Outsize in Outfitters
Posted: June 8, 2010 Filed under: Clothing | Tags: Something Else, Urban Outfitters 28 CommentsAfter being a frequent Urban Outfitters browser for years, today I finally got to see what the fitting rooms look like because believe it or not- I found something I could actually get into. Of course, UO have not suddenly decided to stock plus sizes, but during my weekly walkabout I spotted a kaftan by Something Else which looked big enough to actually get over my head and onto my body.
It comes in one size and here it is on a model……
Image from pixiemarket.com
…and here it is on me….
While I do like it, it’s not something I’d drop £81 on as it’s essentially just a big t-shirt, but I got £81 worth of kicks by being able to fit into something in a shop where I can usually only spectate, not participate.
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Thanks
Angie
haha, thats fantastic, it looks really nice too, but honestly, I wouldn’t spend that much on a top.
Oh and by the way, I bought this awesome tribal maxi dress at New Look Inspire that they didn’t have on their website. Otherwise I would show you!
Ooh and gold sandals to go with them!
Not worth the price, even though it’s nice. It really IS just a big T-shirt.
Cute shirt.
Looks great on you! putting you on my blogroll 🙂
xoxo Anika
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Hey, an Aussie brand! Way to represent the Commonwealth, Deena.
I’m pretty sure Something Else only goes up to a size 12 or 14, but I have an oversized futuristic print tshirt dress by them which I wore the hell out of in summer. (I got mine on sale, though. The original price wasn’t quite £81 but it wasn’t far off.)
You should look good on what ever you wear don’t be so shy were all big women here !
It looks really good on you, shame about the price.
Thanks! I will look for it around sale time. I once bought a cardi in UO for £4.99, reduced from £90 just because the belt was missing- bargain or wot!
I don’t think half the shoppers at UO can fit into their ridiculous sizes as…the sale rack is always left with XS and Smalls, never larges or XLs.
Bummer.
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i reallyyyy admire u for being able to accept being plus-sized! i’ve never been able to. i can fit into a size 6 bottom but i have to eat just once a day to keep that size up.
Once a day?! Doesn’t that leave you hungry? Hope you don’t mind me saying this, but why is maintaining a size 6 figure of such importance that you have to limit yourself to one meal a day? I’m not suggesting that you should get fat but would it be so bad to eat more frequently and be a size 8? I’m not attacking you, just conversing. BTW- thanks for stopping by. I love comments from anyone of ANY size!
I’m not particularly fond of the shape, I’d probably add a big belt or something for more definition.
I hear you on the belt thing, I think that would definitely improve the look. There was a fabric belt but it was a bit lame. I envisage a chunky black belt with it.
Actually, I really like the shape of it on you without the belt.
Pricey but it looks F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S on you! (I want one, hehehe) Definitely go for a chunky belt. I did not know UO had plus sizes. This is great to know. They are my kind of clothing. Love you black leather shoes, too!
Unfortunately they don’t do plus sizes, its just something cut so loose that I get get into it.
Pricey but this top/shirt dress looks F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S on you! Go for the chunky belt.
Its on sale at asos for £64.00 but still not that much cheaper.
Meh- Let me know when its £19.99!
Nice pick! I love creative shopping!
i just love simple pleasures.
I just came across your blog and in reading this, I had to stop and leave a little note telling you, good for you! *big pat on the back* I know how good it feels to fit it anything that isn’t deemed “plus size” so what a fantastic thing to read. Sometimes the extra spending is made up for by how much it boosts our self esteem. I’m definitely following your blog now. 🙂
It is so frustrating that retailers can’t or won’t expand their sizes so that everyone can look great!
I would have to say I didn’t love the dress, but I can totally understand your excitement of being able to try something on in UO.
Just found your blog, and I’m loving it!
I find UO to only suit figures identical to their models. My sister looks gorgeous in the clothes (a UK size 4), but me (6 foot, size 10/12)… Well… Ugh!
Just because they do things in bigger sizes doesnt mean that theyve considered proportions of larger women. I dont consider myself to be particularly curvy and fabulous, but i wouldnt shop at UO for anything besides knitwear and outerwear.
Also… The fabric looks so much different on… If it was a chiffon i’d prefer it!
P.s. I’d love to see more outfit posts of bright summery colours on you. Would be so interesting!
X
My summer wardobe has been pretty bland but if I wear anything interesting in the next few weeks I’ll take photos just for you 🙂
Looks good on you, too. 🙂 Love the color and you paired it with black shoes which doesn’t clash with the blue color.
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