Really, Additionelle? THESE didn't sell?!!

[Natalka]

Nice sausage casing!

[Brynhilde]

I think the problem lays in the fact that a slim woman say under 140 lbs can only come in so many shapes etc. Whereas bigger girls, over 180lbs or so can come in 20 different shapes and all be the same size. If that makes sense?

Because of that they cannot mass produce something and expect it to look flattering or fit every girl in a size 14. I think if you are in a professional career than you should definantly be hitting up a tailor. I took fashion class in highschool for that one reason, because I knew as a bigger girl I would need to learn how to alter clothing in order to get a proper fit.

Last summer I purchased a halter dress in a LG and being that I have a 36B chest the top was WAY to big on me. I mean if I were to have worn a bra under it it would have been no problem but in order to wear it without a bra it REALLY needed to be altered...

I love how most companies think that the larger you are, the larger breasts you have... I WISH!

So true!! Pre-pregnancy I fit a size 13 but weighed 160lbs. My thighs and hips are much larger than my waistline.. I dread going jeans shopping

[Brynhilde]

This one is on sale now, grab it while you can!

Am I the only one who doesn't find that look particularly flattering?

[SmartConsumer]

How much does this stuff sell for? (Uninformed guy here)

[Miss_April]

This one is on sale now, grab it while you can!

Always wondered what is would be like to wear a garbage bag out, now we know!

[Brynhilde]

Always wondered what is would be like to wear a garbage bag out, now we know!

[Natalka]

How much does this stuff sell for? (Uninformed guy here)

That sweet number is currently $40.

[SavinQueen]

I don't leave Penningtons with anything unless I have tried every piece on or I'm 200% sure its going to look good on me. I can't afford the waste of money ( and I strictly buy stuff only on clearance girl) on clothes that I'm not going to like or make me look and feel good. I do have to give them credit the clothes there are pretty well made because I'm still wearing things that I bought a couple of years ago.

[ashokia]

The hubby just spent almost a hundred dollars at AE buying me a tankini. In the middle of winter! He thought it was some kind of lingerie. Told him to take it back! SIGH.

[bargain_hunter_lola]

The hubby just spent almost a hundred dollars at AE buying me a tankini. In the middle of winter! He thought it was some kind of lingerie. Told him to take it back! SIGH.

lmao! At least he tried, that's something.

My DH doesn't even set foot in those stores. I got a GC from my mom and my sister ($150 total) and DH said he'll give me cash and then I can shop. lmao. I guess it's better than he buying me something way too small! lol

[ashokia]

lmao! At least he tried, that's something.

My DH doesn't even set foot in those stores. I got a GC from my mom and my sister ($150 total) and DH said he'll give me cash and then I can shop. lmao. I guess it's better than he buying me something way too small! lol

Well, all the other stuff he bought me was great. I just cannot fathom spending almost a hundred dollars on a bathing suit when I already have five perfectly functional ones. The bottoms were $39.99! There's no way I'm paying forty dollars for something to cover my ass! It isn't THAT big!!

[crazyerin]

my best friends favorite store is Lane Bryant! such nice stuff in there and they have amazing sales! she buys all her bras in there (good prices) and they carry her size in there (44DD)
shes pregnant and I'm wondering where she can find a nursing bra? any suggestions?

[Midnightly]

my best friends favorite store is Lane Bryant! such nice stuff in there and they have amazing sales! she buys all her bras in there (good prices) and they carry her size in there (44DD)
shes pregnant and I'm wondering where she can find a nursing bra? any suggestions?

many specialty baby stores (often locally owned) tend to carry bravado ( http://www.bravadodesigns.com/ ) nursing bras and often you can to find them at maternity stores but i suggest waiting until after the babe is born before buying (when highly preggo your rib cage size is all out of whack) prices can range from 30 up to easily $100+ (higher end ones are super nice though.. you could even say they are pretty!) sears also carries nursing bras!

[Glmr5]

Some seasons none of the clothing is attractive!!!

[joseff]

after reading this entire thread, I still have a question...
Why does Penningtons and every other 'larger lady' clothing company make the tops so low cut?
When I compare a regular small to an extra large in any store, the neck hole is SO much bigger and the V so much deeper. My head didn't grow when I did and NO I don't want to show off my boobs any more than I have to. And sorry, over 40, layering does not work for me at all!