Plus Size Store(s)?

[badgergrl]

Nordstrom's. If you don't have one near you you can order online order a bunch of choices and then ship back for free whatever you don't like. They have a lot of nice plus size apparel

[stephlove]

Try Avenue, Lane Bryant or Torrid if you want to look in a strictly plus size store.

I've also had luck at department stores in their plus section. Macy's, JcPenney, ect. You'd probably get a better deal at a department store because of sales/coupons.

[sineadorebellion]

Dress barn for sure, but I also have really good luck with Ross.

[cbwm1]

Dress Barn has some REALLY cute dresses right now. I told DH that I need a $250 budget to go on a shopping spree. lol

[bex1973]

The last 2 dresses I bought I found at Old Navy. I'm between an 18 - 20. Like you I don't often wear dresses so I didn't want to spend too much. I was pleasantly surprised!

[tacokick]

Land's End is in Sears and has a lot of cute plus sized dresses.

[lilafowler]

Jan 28, 2015 9:11:09 GMT -5 @themommymonster said:

I'll check Dress Barn. I drive by there every day.

I knew ML would have the answer.

I was surprised at the dresses Dress Barn has for plus sizes! They have a good selection and some are even fashionable. I got my Easter dress last year there:

[lilafowler]

Also I like Avenue and Lane Bryant. Target occasionally has decent plus sized stuff but not always.

[roo54]

Lands End has some really flattering dresses for plus size.

[Deleted]

I'd go to a department store with a nice plus size selection. Nordstrom, Dillards, Macy's are all good options.

[gottadobe]

Talbots or Nordstroms.

[pugz]

Dress Barn! Or Mod Cloth online

[Captain Serious]

I find the stuff at Lane Bryant to be kind of cheap. I like the Dress Barn and Lord and Taylor.

[Captain Serious]

Jan 28, 2015 9:29:49 GMT -5 roo54 said:

Lands End has some really flattering dresses for plus size.

This is very true.

[robyn]

I've had really good luck at Ross if you have one near you. Not necessarily the highest quality, but inexpensive and a surprisingly good selection of plus size dresses and clothing. Our Macy's and Nordstrom both have stopped carrying plus size dresses in store, which makes me rage but that's another story. Good luck with your shopping!

[alm0nd88]

+1 for Dress Barn. They have an awesome selection of all sizes! So many gorgeous dresses there.

[cbwm1]

@themommymonster - I have a dress *very* similar to the one below without sleeves, and in a different color (from Dress Barn, though!) and it is seriously the most flattering dress ever. The ruching hides my gut and I get tons of compliments on it!

m.dressbarn.com/mt/www.dressbarn.com/detail/plus-size-polka-dot-sheath-dress/102113209/508

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That dress is really cute, cb.

[cbwm1]

Jan 28, 2015 10:44:02 GMT -5 @damnation said:

That dress is really cute, cb.

I'm telling you - everyone needs to own it! lol. Mine is a spearmint green color with white polka dots. I definitely need the one I linked!

[mellymel]

Another vote for Nordstrom

Also, check out eloquii if you are willing to give online shopping a chance. Nordstrom just started carrying eloquii as well but I'm not sure if it's in-store or online only.

[gault]

Dress barn got me the fall dress I wore to my cousin's wedding in October. I'm a similar size to you and they have a ton of selection. Good luck :-)

[cbwm1]

Jan 28, 2015 10:55:42 GMT -5 @themommymonster said:

Jan 28, 2015 10:24:09 GMT -5 cbwm1 said:

@themommymonster - I have a dress *very* similar to the one below without sleeves, and in a different color (from Dress Barn, though!) and it is seriously the most flattering dress ever. The ruching hides my gut and I get tons of compliments on it!

m.dressbarn.com/mt/www.dressbarn.com/detail/plus-size-polka-dot-sheath-dress/102113209/508

Oh! I love this!


Now, stupid question, how do you style it? I am not exactly a girly girl. Like, should I wear hose or tights? Just bare legs? Chunky necklace? We have a Charming Charlies. They have inexpensive jewelry, right?

The description says it's aubergine in color - the pic makes it look like it has nude dots? So I'd go nude shoes. I'm clueless on accessories. I'll punt to others, as I'm totally buying it and will need help accessorizing.

[discogranny]

Another vote for Dress Barn. Modcloth has a great return policy and selection if you change your mind on online. I bought six dresses there to try on for a Christmas party and returned four with no issues at all.

[spankswife]

I like Eloquii. It can be hit or miss, but often times I find something there.

www.eloquii.com/dresses

[Deleted]

I agree with pps. Torrid, lane Bryant, old navy, Macy's.

[rageragerage]

Jan 28, 2015 9:23:57 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

Jan 28, 2015 9:11:09 GMT -5 @themommymonster said:

I'll check Dress Barn. I drive by there every day.

I knew ML would have the answer.

I was surprised at the dresses Dress Barn has for plus sizes! They have a good selection and some are even fashionable. I got my Easter dress last year there:

That dress is really cute on you, and your family is lovely, but I am disappointed that I will no longer picture Lila Fowler anymore when I see your name