Tips for Shopping Online for Plus Size Clothing

Shopping is really, really fun in so many ways and it is very obvious that many people adore shopping. However, there are just times that you are not in a mood of going out to shop or just too busy to spend a lot of time in a mall. But, how about if you need to change your closet because you need to remain fashionable but you are gaining weight? Obviously since you are getting fuller and fuller in figure, you cannot use your regular sized garments anymore.

Actually, such question is not a problem anymore because there is only one answer for that and it is through ONLINE shopping for plus size clothing. Shopping online for the latest trends of plus size clothing is perfect for people where actual mall shopping don’t work for them for some reasons such as schedule too hectic, location is far or too expensive prices. IN online shopping, you don’t really need anything except a computer and an internet connection. Also, you don’t have to leave your house!

However, there are some considerations that you should consider when you shop for plus size clothing online to ensure that you will be getting your item in great condition.

1. Sizing Charts

- Since you are shopping for clothing, you have to ensure that it will fit you because if it doesn’t, it would just be useless. However, you cannot fit the actual item to ensure the fitting so the best thing you should do is to COMPARE your dimensions to the sizing charts provided. Ensure that you compare them carefully and thoroughly to make sure that you will be getting plus size clothing that will fit you.

2. Read Descriptions

- Obviously, when you shop for plus size clothing online, the item can only be seen in your computer monitor. It can neither be touched nor smelled. Also, camera lights can affect the actual color of the item. To ensure that you won’t be disappointed, make it habit to READ the descriptions of each clothing that you are planning to buy. Make sure that the descriptions fit your taste before purchasing it.

3. Ask Questions

- If you still want to know more about the specific item that you will be getting or you are not satisfied with the descriptions, do not hesitate to ask questions. Most of online stores catering plus size clothing nowadays, have virtual customer service that can assist you with your queries. Make sure that all questions are never left unanswered before you finalize your purchase.

Online shopping for plus size clothing allows you to maintain your fashion statement no matter how busy you are because you can still manage to get trendy apparels even without leaving your home or office. Also, no need to pay for gas!

What is Plus Size Clothing?

Plus size apparel is womens’ clothing in sizes from (usually) 12-26. Some retailers do sell plus size clothing in sizes larger than 26; you just need to look and see what they sell.

Commercial plus size clothing was first produced in the early 1900s by Lena Bryant, the founder and owner of Lane Bryant. She designed and made the first commercially-made maternity dress. Also, shortly before World War II, she saw a need for clothing for ‘stout’ women, measured over 4500 of her own customers, gathered information from another 200,000 women, and began to design and manufacture clothing for 3 types of full-figured women.

Lane Bryant also owns Catherines, Sonsi, and Cacique as well as Fashion Bug.  Catherines, Lane Bryant and Fashion Bug retailers sell via catalog, online, and in brick-and-mortar stores, while Sonsi and Cacique sell online. Cacique specializes in bras, panties, sleepwear, shapewear, and swimwear.

Other plus size retailers include Eloquii by The Limited, Avenue, Ashley Stewart, Woman Within, Kiyonna, Old Navy, Macys, Alight, Torrid, and Roamans among others.

Eloquii by The Limited offers sizes from 14W through 24W. They sell dresses, tops, pants, skirts, blouses, suits, jackets, outerwear, leggings, bras, panties, sleepwear, shapewear, jeans, and shirts.  They also offer accessories such as belts, handbags, purses, totes, scarves, and jewelry.

Avenue sells fun trendy clothing from size 14 through size 32.  Their clothing lines include tops, camis, tanks, shirts, blouses, cardigans, sweaters, jackets, pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, bras, panties, sleepwear, shapewear and coats. They also sell shoes and offer a full line of accessories including belts, purses, totes, handbags, jewelry, and scarves.

Ashley Stewart carries hip urban outfits from size 12 through size 26. You can find dresses, pants, tops, denims, suits, separates, skirts, linen, bras, shapewear, panties, and sleepwear through their website and also at one of their 190 retail locations.  They can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  In addition, they offer shoes and accessories.

Woman Within sells online and through catalogs. Their clothing is available in sizes 12w to 44w, and they sell tees, tunics, shirts, swimwear, dresses, jeans, coats, lingerie, sleepwear, sweaters, jackets, blazers, scrubs, and maternity clothing.

Old Navy sells plus size clothing as well as junior and misses sizes.  Their offerings are available online as well as offline.  You will be able to find dresses, graphic tees, hoodies, jeans, school uniforms, shapewear, cardis, jeggings, jeans, swimwear, capris, shirtdresses, and many other types of plus size apparel.  As well, there is a full line of sandals.