Great-Women is the place for misses size 14 and up and women's plus sized clothing comparison information and fashion tips. You get comments and reviews from someone who has been shopping, buying and trying women's plus sized clothing from these stores, catalogs, and/or shopping on-line.
To help you look the best you can, before you buy, take a look at the differences in plus size clothing and find your exact fit from this variety of outlets and manufacturers.
Clothing standards and size Issues
Since misses and women's clothes size standards are vague and not at all universal,
the plus-size size charts on page 1 and 2, coupled with evaluations based
on experience are key in determining exactly what size will best fit you from
any particular clothier. We have full-figured fashion tips and plus-size women's
issues too. Check our "Off the hanger" left section on each page.
One reason clothes you buy may not fit the way you think they should, is that you may be buying the same size from different manufacturers, but the shop or manufacturer's measurements for average and large size womens clothing may differ from one to another. The easy comparison size charts should help you get better fitting clothes. Size 1X is not universal, neither is any other size. Read more on clothes sizing standards and new sizing.
Plus size Clothing Sources, Reviews and Sizing
Ula Popken
- Proportioned fit for sizes 12 to 26, check the chart for their measurements
- Women's casual clothes, nightwear, jackets, dresses, foundations, swimwear
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One of the most ample sized plus-sized clothes sources . |
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When I discovered this plus size source several years ago, Ula led the field in full-figure women's clothing with style - true plus size fashions! |
 | Their catalog shows more realistic women modeling their clothes |
Silhouettes
- Women's clothing sizes 14w to 38w, some in petites and talls
- Plus-sized dresses, tops, pants, skirts, intimates,sleepwear, jackets, swimwear,
shoes
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Really ample sized plus-sized clothes. Many pants cut to easily fit wider thighs |
| Shop here for great larger women's styles, designed blending up-to-date-fashion and fit for our size. |
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Clothes shown on plus
size models for a truer idea of how you will look. |
Lane Bryant
- "Plus size clothing for women who shop for style", also some in petites and talls
- Women's active wear casuals and dress skirts, tops, pants, intimates, swimwear
| Plus-sized clothes fit quite true to their size chart - but watch what they mean by small, medium, large, 1x, and all other sizes in their "Easy fit" group |
| More conservative and serviceable women's styles, some with a bit of dash |
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Here's where you can
find some plus-size maternity clothes! |
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I consider Lane Bryant
the pioneer in specializing in women's sizes including women's plus sizes,
and talls. They are a great place for plus-size pants with elastic waistes,
perfect for my shape. |
Lands
End Women
- "The Plus Size Collections" a relatively newcomer to specialty
sizing for larger women
- Plus size dresses, skirts, tops, pants, intimates, swimwear, jackets, coats,
shoes
| Pretty true women's sizing based on their chart, and a nice cut to their clothes. Some pants may be a bit more roomy in the thighs. |
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Conservative but classy women'sm plus-size styles |
| Monogramming available on almost everything. Swimsuit torso length and leg styles. Buy some
pants and have them hemmed to fit! They offer a great guarantee! |
JMS
- Just My Size
- Plus size lingerie and swimwear with some plus size casual wear
- May be best known for Full figured women's bras, panties, shapers and sleepwear
| Bras to size 58J. If you measure yourself correctly, they will fit well. |
| Shop here for one of the largest selections of larger size bras - pretty, flirtatious, uplifting and serviceable! |
| Nice selection of socks and Queen size slightly imperfect hosiery - pantyhose, tights, thigh-highs, support stockings, and more. |
Junonia
- "Dedicated to active women size 14 and up" plus size activewear - truely women's sports wear
- Focus on high-tech activewear fabrics, wicking and wind resistive women's
clothing
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They have their own unique sizing system, so you can wear
a size "2", if you check the chart for proper fit. |
| Shop here for trendy plus-size swimwear, sports gear, bike shorts, vests, spandex, and lots more. |
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Plus size exercise
gear, biking, hiking, running, ski and unique swimwear! All shown on appropriate
sized models. Some plus-size swimwear suitable for SCUBA! |
That's not all!
There are more stores and companies selling plus size womens clothing and women's clothes from size 14 and up that I have evaluated my purchases from as: Jessica London, Eddie Bauer Women, Spiegels women, LL Bean Women and Anthony Richards. See page 2. More to come as well ! Plus there are new full-fashioned
women's clothing companies just getting into our market in full swing. I'll add more information and recommendations as
I try new sources for full-figured women's clothes for you - and me!
Jo
4/19/07
What we are is what we are, and it is my objective to help you present yourself in the best image possible. If you aren't happy as a plus size woman, or if for health reasons you need to reduce your size, there are organizations, clubs and businesses to help you.
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