Shopping?

Well, guys, this weekend I am going to attempt to shop in misses' stores for the first time in about 20 years (I am 33).  Do you have any suggestions on stores to try?

Good morning Dee, New York & Company has sizes up to 18.  I think that their clothes are cut generously, too.  I have an ample booty & they cover me up very well.  JC Penney has a line called St. Johns Bay & their clothes are comfortable as well. I'm not sure about everyone else but I had a period where I was too big for misses but too small for plus sizes.  It was really weird.  I think I was probably in the 195-215 range if memory serves me correctly.  Don't be discouraged if that happens to you. Different manufacturers fit me differently.  I wear a 12 in some, a 10 in others.  Many stores have 60-70% off clearances still going on, too, so good luck! Juli

OMG Juli!  Here's how I made out: Macy*s -- I found a pair of discounted Ralph Lauren slacks in a size 16 and they were too big! I tried on a skirt in a 14 -- it fit but I didn't love it, so I didn't buy it. Old Navy -- I looked at a pair of 16 slacks -- too big! The Gap -- I tried on two 14s and a 16. The 14 capris were tight, the 16 jeans were OK, and the 14 jeans were snug but I was able to button and zip them. Although I have a million pairs of jeans, I bought the last pair with two T-shirts -- hey, they're my first Gap jeans! Browsed through NY&Co, Victoria's Secret and Lane Bryant -- oops! Back to Macy's -- I found a top and tried on some Liz Claiborne slacks. I took 16s and 14s into the dressing room, but the 14s won hands down. I ended up just getting the shirt when I found out the pants were not on sale. Back to Old Navy -- I saw a few pairs of 14 slacks in the color I wanted, but I just didn't love them. Instead, I found a size 12 that I was able to put on but I would like to lose a little more before wearing in public. Grabbed a sports bra and checked out. Back to New York & Company -- I ended up buying two pairs of exercise pants in Large, a pair of black slacks in size 14, and a silver chain belt that I had seen on the web site but couldn't find the first time. I saw an outfit I loved but didn't feel comfortable spending over $100 on all three pieces. Steve & Barry -- just wanted T-shirts. Grabbed three 1Xs and was out of there! (My old 2Xs are big now.) In all, I spent a little less than I thought I would. I concentrated mostly on bottoms, but that's okay -- eventually the top will catch up but in the meantime I don't mind the discrepancy.  A lot of my bottoms now are size 18 and I seem to have skipped the 16s completely! If doing what I'm doing right now is going to bring my these kinds of wonderful surprises everytime I shop, I don't ever intend to quit! Have a great weekend!

It truly is a wonderful feeling & I'm really happy for you! 

My daughters are your age and love American Eagle Outfitters!  have fun!!!!