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Tip number one for online plus size shopping, tape measure. Tip number two for online plus size shopping, size charts. These are the essentials every womanly figured woman needs when shopping online for clothing. After that it's a matter of knowing where to shop, two of the best sites are www.lanebryant.com and www.avenue.com. Their clothes are both fashionable and well made as opposed to so many other sites that continue to want to dress women of size up in poorly manufactured flowers, kitties and animal prints. Last but not least, know your body shape and which styles typically flatter your figure.

The most important thing when shopping for plus size clothing is getting the correct size. Unfortunately not all clothing is made equal, therefore when you might be a size 26 at one site, you're a 24 on another, or a 28 on yet another. That's where your measuring tape and size charts come in. Almost every website that sells clothing offers a sizing chart with instructions as to which parts of your body to measure and corresponding size charts. Follow these charts they're there for a reason and you'll be much happier with the fit of your clothing.

Some of my favorite sites to buy plus size clothing on are Lane Bryant and The Avenue. Lane Bryant sells fashionable clothing from sizes 14 28 and The Avenue carries sizes 14 32. The clothing and accessories sold on these sites are up to the minute, stylish and well made. While there a number of other sites out there that sell plus size clothing not all of them sell quality clothes and quite a few of them sell rather dated clothing. Being full figured does not mean we are doomed to wearing stretch pants and t-shirts with kittens and flowers, or covering ourselves in head to toe leopard print. Unfortunately the fashion industry hasn't quite caught up with the big and beautiful yet and our pickings can be slim. A few other sites that carry nice quality plus sizes are www.eddiebauer.com, www.jcpenny.com, www.torrid.com, www.oldnavy.com, and of course if you don't mind used clothing or bargain shopping there is always eBay. There are many more sites that sell plus size clothing all it takes is a little patience and a few searches on the net.

The last thing a woman wants to keep in mind when shopping for clothes on the internet is what looks good on her. You can't try this stuff on before you buy so you'll want a good sense of what works and what doesn't. Know your body shape and the styles that compliment it. If you're unsure as to what might flatter your frame there a number of "dress for your body" sites out there that will give you the advice you need as to the shapes, cuts and fabrics that will best suit you. Have fun and remember the key to looking good is feeling good.

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