Perspective Plus discussion

Again, I think this should go without saying, but all resources listed are to be used at your discretion and risk. This group is not endorsing any of the resources listed in this guide nor is this group responsible for any problems you may experience while using such resources. Basically, you are responsible for yourself. If any site is no longer working, please let me know so it may be deleted from our lists.




For clothing:

All of these are also available as a catalog.

www.junonia.com They carry some size 6 items,and they carry exercise outfits for women.

www.kingsizedirect.com Run by womanwithin, this is the men's division. Up to a size 10x and they carry tall

www.womanwithin.com This a catalog as well, and they are the same company as Roman's, Brylane, Jessica London, Kingsize and onestoplus.com

www.roamans.com (see above)

www.brylanehome.com Brylane does have a plus size furniture section for outdoor as well as other home products for the larger size person.

www.MiBplussize.com This is a new catalog for me and quite pricey, but they carry up to a women's 8x. What I am in love with, is that if it made from natural fibers or cotton, they tell you with symbol. Also, all the models are plus sized. They even featured one and told a little about her. The one in my catalog is a 3 time tri-athlete!


Update 1/15/13 They are now carrying shoes!

www.loveyourpeaches.com I haven't ordered anything from her, but a friend of mine says they are good quality. She even makes bikinis for bigger women!


www.justmysize.com This is the plus size division of Hanes. They carry bras from 38A-58 J and clothing from 14W-40W (sometimes) They carry undies too, and since womanwithin is carrying more and more of it's own brand, it is harder to find some styles. Be warned, you will pay tax twice on your order, once on the order and once on the shipping, but they are VERY fair about returns for any reason.


Paul gave me these:

http://www.livingxl.com/store/en_US/inde...

http://sanctuarie-net.stores.yahoo.net/n...

This one goes to 9X and includes Halloween costumes and Goth!

http://astartewoman.com/index.php?main_p...

Only goes up to 4x

http://www.obxsunwear.com/
Only goes to size 32.


http://www.bigonbatik.com/plus/swimwear/...

This one goes up to 8x!

http://www.love-your-body.org/ This site carries large wrist bands that say "love your body" and has logo tees and other items up to 10x! Other items only go to 4x and you will be sent to another web site (you are warned) to get the other items carried



Cleveland area re-sale shop:

Curvy Consignments

32674 Center Ridge Road

North Ridgeville, OH

Hours:

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed.-Fri.

10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Sat.

11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Sun.

Phone:

440-327-0608

http://www.curvyconsignments.com or facebook/curvyconsignment

Womens 14- 6x

Mens XL-8X

Shoes (sizes 7-13),costume jewelry, beauty products, and some home products.

She will ship.

I have not had the pleasure of buying anything yet, but I did meet the owner at her first location right after she opened. Amanda Miller, owner, went from a 5x to a 14 after gastric bypass surgery. She decided that plus sized people need a place that was affordable to exchange clothes and other items that otherwise don't do well at other resale shops.

Nice article about her in the 9/14/11 style section of the Plain Dealer.

2/19/12 I went out here and left items for consignment. Will keep you posted.




http://www.onestopplus.com

This is what I call a dump site (they have a catalog too) that womens' catalog's list their "plus size" products on, all the major retailers such as Catherine's a Woman Within sell here. I think it's mostly what they couldn't sell via the catalog or stores, returns and the like. (That last statement is my opinion.)

Lee Lee's Valise

368 Court Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231

Phone Number: 718-246-5337

http://www.leeleesvalise.com

For 14-44 formal wear including wedding gowns:

http://www.sydneyscloset.com


For bras from A-H

http://www.biggerbras.com

For 1x-10x including scrubs:

http://www.pluswoman.com

For up to hip size 80-90"

http://www.biggirlgear.com


For men's and women's work out wear:

http://www.abigattitude.com

For non clothing items for larger people:

http://www.amplestuff.com

The one with men's work out wear... the men's selection is one item (shorts) which only goes to size 38 :(

Sorry 'bout that. They said on the site men's sizes.

Please let me know about any sites that cater to our larger men so that they are not left out! They are important too!

I saw this on television last night. This is for the men big and tall. It is a multi-vendor site from many different places,like onestoplus is for women. I cannot guarantee it will fit everyone, but it may help many.

http://www.destinationxl.com

Kim wrote: "I saw this on television last night. This is for the men big and tall. It is a multi-vendor site from many different places,like onestoplus is for women. I cannot guarantee it will fit everyone,..."

This is a good site... I have used this before, and there is a brick-and-mortar store in North Olmstead.

Good to know that they have actual stores in many locations. I am glad to hear that this a good one.