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06.02.08, 18:23 PM General Topics
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At the risk of getting flamed, can anyone recommend summer wardrobe staples for a size 16? I can't seem to find anything that fits aside from t-shirts. I would love some summery dresses (not sleeveless, though) or skirts. TIA! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.02.08, 06:23 PM Flag
 

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have you tried Target? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Yeah, no luck on stuff for my bottom half. I'm in my 40s,fwiw, and some of their stuff is too trendy for me. Love the basic Mossimo tops, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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old navy has a lot of cute dresses and skirts. regular sizes go up to 20. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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op: tried it. Nothing fit right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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if you want something more "mature" - ann taylor or even lane bryant (you will wear the smallest size there!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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I'll try Ann Taylor. It's not that I want matronly, just that I look silly now in stuff I would've worn 20, or even 10, years ago. Of course, the 40 pounds I've put on since then aren't helping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I totally know what you mean. I'm 29 and a lot of the stuff at old navy feels too trendy for me too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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have you looked at target? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Lands' End? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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I'll check it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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How about Talbots" A bit more classic, but not all of it is old lady...the Target sizes are for younger bigger bodies according to my sil. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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op: Thanks. I'll look at their site. I always thought of them as a "country club" store, but I'll give it a shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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jcpenney.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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^^^i'm a large size and i like a lot of the clothing and styles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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op: Thanks. I actually know one of their designers. I hadn't thought of them as a resource, though. I'll take a look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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i also really like their web site. it's so easy to find things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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maybe get a personal shopper at one of the dept stores-i like bloomies, lord and taylor and nordstrom (nordstrom has a great website, easy quick shipping and returns) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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op: Thanks. I actually love this idea. I feel like I've completely lost myself in terms of fashion. I used to get lots of compliments on my style, but now I look like a dumpy, nondescript mom. Is there a minimum you have to spend with them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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not usually-they work on commission usually. can also try eileen fisher maybe. it all depends on your budget. gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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Thanks. EF is a little pricey for me, but I have one skirt from there that I reallly love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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you may also want to look in barnes and noble or borders for those dress for style books-don't need a ton of pieces, just be smart about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks again. Great suggestions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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i always get catalos from ulla popkin, have you tried them? they start at size 14 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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OP: hmm...never heard of them. I'll look them up. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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check out coldwatercreek.com - they have a large selection of dresses and skirts in all sizes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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OP: I've looked there in the past, and it's not really me, but I'll take another look. Thanks to all of you for so many great ideas! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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yeah, you have to dig on that site. some of it a little too middle aged woman frumpy, but other stuff is okay and good for wardrobe basics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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weight watchers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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OP: I knew some troll would pipe in. Much as I would love to lose weight, I need clothes to wear now, not 6 months from now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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