Wasn't Shopping Supposed To Be Fun?

Shopping For Plus-Size Clothing
Shopping, as a plus-size woman, isn't exactly fun.  Before the adventurous treasure hunt begins, the plus-size shopper usually has a definite idea of what they hope to find during the shopping trip. She already knows, from experience, that the particular something she hopes to find in the store will not be there.  But, hey, one must be optimistic and at least try.  Suppose it is there and the effort to find it hadn't been made.

It usually turns out that the plus-size shopper settles on 'style' based upon whatever is available and accessible in the store.  A spirit of celebration seems to be created simply by finding an article -- any article -- of clothing that is actually in the correct size.

Color?  How can one be selective about color?  If it fits, thank you.  Suppose the item found is a red rain coat.  The plus-size shopper may not have been looking for a raincoat, much less a red one.  But, buy it she  will -- because it's there and because it fits.

In this way, a shopping expedition truly becomes a treasure hunt.  When shopping is over and the purchased items are more closely examined at home, it comes to mind that she has yet to find the item that was actually needed.  Meanwhile, whatever was found will have to make-do.

Finding clothing that fit is the goal for all plus-size women.  There's a demand for 'fit' in body size, in personality types, in style choices and in the occasion for which the article is to be worn.

Because these items of 'fit' seem not to be available in the local stores, many plus-size women have turned to on-line shopping.  But, on-line shopping is not as simple as walking into a clothing store. The results can be much more satisfying but, done carelessly, it can be extremely frustrating.

How to shop on-line for plus-size women is a complete other story.  Preparation is needed to shop intelligently online.  There are tools to use and research to be done.  It can be both a challenging and a rewarding experience.

(More to come)
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