Thread: Plus size costume question

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Originally Posted by triplej2002

I guess they only have small bolts of fabric, so that's all they can come up with? Ofcourse dressing like that can be fun too, but it gets tiring when that's almost the only types of costumes the Halloween stores carry for women. Not ALL have to be slutty. That's why I haven't bought a costume since 2001. Besides making them are so much more fun and you're guaranteed no one will be dressed like you.

Exactly, you only have to look in this forum to see the amazing costumes people have created

I am going to be Plus-size bride of Frankenstien. I am looking forward to it. My mom and I have an idea how we want to do it. I am not going with the FULL size body cover white outfit that she always wear. I thought it was time to update that look. =]

I feel you, it's so hard to tell with costumes. I've personally never ordered a costume online ever, because I'm so picky. However, I have zero sewing skills whatsoever! Usually I throw something together myself from thrift store and garage sale finds and my own closet, but this year I'm going as a drowned sailor. I'm going to paint myself pale blue, string some kind of seaweed look-a-like in my hair, and wear a sailor dress with shredded tights. However, the dress part is turning into the most difficult. I want a dress I'll wear again, since I oft dress up just for the heck of it, and I think my only choices are going to be online. Eeps, I'm scared

We make all our own costumes at this point. Too much frustration for my wife and I to try and buy something. I understand how that isn't for everyone though and I wish you the best in finding something you'll love.

Also... Thank all that is holy and most of what isn't for "plus-sized" women!!!!!! Love you ladies!

I've ordered a few things from this place. It's called Sanctuarie. It sells clothing mostly, but they have a few Halloween costume/Gothic type things as well as custom cloaks.

http://sanctuarie-net.stores.yahoo.net/readforhal.html

They go up to size 9X, so those of us ...ahem...women of substance, can find something that doesn't a) make us feel like a sausage in a casing and b) make us feel like we ought to be charging by the hour.

Also.. they have a GREAT selection of Halloween Tee shirts that anyone can wear.

My favorites are these

http://sanctuarie-net.stores.yahoo.n...blwhorblr.html
http://sanctuarie-net.stores.yahoo.n...khaplsisu.html
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sanctuarie-net_2120_74862755

There is just more of us to love---or haunt!

I love the skeleton hands t-shirt. I can only imagine the looks one would get with the placement of the hands.

TFS, I am off to look through the dresses.

Whynotgirl? I was wondering if you had an idea of what you want to dress up as? Or do you maybe need ideas? I agree with what everyone said about buying the online costumes. That is tough. But changing regular clothes and adding costume accents can make it custom fit for you and also makes a unique costume others cannot buy.

Costumes like gypsies or fortune tellers are great with the scarves and layers of clothes and jewelry. Pirate women aren't usually small anyway or bar maid from earlier times. Also from the renaissance era, the 'plump' and curvy women were the sexy women.

There are also high end costume shops around (depending on where you live) that will have sizes closer to what you want and some will even alter as needed. The unfortunate part is that it will cost you.

I have always had the curves and it is tough to find sizes that fit just so no matter what size you are.

Let us know if you have an idea for what you want and I am sure we can all help with ideas.

J

This year im a tad swamped so i was considering odering a 2x figuring it might fit or be too big . either way fine. my first pick was the wicked witch of the west costume.

Okay so I was searching and here is what I found just now: http://www.costumediscounters.com/re...exchanges.html Not sure if it is a reputable site or not, maybe someone else here would know or you could research it. It has free product/size exchange shipping. I will let you know later if I come up with something else.

I have ordered a lot of stuff over the years from BuyCostumes, and have always been satisfied with the quality of merchandise and the service. I ordered a costume one year and the wig wasn't in the package when it arrived, the party was in 2 days and I was fit to be tied. I called, and they overnighted me the wig at no cost to me and no questions asked. I have returned things as well, never a problem.

And I bought the 1x wicked witch of the west costume, and it fit great. I usually wear a women's size 16/18. Here's a pic: