Where to shop for Plus Size Clothes in Paris?
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Hi, I'm new in Paris and dying to buy some Parisian fashion (on a budget!). I have no idea where to shop and have looked at the major places like Bon Marche, Monoprix, and Galleries Lafayette. Any ideas on where to go? Any help is appreciated!
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| Difficult - cause the French women are generally tiny - there are however a number of wholesalers that also sell to the public in the Blvd Sebastapol; from Les Halles and going North that stock larger sizes and interesting stuff; need to be patient and take your time though... |
There a shop called NOCOMPLEX in the 20th that has really cute stuff with a young trendy flair. Its a specialist in "Grandes Tailles" and carries size 40 to 60. They have a website with the pictures of the latest collection. So you can check that out to see if its your style venturing out there.Web: http://www.nocomplex.net/index.phpAddress: 36 Boulevard de Charonne 75020 Paris |
For those of you out there that have 'plus size' feet, and can never find the right size shoe, let me recommend Sacapuce. It has sizes 40-47 and lots of cute styles to choose from. Oh and the prices are actually affordable! Sacapuce Boutique |
I like Ulla Popken on Boulevard Haussmann, not too far from the grands magasins - they have a website, http://www.ullapopken.fr Actually I quite often go to Belgium or Germany to buy clothes, the selection is much better than in France, and the salespeople have a better attitude - I was told by one that she wouldn't allow me to try on size 52, because she thought I should take size 46! And my cousin had one who patted her hips and said, here is the problem. Liesel, who is quite tall, patted her on the head and said "here's your's". |
Have just found this very interesting thread and was wondering if the kind folk at angloinfo would not consider opening a "large and tall" clothing page? Really difficult to find good addresses for those of us with "traditional builds" |
Have the best address in Paris for large and tall ladies - Grandiva - run by a Franco-Dutch team. Hilde the Dutch girl speaks perfcet English; superb range of clothes, casual - work - cocktail - even have boots for women with calves. Welcoming and friendly with excellent non-intrusive service. Super sexy underwear as well... 41 rue Dulong, 75015, Métro: Rome. |
| Ohla, checked out that GRANDIVA recommendation and it is a gem, a small but super selection and really friendly service! Thanks bd. |
| Capel K stock big and tall men's clothing - details can be found here: http://paris.angloinfo.com/af/220/paris-clothes-shoes-and-accessories.html |
| There's one called Big and Nice for larger men near Nation. Not sure of address. |
| Found a new good one, if you count a French size 50 as plus sized; good clothes for a working wardrobe and/or special event: http://www.un-jour-ailleurs.com/ |
bb - only just seen your question, sorry to leave you hanging see here for their website - two stores in paris and also have some floor space in galleries lafyette http://www.elenamiro.com/ |
| Have you tried Elena Miro? They have very attractive clothes for larger ladies! |
Hello, Even though this topic is not recent, I would like to add some info. Having lived in Paris for quite some years, I have two favourite sources of plus-size ladies clothes. I really like the department store, C and A - ladies sizes "grandes tailles" from 46-48 to 58-60, and quite fashionable and cheap ! Par exemple, a cute printed and glitzy 3/4 sleeve tee-shirt top for 25 euro. There are 3 stores in central Paris ... rue de Rivoli (metro Chatelet), blvd Haussmann, and Montparnasse. For styles that are very trendy and upmarket, but a bit pricey, try Giani Forté ... http://www.gianiforte.fr/
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| on the contrary krystyna, thank you for your suggestions - very useful and I agree that C&A have cheap and cheerful options for the "rounder" figure |
You're welcome, camille ! There are also a couple of little boutiques on rue St Martin in the 3ème that go up to size 54/56/58 - with a lot of Italian imports - very very nice and not too expensive ... |
I was in Paris in March - found this excellent shop - not only fashionable clothes for larger sizes but the staff were extremely friendly!!! 42 au 60
Jean Marc Philippe 92 rue d'Alesia 75014, 95 rueSaint Lazare/09th, Centre Commercial Rosny2 ave de General de Gaulle/93110 Rosny Sous Bois
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| OOPs....forgot to say that HM (I think that is the name) also on rue Rivoli just down from the C & A store...also offer a small selection of large women's sizes. |
Hi monterymer i recommend you the shop Charleselie94 they have been selling plus size clothings for 15 years. All people I advised this shop are happy now
Hi monterymer i recommend you the shop Charleselie94 they have been selling plus size clothings for 15 years. All people I advised this shop are happy now