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PLus size ladies - Where do you buy suits/ work clothes

Original post by marymoon

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I have some kind of pre employment test tomorrow at the bank and I don't own a suit or really much that would be suitable for work (I've been tutoring for years, so I wore jeans)... I have a really hard time finding stuff because I'm both plus size and SHORT 5'2. What stores (and locations) have a good selection? ALso, I'm only 22, so I need something age appropriate..a lot of times when i do find things they're just too old for me, especially because I look a lot younger than I am..I don't want to look like alittle girl trying on mommy's clothes.

Please help! I need to get something today!

Thanks ladies, you rock!

nov04LIbride Thread views: 3,172

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Posted by marymoon

Ok..I have a plan. I think....

I need plans at this point..LOL

Old Navy at Erskine
Target at Erskine
Roosevelt Field: Macy's, Lane Bryant, Lord and Taylor
Garden City: Lord and Taylor
Manhasset Miracel Mile: Let's hope I don't have to get this far!!!!

Sounds like a great plan of attack! :)

Shorty McBride Thread views: 3,172

Re: PLus size ladies - Where do you buy suits/ work clothes

good plan! (Don't forget to check NY & CO just in case - and print out the coupon before you go!)

june262004 Thread views: 3,172

Re: PLus size ladies - Where do you buy suits/ work clothes

Sunrise mall isnt even in Suffolk its in Nassau. on the border of suffolk.

june262004 Thread views: 3,172

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I don't think there is a lord and taylor in Roosevelt Field is there? Maybe in the source. I like Lane bryant they have cute spring skirts out now!

Shorty McBride Thread views: 3,172

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Posted by june262004

Sunrise mall isnt even in Suffolk its in Nassau. on the border of suffolk.

really?! I go there often- didn't realize it was that far from me. I guess the highway driving makes it seem faster?

june262004 Thread views: 3,172

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yeah its in Massapequa on the border of Amityville

lvdolphins Thread views: 3,172

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Believe it or not, I am usually able to shop in Kohls.

Butterflybride Thread views: 3,172

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Posted by nov04LIbride

I know this sounds crazy, but Target actually has a large plus-size section, and a maternity section. I don't know what your proportions are like, but if your legs are not that heavy a maternity suit might actually be more flattering (I have a friend that wears maternity suits). The maternity suits are also not as long.

Most PG women wait until they're showing to wear maternity clothes, but I started wearing them right away. They're so comfortable, I'll probably continue wearing them long after the baby is born until I lose weight.

elyssa222 Thread views: 3,172

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shorty ...i think you are might be talking about the sunvet mall....off of sunrise exit 50 or 51 (i think)

marymoon Thread views: 3,172

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Maternity is totally not my proportions..I have a really hourglass sahpe. That's a good idea though. I have a lot of problems with 'plus size' clothes because my waist is a lot smaller than my hips/bust. It's getting bigger though...time to bust out the pilates.

I only got to go to Old Navy, and they have CUTE stuff form spring, but nothing that I felt was professional enough for my interview..their stuff is just too faded and breezy, even if it is classic. Tomorrow I'm going to hit RF.

dpli Thread views: 3,172

Re: PLus size ladies - Where do you buy suits/ work clothes

I finally lost enough weight to get out of plus sized clothes, but when I was buying them, I had the best luck at Macy's and Target. I like the women's section in Macy's in Manhasset better than the one in Roosevelt Field. I think the selection is slightly better and I think the RF store is always a mess, JMO. I've gotten some great stuff at Target, which is great if you are trying to lose weight and your sizes are changing - you can get new stuff periodically without breaking the bank!

Other places you might want to check out - there is an Elizabeth store (plus sized Liz Claiborne) next to the Miracle Mile in Manhasset and I sometimes find good Land's End stuff at Sears. I think both the Lord & Taylor in Garden City and Manhasset are nice stores.