Victoria's Secret and clothes shopping...uuuugh.
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What the heck are you talking about? I am 5'3 and 200 pounds and I find **** in that store just fine. Panties in a size XL are always over picked. Hell I got a booty! If I'm a size 6 or 16, I will always wear that size and that's a fact. If you live in a city, there are probably have what you want in another store. I have at least 3 within driving distance. Dont be damn ashamed. Love your body anyways!
Really? I was told by their cashiers that they no longer carry the XL sizes because they wanted to cater to a specific audience. I don't live in the city, sadly. That's the only VS in the area, actually the only actual lingerie store in the area aside from the lingerie section in department stores.
They got rid of the XL but their larges are more like XL and M are more like larges...0 -
My brother just says, "Oh god, what are you crying about now?! Shut up." Grandma just sees every opportunity to bash that I left the church and that I'm going to hell for wanting nothing to do with the hateful Christian community. Aside from my boyfriend, I have no support anywhere in my life. So when I want to rant and he's at work, I have to turn to the internet because I live with a bunch of insensitive Christians who want me to behave just like them 100% of the time.
I get it that you may be having some issues with some people who have their faults, but I don't see why you need to put down millions of other people. --- "hateful Christian community". Nobody is perfect, but Christians believe that Jesus is and He is the example... not that we will ever be perfect in this life.
-- re your post, I don't think I have any suggestions that haven't already been made. Good luck..0 -
Yeah it is frustrating especially when they dont carry plus sizes, and then the stores that do carry the sizes dont always have the most flattering options. I like the following stores that are online
599fashion
ashley stewart
size appeal
eloquii by the limited
or if you have a cato fashions in your area they have great clothes and a even better clearance rack0 -
and btw, i kind of feel the same way your BF does. LOL i do not look like that model. those boyshorts on her size 00 frame do not look the same in a size large, they look better.
haha!
I used to work at VS, and to make the clothes fit the mannequins, we would have to take XS bras and panties, and fold them in the back and pin them so they wouldn't fall off. It used to drive me nuts. Then, people would come in and see the mannequins, and say "I wish I looked like that". :noway:0 -
VS = overpriced, lower quality, OVERRATED!
just my opinion0 -
There is a lot of body bashing on this thread of smaller chested women. Calling any woman "not real" or "2x4" or "12 year old boys" just because they fit into this brand is pretty insulting. Some of you should really try to be more considerate.0
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old navy and gap usually have clothes in stock all the way up to XXL. .... and while it sucks to shop at plus sized stores at times, i have noticed many stores now carry very cute and age appropriate things. when i was at my heaviest, i had a really hard time finding age appropriate things. in high school, i looked like a slob because all i wore was jeans, tshirts, and flip flops since everything i could ever find looked like it was made for a 90yr old. yeah it sucks to buy online. i hate buying clothes online, but honestly even wearing a medium top and a size 10/12 in pants, i sometimes prefer the things i find online to things i find in the store. i keep getting emails from torrid.com... and OMG i LOVE their clothes and i really wish i had known about this store when i was heavier!
I'm not a fan of Old Navy, the store smells like a warehouse and since I work in a warehouse...I'd rather avoid it if I can. There aren't any GAP stores in the area either.
I looked through some of the stuff on Torrid.com. It's cute. I prefer not to order clothes online as I like to try them on first but sometimes I have no choice if I want something that looks good and I just have to hope it fits when it gets here.
I'm inbetween departments. I wear a large on top but sometimes that's plus size and other times it isn't. Sometimes their large is roomy and others it's a medium with an extra inch of fabric. The irregularity in sizing drives me up the wall, which is why I need to try stuff on first. *sigh*
Try the Loft. They have constant 30% to 40% off coupons, and their clothes run half to a full size larger than is typical.0 -
That's sad
I used to work (Manager) at VS 3 years ago and we had bras up to 38DD and panties in XL . I fit there stuff perfect and some of the medium panties are to big for me even at 5'7" 140 pounds and they gave freebies to the employees every time a new bra came out and I had a lot of plus size girls working for me. They do run small I hear but my girls wore them..I think it's just a certain body shape they cater too.. My VS stuff last longer then anything else.. I have an 10 year old bra that still looks brand new,granted I only wear it now and then because it's a convertible bra .
I hope you find something and don't let marketing or certain brands names bring you down. Your more then a label on your clothes weather it's a size or a brand name. :flowerforyou:
OP-I think your super pretty and I almost always read your post because I am interested in seeing how your doing. Good luck on your journey and remember stress contributes to weight gain. So relax and hold up that pretty chin..VS isn't ready for you but plenty other brands are 0 -
I don't think anyone can win. Once you find that you're a medium stores are always sold out, because it seems to be the most popular size.
THIS. I am so frustrated because I have the opportunity to buy a whole new wardrobe and everything I'm even remotely interested in never has my size on the rack. I'm going to have to start getting to the store for their opening hours to see if they restock regularly...
I hate Victoria's Secret. I went once and the two women who dealt with my bra inquiry were rude and called me fat. I made a complaint via their website and never heard back. I don't think I'll ever shop there even though I could fit their products now.0 -
I weigh 175 and I'm a size 12 and I fit into Victoria Secret stuff. Also, so what if you have a big boob problem. There is alot worse problems. I have found one 36DD on the rack and the rest you just have to order. Buy stuff online at places where you know the pants and dresses will fit. I don't have a forever 21 or american eagle close to me but I know my size and you just purchase stuff. If it doesn't look good or you don't wear it in a certain amount of time, take it back to the store when you get in the area or ship it back. Also they do have XL's in the store you just have to do some digging and if someone is judging you for buying the biggest undies, SO WHAT! I understand not having self confidence. I'm there, I have been there forever. I don't feel great everyday but if you keep looking in the same places getting frustrated it doesn't help the situation. If you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree and it will think it's stupid. - albert einstein. If you try to wear a size 8 and never look elsewhere it is not gonna work!
Also if you go with friends that are smaller than you at the mall, shoes, jewelry, and accessories fit everyone. A plain long sleeve white shirt with pants and a nice scarf with coordinating shoes is all a girl needs. Also Maurices is a great store that usually has free shipping!0 -
I was at VS over the weekend and they had bins for their semi annual sale and there were size 40C and 40D bras there.0
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I'm sorry if my post seemed as if I was bashing ANY body type. Not cool. I'm glad to hear that some people CAN wear them--many of my friends with varying body types can't.
I suppose what I was trying to get across to the OP is that pinning your hopes on weighing X amount of pounds in order to wear VS clothes might result in a let-down. But I didn't word it that way, so my bad.
But I will admit that I'm extremely frustrated with and AM bashing brands whose larger sizes simply translate into longer garments with absolutely NO other difference, and I've found this to constantly be the case with VS clothes. I compare myself to all the other different women out there and I don't have any obviously skewed proportions, so there is definitely a problem.0 -
I'm sorry if my post seemed as if I was bashing ANY body type. Not cool. I'm glad to hear that some people CAN wear them--many of my friends with varying body types can't.
I can't wear their bras either (32F), but making fun of people that can isn't the way to go :-)0 -
There is a lot of body bashing on this thread of smaller chested women. Calling any woman "not real" or "2x4" or "12 year old boys" just because they fit into this brand is pretty insulting. Some of you should really try to be more considerate.
My issue for VS is that they lost what their focus is on. Now they aim advertisments to KIDS!!! Sorry but thats not what they were ment for. VS is suposed to make a woman sexy, not draw in 10 year olds and I still stand by my coment about 2x4 teenie boppers! Any woman under 14 shouldnt be in there buying these clothes but the focus has changed on them. My sister is 13 and over weight but I call her a 2x4 too, she has not developed yet. And since when is sweat pants that say "Pink" sexy?!?!?! VS though I love their bras and bikinis have lost what their main focus was.0 -
I'm sorry if my post seemed as if I was bashing ANY body type. Not cool. I'm glad to hear that some people CAN wear them--many of my friends with varying body types can't.
I can't wear their bras either (32F), but making fun of people that can isn't the way to go :-)
I certainly didn't intend to make fun of ANYBODY--in my opinion I wasn't. I was expressing (apparently poorly) my frustration with designers and brands who seem to me to be designing for a totally different demographic than what they are marketing for.
But again, I now see how my post could come across that way.
Peace, or more coals?0 -
There is a lot of body bashing on this thread of smaller chested women. Calling any woman "not real" or "2x4" or "12 year old boys" just because they fit into this brand is pretty insulting. Some of you should really try to be more considerate.
My issue for VS is that they lost what their focus is on. Now they aim advertisments to KIDS!!! Sorry but thats not what they were ment for. VS is suposed to make a woman sexy, not draw in 10 year olds and I still stand by my coment about 2x4 teenie boppers! Any woman under 14 shouldnt be in there buying these clothes but the focus has changed on them. My sister is 13 and over weight but I call her a 2x4 too, she has not developed yet. And since when is sweat pants that say "Pink" sexy?!?!?! VS though I love their bras and bikinis have lost what their main focus was.
My comment shouldn't have offended ANYONE. If it does; you are too young and shouldnt be on MFP!0 -
I'm sorry if my post seemed as if I was bashing ANY body type. Not cool. I'm glad to hear that some people CAN wear them--many of my friends with varying body types can't.
I can't wear their bras either (32F), but making fun of people that can isn't the way to go :-)
I certainly didn't intend to make fun of ANYBODY--in my opinion I wasn't. I was expressing (apparently poorly) my frustration with designers and brands who seem to me to be designing for a totally different demographic than what they are marketing for.
But again, I now see how my post could come across that way.
Peace, or more coals?
No coals. I could tell your comment (about boys with couch cushions) wasn't meant to be mean, unlike some of the other things I came across here. Sometimes as a thin woman with big boobs, I do feel oddly proportioned. When I dropped 30#, I expected a bit more to come off from the chest but it is what it is.0 -
There is a lot of body bashing on this thread of smaller chested women. Calling any woman "not real" or "2x4" or "12 year old boys" just because they fit into this brand is pretty insulting. Some of you should really try to be more considerate.
My issue for VS is that they lost what their focus is on. Now they aim advertisments to KIDS!!! Sorry but thats not what they were ment for. VS is suposed to make a woman sexy, not draw in 10 year olds and I still stand by my coment about 2x4 teenie boppers! Any woman under 14 shouldnt be in there buying these clothes but the focus has changed on them. My sister is 13 and over weight but I call her a 2x4 too, she has not developed yet. And since when is sweat pants that say "Pink" sexy?!?!?! VS though I love their bras and bikinis have lost what their main focus was.
I see the frustration, but my sister is 27 and and wears a 32B and fits their bras just fine. There are adult women out there that fit these sizes, and are probably the true target audience.0 -
I'm sorry if my post seemed as if I was bashing ANY body type. Not cool. I'm glad to hear that some people CAN wear them--many of my friends with varying body types can't.
I can't wear their bras either (32F), but making fun of people that can isn't the way to go :-)
I certainly didn't intend to make fun of ANYBODY--in my opinion I wasn't. I was expressing (apparently poorly) my frustration with designers and brands who seem to me to be designing for a totally different demographic than what they are marketing for.
But again, I now see how my post could come across that way.
Peace, or more coals?
No coals. I could tell your comment (about boys with couch cushions) wasn't meant to be mean, unlike some of the other things I came across here. Sometimes as a thin woman with big boobs, I do feel oddly proportioned. When I dropped 30#, I expected a bit more to come off from the chest but it is what it is.
I get feeling oddly-proportioned. I'm an hourglass missing the top half.
Gained over 50 lbs and not a single cup size increase. 0 -
I am a 34DD and all of my bras are from VS. I wear the fabulous style and think they run a little big (in the band) compared to some others I have tried on from other stores.0
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I am a 34DD and all of my bras are from VS. I wear the fabulous style and think they run a little big (in the band) compared to some others I have tried on from other stores.
I wore a 34DD from VS for years, I finally broke down and went to a specialty shop and got fitted to a 32F (which is technically a sister size to 34DD). It is amazing to have the band contact my skin all the way around and not float up at the front! So much better shaping and support! My biggest pet peeve about VS is that they try to sell you sister-sizes when they don't have you're true size in stock. I am sorry, but a 36D does not fit me the same as a 32F, even if the cup sizes are the same. Especially since even on a 32, I am using the middle clasps, not the biggest. :laugh:0 -
I know you said you don't care for buying online but www.barenecessities.com is where I have to find my 36G bras. You can usually always find a coupon code online and they have pretty much hassle free returns.0
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There is a lot of body bashing on this thread of smaller chested women. Calling any woman "not real" or "2x4" or "12 year old boys" just because they fit into this brand is pretty insulting. Some of you should really try to be more considerate.
Yeah, that's kinda uncool. If I did it in one of my posts I'm sorry, it would have been unintentional. >.<0 -
VS is the most annoying place in the world to me. I can technically fit into their bras (36D) but their quality sucks and so do their prices. I don't fit into their panties correctly. I don't understand the fascination with that store. I guess they just have a great marketing team.
Here are some stores to try: Marshalls, Ross (cute lingere), Khols, Maidenform outlet, JCPenny, Sears
Actually the best bras I've ever had came from a flea market. 6 bras for $30. They carried up to a 44DD I believe. I still have them. Very supportive and great colors. You could potentially try that if you have a big flea market by you.
I don't know if I have a flea market that sells bras, most of ours are Amish flea markets with wonderful pastries.
I do shop at those places now for lingerie. I guess I don't feel sexy in them I guess, then again I don't think I'll ever feel sexy as I am now as I close my eyes when I'm in the shower so I don't see myself. That and VS is like the only lingerie store in most malls so we're conditioned to think that if you can't wear their stuff, you aren't sexy.
Mhmmm pastries
I understand. We have been conditioned by the media that we have to wear VS lingere and look like a VS model to be sexy. But we don't! You just have to gain confidence in yourself and get some kick butt lingere from another place.
I'm not trying to say that VS is horrible or anything. I've just never had any luck at my local one. I prefer Charlotte Russe for panties. Much cheaper! They don't sell bras over a C at mine though so I can't get them *grumble, grumble*.
Edit: My issue with VS is that I don't fit correctly into their clothes, even though I technically am in the range to wear their clothes. I guess I just don't like the fit.
Charlotte Russe has panties. I never got into that store because I thought it was another skinny-minnie store. Is it? I may go into there next time. >.>That's sad I used to work (Manager) at VS 3 years ago and we had bras up to 38DD and panties in XL . I fit there stuff perfect and some of the medium panties are to big for me even at 5'7" 140 pounds and they gave freebies to the employees every time a new bra came out and I had a lot of plus size girls working for me. They do run small I hear but my girls wore them..I think it's just a certain body shape they cater too.. My VS stuff last longer then anything else.. I have an 10 year old bra that still looks brand new,granted I only wear it now and then because it's a convertible bra .
I hope you find something and don't let marketing or certain brands names bring you down. Your more then a label on your clothes weather it's a size or a brand name. :flowerforyou:
OP-I think your super pretty and I almost always read your post because I am interested in seeing how your doing. Good luck on your journey and remember stress contributes to weight gain. So relax and hold up that pretty chin..VS isn't ready for you but plenty other brands are
Awww, thanks! You're so sweet. I may have to wait until I lose another 20-50 pounds before trying to get into VS stuff again. I'll have to tell the bf to not expect me to fit into any of their stuff for another year or so as my weight loss is very slow (53 pounds over two years...come oooooon). :PThey got rid of the XL but their larges are more like XL and M are more like larges...
Really? That's misleading. On their website it gave hip measurements for their panties and I would have to go down 2-3 inches in my hips to fit in them. Perhaps the site is inaccurate? O.o0 -
I was at VS over the weekend and they had bins for their semi annual sale and there were size 40C and 40D bras there.
They just may not have them in the one in my area, which they should as there are lots of women my size around these parts. *shrug*0 -
I weigh 175 and I'm a size 12 and I fit into Victoria Secret stuff. Also, so what if you have a big boob problem. There is alot worse problems. I have found one 36DD on the rack and the rest you just have to order. Buy stuff online at places where you know the pants and dresses will fit. I don't have a forever 21 or american eagle close to me but I know my size and you just purchase stuff. If it doesn't look good or you don't wear it in a certain amount of time, take it back to the store when you get in the area or ship it back. Also they do have XL's in the store you just have to do some digging and if someone is judging you for buying the biggest undies, SO WHAT! I understand not having self confidence. I'm there, I have been there forever. I don't feel great everyday but if you keep looking in the same places getting frustrated it doesn't help the situation. If you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree and it will think it's stupid. - albert einstein. If you try to wear a size 8 and never look elsewhere it is not gonna work!
Also if you go with friends that are smaller than you at the mall, shoes, jewelry, and accessories fit everyone. A plain long sleeve white shirt with pants and a nice scarf with coordinating shoes is all a girl needs. Also Maurices is a great store that usually has free shipping0 -
They got rid of the XL but their larges are more like XL and M are more like larges...
^ Agree. I usually wear a M but can fit XS and S at Victoria's Secret.0 -
They got rid of the XL but their larges are more like XL and M are more like larges...
^ Agree. I usually wear a M but can fit XS and S at Victoria's Secret.
That seems really inconsistent in terms of their sizing. How can they expect us to know which size to buy? I guess I can hold them up to me and estimate. :P0
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