs are definitely my strongest feature, they're just pretty evenly toned, if that makes sense? I don't even know how to describe it properly. 🤣I've basically lived on a bike my entire life—plus, I’ve just got that heavy-set build, you know? Big bones, the whole deal. It was actually kind of funny at my last checkup—my doctor took some scans and decided that, given my frame, my "ideal" weight is actually around 200 pounds. Just goes to show, genetics really do play a part. 😂So—basically, even though I’m clearly a big enough guy for it to be obvious from my profile—I can slide right into these UK16 pants without any trouble at all...

... no, I'm pretty sure that UK18 rating is going to be overkill for you. Unless—and I mean unless—you’re really only gaining weight in one specific spot and that's actually an issue for you. It's hard to say for sure, though, since I don't exactly know your build.

What'd you end up ordering? And did you actually manage to guess when it’ll show up? 😉

I struggle with my hips and having a bit of a larger backside; it’s just how my body changed after gaining some weight. 😁 I tried on some old pants again to test things out, but I’ll definitely be following all those tips when I shop online. I think I'll stick to ASOS—their selection is honestly the best. 🙂
thanks!

cosmicnomad6 said:I struggle with my hips and having a bit of a larger backside; it’s just how my body changed after gaining some weight. 😁 I tried on some old pants again to test things out, but I’ll definitely be following all those tips when I shop online. I think I'll stick to ASOS—their selection is honestly the best. 🙂
thanks!

Go for the ones with spandex first—that way you won't have to deal with returns if they're a tight fit. Honestly though, with your waistline, everything should probably be fine. 😉

Btw, I just ordered some belts from ASOS. It says the UK 22-24 size fits up to a 34-inch waist. 😲 That seems a little off to me—I can't really picture women wearing a UK 24 having only a 34-inch waist. Usually, a UK 24 has about 53-inch hips. Who actually has a 20-inch difference between their waist and hips?! 😲

Oh well, we'll see when they arrive. Given how hit-or-miss their sizing can be, maybe I'll end up using the belt twice just to get it to stay on. 🤣

nimbleheron47 said:Go for the ones with spandex first—that way you won't have to deal with returns if they're a tight fit. Honestly though, with your waistline, everything should probably be fine. 😉

Btw, I just ordered some belts from ASOS. It says the UK 22-24 size fits up to a 34-inch waist. 😲 That seems a little off to me—I can't really picture women wearing a UK 24 having only a 34-inch waist. Usually, a UK 24 has about 53-inch hips. Who actually has a 20-inch difference between their waist and hips?! 😲

Oh well, we'll see when they arrive. Given how hit-or-miss their sizing can be, maybe I'll end up using the belt twice just to get it to stay on. 🤣

I was looking over the strap dimensions myself—and honestly, those measurements just don't sit right with me. They feel incredibly off. 🤷

Let me know once they arrive. 😉