• Once you decide that you want to check out a specialty shop or a department store, you have made the first step in finding more fashionable plus-sized clothing. You will want to find stores that carry a variety of sizes, from 14 and up. When they are cut for a larger woman's size, they will fit better and feel better to wear.

Lane Bryant is a well-known and highly respected plus size fashion shop, with all types of clothing for all ages in formal to casual styles. Sales and clearance buys are often available.

Torrid is a specialty shop for young plus-sized women and teens, and offers a young and modern look that appeals to teens and young adults alike.

Each of these stores also carries shoes, accessories and jewelery that compliment plus size figures.

There are other local plus-sized stores that are locally listed in the yellow pages, or found in local malls.

Consignment shops in the area are a good place to check, since they usually have a high standard of quality for the clothes they take in on consignment. They usually have name-brand fashions, and sometimes have great prices.http://www.plumsplussize.com/

• AshleyStewart.com has good clearance department, gift cards and a wide selection of clothing. http://www.ashleystewart.com/ashleystewart/index.jsp?sendroicid=3db4a64c-5050-4691-ae65-494c9ef62e35&sendroiad=2603606726&sendroikwd=plus+sized+stores&gclid=CMLQwPDgmZ0CFSNQagodc0YzAA>/ref?
• Forever21.com has a nice selection for a more casual look, with lots of accessories and sales.
• Catherines has a very good selection for women of all ages, and carries a wide variety of sizes and styles. Catherines has a line of intimates as well. Bras range from 38C - 56I.

One of the newest online shops is called Curvy Girl Clothing. This store caters women with curves who know that they are sexy and fun, and want their clothing to reflect that. They have a full line of original clothing.