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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:32

Hello!

Any recommendations for good stores? I was at Dubai mall this morning and all the clothes were either too small ( think skinny models), had terrible clingy fabric which would show off all your hanging bits or were ridiculously expensive ( I am NOT paying $100 for a top!!!)

Any suggestions for decent, good quality clothes that won't break the bank?

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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 07:11

MAX has an extended sizes section, the clothes are not that bad actually, and now the have a promotion spend 150 dhs get a 30 dhs voucher. You can also try Carrefour, they have lots of branded clothes (with the tags cut) at very cheap prices.

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 20:18

Thank you all SO much! Lots of shopping days coming up :) Thanks Waxmunch. Will give it a go and try and get over my fear of having things tailored :)

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:55

shops to try splash, evans, peacocks, new look, monsoon, marks and spencer, h & m (plus size only at ibn mall), bhs and lindex. Mirdiff city centre has a good choice of shops for plus size ladies imho. Good luck hope this helps

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:53

I get loads of my clothes from a UK shop called Yours. You can buy online and I use my Aramex shop and ship account for them to send to me. However, they do send internationally to UAE as far as I know. http://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:49

LOL! No need to worry about being graphic. :) I only get my trousers done with a 'half-leg' lining; the lining goes from the waist to just below mid-thigh and in fact, I think it makes the trousers feel better against my skin, but that's just a personal feeling maybe! I do think it makes the top-of-the-thigh part of the trousers less inclined to wrinkle [that bit where you crease when you sit down'>, but I'm always careful to 'lift' the trousers back towards my waist whenever I sit down as well [as you would if you were a guy in a suit'>. :) Despite having heard talk of him being a bit 'hit and miss' for some clients, I have never had any issues with Cliff [one of the 'alley tailors' in Satwa'> which is possibly due to the fact that he -- and his employees -- are very good at copying [and I only ever ask for things to be copied, not made from scratch'>. He's also very quick [on request'>. I had about seven tops/trousers made up for me in five days** in January [before going on holiday'>. I did pay a bit extra for the quick turnaround though. Oh, and also HAGGLE [but you should do that with any tailor'>. Always make sure that you are happy with the price, and make sure that you don't leave with your goodies unless they fit perfectly. I generally have two fittings; one for fit and the other for hems. As I said, very happy. But I've never had anything designed for me [Cliff does have pattern books though -- worth checking them out -- and he is an effective/quick measurer too'>. ** This is probably the minimum time you'd want to have something made, if that makes sense, because it's important to let natural materials like cotton/linen 'drop' so that the hem won't be uneven. Cliff will hang the gear between fittings so this happens naturally. :)

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:20

WaxMuch, which tailor did you use? I've heard some good things about Dream Girls, but am unsure which tailor to use. I'm guessing that if you're not getting a copy made it can be a bit of a hit and miss thing. I'd love to get some trousers made and will remember the tip of having them lined. Does that not get a bit hot and sweaty? Sorry to be a bit graphic ;)

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:19

This may be out of your way but for non-clingy stuff: you may want to check out the clothes at the Sharjah Souk. They have lovely tunic styles in cotton, silk and chiffons.

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 19:14

Have you thought about checking out a tailor in the Satwa district? I get most of my clothes made there -- lovely linen separates [but then, I'm a bit older than you!'>, trousers/tops/etc, all copied from favourite designers -- which are much cheaper than the shops out here. And they look better too. :) Apologies to the OP for hijacking..... Wax Much, may I ask you where you purchase your linen for trousers and what type is used (say do you use a linen-mix)? Last summer I brought some linen from Regal - relied on the help of the sales guy - what he sold me was apparently what "everyone" is using - however found it really thin and very creasy - not good quality at all. The trousers I had made, although copied from a favorite pair, were so disappointing due to the fabric. Would really like to have another try this year but would appreciate your advice, thanks! I actually did buy from Regal [!!'> and I know what you mean; there were a couple of linens I purchased which were a bit thin, but I had the trousers lined with silk taffeta [falls better that way'> and just put up with the tops being a little crinkly. ;) The tops were loose 'singlet-style' long [to mid thigh'> and quite 'flowy' so in fact, the crinkles didn't really bother me on them. As for the other linens, I haven't had a problem with them at all. I only get them dry-cleaned though; perhaps that's a factor? I bought several yards of many colours: two x navy, one beige, 2 x white, hot pink, purple, chocolate, black and royal blue. I'm really happy with what I bought from Regal [I checked out a few shops and it seemed they had the best-quality and widest range of colours'>. Sorry I can't be of more help. :)

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 15:34

I think the selection here for 'big girls'is dire, but I found the same when I lived in the UK. I miss the plus sized boutiques from back home a lot. Want to have some things made, but am unsure what tailor to use and also which shop to buy the fabrics from.

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 15:14

Have you thought about checking out a tailor in the Satwa district? I get most of my clothes made there -- lovely linen separates [but then, I'm a bit older than you!'>, trousers/tops/etc, all copied from favourite designers -- which are much cheaper than the shops out here. And they look better too. :) Apologies to the OP for hijacking..... Wax Much, may I ask you where you purchase your linen for trousers and what type is used (say do you use a linen-mix)? Last summer I brought some linen from Regal - relied on the help of the sales guy - what he sold me was apparently what "everyone" is using - however found it really thin and very creasy - not good quality at all. The trousers I had made, although copied from a favorite pair, were so disappointing due to the fabric. Would really like to have another try this year but would appreciate your advice, thanks!

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 13:48

haha! in that case, leave out babyshop, the rest still stands :) .. I think the poster actually meant SPLASH ;) <em>edited by blimey on 28/03/2011</em>

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:46

haha! in that case, leave out babyshop, the rest still stands :) also, peacocks sometimes has a good range, and they have stuff in flowy fabric, layers and cotton if you dont want clingy ..

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:45

New Look! Snap!

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:45

sometimes u get some good bits in New Look ..

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:44

New Look!

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:42

Have you thought about checking out a tailor in the Satwa district? I get most of my clothes made there -- lovely linen separates [but then, I'm a bit older than you!'>, trousers/tops/etc, all copied from favourite designers -- which are much cheaper than the shops out here. And they look better too. :)

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:39

Just to clarify... the big "girl" is me! Am 30 yrs old! Hehe

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:38

babyshop, max, red tag, the m&s outstanding value section ..

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:37

Have you tried Ulla Popken in Mirdif City Centre?

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Latest post on 28 March 2011 - 12:35

you can try babyshop, Max, Matalan, or H & M

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