Cold Water Creek Sherpa Vest

I have a simple sherpa-cloth vest of mottled gray with side pockets that has been my mainstay for several years. It keeps my neck warm in cold weather, is a nice accessory for many long-sleeved tops or dresses and hides a multitude of sins for a larger size woman. It provides sufficient warmth for outerwear on many spring and fall days. I have been asked many times where I got it. It was purchased it from a Cold Water Creek catalog about six years ago. It washes beautifully with regular laundry and appears to have more years of life left to wear.

Brushstroke Print Maxi Dress

Price: $69.99

Available here at http://www.lanebryant.com

This is a wonderful bohemian rhapsody print maxi dress that will fit many different occasions. The length is 58”, is made of polyester, and sizes include 14-28.

To purchase or get more information on the Brushstroke Print Maxi Dress, visit http://www.lanebryant.com

Shopping at C.J. Banks

My favorite place to shop for women’s clothes is C. J. Banks. It is my favorite store because they carry clothes for plus size women that are stylish, comfortable and affordable. They have great sales people that are ready to help you find just the right outfit. They carry mostly sport clothes and some dressy pant outfits. I just discovered this store this summer and have purchased four pairs of summer pants and six blouses.

This store caters to 14W and up sizes. I am on their email list and I receive a sale flier once a month. I will continue to shop with them because when you are in the store the sales associates make you feel important and help you make wise decisions.

Trendy Women’s Clothes

My favorite place to shop for clothes is Lane Bryant. This is mostly because I am a plus-sized woman who hates department stores and likes to be trendy. I mostly shop at Lane Bryant for pants, shorts, and Capri-pants. I also shop there if I need something dressy and for pajama bottoms. They have GREAT sales too. They always have a sale corner where clothing is dirt cheap. They also offer, at different times of the year, a friends and family shopping discount of 40%, as well as what they call Real Women Dollars (for every $50.00 you spend you get $25.00 to use on your next visit). Sometimes they even have double Real Women Dollars (for every $50.00 you spend you get $50.00 to use on your next visit).

The most recent thing I purchased from Lane Bryant is a pair of bright blue pajama bottoms. They are 100% cotton and wonderfully comfortable. I live in their knit pajama bottoms. I can’t wait for their next good sale!

Ann Taylor is a Great Place to Shop

My favorite place to shop for women’s clothes is Ann Taylor. The clothes would appeal to a suburban woman. They have a variety of pieces that can be dressed up for work or worn more casually. Their clothes seem to appeal to a variety of women from women in their early 20s to women in there late 50s. They carry up to size 16 in most stores, but I believe sizes 18 and 20 are available online. Although some of the clothes can be a bit pricey, there is often a variety of clothing in the back of the store on clearance racks. These are usually the same pieces of the full price items, they are just in different colors and they are a fraction of the price! I recently bought a knit top for just $10! The store offers a variety of cuts that flatter most body types and all of the stores I have been in have a large petite section. Ann Taylor also offers shoes, jewelry, and handbags to complete any look. Whether you are looking for a complete look or just to find a couple well made pieces at a great price, Ann Taylor is the place to go!