This just might be my new go to place for chic and reasonably affordable clothing, as I struck gold on my recent shopping trip.
Personally I always steered clear from stores such as Ann Taylor or any big name designer stores because they never carried my size. My bias has since taken a turn, and though most stores still don't carry extended plus size, this store does have 12-16 but you have to keep your eyes open and be persistent because there is a lot to look at.
The store is large and kept clean and organized, while nobody greeted us when we walked it, that's okay with me because I personally like to get my own feel for a store before I get bombarded with can I help you from the sales clerks, we were soon greeted and asked if we wanted a fitting room set up for us, they were definitely busy
As anyone who is on the shorter side and is packing curves will know, its very hard to find up to date fashions that aren't going to put you in the poor house and fit well, and on the off chance a store does carry a larger sizes they are normally boxy, less than flattering fashions that leave you feeling like you might as well be wearing a potato sack.
My inner fashionista has emerged and she's battling the casual yet tasteful style I've been sporting for years and is looking to throw a little caution to the wind and have some fun, now that I've lost 25+ lbs I'm in need of some new clothes and new sizes so this is the perfect opportunity.
That's where The Loft excels, as I walked into the store with a bit of trepidation, the front of the store has regular prices (or possibly outlet priced clothing) and toward the back on the right side, there is a very large clearance section and that's where I soon began finding several tops in XL that were eye catching and sexy, I found several pair of pants that fit, (and ladies they carry sizes 12 through 16 in regular and petite) I decided on a pair of crisp white chinos that fit like a glove and are very flattering to the waist line and so very comfortable too, with that I then spotted a sea green & black halter top to compliment the pants, and I also ended up with a two sweaters, they were marked down so low I had to get them.
In the end I walked out spending under $100, not bad, not bad.
So for any ladies or girls out there who've been like me and have avoided these stores because they believe they won't have anything that fits, I'm here to tell you my 5'4 frame and curves found clothes that not only look good, they are comfortable, and you won't be breaking the bank, with that said I'm already planning my next trip. read more