Plus size evening wear
Posted by Scottishlass
Plus size evening wear December 29, 2006 07:55AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 9 |
Hi there!
I am visiting from Scotland and am looking for long ball gowns in a US size 14-16.
Are there any stores that specialize in evening wear for chubsters like me? Have looked online at most of the main stores like Macy's, Saks, Bloomingdales etc but the plus suze ranges are awful and so so frumpy. ANd why, oh why are there so many strapless, sleeveless dresses? I so do not want to show my ,what we call in the UK, bingo wings! But also I don't want the hassle of a stole or shawl. How fussy am I? Ha ha ha ha
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Love
Lisa
I am visiting from Scotland and am looking for long ball gowns in a US size 14-16.
Are there any stores that specialize in evening wear for chubsters like me? Have looked online at most of the main stores like Macy's, Saks, Bloomingdales etc but the plus suze ranges are awful and so so frumpy. ANd why, oh why are there so many strapless, sleeveless dresses? I so do not want to show my ,what we call in the UK, bingo wings! But also I don't want the hassle of a stole or shawl. How fussy am I? Ha ha ha ha
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Love
Lisa
Oracle?
Re: Plus size evening wearDecember 29, 2006 10:21AM |
I love the term "bingo wings!" I don't trust women without them!
I agree, lots of the plus size stuff tends to look matronly. But I think if you're shopping in person vs. on the net, it's easier to find something. Also try Lord & Taylor, on 5th Ave. at 39th St. They tend to the conservative side, but they've got a big selection of evening wear.
By the way, US sizes 14-16 are not considered "plus" sizes, you'll find up to size 16 in the average-size sections.
I agree, lots of the plus size stuff tends to look matronly. But I think if you're shopping in person vs. on the net, it's easier to find something. Also try Lord & Taylor, on 5th Ave. at 39th St. They tend to the conservative side, but they've got a big selection of evening wear.
By the way, US sizes 14-16 are not considered "plus" sizes, you'll find up to size 16 in the average-size sections.
Re: Plus size evening wear December 29, 2006 01:03PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 9 |
Thanks for your reply and help.
I haven't been shopping on the internet, but just checking which stores might be good to visit.
I just want something classy and a bit sexy. Why is it so difficult to get nice things for juicy ladies? I am only 35 and not quite ready to head into kaftanesque tent dresses and ornamental shawls (as someone I knew suggested !!!).
However, you guys in the States definitely have it better than we Brits! Most shops have dresses that would not look out of place on Hyacinth Bouquet ( for all u BBC America viewers) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like to think of myself as a ripe peach, not an aging fat frump
Love,
Lisa
P.S. Does anyone have any info on Elite Designs @ 990 6th Avenue of the Americas? Supposed to stock loads of evening wear?
I haven't been shopping on the internet, but just checking which stores might be good to visit.
I just want something classy and a bit sexy. Why is it so difficult to get nice things for juicy ladies? I am only 35 and not quite ready to head into kaftanesque tent dresses and ornamental shawls (as someone I knew suggested !!!).
However, you guys in the States definitely have it better than we Brits! Most shops have dresses that would not look out of place on Hyacinth Bouquet ( for all u BBC America viewers) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like to think of myself as a ripe peach, not an aging fat frump
Love,
Lisa
P.S. Does anyone have any info on Elite Designs @ 990 6th Avenue of the Americas? Supposed to stock loads of evening wear?
Oracle?
Re: Plus size evening wearDecember 29, 2006 05:27PM |
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Re: Plus size evening wear December 31, 2006 01:01PM |
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Re: Plus size evening wear December 31, 2006 06:09PM |
Talbot's is very classy. They also have a Talbot's Misses which starts at size 14 (US), but what I love is they have petites plus sizes. They have great separates too. I have a lovely pair of gold silk wide leg pants that I have dressed up with lots of fun silky or lacey tops the last couple of years. www.talbots.com they are having a fabulous sale at the moment!
Also TJMaxx is a great place to find things. Some of my best cocktail and long dresses have come from there. Best of luck!!! Filene's would be good too!
Also TJMaxx is a great place to find things. Some of my best cocktail and long dresses have come from there. Best of luck!!! Filene's would be good too!
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