OT: Plus Size Clothes

Hi Everyone, I'm going to Michigan for my 3 month follow up at Barix tomorrow and know that there is a Meijer's Plus and a Target not too far away. I was wondering who has the best selection of plus size clothes and the best values? I'd like to shop a bit and I would just like your opinions! Thank you Michiganders! Dawn

HI DAWN...I LIKE MEIJERS FOR MY CLOTHES. BUT IF YOU ARE ON THE LOSING SIDE NOW...HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT RESALE SHOPPING?? RUMMAGE SALES??? THAT IS WHAT I AM GOING TO DO WHEN I START NEEDING CLOTHES. HOW ARE YOU DOING SINCE YOUR SURGERY? MINE IS COMING UP ON THE 17TH AND I AM SOOO EXCITED!!! HAVE FUN SHOPPING AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR JOURNEY TO A NEW YOU!!! JUDY

Hi Dawn, It depends on what kind of clothes you like. Target is more trendy, but they run just a little small. Personally, I don't like Meijer's at all. Their clothes are not good quality, and are cut horribly. Kohl's is great for plus stuff. They look nicer, but are more on the pricey side. I had my surgery 6 months ago and I have been just investing in one pair of work pants and one pair of jeans as I move through the sizes. Have fun shopping! Brenda

Hi I've never been fond of Meijer or Target for clothes, but then again, I have not been buying new clothes since I lost weight...I go to Goodwill here and buy 2nd hand clothes for now....Losing weight I can't seem to find what I'm looking for at stores....however I do like and have liked JC Penneys for some clothes. Bit pricey but then again, I'm worth it and so are you!!! Try JC Penney, check out K-Mart, and depending on $$$, Fashion Bug...they have both teens, regulars and plus but sometimes its pricier than JC Penneys. Have fun!! SW

I personally find the plus size clothes at Walmart nicer than those at Meijer, but you live in Windsor - don't you prefer to shop at Penningtons? I like their selection the best. Heather

Yes I shop there but it is nice to have other options instead of always buying THEIR clothes. Thanks dawn

Good point! I definately think that Walmart has a better fitting selection of plus size clothes than Meijer, and Target definately has nice clothes- that I have trouble fitting in. Good luck Have fun.

I try to shop cheap. I look for the sales. I went to J.C. Pennys this Saturday and they had an awesome sale. I bought a couple of pair of jeans for 12 bucks each. a couple of shirts for 3-5 buck each. And a girl friend of mine who had the surgery a while ago told me to shop at one of those cheaper stores like DOTS I found a few things for reasonable. My goal is not to spend more than 15 bucks for one item. The only thing I had to spend a little more money on was a winter coat. But I even went to VALUE CITY for that and I only paid 35 bucks for a TOMMY HILLFIGER coat. I hope that helps Dayja

Dawn, Don't spend the money!! go to Value World or the Salavtion Army. I still go there after 3 years. I have found beautiul things there both new and used. Best of luck, Robin

I go to Penneys for pants and Meijers for jeans - a couple pair of each size. Most of my tops I have been going to Second Time around in Okemos (east of Lansing). They have nice second hand clothing - they are very picky about what they take. I have gone from size 24 to a 10/12. If I shopped at regular stores I would be broke by now. I have also gone to Salvation Army and places like that but they are usually pretty picked over. I also have taken the nicer stuff back to Second time around and that has helped pay for about half of the clothes that I have bought. Have fun...