Finding affordable clothes as a plus size woman is hard, but finding retailers that sell them can be harder. It's hard to want to go out and buy or try on clothes when you're unsure of stores that will sell in your size. Here's a list of five of my favorite stores and what I like to buy from them!
1. Old Navy.
I think I love Old Navy more than I love myself at this point (if I'm being totally honest). It's so rare that I walk into a store and find more than a few items that I want to try on, but I can fill up an entire cart at Old Navy. I walk out of that store with several bags full of clothes! (Shopping there is great for my confidence but horrible for my wallet!) It's relatively inexpensive and their clothes wear well so I don't mind spending my money there. They carry both straight sizes and plus sizes, so it's a great place for everyone!
2. Target.
I love everything about Target (especially the dollar section) but one of my favorite things is their clothes. While they carry multiple sizes, some things can be kind of expensive, especially considering that they don't offer a lot of coupons. But they have sales on their jeans and tops a lot! A few weeks ago, they had their jeans 40% off, so naturally I bought three pairs because I have no self control.
3. American Eagle.
I don't know if they have ever advertised their clothes as "plus size," but for my body type, I can generally wear their tops and dress (I've never been adventurous enough to try their pants). Their shirts run a little big on my frame, so I can generally size down and that gives me a little more options. The one near me has carried up to an XXL as far as I know, but I hope they expand more!
4. Forever 21.
I hate myself a little for including this, but Forever 21 in larger cities is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. When I took a trip to Chicago, I raided the plus size section of Forever 21. I didn't realize that mass retailers catered to plus size women until then. It was almost a magical moment for me! *I was apprehensive about including this because the one on the mall near me has the smallest plus size section. But if you live near a large city, I would definitely check it out! But if you're not opposed to ordering online, I would definitely recommend it.
These are some of my favorites, so happy clothes shopping!
