Thankfully, international clothing manufacturers have begun to realise the expansion of a global plus size market, and recently started releasing larger sizes. In Malaysia, the plus size clothing industry is still rather limited, but gradually improving. While size UK14 is still considered XL in Malaysia while UK16 is 2XL, I've heard that size UK16 is no longer labeled as plus size in the US due to vanity sizing!
After much research and hours of browsing clothing stores, I've come up with a few of my favourite stores to shop. It's still a jungle out there, but hopefully by sharing some of my favourite plus size stores, it would serve as form of inspiration to all you lovely plus sizers out there. We've all got to be clothed, haven't we? And there's no excuse to bum around all day in baggy T-Shirts (I used to do that, guilty as charged).
So, let's march towards plus size fabulousness!
1. Jessabella Plus Size Stealz (or JPSS for short)
One of my favourite places to shop online - carries a huge selection of plus size clothing, up to sizes UK22-24! I love the fact that Jessica (the owner) always measures the clothing for reference, a key deciding factor towards buying online.
Since we can't touch, feel or try clothing online, the only indicator would be photos and measurements, and her measurements are almost always accurate! I really love her leggings, shorts and blazer selections. She also responses quickly to emails, and sends out the parcels regularly. I would highly recommend her store!
Price: from RM15 - RM60
2. Cotton On!
If I could only shop in ONE store for the rest of my life, it would surely be Cotton On. I'm hopelessly in love with the simple yet fashionable pieces at super affordable prices - especially when they have storewide sales up to 70% off! I kid you not...I bought a few shirts at only RM15 each, shoes at RM10 and even dresses from RM30!
They also carry sizes up to AU14 or US10, which measure up to about UK14-16. My top tip: Spend some time browsing the sales racks! You might just strike gold. And their salespeople are generally helpful and friendly.
The only qualms I have with Cotton On is the fabric tends to stretch and lose its shape after a while, but with proper maintenance it would last a little longer.
Price: from RM10 - RM100+
3. H&M
My definition of H&M would be 'Holy Moly'. Because I can literally spend hours in the store till my teeth fall out, my legs give way and I ascend to heaven saying 'Holy Moly'. Lately I've been obsessed with printed pants - flowery, graphic, leopard?!, black & white, polka dots - just can't get enough of it.
So when I found a pair in H&M that actually fit me (their sizes go up to EU42 - which is about UK12-14), I was ecstatic with joy, but not so ecstatic about the price. It cost a whopping RM119, which was a little too much considering the material was rather thin and sheer. With a heavy heart, I placed it back on the rack. Till next time, my flowery friend.
My experience with H&M in the UK has been far better - managed to pick up a few pieces at only £5 to £10! Particularly love their dresses and sheer tops.
Prices: from RM29 - RM100+
4. Nichii/Kitschen
Now this is mostly a hit or miss with me - sometimes I find really good pieces but they don't have my size, and other times it doesn't fit well on my body.
A couple of times, I managed to snag deals from their sales racks. Kitschen categorizes their sales items according to size - which makes it much easier to find your size. Unfortunately, the sizes only go up to XL or XXL. But if you're patient, you just might score. Gotta try your luck!
Prices : from RM25 - RM99+
5. Jusco Scarlet Plus
Jusco, or now known as AEON, has a dedicated section for plus size - which I appreciate very much. The sizes go up to UK26 (!) and the selections are quite good as well. However, I have yet to find pieces that suit my age group - I believe their target market is for more mature women.
However, you might just find good formal shirts and slacks there, at pretty reasonable prices too!
Prices: RM30 - RM79+
6. Other Online Stores
Just to name a few:
So, let's march towards plus size fabulousness!
Here are some of my favourite plus size stores:
1. Jessabella Plus Size Stealz (or JPSS for short)
One of my favourite places to shop online - carries a huge selection of plus size clothing, up to sizes UK22-24! I love the fact that Jessica (the owner) always measures the clothing for reference, a key deciding factor towards buying online.
Since we can't touch, feel or try clothing online, the only indicator would be photos and measurements, and her measurements are almost always accurate! I really love her leggings, shorts and blazer selections. She also responses quickly to emails, and sends out the parcels regularly. I would highly recommend her store!
Price: from RM15 - RM60
Plus-o-meter: 4/5 Stars
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| Red Blazer (Slim Vivicut Jacket) from JPSS - RM48 Black Slacks from Brands Outlet - RM69, Inner Tube from FOS - RM9 (if not mistaken) Heels from Vincci - RM42 Bag from Fiorelli UK - RM120 |
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| Black Top from Cotton On - RM15! Denim Shorts from JPSS - RM35 Heels from Walk In - RM42 Bag from Bonita - RM37 Belt from Primark UK - £2 Moustache Necklace from store in Paradigm - RM10 |
If I could only shop in ONE store for the rest of my life, it would surely be Cotton On. I'm hopelessly in love with the simple yet fashionable pieces at super affordable prices - especially when they have storewide sales up to 70% off! I kid you not...I bought a few shirts at only RM15 each, shoes at RM10 and even dresses from RM30!
They also carry sizes up to AU14 or US10, which measure up to about UK14-16. My top tip: Spend some time browsing the sales racks! You might just strike gold. And their salespeople are generally helpful and friendly.
The only qualms I have with Cotton On is the fabric tends to stretch and lose its shape after a while, but with proper maintenance it would last a little longer.
Price: from RM10 - RM100+
Plus-o-meter: 4.5/5 Stars
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| White Lace Dress from Cotton On - only RM45! Heels from Walk In - RM15 only! |
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| Flowery Print Skirt from Cotton On - RM15 White Shirt from PDI - RM10 Heels from Walk In - RM15! Bag - it was a gift, not sure about the price #Likeasir Necklace from a little shop in Paradigm - RM10 |
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| Can't get enough of #LikeASir accessories! Only RM10 each! |
My definition of H&M would be 'Holy Moly'. Because I can literally spend hours in the store till my teeth fall out, my legs give way and I ascend to heaven saying 'Holy Moly'. Lately I've been obsessed with printed pants - flowery, graphic, leopard?!, black & white, polka dots - just can't get enough of it.
So when I found a pair in H&M that actually fit me (their sizes go up to EU42 - which is about UK12-14), I was ecstatic with joy, but not so ecstatic about the price. It cost a whopping RM119, which was a little too much considering the material was rather thin and sheer. With a heavy heart, I placed it back on the rack. Till next time, my flowery friend.
My experience with H&M in the UK has been far better - managed to pick up a few pieces at only £5 to £10! Particularly love their dresses and sheer tops.
Prices: from RM29 - RM100+
Plus-o-meter: 4/5 Stars
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| H&M Outifts: Top Left - Orange Dress £5 Top Middle - White Dress £7 & Black Stockings £2 |
4. Nichii/Kitschen
Now this is mostly a hit or miss with me - sometimes I find really good pieces but they don't have my size, and other times it doesn't fit well on my body.
A couple of times, I managed to snag deals from their sales racks. Kitschen categorizes their sales items according to size - which makes it much easier to find your size. Unfortunately, the sizes only go up to XL or XXL. But if you're patient, you just might score. Gotta try your luck!
Prices : from RM25 - RM99+
Plus-o-meter: 3.5/5 Stars
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| One-Piece Formal Dress from Nichii - RM49 |
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| White Sheer Top from Nichii - RM39 Shorts from JPSS - RM35 Heels from Cotton On - RM35 Bag from Bonita - RM37 |
5. Jusco Scarlet Plus
Jusco, or now known as AEON, has a dedicated section for plus size - which I appreciate very much. The sizes go up to UK26 (!) and the selections are quite good as well. However, I have yet to find pieces that suit my age group - I believe their target market is for more mature women.
However, you might just find good formal shirts and slacks there, at pretty reasonable prices too!
Prices: RM30 - RM79+
6. Other Online Stores
Just to name a few:
- Zalora has a Plus Size section at slightly steep prices, but good quality nonethless
- Asos Curve has fabulous pieces, offers free international shipping - and if you're pretty confident to shop online AND know your size well, go for it!
- Trendy Confessions is another local online plus size boutique that I have yet to try, but I love their designs and style! Have my eye on this awesome Button Down Shirt.
Oh, and I picked up THREE pairs of shoes for less than RM100. Yes, I'm cheap like that ;). Walk In was having a sale at Paradigm Mall, and I believe these were from seasons past, all going from RM15 per pair! My inner shoe addict kicked in, and well, here's the aftermath.
Let me know what you think about this post! I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the outfits - I'm no Vera Wang - but I do love playing around with different pieces to see how it would look on my body. What are YOUR favourite style tips? Share with me!
Have fun and stay fabulous!
xoxo,
Mabel.
love the red jacket! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarvin! :)
ReplyDeleteLike the post and pics hehe...
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you for your kind words, Sherry! :D
DeleteThank you Mabele for including us in your blog post. We sisters are really glad to hear you love our style! We do look forward to hear from you and service you someday soon. Till then, take care.
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Trendy Confessions
very helpful ;) thanks!
ReplyDeleteThose are just sexy dresses. Simple yet cool looking.
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Omg..This is so helpful!! Yes i am a loyal customer to jpss..cotton on for sure, kitschen my love and jusco scarlet plus of coz..But things not going well with h&m coz everytime i went there, i hate it coz too many choices for skinny bxxxh out there!! Thts makes me ouch!!
ReplyDeleteBut, thanks to you for sharing this!! It'll help a lot for those who in needed!!
Hi Ixora,
DeleteThanks so much for dropping by. Hehe I love JPSS too, wish she would update her new arrivals more frequently! Glad you found the post helpful and stay awesome always! :) xx
Great post! :) Thanks for sharing your list! Hope to see more updates soon.
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Hi Jasrina,
DeleteThanks so much for the encouragement - will definitely commit more time to this blog, have been neglecting it for way too long. Hope to see you again soon! xx
Wow great information about women’s clothing. I am really impress by your informative approach in this article.
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Hi Mabel,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to find your blog.
I love AEON Scarlet Plus and Kitschen too! Another place I love for plus size dresses is FOS :)
Do you know if it's possible to find chiffon floor-length dresses for UK 24 and above that are less than RM200? I went browsing in a few shops in Mid Valley today and they're all almost RM500. Not keen to spend that much since I can't afford it to begin with, and also because it's for a company dinner. Hope you can help me out :)
Hi Geek Goddess!
DeleteThanks for your lovely comment. I love the printed tees and shorts at FOS! :)
You can find floor-length dresses at:
- AiShop: http://www.aishop.com.my/online-shopping-women-fashion.php?gkey=plussize-dress
- Jessabella Plus Sized Steals: https://www.facebook.com/jessabella.pss/photos
- If you're on Instagram: Search 'Curvyliciousfashionista' or 'Ivory_Online_Collection' for sizes up to UK24. You can also use the hashtag #plussizemalaysia to search for more affordable options.
Do let me know how it turns out! :) All the best & hope to see you soon.
Hi Mabel,
DeleteI was so fed up with my fruitless search (I have to admit, I was rather picky, because I needed to find a dress that suits my body and budget) that I ended up sewing a dress lol. You can check it out here: http://goddessofathens.blogspot.com/2014/03/mia.html
The toga looks fantastic! Glad it worked out for you :)
DeleteI used to have no hope on stylish cloths for plus size. But thank goodness there is more and more rising up. I've got to say Jessabella is one of THE best boutique. Stylish+Affordable. I'm also planning to try out Adevi & Trendy Confession. Both have nice collection but pricey :p. Scarlet (IOI Mall) has also some pretty good collection. Love the article and you look great in those outfits. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Jessabella is the leader in terms of quality and price. Yes, do try out Trendy Confessions, love their style and material. Thanks so much for dropping by and best of luck, Chellie! xx
Deletebeautiful post with some beautiful dressing for plus size people. i love it all. keep posting in future too. thank you
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