Being curvy it can be difficult to find clothing in my size and not all larger sizes are made…read morealike. Get in the fitting room and try on the things that catch your eye and then some. The ladies at Torrid will help you find those perfect must-have items for your wardrobe that flatter your figure and help you look fabulous! Now I know that some have commented on the fact that the clothing appears to be geared more towards a Gothic look, but I think if you dig a little deeper one will find that the clothing is more retro than goth. Every piece of clothing is subject to the interpretation of the owners own personal style and flare. Dress things up or down as you'd like. Being that I've lost some weight I am having a hard time finding my size (1x is more common that I previously knew) in the items I like but if need be the associates will check other stores and get that item transferred for you. I always have to stop into this location when visiting Orland Square Mall.

I know I most definitely could blow a whole pay check or two in this store alone. My sense of…read morestyle is not one of the nature girl or fashonista. This store is geared toward a Gothic look for larger sized people. And I can't live without it. I have gotten Halloween costumes from here for the past two years, and a great amount of my everyday wardrobe came from this store. If you are ever in the need for knee high patent leather stiletto boots, or a silver studded belt ( I have three of them), or anything of this nature, this is the place to shop. And I am very excited because very soon they will be opening another shop in the Westfield Shopping Town (Formerly known as Chicago Ridge Mall), which is much closer to home. Well, there goes next weeks paycheck!!

I had the most amazing experience at Jenny Taylor boudoir photos, not only was the make up artist…read moreamazing. She was also in training to take photos and did a fantastic job with making sure that each picture that she took came out perfect. The photographer that I had was absolutely unbelievable, made you feel like you are the sexiest woman alive. I can't put it into words how amazing and comfortable I was in lingerie in front of two women that were gorgeous. I also had the opportunity to speak with Jenny Taylor, owner of the company, and I have to say it was one of the best conversations I've had with an owner of a company in a very long time. She has an amazing business and cares about her customers and will go out of her way to make sure you are happy, thank you again for the amazing experience and for the amazing staff that you have

I wanted to do something special for my husband's 50th birthday. I decided to try this! First of…read moreall...I have struggled with my body image for my whole life. I have PCOS and it affects my weight(185#) and weird hair growth. I have anxiety which has caused other problems. I NEVER thought I could do something like this. Just talking to the lady to schedule the appointment was terrifying but she made me feel comfortable. Trying to walk into the building the day of the appointment was a whole other challenge. I talked myself into it and made it in through the door. I was greeted by the most kind women that assured me it would be a great expierience. One thing that helped was to know that they all had to expierience this when getting hired. They all know the feelings I was feeling that day. My make up was beautiful. I'd wear make up all the time if I could make it look like that! Then came time to take "it" all off somehow I did that, too! Once they started taking pictures it was so easy! She told me where to go, how to pose, where to put my had/arm etc etc. I couldn't believe how comfortable I was wearing nearly nothing! I ended up purchasing all of the photos at the end on a drive. Was it expensive...well yeah. They work hard! Was it worth it...100%. My husband's reaction was priceless. 1st thing he said was that he's always seen these on facebook but never thought I would do that. For his 30th birthday I had surprised him with a trip to his first michigan game and bought him an authentic jersey. I wore that jersey for part of the photo shoot. I also took a few other photos in a bralette and panties. My advise...if you ever thought this would be neat but not sure if you could then just do it!!

Love that I can always find a good pair of leggings, yoga pants or a jogging suit. In the winter…read moremonths they have really nice pajamas. Not a fan of the undies, they don't seem to work with a more curvy figure. Then there is the "smell good", so much to choose from. So many scents to layer and love. Today, I walked out with two pair of pants; one track and one parachute. Two tee shirts and one hoodie for under 100$. They were having a 60 percent off sale. Talk about perfect timing.

I was actually in Pink, and I needed to make a purchase, do an exchange, and a return. Callie…read morehelped me and she was very efficient and knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and had excellent customer service.

I had an excellent time at my session! Like many people on here, I was a little nervous but…read moreeveryone was so friendly and welcoming that I got over that pretty quickly. The champagne helped too! ;-) Once we got into the shoot I never felt self conscious at all. Paula did my makeup perfectly! It's the first time I've worn full makeup since my wedding over 4 years ago, and it turned out lovely. I usually don't feel sexy but I did during this photo shoot. My husband loved the book and the app. I highly recommend this and I would definitely go back!

One word sums up the experience I had at Bedhead Photography: amazing! I was really nervous going…read moreinto the day, but Angela and the team instantly calmed my nerves, and I left the studio feeling so confident. I felt so awkward posing initially, but I got tons of good direction and my photos look so amazing that I want them all. What might be even more impressive than how awesome the staff was, is how fast I received my images. I went in this past Thursday morning, and I had a link to my gallery by Saturday morning. This whole experience was worth every penny. Don't look anywhere else to get boudoir photos done.

Picked up an online order of the cutest Bar III black lace dress. It was on sale and worth every…read morepenny, service was fast and semi-friendly. I want to note that the handicap button upon entry does never works (at the entrance by the shoe department on the lower level near Cheesecake Factory) but it did work when exiting.

I want to give a huge shout‑out to "Barbara" (in Women's Coats) and "Carmen" (in Online…read morePick-ups/Returns) at Macy's Orland Square (Store #261). I came in to pick up an online order that included 5 coats I needed to try on, and both ladies went above and beyond to help me. From the moment I arrived, they treated me like royalty and with such genuine warmth and care. Barbara made sure I had the space and support to try everything on comfortably, and Carmen handled the pickup process with such patience and kindness. Their positive energy, teamwork, and willingness to go the extra mile turned what could have been a stressful task into an enjoyable experience. These two truly made my day. Macy's is incredibly fortunate to have associates like Barbara and Carmen -- they are the reason I'll keep coming back!

I had my bachelorette party do a pinup shoot at VaVoom after being there years before for my best…read morefriend's bachelorette. The pictures are the best souvenir of the party. Everyone had so much fun dressing up, trying new outfits, and exploring the sets.  Heather was fantastic with being a hype woman, giving first-timers guidance on poses, and creating a special atmosphere.  We got to look through everyone's pictures at the end, which was a great way to wrap the party. Afterward, everyone was raving about what a great experience it had been. I would highly recommend VaVoom for a unique and memorable bachelorette- everyone had a blast!

I've been wanting to do pinup photos for awhile and thought a milestone birthday was the perfect…read moreopportunity. I'm so glad I went to Vavoom! They did an amazing job, and I had so much fun! I was able to bring a friend who could help me pick out the best outfit and have a good laugh while getting ready and taking the pictures. I received so many compliments on my pictures and my hair and make-up. I am glad I finally did it! If you are thinking of doing pinups, definitely go to Vavoom!

Argentina is a classy boudoir photographer whose photos are worthy of a wall enlargement. One of…read morethe two original boudoir photographers in Chicago. Argentina has her trademark poses that makes a woman's body an asset. My legs became a show and tell, and admired by my Mother and Sister. The Water Diva Boudoir session is the one and only in Chicago! Unique. An admirable lady and photographer: http://www.artofseductionchicago.com/2015/01/low-self-esteem-secret-success/ Flaunt your photos, not hide it.

In the past year I have had multiple shoots with Argentina. She did mine and my husband's…read moreengagement photos, our wedding, and I also did a buduior shoot as a gift for my new hubby. All three occasions were absolutely amazing. I dealt directly with Argentina herself who is absolutely wonderful. She really knows what she is doing. I loved all of my wedding and engagement photos. Yes, the pricing is expensive but it is top quality work and it is worth every penny. As far as my buduior shoot, I was very nervous. I am a plus size woman and I am very self conscious of my body. Argentina and her staff made me feel very comfortable and the positions were difficult but she definitely made me look good. I would recommend her to anyone and can't wait for another occasion to be photographed by her.