Shopping for clothes in the Tampa area

Hi All We are going on a cruise in October that leaves from Tampa.I was wondering if it was worth waiting until I get to Tampa to purchase a few things for the cruise.Does anyone know a few stores for me to try when I am there?I am in a size 24 at the moment, hopefully by then, I will be in a 18 at least!!! I was in the states last week and went to Lady Bug and Lane Bryant which I loved. Thanks for your help Caroline

I would make sure I had the essentials before leaving home.  You would hate to get to Tampa and not be able to find, say a bathing suit and then have to pay the prices they charge on the ship!

The Tampa area has many places to shop. Dillards, Macys, Bealls, Pennys, Sears, Catherines, just to name a few. There are plenty of malls etc to shop at with a great variety of clothing in all sizes. Shopping is never a problem in this area.