Attention All Plus-Sized Women!

[BiBunny]

I have just discovered the greatest damn thing to hit the racks of plus-sized women's clothing stores since...well, ever. Now, I never really get THAT excited about clothes, so if little ol' redneck me is posting about this, you know it's gotta be a BIG DEAL.

Kitty and I went shopping today to kill some time and wandered into Lane Bryant. Usually, I can't justify spending that much on clothes for my fat-ass self, but I just wanted to see what they had, since I'm getting a financial aid check soon AND I just acquired another PSO job.

Now, I've complained for years that even when I was thin, I couldn't find pants that fit worth a damn. I'm built like a man with practically no discernible difference between my waist size and my hip size. We're talking three or four inches' difference, y'all. I just look like a fat man with boobs. Kitty, on the other hand, is pear-shaped. Smaller waist, super-curvy hips.

Neither of us can find regularly-cut pants that fit. For me, if they fit in the waist, I could move an entire family into the seat of my pants. If they fit my ass, I can't button them. If Kitty finds some that fit her hips, she could fit another person into the waist with her. The sizes that would fit her waist won't pull up over her ass. We have both long since given up on finding pants that actually looked good and have settled with wearing long shirts that cover up how ill-fitting our pants really are.

And then we walked into Lane Bryant and found these, the best damned pants in the Universe.

Now, I know I'm going to sound like a spokesperson, but I can't say enough about these pants. Seriously, I could cry tears of happiness right now. The saleslady measured me and gave me several options. I tried them on, and the first few pairs were TOO BIG! That never freakin' happens. So I went down a size, and I finally found pants and jeans that make my lower body look good!!!!!!!!!!!

These things aren't sized like "normal" plus-size clothes. They're sizes 1-10, I think, in Yellow, Red, and Blue cuts with Petite, Average, and Tall lengths. Yellow is for girls like me who are mostly straight between waist and hips, Red is for people who are more hourglass shaped, and Blue is for obvious pear shapes. I'm pretty sure the vanity sizing is so a big ol' bitch like me can grin like a hyena and say, "Yeah, I wear a Yellow Size 6 Tall, bitches!" But I don't care.

Anyhow, I've been telling everyone I know about them. The jeans are $40, and the dress pants are $50. That's more than I normally pay for pants, but that's because I could never justify paying more than about $20 for a pair of badly-fitting pants.

I just wanted to share this with y'all because I KNOW there are more women in the world than just Kitty and me who have problems with this. I will say that the best thing to do is probably to go to a store and try them on before you buy them, as the different styles do fit differently. But, OMG, these pants are the greatest things ever. The only pants that have ever fit me this well before have been custom-made riding pants. And, lemme tell you, custom-made riding pants cost a hell of a lot more than $40-$50, LOL. I have no idea if Lane Bryant does business outside of the US and Canada, but I wanted everyone to know, anyway.

I bought a pair of jeans today. I told Kitty we're going back as soon as that financial aid check crosses my palm. She said, "You're going to be so broke."

My reply? "Yeah, but my ass will look good!" My ass has never looked good in a pair of pants. I could seriously cry from happiness now, LOL.

 

[Bi_Kitty]

They look awesome!!! When she was trying them on, I couldn't believe how good they made her bottom-half look.

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[BiBunny]

Overlook the oh-so-stylish Jack Daniel's t-shirt I'm sporting there.

My ass never looks that good. As soon as that financial aid check comes...I'm going to own two or three pairs in every color and style, in case they end up discontinuing the line in a few months.

Now, if they'd only hook us up with some skirts and dresses (and even shirts) that are sized similarly, I'd never shop anywhere else!

 

[BiBunny]

*Sigh* Nobody's going to come tell me how nice my ass is? *Pouts* Those pics just don't do it justice. Lane Bryant has just made my ass into an overly-voluptuous work of art. I'm not going to stop talking about this for weeks!

 

[EmpressFi]

I was wondering about the new labels. Torrid has sizes like that, although, seeing those pictures, I might have to venture there when we get home.

 

[notalwaysweak]

Your arse does look good, darlin'.

I had a similar experience when I found jeans that fit me at JeansWest. I bought two pairs, one blue and one black, and I wear them as often as possible.

 

[serijules]

damnit woman, why didn't you post this last time I read here (which was awhile ago...lol)

We don't have a lane bryant locally so I rarely get to go. They were having a buy one get one free sale so we stopped when we were in the city. I wanted a pair of jeans as I gave up buying a pair ages ago that fit right. I didn't understand the sizing though and was annoyed at the whole concept so I passed it all by and got some regular sized jeans that don't really fit the best. One pair is too baggy and the other is a bit too tight in the waist but great everywhere else.

Now I have to go check this out.

 

[sanjuaneros]

Looking sexy.

 

[BiBunny]

I was wondering about the new labels. Torrid has sizes like that, although, seeing those pictures, I might have to venture there when we get home.

I had no idea other stores sold jeans and pants like that. I'm so sheltered, LOL.

Your arse does look good, darlin'.

I had a similar experience when I found jeans that fit me at JeansWest. I bought two pairs, one blue and one black, and I wear them as often as possible.

Thank you! It's awesome when you find something that actually fits like it's supposed to, isn't it?

damnit woman, why didn't you post this last time I read here (which was awhile ago...lol)

We don't have a lane bryant locally so I rarely get to go. They were having a buy one get one free sale so we stopped when we were in the city. I wanted a pair of jeans as I gave up buying a pair ages ago that fit right. I didn't understand the sizing though and was annoyed at the whole concept so I passed it all by and got some regular sized jeans that don't really fit the best. One pair is too baggy and the other is a bit too tight in the waist but great everywhere else.

Now I have to go check this out.

Honey, I promise, if I'd found 'em sooner, I'd have posted about 'em sooner. I'm on Cloud 9! I didn't understand the sizing thing either, but one of the salesladies came over and asked if I'd ever been measured for them before. I guess she could see the look of stupidity on my face or something, LOL. She measured me and told me which ones to try.

It's probably best to try them on if you can before you buy some, but if you can't, I think the online thingie is pretty good at "guessing" your size. I put in my measurements, and it gave me the size I bought at the store. Be warned, though, the flare leg pants are cut smaller through the thighs and are lower-rise than the boot-cut ones. I wear a 6 in the boot-cut and a 7 in the flares. That's the only thing I didn't like about them--not quite standardized sizing there.

Looking sexy.

Thank you!

 

[graceanne]

I've seen those. The dress barn has them, too. I think. I covet them - I'm hoping to get a pair or two before I start college.

 

[the captians wench]

I didn't know places were going this way. That's really cool.

Still, a shopping spree will have to wait until after october, Unless I get a huge raise (doubt it) and a bigger bonus than I think I am (double doubt it) all of my money is going towards my trip.

My mom might like to know tho. She has the hardest time buying clothes.

 

[caela]

I love these jeans! I already have like 4 pair of them and I fall right between the blues and the red so I can actually wear both and have them fit nicely and look good. Unforunately I can only wear my larger blue ones right now (I wear a small size in the reds) due to being pregnant but hey I am not giving them up!!!

Also you shouldn't have to worry about LB discontinuing them. When I bought mine the saleslady told me that they were actually discontinuing their regular venezia line in favor of these new cuts and sizes.

Oh...and Bunny...they do make your ass look great!!

 

[Etoile]

Torrid doesn't color-code its cuts, it just has sizes in smaller numbers. For example, I wear a size 2 at Torrid...and nowhere else.

I might give Lane Bryant a try, if only because I need some blue jeans and I wonder how those would look on me...

 

[caela]

Torrid doesn't color-code its cuts, it just has sizes in smaller numbers. For example, I wear a size 2 at Torrid...and nowhere else.

I might give Lane Bryant a try, if only because I need some blue jeans and I wonder how those would look on me...

I have yet to meet anyone they wouldn't look good on! lol Just make sure to have a salesrep measure you so you know which color group to look in and, roughly, which size to start with.

 

[graceanne]

I love Torrid - but I'm too short for their pants. And I won't wear most of their shorts, cause they're low slung and a horizontal line at my hips is NOT attractive.

 

[CurlyKat]

I LOVE Torrid! I didn't even know they existed until I came back to Georgia to renew my driver's license last month. It was the first time I'd been stateside in almost two years, and they'd opened in Savannah during that time. I didn't get any jeans there, but their shirts and suit jackets were perfect!

I haven't been to Lane Bryant in a very long time because most of their stuff is way too loose around my waist when it fits my hips, but these jeans sound absolutely amazing! They make you look fantastic, too, Bunny. But, I was doing some shopping online this week, and BOTH Torrid and Lane Bryant have online stores, and it looks like you can order overseas from them. At least, it looked like you could get them to ship to military overseas addresses.

Speaking of jeans, though, check out Old Navy. They have a pair of curvy cut jeans right now that are probably the best pair I've worn in my life. Seriously. I ordered them online, so I know they ship all over. They've got a good online return policy, too. You can get short, regular, and long (which is good for us tall girls). Now I sound like an ad, so I'll shut up. It's just exciting to see super cute clothes that'll fit us well!

 

[Desdemona]

I would have killed for this option about 4 years ago

I'm glad they're finally figuring it out! Of course, they could stand to make the hip options a little bigger to fit more women.

 

[Sexualinnocent]

I'm not an ass woman, but your ass looks great in those jeans! WTG!

 

[KayKat]

Great looking jeans there Bunny..love them..Going to have to head to Lane Bryant myself to find some of them!!!

Congrats on finding them and so glad that you can get some more soon!!!

 

[the captians wench]

I love Torrid - but I'm too short for their pants. And I won't wear most of their shorts, cause they're low slung and a horizontal line at my hips is NOT attractive.

I have the vertically challenged problem too, and I refuse to hem jeans, it's not worth it to me. So there are a lot of places I have trouble shopping because it seems that they think if you are a size 16 you must be an amazon and be 5'9 too. I love capri cut, but they usually come down to my ankles.

 

[BiBunny]

I have the vertically challenged problem too, and I refuse to hem jeans, it's not worth it to me. So there are a lot of places I have trouble shopping because it seems that they think if you are a size 16 you must be an amazon and be 5'9 too. I love capri cut, but they usually come down to my ankles.

Uh-uh. I'm 5'9", and most pants are usually too short for me. I think they're cut for the in-betweens.

And, oh, God, don't get me started on shirts. Apparently, all big women are short, fat, and boob-less. Most of them are made wider than they are long and hit me about mid-ribcage. And no boobie room whatsoever. It's disgusting.

 

[the captians wench]

Uh-uh. I'm 5'9", and most pants are usually too short for me. I think they're cut for the in-betweens.

And, oh, God, don't get me started on shirts. Apparently, all big women are short, fat, and boob-less. Most of them are made wider than they are long and hit me about mid-ribcage. And no boobie room whatsoever. It's disgusting.

Must be where we live. Shirts here are either too baggie for me and come to my knees, or too tight in the boobs and just touch my belt line. Pants are always 4-6 inches too long...I'm 5'2, so maybe that doesn't quite get the 5'9 range. *giggles*

 

[Bi_Kitty]

I have the vertically challenged problem too, and I refuse to hem jeans, it's not worth it to me. So there are a lot of places I have trouble shopping because it seems that they think if you are a size 16 you must be an amazon and be 5'9 too. I love capri cut, but they usually come down to my ankles.

I have that same problem with pants and capris. All my jeans are ragged on the ends from where I have walked on them so much. As soon as I get my first pay check, I'm going to go get me some of the jeans. And maybe some of the black dress pants for work.

Uh-uh. I'm 5'9", and most pants are usually too short for me. I think they're cut for the in-betweens.

Maybe it is because you have a tall waist.

 

[greeneyed_Lady]

I love Lane Bryant!! We don't have them here, and I've been lucky to find jeans that fit well enough at the Walmart. Many of the styles out there don't fit me like they should.. I'm hour glass shaped, so narrow waist compared to my bust and hips. Makes finding things very difficult.

 

[CurlyKat]

Uh-uh. I'm 5'9", and most pants are usually too short for me. I think they're cut for the in-betweens.

And, oh, God, don't get me started on shirts. Apparently, all big women are short, fat, and boob-less. Most of them are made wider than they are long and hit me about mid-ribcage. And no boobie room whatsoever. It's disgusting.

I'm 5'8", and unless I specifically get longs, most of the time pants, jeans, whatever will not be long enough. It's annoying because it's like they're almost there, just another couple of inches.... but no.

And shirts in general are just retarded, or designers are. C'mon, women have boobs. Let's all realize this and start designing shirts with room in them for boobs.

A little bit more room (at least this season, which appears to be stick-figure shirt season) across the shoulders would be nice, too, in dress shirts. Mine aren't exceptionally broad, but because I don't carry all of my weight in my stomach, apparently it's impossible to find a shirt that fits.