DD age 22 is size 16W-18W. Where to buy clothes?

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Most clothing items at Banana Republic go up to size 20 online. Lots of options for blouses, blazers, etc.

H&M's XXL or XL should fit her. Many of their items run large (especially their coats). H&M also carries a lot of plus sizes on their website.

J Crew offers most of their clothes in all sizes online (misses through plus sizes). Their stores have a smaller size selection though.

Ralph Lauren sells "Woman" sizes on their website. They have some cute shorter skirts that look great for the office. They also have sweaters, blouses, dresses, and pants. These are different (and pricier) from the RL items at stores like Macys.

Mango's website has lots of plus size pieces for young professionals.

Eileen Fisher for pants. The site says that the Friendship Heights store carries size 1x. Some Nordstrom locations carry plus sizes. Their clothes tend to run one size larger than other stores, so an XL may fit. They also have some cropped sweaters she may like.

Calvin Klein dresses and skirts from Macys. Calvin Klein fit-and-flare dresses tend to have a very flattering cut for hourglass or pear shapes.

Ann Klein blouses and blazers from Macys.

Boden for summer dresses. They also have nice skirts. Nordstrom doesn't carry the full size range so you need to shop from the Boden website.

Universal Standard is popular but as a 22 year old, Banana Republic, Mango, H&M, and J Crew seem more appropriate.

Snag Tights make the most comfortable plus size hosiery and tights. I've never tried their clothing but their tights are super comfortable. Their sheer hose is not as comfortable as the tights but still better than any other brand I've tried.

Elomi bras as the best. Nordstrom has some. Others can be purchased online. A great fitting bra makes such a difference.

Kiyonna for wrap dresses. Order directly from the Kiyonna website.

For jeans, look at Madewell, J Crew, and NYDJ. Madewell stores usually carry one style of jeans in every size.

Sezane sweaters go up to XXXL.

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Tommy Hilfiger carries plus sizes. Check Macys and the website. Many of their XL blazers may fit her.

Search YouTube and Instagram for "midsize" to see the latest purchases from women sized 14-18. That will give you some ideas.

Ralph Lauren cotton pajamas (in plus sizes) are my favorite. Macys sells these on their website, as do stores like HerRoom.com and Bare Necessities. You didn't ask about PJs but I thought I'd mention it.

For swimwear, I love Elomi and Swimsuits for All.

For winter coats, look at Ralph Lauren or J Crew. H&M has some stylish coats in the Pike & Rose store right now.

Forgot to add Pari Passu https://paripassushop.com/ .

Also J Jill has lots of great basics (business casual pants, casual sweaters, etc) and carries up to size 2x in every atore in nearly every mall. The website has more than the stores.

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Talbots for a 22 year old. No way! That is absolutely ridiculous. Even strategic picks from Target’s Universal Standard would have better selections.

Old Navy. Banana Republic. Jcrew online goes up to 24. Gap.

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Why is Talbots such a “no”? I think it is a great store for interview basics, and as others said, they often have inclusive sizing in stock in the store.

To my mind, Talbots’ style is a less expensive Brooks Brothers. And young men certainly still shop there especially for interviews.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Talbots such a “no”? I think it is a great store for interview basics, and as others said, they often have inclusive sizing in stock in the store.

To my mind, Talbots’ style is a less expensive Brooks Brothers. And young men certainly still shop there especially for interviews.

Talbots also carries petite plus size which saves money on tailoring suit pieces. I know my plus size friends who were also petite shopped there at that age for work appropriate basics.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Talbots such a “no”? I think it is a great store for interview basics, and as others said, they often have inclusive sizing in stock in the store.

To my mind, Talbots’ style is a less expensive Brooks Brothers. And young men certainly still shop there especially for interviews.

Talbots also carries petite plus size which saves money on tailoring suit pieces. I know my plus size friends who were also petite shopped there at that age for work appropriate basics.

Even though Talbots carries those sizes, the cut is all wrong for a 22 year old. A 22 year size 16 is very different from a 50 year old size 16. And respectfully, op is saying “16/18W”, but it’s likely that a 22 year old doesn’t need the “W” on those sizes. The “W” changes the fit. There is a distinct difference between a 16 and a 16w, 18 and 18w and so on. Talbots plus sizes are cut for a more mature body, no matter the size.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Talbots such a “no”? I think it is a great store for interview basics, and as others said, they often have inclusive sizing in stock in the store.

To my mind, Talbots’ style is a less expensive Brooks Brothers. And young men certainly still shop there especially for interviews.

Talbots also carries petite plus size which saves money on tailoring suit pieces. I know my plus size friends who were also petite shopped there at that age for work appropriate basics.

Even though Talbots carries those sizes, the cut is all wrong for a 22 year old. A 22 year size 16 is very different from a 50 year old size 16. And respectfully, op is saying “16/18W”, but it’s likely that a 22 year old doesn’t need the “W” on those sizes. The “W” changes the fit. There is a distinct difference between a 16 and a 16w, 18 and 18w and so on. Talbots plus sizes are cut for a more mature body, no matter the size.

Just like a Brooks Brothers style/cut suit (which is traditional) is different than say a Bonobos one (which is more youthful/trendy), but the Brooks Bros one is certainly appropriate for a 22 yr old male for interviews and professional life!

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I’ve been buying my work clothes from Torrid. Yes, the quality is closer to Old Navy than my old “professional” pieces, but they look polished and feel good. If I have to replace every other year, it’s worth it to me to look good for that year and not completely panic about finding clothes.

One thing you’re ordering online, some tops are more sheer than I expected and I had to return them. But overall great!

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Anonymous wrote:Torrid, Old Navy and H&M.

Springfield Mall has both a Torrid and an H&M plus size store. Nordstrom Rack there will also have this size. It is on the regular racks, not in a special dept.

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Anonymous wrote:Talbots has a very tailored look I like

For a 22 year old?? No.

Try Universal Standard.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll add J.Jill carries sizes through 4X in their regular line, and in stores they have up through 2X, which is almost certainly bigger than your daughter needs. Their style is very much like Eileen Fisher but much more affordable and much less scratchy wool, more comfortable washable things. If you're near Friendship Heights, you can look at Talbots Plus and Eileen Fisher and JJill right next to each other.

This is also too frumpy for a 22 yo~

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Most clothing items at Banana Republic go up to size 20 online. Lots of options for blouses, blazers, etc.

H&M's XXL or XL should fit her. Many of their items run large (especially their coats). H&M also carries a lot of plus sizes on their website.

J Crew offers most of their clothes in all sizes online (misses through plus sizes). Their stores have a smaller size selection though.

Ralph Lauren sells "Woman" sizes on their website. They have some cute shorter skirts that look great for the office. They also have sweaters, blouses, dresses, and pants. These are different (and pricier) from the RL items at stores like Macys.

Mango's website has lots of plus size pieces for young professionals.

Eileen Fisher for pants. The site says that the Friendship Heights store carries size 1x. Some Nordstrom locations carry plus sizes. Their clothes tend to run one size larger than other stores, so an XL may fit. They also have some cropped sweaters she may like.

Calvin Klein dresses and skirts from Macys. Calvin Klein fit-and-flare dresses tend to have a very flattering cut for hourglass or pear shapes.

Ann Klein blouses and blazers from Macys.

Boden for summer dresses. They also have nice skirts. Nordstrom doesn't carry the full size range so you need to shop from the Boden website.

Universal Standard is popular but as a 22 year old, Banana Republic, Mango, H&M, and J Crew seem more appropriate.

Snag Tights make the most comfortable plus size hosiery and tights. I've never tried their clothing but their tights are super comfortable. Their sheer hose is not as comfortable as the tights but still better than any other brand I've tried.

Elomi bras as the best. Nordstrom has some. Others can be purchased online. A great fitting bra makes such a difference.

Kiyonna for wrap dresses. Order directly from the Kiyonna website.

For jeans, look at Madewell, J Crew, and NYDJ. Madewell stores usually carry one style of jeans in every size.

Sezane sweaters go up to XXXL.

.

Tommy Hilfiger carries plus sizes. Check Macys and the website. Many of their XL blazers may fit her.

Search YouTube and Instagram for "midsize" to see the latest purchases from women sized 14-18. That will give you some ideas.

Ralph Lauren cotton pajamas (in plus sizes) are my favorite. Macys sells these on their website, as do stores like HerRoom.com and Bare Necessities. You didn't ask about PJs but I thought I'd mention it.

For swimwear, I love Elomi and Swimsuits for All.

For winter coats, look at Ralph Lauren or J Crew. H&M has some stylish coats in the Pike & Rose store right now.

Forgot to add Pari Passu https://paripassushop.com/ .

Also J Jill has lots of great basics (business casual pants, casual sweaters, etc) and carries up to size 2x in every atore in nearly every mall. The website has more than the stores.

Thanks for posting Pari Passu! I want to try something but the size chart isn’t making sense to me. I’m a 16 in almost every brand. But the measurement chart is saying I’m a 1, and the other chart is saying a 1 fits like a US 12. I’m definitely not a US 12. Should I go with the measurements or the size conversion? It’s frustrating that they have their own sizes but then make it hard to figure out.

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Unique Vintage, ModCloth, Able. Honestly a lot of the brands for her age are size inclusive.

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Anonymous wrote:Definitely Talbots. They have a large women's (plus size) section and even their regular fit runs quite large.

Oh, FFS. She’s 22, not 52!

OP asked for work clothes suggestions. I think for work there is nothing wrong with a conservative cut no matter your age or size. It depends on OP's daughter's industry.

DP. No 22 year old should be shopping at Talbot's, no matter what her job is. No reason to frump yourself up like an old woman with no knowledge of current fashion just because you need a size 16.

A young overweight woman is going to get enough side eye about her Wright that dressing her in trendy clutching will do her mind favors. It doesn’t have ti be Talbots but I would Wed on them side if conservative for work. She can get trendier thing or outside work

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Talbots such a “no”? I think it is a great store for interview basics, and as others said, they often have inclusive sizing in stock in the store.

To my mind, Talbots’ style is a less expensive Brooks Brothers. And young men certainly still shop there especially for interviews.

Talbots also carries petite plus size which saves money on tailoring suit pieces. I know my plus size friends who were also petite shopped there at that age for work appropriate basics.

Styling for young women is very different from styling for young men. And Brooks Brothers is so classic that their fit can work with a young man’s body as well as an older one. The same is not true for Talbots. And the folks recommending them for a 22 year old, clearly haven’t been a 22 year old plus sized women or have shopped at Talbots as a 22 year old. The only thing that Talbots might have for DD is quality basic Oxford, white shirts. The pants, skirts and jackets will look terrible unless really tailored. No shade to Talbots.

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Anonymous wrote:I am so, not pushing Talbots. Really. But Talbots is one of the few stores that will always have 16W -18W in stock, in styles that will be appropriate for a third interview. Many of the other more age appropriate, fashionable stores will have very little in that size range actually in stock — and that’s before dealing with body type. Macy’s will have some options, but the chances of finding something well-made and fashion forward when you need it tomorrow are slim. Torrid will have options— but is probably not the greatest choice for interview clothes.

I hope the DD is never in that kind of a pinch. If she is, though, I hope she has a list of options where she can actually try things on if she needs to.

Been there — done that, really missing Lord and Taylor.

Really Really missing Salon Z, but that’s for another thread.