Where do you smaller WOMEN shop?

up2me2lose20
up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I never, ever thought I'd be wondering this or even having to ask this question! But where do you size 4-6 women shop? I am living in a small upper midwest town and frankly, finding age appropriate clothis is a problem first, but then even more frustratingly, is the quest to find something size appropriate! granny clothes don't cut it and I certainly don't want to wear teen clothes!

I'm new to a size 6, but have noticed some of them are getting big and when I'm out shopping and find something to try on , I'll ask my daughter to run back to the rack for a 4 and inevitably -- there are no 4's! So I'm not a fashionista! I shop at big department stores...the one named after a copper coin or the one that sells appliances to extreme home do-over shows. There are a few others too, but I don't want to shop the teen dep't and end up looking like a trashy miley cyrus or whoever is "hot" these days.

So, where do you smaller ladies find age appropriate clothing? I'm 35. Mother of 3. I like to look fashionable -- just not fashionably young. :)
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  • Britt22706
    Britt22706 Posts: 97
    Macy's has a great assortment of clothing for all ages. Also, depending on the type of clothing, Express and New York and Company also sells very fashionable clothing for women. Not sure how much you are looking to spend though.
  • nikki91950
    nikki91950 Posts: 647
    I've slowly fallen in love with Old Navy over the years :)
  • abbigail_r
    abbigail_r Posts: 283 Member
    I am not sure where you live or if its a chain but there is a little boutique called Romy's. They sell skirts and dresses and nice tops. I wouldnt shop there for all my clothes but its definitely a favorite.
  • daisymae9801
    daisymae9801 Posts: 208 Member
    Target!
  • RoxMyWorld
    RoxMyWorld Posts: 127 Member
    I am in Canada but do you guys have Ricki's there? It is my favourite store!!
  • nikki91950
    nikki91950 Posts: 647
    I like Bealls and Bealls Outlet, too, but you've probably never heard of either. Haha.
  • Baker0821
    Baker0821 Posts: 40
    I'm a big fan of Old Navy and New York & Co. Actually, pretty much everything I own is from NY&Co. even my jeans. Oh...and Kohl's! I :heart: me some Kohl's!
  • littleleisha
    littleleisha Posts: 98 Member
    Since I've gotten smaller, I love Banana Republic, The Gap & J. Crew. I go to the outlet versions of those stores so its a bit cheaper. Also, try Goodwill, especially if you are still working on loosing more. I went from a size 12 to 10 and bought new expensive jeans...then a month later I was at an 8 and now Im at a 6, so buying jeans every time is expensive. I just go to goodwill and see what they have, if you spend the time there and look through the stuff you can find some really good deals on clothes with good brands and are still in good condition!

    Happy Shopping :)
  • erin1414
    erin1414 Posts: 18
    white house black market...OUTLET STORE :)
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    I like Ann Taylor, the Loft, and Talbots - they have smaller sizes, and a petite section.
  • kristie778
    kristie778 Posts: 51
    I like Ann Taylor LOFT. I'm also in my 30's and it's hard to find clothes that don't look too teenager-ish or too granny-ish, lol...but they have a nice selection of reasonably priced clothes in smaller sizes. Have fun shopping!
  • elzettel
    elzettel Posts: 256
    Another nod to Target. Reasonable prices and a nice missy selection.
  • ShoeDeahva
    ShoeDeahva Posts: 82 Member
    Also keep in mind that if you find something at a great price point but is a little big--buy it and have it altered. The alteration expense and cost of the piece should still be less than the original price. Once you do this, don't let them cut the fabric and you will have a tailored article of clothing. Also, check Cache, Chadwicks.com, Metrostyle.com and Victoria's Secret.com. I have also recently rediscovered consignment stores. Good Luck!
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Mexx. H&M. Esprit. Guess.

    You can shop ANYWHERE, lovely!
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    I also love Banana Republic and J.Crew!

    But when I don't feel like dropping a lot of money on clothes I will shop at Target, Ross or TJMaxx. They have cute affordable items.
  • Hart2008
    Hart2008 Posts: 39 Member
    I love the Limited for both work and play clothes!
  • BECav0602
    BECav0602 Posts: 200 Member
    Macy's (they have good sales most of the time), The Limited (great work clothes and if you catch the sales you can save a lot of money), NY and Company and online. I know if you spend over $99 at macys.com you can get free shipping. And if you sign up for their emails they usually have some promotional codes. Once you start trying different brands and learn the size you wear in each one it gets easier to order online since you don't have to return as often!
  • JDMPWR
    JDMPWR Posts: 1,863 Member
    Since I've gotten smaller, I love Banana Republic, The Gap & J. Crew. I go to the outlet versions of those stores so its a bit cheaper. Also, try Goodwill, especially if you are still working on loosing more. I went from a size 12 to 10 and bought new expensive jeans...then a month later I was at an 8 and now Im at a 6, so buying jeans every time is expensive. I just go to goodwill and see what they have, if you spend the time there and look through the stuff you can find some really good deals on clothes with good brands and are still in good condition!

    Happy Shopping :)

    JCREW!!!!
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    Target, Wal-mart, Kohl's, Macy's, Old Navy....Also shopping online is an option :wink:
  • kieva626
    kieva626 Posts: 191 Member
    I love Gap and Old Navy will do too. I'm a sz 2 in either store and they both offer petite lengths. I just saw a target post too, I diddle and daddle there as well. Oh and Levis are a staple of mine i can get to be a bit of a shopaholic.
  • Sheriemae
    Sheriemae Posts: 248
    Though I'm not a size 4 or 6. I'm usually a 10 and on a good day an 8. I love Khols, Target, and AE. AE~my favorite place to get jeans.
  • maemiller
    maemiller Posts: 439 Member
    Dont go to Kohls thats for sure. I think majority of their smallest sizes stop @ 4

    Being short also, makes it even harder for me. I find a lot of my clothes @ JCpenneys and i think they are reasonable
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Here in the UK all shops stock UK 8s and 10s (US 4 & 6), but I still get most of my clothes on ebay. Do you have a Gap near you? They do very small sizes.
  • evelazquez78
    evelazquez78 Posts: 20 Member
    I am also a LOFT girl. I am usually a size 6, but have to buy 2's and 4's there, which is always an ego boost! Plus, being short, it's great that they carry petitie sizes. AND, being in my 30's as well, their clothes don't make me look like I am trying to be 16!
  • samb
    samb Posts: 464 Member
    American Eagle, Victoria's Secret online, Body Central online (good prices!), Venus online, Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe, department stores (macys), ami clubwear, forever 21, express...
  • Julie252
    Julie252 Posts: 20 Member
    Honestly, I say I shop at Target because I am losing weight ( and don't want to spend too much) but I am continuously impressed with what I find there. Mostly, tops, skirts and dresses. Not too much luck with pants. I tend to spend more for quality pants and less on tops. I also like Gap, Banana Republic and J Crew. Sometimes Ann Taylor Loft. Or REI for sporty casual. If you have the outlet versions, check there. I have zero luck at Kohl's but have friends who find good stuff...might depend on your shape. Target clothes fit me so well. Kohl's not at all. My face place for pants is Nordstroms, but a little pricy.
  • up2me2lose20
    up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
    Holy fast replies!!

    Thanks!!

    I like Target for tops. Walmart is great for workout clothes, but that's about it. Sorry, not a fan of wally-world.

    I'd forgotten about some of those other stores...as I grew and grew, I started shopping those places less and less until I completely didn't even window shop there! You are right...my possibilities are opening up! LOL Scary, 'cause i like to shop, lol. Yes, I have shopped consignment stores---I've found jeans & capris there for the summer, which has helped the budget a.lot.!

    Our Kohl's...I hardly ever find a 4. Must be the region and clientele. It's so weird to pick up my pants, whether a 4 or a 6, and say, THOSE WILL NEVER FIT!! And then they do!
  • Lunachic77
    Lunachic77 Posts: 434 Member
    -White House Black Market
    -H&M
    -The Limited
    -New York and Company
    -American Eagle (there are a lot of casual things in there that aren't too teen)
    -Target
    -Old Navy
    -Anthropologie
    -J Crew
    -Urban Outfitters
  • jujubean1992
    jujubean1992 Posts: 462 Member
    not gonna lie i get most of my clothes at walmart! my mom does too. :smile:
  • krlaws2
    krlaws2 Posts: 47
    I love Kohl's and they have a lot of nice stuff for women w/o looking frumpy. I'm a 35 year old mom of 2 myself and don't want to dress like a little girl nor like a frump either.
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