Newsgroups: alt.support.diet
Date: Fri,  6 Nov 1992 10:47:08 -0500 
From: Judi Mancuso <jm5p+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: The trauma of buying clothes

Anita discusses her frustration with clothes shopping--finding things
that fit---  don't we all know that feeling?  Here are a few suggestions
that have worked for me (sorry guys, I only have advice on women's
clothes!):
*Units-this is a small store in a large chain.  Although they have
changed a little over the years, they offer great looking, reasonably
priced, well made, with super colors that have coordinating pieces and
accessories cotton knit clothing that stretches pretty nicely.  Also,
these salespeople are helpful and show you how to wear the clothes.  I
wore these prepregnancy, during pregnancy and postpregnancy and I always
get compliments on these outfits (wouldn't you know it, I have one on
right now!)
*Chico's-this is also a small store in a large chain.  They have cotton
"casual" clothes" (this how they advertise) but I wear them to work with
other pieces and they are fine.  These clothes are sized very nicely,
the salespeople are very helpful too.  I really like these clothes and
they feel good.  They are pretty reasonably priced too. The prints are
sort of "Aztec" but they have lots of coordinating solids.  Also, these
things can be belted or look fine oversized if you drop some weight. 
This is great, fun store.
*Lane Bryant's-I buy my stirrup pants, leggins, bigger sweaters and
underwear here.  They have some nice things and the prices are not bad. 
I suggest you try it.
*Major Department Stores-Liz Claiborne has a line called "Elizabeth"
which you can find in the women's department.  Now, these are a bit
pricey for me so I really try to find sales--even then they can be a
little more than I want to spend.  But, these clothes fit nicely and
have a nice style.
*Exercise wear-I use a catalog called "Walk USA" and they have most
things in extra large and their large usually works for me (I am 155,
5'3").  I have their Spandex "spike" leggins, a few pair of nylon
shorts, a nylon jog suit, 3 sweatshirts and capri length lycra tights. 
Their prices are not bad.  I think there is a $10 discount for first
time buyers.  Anyway, call  1-800-555-1212 for their 800 number to call
and request receive a catolog.   Also, I recently read in Family Circle
that Danskin has a line for larger women.  In fact, there was a larger
woman wearing a Danskin "catsuit" (I think she worked for them in this
clothing line) and she looked great.  Maybe a call to Danskin may tell
you were to find these clothes in your area. 

I am in no way an advertisement for these lines of clothing.  But, I
wanted to tell you what has worked for me and give you as much info as I
could.  I know, shopping for clothes was always a thrill for me when I
was a size 10 but now it is a frightening experience and brings on so
much depression.  I am trying to be more careful these days--I found
that I end up spending so much more money now--trying to find that ONE
thing that will make me feel better.  But, I think I figured it
out---nothing, not even the most fabulous outfit, will make me look the
way I want to--until I loose this extra weight so I might as well direct
my energies and resources in this regard!  You are not alone, Anita, in
trying to find clothes that fit.  We are at the mercy of the clothing
manufacturers  I hope this hleps.  Good Luck.  Judi 
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