More Stores Added to the Plus Size Fashion Website

It has been awhile since I updated my list of places to shop on my website PlusSizeFashion.ca  I am happy to say there are a few new Canadian stores.  Shopping for plus size women in Canada keeps looking brighter.

I also removed the International Section and just incorporated the stores into the main list.  There are so many great stores to shop at I didn't want them to get lost at the bottom of the page.  You will notice a small flag representing the location of the store.  If it isn't noted it is a US store.

Here is a complete list of all the stores I have added since my last update:
(in no particular order)

 Dress911 has a great cute selection of casual, party, and retro styled plus size dresses all at amazing prices. $7 flat rate shipping with sizes 1X-3X.

OneStopPlus.com is literally a one stop shop for brands like Jessica London, AVENUE, Roaman’s, Woman Within and more. Review their shipping policies for the brands they actually ship to Canada. Sizes 12W to 44W.

Fashion To Figure believes fashion is truly a state of mind, not a size range. They offer the latest, trendy fashions at the very best prices. Sizes 12-26.

Style 369 is an online fashion destination for style conscious women offering high fashion pieces and core wardrobe staples in sizes 14-26. 

Ashley Stewart is for the plus size urban woman that is fashion-forward, sexy and appreciates an eclectic look. Sizes 12-26.

Your Clothing carries a collection that is wearable, affordable and bang on trend. 

New Look delivers irresistible fashion at brilliant (as the British say) prices and free worldwide shipping on orders over £45. Sizes 18-26. 

 Forever 21+ always changing and always in style. Forever 21+ is for the style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers. Sizes XL-3X.

 Reitmans as they say “Designed for real life.” They offer affordable stylish fashions that are designed to fit everybody. Sizes 14-22+.

 Volumptuous Clothing empowers young women through vibrant, flattering and stylish clothing. Sizes 1X-3X.

 Pretty Things Boutique believes every woman is beautiful and should embrace their femininity in all its wonderful shapes and sizes! Sizes 2-26W.

 Plenty of Dresses is exactly that plus a lot more. Sizes S – 3XL.

 Ashaki Charles Designs is a Toronto based design duo that strives to unleash the potential of every woman, every size and every shape. Sizes 2-32.

City Chic Online based in Australia and has the latest styles to keep a “city girl looking” chic at all occasions. Sizes 14-24. FREE SHIPPING! 

Neiman Marcus is a renowned retail store that offers upscale apparel and accessories. Find designer names in sizes S-3X.

FunFash has a variety of junior and womens in sizes 1X-5X with FREE shipping worldwide.

Elocin Fashions is a boutique for full figure fashions. To place an international order you have to call them. Sizes 1X-3X.

Plus-Dresses.com offers dresses plus everything else including a huge selection of coats. Be sure to use the size charts when ordering. They will also do custom fit orders. Sizes S-10XL. 

CCB Custom Dress has a collection of dresses that are timeless in style, figure flattering and comfortable. Sizes 2-28 but they also do custom fit.

Happy Shopping!

BIG SALE at Yours Clothing!

Some of you have probably heard of the UK company Yours Clothing already.  It will be added soon to my Plus Size Fashion list.  The next update to the site is happening very very soon.  I of course will keep you posted on that too BUT in the meantime I didn’t want you to miss out on some of the fantastic deals they have happening.

Yours Clothing is currently having a 75% off Sale and if that wasn’t enough they are giving you an additional 10% off the sale price!  Wowzers right?

If the Sale prices are not enough to get you shopping keep this in mind:

No taxes (okay well if you get charged duty then there is.  Sometimes you do sometimes you don’t.)

Prices are in US$’s (last time I checked the CAN$ was above par, so you are saving more)

Shipping is only $16 for upto 12 items and only $2 for each additional item!

Delivery is in 5-7 days.

Most sale items are summer pieces but I thought I would grab a couple pieces that I think can take you easily into Fall.  If you are planning a trip south this year, now is the time to get some great deals! (Pricing I have listed is in US$’s and what was on the site at the time of this post.)

Black Silver Ring Detail Jumpsuit $16.20

Black & White Printed Dress $24.30

Red Abstract Print Tunic $16.20

Charcoal D-String Sleeve Detail Knitted Tunic $16.20

Grey Butterfly Print Striped 2 In 1 Top $16.20

Black & Grey Puff Sleeve Scarf Detail Knitted Tunic $16.20

Gunmetal Tummy Control Legging 28" $14.58

LIMITED COLLECTION Black Belted Wide Leg $24.30

Black & White Floral Print Gypsy Skirt $16.20

Grey Marl Tier Detail Gypsy Skirt $14.58

I should mention I have never ordered from this company before but the reviews I have read seem positive and with these prices I think it is about time I did!

Happy Shopping!
Sherri

11 days Until A Plus Size Party in Toronto

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area it is time to party!  BigBeautifulWellness.com is hosting their annual party that celebrates Big Beautiful Women.  Everyone is invited including your loved ones.

Date and Time: Saturday, September 24 · 7:00pm - 11:30pm

Location:  Holiday inn Yorkdale, 3450 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario 

There will be appetizers, drinks, a DJ, live jazz music, burlesque and belly dancing performances and lots of prizes.

PLUS a Fall Fashion Show by SexyPlus Clothing

To purchase tickets now and/or to learn more visit Liz’s site.

BigBeautifulWellness.com is a community site for big beautiful woman that are living… and not stuck in their bodies waiting to live.  Through retreats, workshops and meet and greets, Liz McCallum of BigBeautifulWellness.com motivates and encourages whole wellness in physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social.  Positive living, positive choices and practical solutions is the focus. 

VIP Shopping with Penningtons

Sorry for the delay in telling you about my VIP Penningtons event.  I am sure you can understand that the life of a VIP can get very busy :)

I should start by saying it has been sometime since I have been shopping in a Penningtons store.  I check out what they have online regularly but actually visiting a store - it really has been awhile.

Penningtons invited a number of local Plus Size Bloggers and customers to the Heartland store in Mississauga for a new shopping experience and to be "Styled to Surprise".  

I would highly recommend you make the trip to Mississauga to visit Ester (Store Manager) and her staff at the Heartland store.  They knew their merchandise and were eager to help, but not "too" eager - if you know what I mean.

I was greeted with a refreshment and let loose to go shopping.  There were appies, a DJ, a make-up artist, stylists and a fireman.  Hmmmm, curious right?


While shopping I was asked if I had been to the fitting room to see the surprize.  My response was, unless it is that fireman waiting for me in the fitting room, I am in no hurry.  (Sorry honey, he was a fireman dressed in fireman gear!)

Surprise!

It was firemen in the fitting room but not like you think (or wish).  The big reveal was an innovative mirror that when you stood on a mat it would prompt a video scenario to start with two firemen appearing in the mirror with you. They flirt, offer you champagne all the while your reaction is being captured electronically, ending with you having an option to share it all on Facebook.

I did find it odd, why would I want to share my shopping for clothes with someone I haven't seen since Gr. 3? (insert sarcastic tone now, "Thanks again Facebook for reconnecting us!") Conveniently, while I was in the fitting room there were a number of technical glitches so I never had to step on the mat.  When I shop for clothes, I shop alone. I grab my pieces, try them on, and I don't leave the fitting room unless I need a different size.  

Typically I don't have my hair or make-up done, I don't have the right shoes, I leave my socks on when trying on dresses - the process is not a pretty one.  I would rather the first time my friends see my new clothes be when I have completed the entire look.

Maybe I am just showing my age, not sure, but if this is something you might find fun go check it out.  The "mirror of men" will be at the Heartland store for 3 months.

Now to the good stuff: shopping!  Penningtons very graciously gave us $150 to spend that night and with the extra 20% off New Arrivals, my fashion math calculates that to be $180 in new clothes.

I was honestly Styled to Surprise when I started shopping!  Previously, Penningtons wasn't on my go-to-list for clothing.  While I have found pieces there in the past, I would often find a cut or style I liked but would wonder why they would use such an unflattering pattern or colour.

It was obvious they have worked really hard to change this perception.  I found the clothes to be younger, flattering and stylish.  One of the reasons I started this website and blog was out of frustration and not being able to find stylish clothes.  With the largest plus size chain stores all being owned by the same company I felt our hands were tied.  I do believe they have heard our cry for something different.

I now see Penningtons as a company who offers on-trend clothes without being too trendy. 

I think I am your average 40+ (eeks!) woman who just wants to have clothes that are fashionable and flattering.  I am not in my 20's, I don't have to or want to wear "off the runway" styles; you will never see me in purple skinny jeans.  (Oh boy, never say never!) Silhouette is more important to me than wearing a designer name.  I also expect to get a season or two out of my clothing purchases.  I really think Penningtons hit the mark on all accounts.

Their Fall styles offer a good jumping off point.  The styles work such that that by adding accessories and mixing and matching you can create a unique style of your own.

I usually wait until late September/October to go shopping for Fall so shopping this early was a treat.  I had my pick of styles, colours and sizes.  On my third round in the fitting room I wondered why I hadn't shopped in August before!

Everything I tried on fit, I actually had so much stuff I consulted with the stylists Giselle and Sebastion to help me weed down my purchases.  It was honestly the best shopping experience at Penningtons I have ever had.

I left with 2 dresses, a sweater, jeans, a top, and a tank for a total of $260, minus the $180 I had to spend, it only cost me $80.  I love everything I bought and got two thumbs up during my mini fashion show for "the dude" and my MIL (Mother-in-Law).

I will share my purchases with you later.  When I went online they didn't have everything listed and I didn't think the pictures did them justice.  Not to mention I have been droning on and on in this blog post.

I will end this post with a suggestion to check out Penningtons.  If you haven't been there for awhile I think you will be "Styled to Surprise"

Happy Shopping!

Sherri

P.S.   Thanks to Penningtons and Melissa, the event coordinator.  I appreciated the invite, the clothes and all the hard work that went into the event.