I need help buying clothes for myself

[greencrayon]

I keep saying I'm going to lose weight, but I'm clearly not, so I need to get some new clothes. I will sort of have a dress code... I will be interacting with patients, but nice jeans are apparently ok. 99% of my shirts are t-shirts with holes in them. I'm a size 18/20, and most of my shopping is done at JCPenny or Target. I'm ridiculously pear shaped, if that helps. I just would like to spend a few hundred dollars and get maybe 1-2 more pairs of jeans, and some nicer tops. Even pointing me in the direction of a store that has clothes I would fit into would help. Thank you!! 

 

[tacosforlife]

I just bought this top, and it is amazing: www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi34654&N=4294966578+10537&selectedConcept=Misses

It has a double-layered front, so it drapes wonderfully. The cap sleeves provide enough coverage so that it feels fine to wear alone, but they don't bunch up under a cardigan.

I know it seems spendy for a basic top, but the fit and drape of it are just so good. If you wait, Talbots rotates its sales/coupons. I want to get several other colors.

[greencrayon]

Mar 30, 2015 14:17:06 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

I just bought this top, and it is amazing: www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi34654&N=4294966578+10537&selectedConcept=Misses

It has a double-layered front, so it drapes wonderfully. The cap sleeves provide enough coverage so that it feels fine to wear alone, but they don't bunch up under a cardigan.

I know it seems spendy for a basic top, but the fit and drape of it are just so good. If you wait, Talbots rotates its sales/coupons. I want to get several other colors.

What is womens petites? Short plus sized clothing?

Should I sign up for talbots mailing list? 

[lys]

I would buy a pant style khaki pant in tan, white and a pair in black.
Then tops that would go with all three pairs of pants interchangeably.
(get some better quality items on sale or clearance when possible in a good washable fabric --- not a cheap cotton T-shirt).

[tacosforlife]

Mar 30, 2015 14:22:13 GMT -5 greencrayon said:

Mar 30, 2015 14:17:06 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

I just bought this top, and it is amazing: www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi34654&N=4294966578+10537&selectedConcept=Misses

It has a double-layered front, so it drapes wonderfully. The cap sleeves provide enough coverage so that it feels fine to wear alone, but they don't bunch up under a cardigan.

I know it seems spendy for a basic top, but the fit and drape of it are just so good. If you wait, Talbots rotates its sales/coupons. I want to get several other colors.

What is womens petites? Short plus sized clothing?

Should I sign up for talbots mailing list? 

Yes, it's chubby short people clothes. I just tend to wear regular W sizes in tops because I like them slightly longer. WP for dresses, pants, and jackets.

Probably. I am not on the mailing list but check the website enough to know that they rotate the sales. I am waiting for stuff to go on sale to buy a few more of those tops, a maxi skirt, and a cardigan.

[greencrayon]

Mar 30, 2015 14:25:06 GMT -5 lys said:

I would buy a pant style khaki pant in tan, white and a pair in black.
Then tops that would go with all three pairs of pants interchangeably.
(get some better quality items on sale or clearance when possible in a good washable fabric --- not a cheap cotton T-shirt).

This will sound dumb, what is a pant style pant? Somewhere between skinny and boot? 

[mbcdefg]

I'm on the bigger end of 16. I have a bunch of Target cardigan sweaters and I wear sleeveless tops underneath ... Target, NY & Co., Kohl's (Apt. 9 and Sonoma brands, sometimes Elle). 

I also like Macy's for all kinds of clothes. The last pair of jeans I bought from there are by Tommy Hilfiger. 

The fit-and-flare dresses from Lands' End are really nice, too. I have a couple of Merona-brand A-line dresses from Target. And I recently bought a Boden dress that fits pretty well. 

[lys]

Mar 30, 2015 14:35:38 GMT -5 greencrayon said:

Mar 30, 2015 14:25:06 GMT -5 lys said:

I would buy a pant style khaki pant in tan, white and a pair in black.
Then tops that would go with all three pairs of pants interchangeably.
(get some better quality items on sale or clearance when possible in a good washable fabric --- not a cheap cotton T-shirt).

This will sound dumb, what is a pant style pant? Somewhere between skinny and boot? 

More of a dress pant style, but is in a casual fabric - not tight and not slim tapered, but more straight cut. You can even get them in a denim/jean fabric.
Add a nice comfortable pair of flats (good ones) and then add inexpensive accessories - scarf, sweater, jewelry. You will look professional and make the most of your clothing budget if you have a plan for using a few colors and mix and match. Everything should be able to be worn with several other items.

[ddi741]

A lot of the women in my weight watcher's group recommend Lane Bryant and Torrid. I think Torrid is more trendy clothes but they rave about them.

[Deleted]

Old Navy tank tops, which I wear under cardigans.
Cardigans I get from Maurices, Land's End, and Mod Cloth.
Torid t-shirts are awesome.
I found the cutest maxi skirt at Target last night.

[steph96]

Mar 31, 2015 10:40:46 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

Old Navy tank tops, which I wear under cardigans.
Cardigans I get from Maurices, Land's End, and Mod Cloth.
Torid t-shirts are awesome.
I found the cutest maxi skirt at Target last night.

Ohhh please tell me more about this Target maxi skirt!

[steph96]

I don't know what size I am. Probably somewhere around a 16. Almost all of my clothes are from Target, Old Navy, and Maurice's.

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Mar 31, 2015 11:25:46 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Mar 31, 2015 10:40:46 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

Old Navy tank tops, which I wear under cardigans.
Cardigans I get from Maurices, Land's End, and Mod Cloth.
Torid t-shirts are awesome.
I found the cutest maxi skirt at Target last night.

Ohhh please tell me more about this Target maxi skirt!

This one!

www.target.com/p/women-s-plus-size-maxi-skirt-ava-viv/-/A-16574478#prodSlot=_1_6

[greencrayon]

Mar 31, 2015 11:29:57 GMT -5 @ruralrabbit1 said:

Mar 31, 2015 11:25:46 GMT -5 steph96 said:

Ohhh please tell me more about this Target maxi skirt!

This one!

www.target.com/p/women-s-plus-size-maxi-skirt-ava-viv/-/A-16574478#prodSlot=_1_6

Cute! I love it.

[thatgirl2478]

Try Lands End. They are a little more $$ but they are good quality. I don't know about you, but I find that 'young people jeans' don't hide my tummy enough now that I've had 2 kids and am a good 40lbs overweight. LE pants/shorts have a nice rise that isn't too high but also isn't too short. Plus they have some really flattering dresses.