Comments on: While I’m Handing out Advice to Plus-Size Clothing Retailers http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/ 2007-2010 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:13:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Stef http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26738 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:51:27 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26738 I haven’t shopped at Ashley Stewart since I left Norfolk, Virginia in 1999. Of course, I’m almost 9 years older, but I loved their stuff. They seriously need to get online, because Lane Bryant is expensive as hell, and I’m an almost 44 year old college sophomore with two teenage sons still at home, so I’m always having a lot of month at the end of my money (i.e. broke).
I’ll buy stuff from Ashley Stewart in a heartbeat if there were one near me (I’m in Oklahoma City, anyone know if there is one in OK?).

]]> By: spacedcowgirl http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26641 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:04:08 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26641 They actually just put an Ashley Stewart in the new strip (I mean, “outdoor”) snobby mall near me. I really need to stop in there. I had no idea how many decently priced, nice-looking clothes they had until I stopped into the Jefferson Ave. Detroit store in desperation after work one day–I had looked for a particular thing, I don’t even recall what now, at every plus size store I could think of and I had the ’70s sequin impression of the store that Notis describes, but figured what the heck. So much nice stuff! Their (I believe it is called) “Perfect Pant” really did fit me perfectly (though obviously YMMV, see fillyjonk’s comment :) ) and was ideal for work, and I see it is $19.99 right now. I also bought some other work clothes and a flattering skirt, tank top, and denim jacket outfit that would have been What Not to Wear approved. If you have an AS near you, I recommend checking it out. Their prices are somewhat better than LB and it’s just nice to have an alternative to the usual suspects.

]]> By: Allura http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26623 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:47:51 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26623 If you’re in NJ, Jersey Gardens is a mostly-outlet mall that actually has a “women’s” listing for stores on their directory. Lane Bryant Outlet, Fashion to Figure (wacky sizing, but inexpensive), AS, and at least one other store I discovered whose name I canNOT remember. Anyway, that mall is also a good source. Bonus: Ikea is right nearby. :)

]]> By: kateharding http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26540 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:30:52 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26540 The one in Ogilvie is an Avenue. And of COURSE we’re the center of the universe, duh!

]]> By: OTM http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26532 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:08:10 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26532 Er, in Chicago, I should say. Sometimes I forget that not everybody lives in Chicago, IL, USA. And they say NYers are the ones who think they live in the center of the universe…

]]> By: OTM http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26530 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:07:23 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26530 There’s an Ashley Stewart on the southwest corner of State and Madison in the Loop. It’s on the second floor so it’s kind of hidden. And there’s something in the Ogilvie Transportation Building but I can never remember if it’s an AS or an Avenue.

]]> By: Phledge http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26509 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:36:54 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26509 Kate–according to their website it’s in the Boulevard Mall on Maryland Parkway. A little out of my way, but if I’m in the mood I will go and see.

]]> By: Maya's Granny http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26499 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:57:03 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26499 I live where on-line shopping is vitaly necessary. Not a single plus sizes store within 750 miles of my front door — and at that no road out of here so I have to fly. The only places in my community that carry my size also carry food and motor oil and snow tires and computers and . . .

I would love if AS had on-line shopping. So would many, many other women here in Alaska.

]]> By: Kate in England http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26461 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:23:40 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26461 All hail the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

]]> By: kateharding http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26431 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:06:42 +0000 http://kateharding.net/2007/12/01/while-im-handing-out-advice-to-plus-size-clothing-retailers/#comment-26431 M, it’s great that you found better places, but not everyone can afford higher end stuff. Ashley Stewart has some nice looking clothes (and they really have gotten better recently) at much more affordable prices than a lot of plus-size stores.

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