Plus Size Clothing
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
Evans Clothing
• www.evans.co.uk
Headers: Tops, Knitwear, Bottonms, Denim, Dresses, Suiting, Sports, Petites & Tall, Outerwear, Footwear, Accessories, Hosiery, Lingerie, Sleepwear, Swimwear
Evans is the UK's leading fashion brand specialising in sizes 16-32, with a wide variety of styles and colours to choose from. Evans Clothing has stores located throughout the whole of the UK.
• Special Features: Gift cards available from £1 to £300 and the cards can be used in Evans, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, Wallis and Outfit stores in the UK.
Artigiano
• www.artigiano.co.uk
Headers: Formal Trousers, Casual Trousers, Knitwear, Pure Cashmere, Tops, Blouses, Shirts, Jackets, Coats, Skirts, Accessories, Jewellery, Shoes
All the latest in sophisticated Italian style women's fashion from the Artigiano collection. Sizes 8-20. Buy online or request a catalogue. Established in 1995, Artigiano is a trading name of Scala Collections Ltd, based in IOW, operating online and through mail order. There is also a large clearance retail outlet in Bournemouth.
• Special Features: Free 14 day returns policy. Monthly prize draw to win £100 if you sign up to the newsletter.
• Gift Wrapping: Gift wrapped boxes £5.95.
Austin Reed
• www.austinreed.co.uk
Headers: Menswear: Formalwear, Casualwear, Accessories. Womenswear
The rather stylish Austin Reed is now online with a selection of (fairly formal) shirts and trousers for men and a small selection of items for women. The men's accessories department contains a small selection of belts, socks and underwear. You can book an appointment online at one of their stores for a consultation regarding personal tailoring. The "Hirewear" section is misleading as you are directed to their store locator - note however, they do have stores throughout the UK.
• Special Features: You can apply online for the Austin Reed visa card which features 2.5% spend back in Austin Reed Reward Vouchers.
Sizes 8-18 in womenswear and sizes 36-50 in menswear.
Chums
• www.chums.co.uk
Headers: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Household Textiles, Lifestyle and Home, Personal Hygiene and Incontinence, Mobility
Direct mail order company supplying a range of traditional clothing and other products. Chums is particularly strong in mens trousers especially 'hard to find' high waisted trousers, large waist sizes up to 54" and inside leg lengths frm 27" to 33". All at bargain prices. Chums also supply personal hygiene products for incontinence use and mobility aids for the disabled and elderly. Chums Ltd is based in Knowsley Business Park, Liverpool.
• Special Features: Free 7 day returns.
Clermont Direct
• www.clermontdirect.com
Headers: Dinner Suit Packages, Dinner Jacket Only, Cream Tuxedo Jacket, Morning Coats, Trousers Only, Dress Shirts, Bow Ties, Cummerbunds, Braces, Cufflinks
Clermont Direct specialises in men's formal clothing, at discounted prices. Dinner suit packages start at just £99. Clermont Direct is based in Little Cressingham, Thetford.
Delivery Costs: UK P&P Varies, depending on order value - from 95p to £4.95. Free on orders >£50.
• Delivery Time: 1-3 working days.
Jacket sizes up to 52 and trousers up to 44 waist
Clifford James
• www.clifford-james.co.uk
Headers: Clothing & Footwear, Home & Garden
Leather shoes for men and women at warehouse prices! Plus clothing and accessories. The products are not exactly high fashion, but are chosen for comfort, value and quality. Plus there is the home and garden department which stocks a wide (if not comprehensive) range of miscellaneous items including stuff for the car. The website is a little like one of those postal catalogues that contains an eclectic range of new and unusual products, many of which you have never heard of, such as pet ramps for cars! Definitely a website to browse. Clifford James is based in Skelmersdale, Lancs.
• Delivery not available to the Channel or Scilly Isles
DevilWear
• www.devilwear.co.uk
Headers: Kids, Ladies, Men, Sunglasses, Gift Vouchers
Wide selection of branded clothing and accessories at very competitive prices. 100% authentic sunglasses and clothes from names such as Abercrombie, Cavlin Klein, Diesel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Miss Sixty, Nike, Oakley, Police and many more with savings of up to 70%. DevilWear Ltd, Unit 15 Lister Road, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RB.
• Special Features: Live online chat with a sales representative.
• Special Offers: Special offers are available all the time and are updated weekly.
• International Delivery Available
A small number of plus sizes for men
Dorothy Perkins
• www.dorothyperkins.co.uk
Headers: Women's Clothing, Maternity, Shoes & Boots, Accessories, Lingerie & Nightwear, Jewellery
Established in 1919 and with over 580 stores nationwide, Dorothy Perkins is one of the largest and best known womenswear retailers in the UK. Clothing available in sizes from 8-22 plus clothes ranges for the taller woman and also the petite woman. Product range is updated weekly. You can apply online for the Dorothy Perkins Store Card for exclusive discounts.
• International Delivery Available
Suitsmen
• www.suitsmen.co.uk
Headers: Suits, Coats, Jackets, Trousers, Shirts, Shoes, Accessories
Quality menswear, mostly formal clothing, at competitive prices from brands such as Berwin & Berwin,
Brook Taverner, Skopes, Ben Sherman, and Daniel Hechter. Large range of stylish clothing from dinner jackets to pyjamas, and from trenchcoats to waistcoats. Suitsmen
is based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
• Special Features: 110% price match guarantee. Freepost returns for all suits, coats and trousers,
• Free Delivery
Menswear up to 58" available.
Great Universal
• www.greatuniversal.com
Headers: Womens, Mens, Babies & Kids, Electrical, Home & Garden, Leisure
The website is operated by the catalogue people, Great Universal. This means that you can either pay immediately by credit or debit card, or you can open an account with them. Account holders get 20 weeks interest free credit and 40 weeks for some items such as computers and mobile phones. There is a large choice of clothing, electrical and home and garden goods - just what you would expect from a catalogue.
• Special Features: Free 14 day returns policy
• Free Delivery
• Special Offers: 10% discount is available for first timevisitors and up to 20% off Great Universal catalogue prices when you buy online.
Women's clothing up to size 26 and men up to 50".
Kiniki
• www.kiniki.com
Headers: Boxers, Briefs, Swimwear, Thongs, Raunchy, Leisure
Kiniki designs and manufactures exclusive underwear and swimwear for men, including boxers, briefs, thongs and raunchy! Sizes range from Small to Extra Extra large. Very fast and easy to use website. Extablished in the 1970s, Kiniki is based in Newcastle, Staffs. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Special Features: Giftfinder
• Free Delivery on orders >£30
• International Delivery Available
Marks & Spencer Online Store
• www.marksandspencer.com
Headers: Women, Lingerie, Men, Kids, Entertainment, Travel, Home, Technology, Flowers & Gifts, Food & Wine, M&S Money, Gift Vouchers
In addition to the standard, high quality M&S range of clothing for men, women and children, there is the ultra trendy per una due range for girls, which is not available in all stores. The home department features an impressive range of home accessories, from soft furnishings to bathroom suites. Not to mention a pretty large range of rather upmarket furniture for every room in the house, including the garden. M&S online is not just restricted to clothes and home accessories - peek into the technology department for phones, TVs, hi-fi, radios, iPods and digital camcorders and cameras. The food department is in two parts. Lunchtogo allows you to order business lunches online - type in post code to see if you are in a delivery area. With food ordering, you have to download an order form to present at participating stores.
• Special Features: 90 day free returns policy. You can sign up for the Marks & Spencer credit card, &more, online.
• Gift Service: Gift vouchers and gift wrapping available, plus you can have your order sent to more than one address.
• Free UK Delivery for Furniture, TVs and Flowers
isme
• www.isme.com
Headers: Womens, Mens, Babies & Kids, Electronics, Appliances, Home & Garden, Sports & Leisure, Toys & Games, Jewellery & Gifts
Isme is the online arm of Marshall Ward - many of you may be familiar with the Marshall Ward catalogue. Like most catalogues, they sell a wide range of clothing for all the family, plus household and leisure items. If you don't want to pay for goods immediately, you can set up an Assist account with them and pay monthly. No credit charge is made if you pay by the due date. If you prefer, you can order a catalogue online. Marshall Ward also offers a range of financial services including loans and insurance.
• Special Features: Free 14 day returns policy - goods will be collected. Sign up for the newsletter and be entered in a monthly draw to win £1000 to spend online at Marshal Ward.
• Special Offers: 10% discount with your first order.
Womenswear up to size 28 and menswear up to size 50" waist
Natural Figures
• www.naturalfigures.co.uk
Headers: Bras, Briefs, Lingerie, Swim, Sports, Bridal, Mens
Focusses mainly on bras, briefs and sets (excellent range) plus swimwear, sports bras and men's underwear. Bra sizes are from 28D right up to 48H and from size 8 - 28 in briefs. Very nice, easy to navigate website. Natural Figures in based in Walsall, West Midlands.
• Free Worldwide Delivery
Thomas Pink
• www.thomaspink.co.uk
Headers: Shirts, Accessories, Knitwear, Nightwear
Thomas Pink offers an extensive on-line range of men's and women's shirts from formal to casual plus knitwear. In addition they have a wide range of silk ties and cufflinks to complement the shirts. Goods are dispatched within three working days and can be shipped directly to the customer, or to any other worldwide address. To add a special finishing touch to the purchase all orders can be gift wrapped at no extra cost. An interesting snippet of information from Thomas Pink: "In the eighteenth century Thomas Pink made the best hunting coats money could buy. The expression "In the Pink" originates from the pride that English gentleman took from wearing one of Pink's coats. The old boy would be happy to know his traditions of quality and style are being continued." Thomas Pink is based in Palmerston Way, London.
Up to size 20 in womenswear and up to XXLRG (18.5 collar) for men
TShirt Studio
www.tshirtstudio.com
Headers: Personalised T-shirts (Adults & Children), Mugs, Mouse Mats, Canvas Bag, Teddy Bear with T-Shirt, Polo-shirt (Adults)
Not just T-shirts, but other personalised items are also available with TShirt Studio. You can have just text, or you can upload your own image as well. You can send your order by post if you have an image you would like to use that is not on your computer. TShirt Studio is based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
• Special Offers: There is a 10% discount for orders over £50.
• Free Delivery
T-Shirts up to 46"
BeCheeky
• www.becheeky.com
Headers: Lingerie, Thongs, Knickers, Bras, Nightwear, Swimwear, Mens Underwear, Stockings, Jewellery, Accessories
Huge range of thongs and sexy knickers form BeCheeky, including designer wear from Bracli, Frankly Darling and many others. Plus they have recently updated their range to include sexy swimwear, mens boxers and briefs and a new bridal lingerie section. BeCheeky is based in Heathbank Road, Bournemouth.
• Special Features: Free UK 14 day returns policy (28 days for overseas customers).
• Gift Service: Free and luxury gift wrapping available plus you can have your gift sent direct to the recipient.
• Free UK Delivery on orders >£50
• International Delivery Available
CT Shirts
• www.ctshirts.co.uk
Headers: Mens: Formal Shirts, Tailoring, Ties, Cufflinks
Womens: Formal Shirts, Tailoring, Casual Wear, Accessories
Childrens: Boys/Girls
The CT stands for Charles Tyrwhitt (pronounced "Tirit"). The company, begun in 1986, is based in Jermyn Street, London, and is a producer of quality shirts. The shirts are made from the finest Egyptian cotton and single-needle stitching is used throughout. In addition they offer other items such as quality leather footwear for men, a fabulous collection of cashmere for both men and women as well as all the usual accessories you would expect. Note, however, that although they sell a wide range of cufflinks, the women's jewellery section is not extensive.
Men's shirts up to 20" neck, womenswear up to size 20
Grattan
• www.grattan.co.uk
Headers: Womens, Mens, Kids, Interiors, Electrical, DIY & Outdoor, Extras
Clothes for all the family plus home accessories and furniture, audio visual and computer equipment, garden and outdoor equipment - in short all the things you would expect to see in the Grattan catalogue! Buy online or request a catalogue. Grattan belongs to the same group of companies as Freemans and Kaleidoscope.
• Special Features: Interest free credit terms available plus there is a free 14 day returns policy on unwanted items.
• Free Delivery
• Special Offers: - 20% off first order (excluding electrical and sale items)
Womenswear up to size 30 and men up to size 50.
Kaleidoscope
• www.kaleidoscope.co.uk
Headers: Shoes & Accessories, Coats & Jackets, Dresses & Skirts, Lingerie, Nightwear, Tops, Trousers, Swimwear, Home & Living
Stylish clothes and accessories for the more mature woman plus a range of home and garden accessories. There is also a selection of dining, living room and bedroom furniture. Buy online or request a catalogue. Based in Sheffield, Kaleidoscope belongs to the same group of companies as Freemans and Grattan.
• Special Offers: 15% off first orders.
• Special Features:Credit options available plus there is a free 14 day returns policy on unwanted items.
Sizes up to 28 available
Oxendales
• www.oxendales.com
Headers: Fashion, Lingerie, Nightwear, Footwear, Men, Home & Leisure, Electricals
Part of the JD Williams home shopping group, Oxendales offers value for money clothing in wide ranging fittings (12 – 34, with selected styles in 10 – 36) plus furniture, home accessories, audio visual equipment, small electricals, PAYG mobiles and kitchen appliances. Buy online or request a catalogue. Oxendales is based in Manchester.
• Special Features: You can add up to 12 different delivery addresses in your Oxendales address book.
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