General Chat

.... or does the Fashion/Clothes Industry not seem to cater for the 'still trendy' 'fuller figured' 40+ age group ????? I have searched high and low and can't seem to find a shop that has anything suitable anymore!!

No hon its not just you. I dread clothes shopping and usually end up almost in tears of frustration. & I dont think I'm that unusual. Jen :0((((

Debenhams Anne!! and they have a up to 70% off sale at the moment :)).. loads of concessions in there for all age groups... and generous with the sizes too.

I find Evans no good - too big - I am a smallish 14/16 ..... depending on the cut

there are men here as well lol

Same as me Anne - I like Next trousers but none of their tops fit properly, M&S = tooo boring, No Debenhams near me, TKMaxx - cant be bothered sifting thru all their stuff ......yadayada! Unless you're a whippet sized 10/12 I dont think the industry caters for you...and if you're over 40 !!!!! then G.d help us all ! Off to B&Q .....no not for clothes silly!! :0))) Jen x

I'm only 32 and find it impossible to find clothes that aren't fuddy duddy, but aren't desgined for the young 20's market either. I find that they don't cater for the more 'traditional' figure anymore - curvy. I have to buy trousers that are much too big on my bum and waist just so they'll fit around my hips. I think we're all supposed to be shaped like Men (or boys) with no shape at all? I'm longing for the Marilyn Monroe type figure to come back into fashion. lol Kaye x

Anne Wonder what Man tart wears

now girls think we are being a tad sexist here who says i dont wear womens cloathes

Hi, East have lovely clothes in sizes up to 18 as do Monsoon. I used to love Wallis stuff but it's got a bit dull over the last year or so. I like Per Una at Marks, though. Gwynne

Hi Gwynne, yes you just reminded me.. East has some lovely clothes in at the moment.

Hi Em, Not quite so many as they had before I went there last week. lol, Gwynne

Anne, my mum has the same problem :-)

OK DOUG - you go right ahead and tell me where I can find trendy fashionable clothes to fit a size 14/16 on the High Street - and give your personal recommendation of those particular outlets !! OR - just please remove your comments !!!!!!!!

Anne, try 'dennya' its on the web as dennyandrews ,It might help.

I'm nearly 62 and have had problems buying in the past, don't like straight up and down shapeless long black clothes, but have done really well this year, the clothes have got more shape to them, and are not so long. I tend to look at the George range in Asda, they have some nice stuff as well as crap and in all sizes, at very reasonable prices, if I don't like it on or it doesn't fit, take it back next week for a no quibble refund.

Anne Have you been to Debenhams or Lewis at Bliewater ??

wallis

Dorothy Perkins is great or New Look.

I particularly like the Boho Chic/Gypsey skirts - otherwise known as broomstick skirts - I have always worn these but can't even find them anymore :O(