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A whole new world of shopping

KarenK

By KarenK, in The Gals' Room

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KarenK    0

KarenK
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Hi ladies -

I haven't been able to shop in a non-plus-size section or store since I was a freshman in college - 22 years ago. (The freshman 15 came to visit and brought about 80 more of its friends to stay.)

I'm finally in a size 16 - pushing a size 14 - and am suddenly discovering this whole new world of shopping! The stores! The selection! The colors! The prints! I no longer have to buy the same shirt in three different colors, because there are more out there - and they'll finally fit!

My town has truly lousy shopping. I've been doing what I can online, and then hitting the stores when I travel for my daughter's dance competitions.

I still use Lane Bryant (love their bras, even though I've deflated into a B cup), but want to find new fun places.

What are your favorite places to shop?

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I totally feel ya! I'm just now moving into an 18 (maybe 16 depending) and am overwhelmed by the new shopping experience! My skinny friend took me to Marshall's and I love it! The prices are great!

You might try there!

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LifeStartsNow    0

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Try New york and Co., Ann Taylor Loft, and Steinmart. They are some of my favorites and carry XL sizes and up to size 18. Enjoy the shopping! I can't wait to feel that excitement! I'm a size 18 now and it really is amazing how a mere 10lb weight loss really makes a difference in your clothes. I think once I lose 10-15lbs, to get around 200 or 205 - I'll make it into a size 16. To be a 14 or a 12 is simply a dream right now! I'd have to be in the 180's to make a size 14 and 170s or 160s to make a size 12 But a dream I need to work toward!!

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Ross is a great store. It's so much fun to find good deals.

I have also enjoyed Old Navy. I never used to be able to fit into their clothes.

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I know what you mean about shopping - it's my new obsession. I like Target, Kohls and JCP along with some of the others already mentioned. Some good websites are Newport News, Chadwick's and Metrostyle ... have fun!

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