![]() Why on earth would’t straight size stores do the same? Baffling! And now I know for next time that I need to stock more larger sizes and fewer smaller sizes. The girls who couldn’t by my tees at CatCon – it was more than a pang for them – it was a deep seated pang accompanied by frustration, anger, and sadness. I do feel a pang of sadness when you post a pretty dress that doesn’t come in my size but that’s just it – it’s a pang and I get over it because I have lots of choices elsewhere. The reason they popped up in the first place was to provide products that were mostly unavailable. I felt terrible! However, I don’t necessarily feel that plus size stores need to expand to straight sizes. Wouldn’t it be profitable for them to do so? I know that when I was selling tees at CatCon this past year, I sold out of all my larger sizes first and people were getting very frustrated with me that I only had XS and S sizes left. I think – from a financial view – I don’t understand why straight size stores don’t expand into plus size more. Oh that dress is gorgeous! I don’t remember seeing that at Anthro! So pretty! The photo will often link to a blog post reviewing the item. Google a particular garment and check the Google images page for blogger and influencer OOTDs. ![]() ![]() Anthropologie has a very active review section where customers leave detailed sizing and fit notes. Try to get past the idea of how a garment is ‘supposed’ to fit and consider if you like how it actually fits on your specific body. Don’t expect a garment to fit you the way it fits the model or mannequin.You can order the size up right there in-store, and it’ll ship to your home for free. If you like an item, but they don’t have your size, try the next size down to get a feel for if one size up would be the correct fit.I own and wear sizes medium, large, and extra large from Anthropologie. Tops that button up the front and might gape open.The Straight Styles I Avoid at Anthropologie: Oversize fits and boxy silhouettes (you can always belt them to give them shape).Sleeveless styles and the more generous flutter and kimono sleeves.Swing, fit-and-flare, and a-line silhouettes.A-line and maxi skirts with elastic in the waistband.Swing dresses in knit and woven fabrics.The Straight Size Styles I Have the Most Success with at Anthropologie: Before they expanded into plus, I had to pick through their size 00-16 offerings to learn what worked for me, and I got pretty good at it! So please use the tips below to help you identify straight size styles that might work best for your curves (and you can apply these tips to Anthropologie and other brands too!). But for the occasional style that isn’t offered in plus? Chances are if you’re on the smaller end of plus (sizes 14-20), you can also shop Anthropologie’s straight size offerings. Tips for Plus Size Women Shopping Sizes 00-16 at AnthropologieĪnthropologie’s plus size offerings are increasingly more abundant, varied, and on-trend. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Shop My ANTHROPOLOGIE Picks and Browse My Favorite ANTHROPOLOGIE Looks Thank you for shopping through my links and supporting the world of With Wonder and Whimsy.* *This post contains affiliate links, which, if purchased from, may result in a small commission for this site at no cost to you. I like my clothes to fit more loosely and skim over my curves instead of hug to them. I’m 5’4″, short waisted, and have a narrow waist. ![]() Note that I have broader shoulders, larger upper arms, and wider hips. And for those styles not offered in plus, I can often wear the XL if they’re stretchy, feature a relaxed fit, or are free through the hips. ![]() As a size 16/18W with measurements 47-39-51, I wear between a 1X, 2X, and 18W at Anthro depending on the style. So you’ll want to reference the specific fit notes and reviews on each individual product page in addition to the standard size chart. Because Anthropologie stocks a variety of brands, not every brand is offered in plus, and not every brand fits the same either. But they’re also a great destination for basics like layering tanks and solid tees. Check Out My Brand Guides Page for More ReviewsĪnthropologie is one of my favorite places to shop for statement pieces like dresses, sweaters, and skirts. As a plus size shopper, I was thrilled to see them expand into plus sizes a few years back, and they now carry sizes 00-26W in select stores and online. I love their well-traveled and whimsical aesthetic, and I’ve shopped with them for over 15 years, as a size 12 to a size 18 and everywhere in between. Their stores are beautifully curated into artful displays that delight and inspire. They’re all about textured fabrics, embellishments and frills, and inspired palettes and prints. Their brand aesthetic is worldly, chic, and bohemian. Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores. ![]()
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