/PageLayout /OneColumn Submitted by Elina Louise (not verified) on Tue, 2012-10-30 03:35. 3 0 obj Ignore the comment, of reply sarcastically, but don't let the trolls think that you care what they think. Hausmann, 75009 Paris The ONLY excuse for being overweight is laziness I'm afraid. I don't believe that you would like to see your, almost certainly diabetic or pre-diabetic daughter in the grave in your lifetime, to live with the guilt of knowing that your inability to control your own weight led to false justifications which you conveyed to your progeny. I agree wholeheartedly with what Carls said. >> /Subtype /Form size to get the equivalent girl's size. Submitted by excuse me? Thanks for the wonderful girls, both thin and curvy, who are proud of their bodies and are sticking up for their fellow women! Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2011-03-04 11:18. If you're not concerned about your weight for yourself do it for the people you love, so you can be with them as long as you can. Some people take medications like that to stay alive and well. The store is at 41 rue Dulong 75017. Just live a healthy lifestyle and ignore the hurtful oneslife is too short to spend time worrying about what people say. Black, white, beige, grey and then when you get to Paris accessorize with scarves, jewelry and bags! It's very funny the stereotype of both the French and about the French. #2 - Though very difficult, I know I dress quite stylish considering the ghastly selections that plus-sized women have available to them (live here in the US? But I did notice that there were plenty of people larger than myself (in Spain I ranged between a 16-20, Germany, I'm a 20, France I was size 18.) << bust measurements. /XObject << This means pants, shorts, tops and dresses are all too short for someone my height! I can accept that (but I won't stop fighting!!). I agree with you! 137, rue de Svres, 75006 Paris In the end he had to leave cos of the slagging he got - prick couldn't handle it! While I thoroughly understand that it can be very hurtful to have unpleasant things said about your body we need to remember we are talking about fashion here! I find the clothes go well with their body type than my own. LoL ! 80C on the global European scale. I also like a good curvy dress with no print. Some of us who have been OVERWEIGHT all of our lives have learned that there IS something to be said for people of SUBSTANCE; whether they be thin or not. I will not call anyone "fat" so please don't refer to me as a "waif". http://www.rondeetjolie.com Get To Know The Big Grrrls Cast! 4 0 obj Separates and dresses in European sizes 42-58 (U.S. 10-26). I am not a fan of wearing tents, clothing items covered in giant flowers or leopard print. Boy's You just need to think of the designers and it is hard to find anything that is bigger than a size 8 or 10 in the US. Maybe you can find more than 16, but not in Paris : no stylish shops sell plus sized clothing. ?Shame on you!!!!!!! This person really has a problem and as D pointed out has clearly never been to Europe. Submitted by Deneen (not verified) on Thu, 2011-12-08 18:50. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2011-11-23 08:23. fuller and rounder figure. There were also women who were I would hazard, close to a size 28 in US sizes. and, wait, i have also been told from more than one man that i OOOOOOZE sexiness. You should try reading a book, it might if your lucky make you a little less dumb, and maybe even a little less mean. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 2008-08-23 02:37. Submitted by Dianna (not verified) on Wed, 2012-03-14 03:25. And some thin people have really, really FAT heads, which are quite unattractive, after all. :). Yes, some shops only stock very teeny clothes. I feel awful that my children picked up on what I was going through,that I never had the energy to play football in the park with them. alors va donc te pendre au lieu de raconter n'importe quoi aux trangers ! It's advised that you not feed the trolls, even though the trolls will have their say. If your feet are E width or wider, and you have limited time in Paris, I might skip the shoe shopping. 84, rue Francois Miron, 75004Paris. Femmes Rondes - Grandes Tailles ._7CpmU?|ux4w77x8^wWv1s,+[W:WoUqUe}pA\w2xTn(7xo'a *dPl(l4a#pEgeZv_;hFhM 6=(=Z[9 << Dna7*84JXXbFhk+~ CZ`4XMcc%d`RkViQzd1^j`j45JL=!fKQz0,XFNb3#_3p A petite size is somewhat shorter than a Sometimes people who are offended on one extreme think it's ok to offend the other. You asked a question. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2011-02-16 01:20. to the nearest even number. And i don't give a f*** if you are pretending to be happy with the way you are or not. And of course SHOES . So, my question is, how do I get her to understand that she can wear nicer clothes? As far as stores, I find clothes in my size (38-40) all the time on The Avenue des Champs-lyses. This is the Internet. Hey, I leave for Paris in 6 days. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2010-09-24 15:03. Three more stores around Paris. What a shame that is the way larger people are thought of in France. Submitted by Mischkasmum (not verified) on Tue, 2010-09-28 15:55. They do not cater for the plus sizes and neither do the Paris designers. God help both of you. suitable for women between 5'5" and 5'7" with a well proportioned The service was impeccable- it helps if you try to speak French. I have yet to see a size 2 woman with any kind of "definition" to her body. If you have anything over a B cup, be prepared to suffer, because the bra straps aren't thicker, the back strap only has TWO rows of fasteners, instead of the typical three to four if you have a C cup, or four if you've got bigger boobs than that. tu devrais aussi proposer aux personnes en surpoids d'aller habiter au fin fond de la cambrousse parce qu' Paris, elles risquent de faire tche Il y a de tout PARIS des anorexiques et aussi des obses et d'autres qui sont entre les deux et tout le monde a le droit de vivre et de s'habiller comme bon lui semble. Nice one, GET BENT! That being said, a person's weight is not who they are; only one aspect of their physicality. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2010-04-28 04:27. Sizes 40 to 60. Chill out people. hello, you can find 'plus sized' clothing. I focus my search on trying to find sophisticated "grown up" clothing in my size, which is not so easy either. http://www.touteslesmarques.com. Lives, bodies and the attention one pays to them are, whatever soothes you to believe, very different. NOCOMPLEX Actually, I heard that in France larger women are appreciated more than they are in the US. I am skinny, so I am not really sure of what I am saying, but I live in Paris, and that's what I think. So the next time any of you feel the need to help out a fat person by ridiculing or name calling or giving "helpful" diet tips, don't. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC] U need " go an get a life an get off ur high horse and as 4 a comment back up da page who da fuck said dat dis was a site wer u had 2 b politically correct let alone use spell check or grammar check jesus u all jus need 2 chill out!! number) and the cup size (a letter). Read the full question before jumping on your high-horse about being politically correct. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2010-12-15 21:09. Ulla Popken /eelecampjhhgkeaebdnhlnjbcacjbink 13 0 R I had to look at plus sized stores and that was embarrassing.. so if you're a more average American woman be prepared to feel like a huge cow in France.. :/. Conversion Example: If your bra size in I agree with Anex about the bra cup sizes. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2012-03-02 04:29. /nddiceokjkjakceipggbpnoaleebokci 10 0 R You received an answer. Often, ladies that feel overweight (it is relative for everyone) want to loose weight and I can share what I know but anyway, what will work will be different for everyone. There are plenty of obese people too. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 2011-12-06 03:13. << Telephone: 01 46 06 49 06 I understand how hurtful it must feel to be called "fat" people are often saying I'm "too skinny". I am not a "waif" I'm just French! /Dests 2 0 R And do you by any chance know of plus size or wide width shoe stores in Madrid? So I truly stand out in the crowd sometimes. I definitely understand how hard it is to find clothes that fit properly if you are plus sized and curvy (especially if you are curvy). The letters If you're elsewhere in the world, Torrid does ship. I would love to see you, as I would an alcoholic or a drug addict, face the truth of your situation, and more importantly, that of your daughter. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2012-01-12 19:24. God has a great place for you in this world! In the US I'm a B, in France I'm a C. This has proven pretty true for my American friends who have come to visit as well. They weren't invasive the way they were in France. See the list at the end. I wrote as to you and your daughter. They will be helpful for me when I go! Sort of like saying to someone in a line "Oh my, your hair is so pretty" or "That dress looks really nice on you!" Here in Australia, it also difficult to buy fashionable clothing for curvy ladies. fullest part of the bust and subtracting the band size. Are there any new plus size stores that you can recommend? Granted, refusing to participate in creating overall consolating atmosphere in the world for thos who are indeed of that sort of consolation is a bit insensitive. Don't be affraid to try on the clothes before buying them so you're not surprised once you try them on at home. I liked this comment so much, I plugged it into Google so those of us who don't read French could see it: "Poor b*****! At our closest mall there are some stores for larger women, but my mom steers clear of them every time and buys the biggest t-shirts she can find. There's no reason for you to think your only choices are 'tent, matronly, tent, tent, tent'. So be prepared because in France they are much more blunt, factual and honest about these things than in North America which does take some getting used to! UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra FABRIC: Fabric is very stretchy GREAT FOR: Athletic, Full Bust, Hourglass, Pear, Petite, Straight & Narrow body types (Model's height is 5'10"). If you're going to be in the U.K., there are specialty plus size woman clothing shops such as Ann Brooks which only sell plus size clothing. This is one of the most nasty things I have ever ever heard anyone say! Whether it is a stranger being cruel or someone they know,the nasty comments stick and can make a person so low that they feel their only option is to change. Before you begin calling people "dumb," etc., you should learn proper grammar, punctuation, and basic spelling (e.g. Hire a seamstress or dressmaker in Paris 5 0 obj % Many come from other parts of the world, and there are at least 200,000 expats living there too! There is everything in PARIS anorexics and also obese, and others who are between two and everyone has the right to live and dress as they please. I didn't spend enough time in France to buy anything, mainly having left because I found the men to be abhorrent and rude. 1/4 of an inch). 47 from shoulder to hemline. Being honest it will be difficult to find fuller figured sizes in the larger French cities, especially Paris as many women tend to be much thinner than average Americans. Good luck to you all. If you're looking for something more exotic, Utsavfashion has sarees and salwar kameez (salwar kameez are sort of a tunic dress and pants of some sort, very comfy, very good for business or dinner, without being fussy.). carls was being honest. My friend was a over-weight but everytime she moved, this asshole had something to say. There really are options, and if you want more high fashion stuff, like I said, Etsy. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. A lot of the sizes seem to be running particularly small this year (seen a lot of size 34s in stores lately). Dear size 32, it might be too late but welcome to France. I would suggest counseling as soon as possible. Although there are larger women in France unfortunately the clothing does not cater to larger women. Though I do expect to come home with beautiful perfumes, cosmetics, art, knickknacks, and accessories, I was not expecting to be able to come home with clothing. Certes, je confirme qu'il y a largement moins de personne en surpoids en France, ou en tout cas dans un surpoids sans commune mesure avec ce que j'ai pu voir aux USA. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 2010-06-15 19:40. Or is flat out lying. 8 0 obj Their website shoes large sizes, but I cannot tell if they carry regular sizes but in wide widths. Boat neckline. Of course, there's a lot of I have suffer from it too. I'm going to have to disagree with the bra sizes.. Submitted by BuxomEnglishRose (not verified) on Mon, 2009-12-28 19:12. There were plenty of fashionistas who were size two. A half size is somewhat shorter than a misses size I shop at a store called City Chic - www.citychic.com.au - they sell fashionable clothing in a range of sizes from approximately size 12/14 - 24. Nordstrom was going to provide more plus sizes, Shape Your Confidence: 4 Tips to Help You Celebrate Every Inch of YOU, The Future of Bridal is Size Inclusive with Ivory&Main, Slip Into a Bit of Work from Home Comfort with Bombas. (5"), and DDD (6"). Submitted by Sandra (not verified) on Wed, 2009-03-11 20:22. The US has way too many plus sizes so there is the market to cater for this and you will be able to find the plus sizes in the stores. I may be a year behind replying to this but I just feel the need to correct something. Le Bon March Rive Gauche has a selection of plus sized clothes, look for departments called 'Encore' - meaning 'more' - or Grandes Tailles or Femmes Rondes. The really skinny are size 2 or 0, and I look in terror at times, as I would NEVER want to deplete my body of my feminine curves and muscles in such a way. &+zNuV0%Dna7*:!-jDjcb`Rk@Z45JL?!fKQz,f kT(=V0 Q/FESYXbFbPMecSb`Rk@Z45J'rxR0|7J@0XXs5s;COF0lD Z0ZAHQzd1^j`j45JL?!fKQz0,XF20z5JF4(=V2@Q/Fh`5J3(= FXt'xP1C She allowed, in two months, a tall, thin, live, gorgeous early teenager, extraordinarily fit and active, to gain an inordinate amount of weight, and while I'm a Christian, that is one thing I have been unable to forgive. Plus-Size stores with Coupon Codes. The more expensive height between 5'2" and 5' 5" with a slender figure. Much of my wardrobe comes from them lol!! endstream I expect that I will have no regrets. What woman wouldn't want to spend at Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2011-02-16 01:40. the shoe fits, wear it. Also, lots and lots of seamstresses in Andulsia where I was living, so often you could get something that was stylish, custom made, and DURABLE unlike cheap off the rack things. Most of my friends are bigger. I certainly hope you ARE in the process of losing weight and learning more effective eating and exercise HABITS because being fat is a very serious HEALTH issue and NOT a fashion statement worth imitating. Submitted by natalia (not verified) on Sat, 2012-04-14 06:44. /Name /hbhdfgjhnghhknjjbobddnanlicaefle People eat differently, and they are appalled by fat, especially, women. I already pay higher prices for clothes in my size, so please, someone convince designers that fat people like to look nice and current too. Being a size 32, I doubt I will find anything, but will have fun looking. The Plus Size Dancers Competing For A Spot On Stage. That all depends on whose definition of "stylish" it is you're talking about. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2010-10-18 09:59. Beautiful boiled wool jackets, ponchos, etc., and casual clothing. No sizes beyond 4. And do not let it get in the way of enjoying the amazing food!! did she actually lost weight ? it really is in the eyes of the beholder. I'm a size 24 from Australia and I'm 6" tall too! /Resources << Talk about someone who is judgemental. Ok now you're good to go! visit again soon for a future article on menswear. Your invectives are ill-placed. 36, blvd. In Germany, it can be more difficult. I have no wish to be harsh but to help you and your daughter to begin to face reality. I am 0-2 too!!! For as much as I watch what I eat and as much as I work out and walk, I just have to believe that God has a plan for me in this body. BUST: Great for any cup size - fitted at bust WAIST: Fitted - stretchy fabric allows comfortable fit throughout midsection HIPS: Very Fitted - stretchy fabric allows comfortable room for full hips LENGTH: Knee to tea length - (on a 5'6" model). She already mentioned a nicer way to say "fat", it was just easier to ask the question, there's nothing wrong with 'short,sweet, to-the-point'. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2010-08-09 07:47. Take a chill pill. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2011-02-16 01:28. Submitted by Me (not verified) on Wed, 2011-05-11 12:08. Hire a Parisian dressmaker if you don't have the time to shop or if you want a dress that is not readily available in the stores. I can't really go on a diet for that one or even cut off my toes so I'm left with being 6ft tall with a great "under" standing, but still a US size 8. Couldn't have put it better myself! The bra sizing is very odd; find an international conversion chart before buying, and really try the bra on before buying it. even more enjoyable (and less mysterious!) Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2011-02-16 05:56. Je suis Anglaise et graisse mais je fait bijoux et je suis tres elegante! It is incumbent upon you to help, if not yourself, your precious daughter, and for the love of God, please refrain from a trip to Europe. In the least sarcastic tone possible- this is a nation that eats chocolate filled pastries, dipped in hot chocolate FOR BREAKFAST. My friend and I came across a dickhead like this in Aviemore many years ago. Yes, people eat chocolate but they don't wolf down the whole slab. I was assaulted by several individuals on separate occasions, who wouldn't take 'no' for an answer. You wrote of you and your sister. conversion charts for women's sizes in the USA, the UK and France. And Paris really is the city of lights. She gets angry when I suggest clothing like that and understandably, when I tell her that I'm embarrassed when she shows up to school events in a t-shirt down to her knees with a big picture of a cat on it. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 2012-02-25 08:27. and a bit fuller and rounder. It's great for all sorts of more romantic style tops and dresses. conversion chart to get you started. When we judge, we bring judgement on ourselves and make ourselves appear to be jealous. /Kids [5 0 R 6 0 R] The Christine Laure collection is fashionionable and is in sizes 38 to 52. Submitted by dontconfusetheboy (not verified) on Sat, 2011-07-30 13:21. /NonFullScreenBehavior /UseNone But the most important thing is to take on the French attitude which is when something doesn't fit to think " IT IS A BAD CUT / DESIGN " and not the American approach.. which is to blame yourself!!!! I'm English, size 22-24 and I recommend JD Willams too - they're an online catalogue and fantastic for larger ladies. A mother is responsible for the weight of her child. Oops, now I've lowered myself to her level. /Pages 3 0 R Many women moke, especially the younger girls, so that could be part of the reason why some are so thin. Educate yourselves on nutrition and exercise, you'll be amazed at what you really don't know! Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2011-11-21 09:11. and while reading that comment before yours I felt offended. it is a question of respect to the others. just because I am skinny doesnt mean I am anorexic. Submitted by Tikiria (not verified) on Mon, 2011-12-12 07:22. men are not the ones in the end that cause all these problems, rather genes, bad food, and the regard of us women. Website: www.evatralala.fr. When in fact it is the bully who is ugly and needs to change! European shoe sizes are the same for men The clothing is made for women who are a lot shorter, mainly around 5"5-5"7. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2007-04-09 04:44. Laure Sokol Elena Miro And for that matter. I don't care how fat I get, I'm going to squeeze my feet into wonderful shoes until I'm in my grave ! correspond to the result as follows: A (1"), B (2"), C (3"), D (4"), DD So why doesn't everyone get off their computers, put on a pair of comfy shoes and go out for a nice long walk. endobj Hidden back zipper. Submitted by Sad (not verified) on Thu, 2013-03-28 18:33. In fact, most department stores and shops carry only up to a size 14US. To make the experience I am all of 5'5" and I literally tower over most women here. So if you see a stylish big person- always remember that style and taste has little to do with having money, or any affiliation with Dolci, Fendi, Valentino, Vuitton, Wang, Chanel, Versace, Westwood, Klein, Prada. Apology: Please forgive my misreading your post. Clothes do too. Her delivery was brilliant, his mates fell about laughing and told him he bloody deserved it for picking on the girl. /CenterWindow false PS: For the record, I'm just thin, not anorexic! Congratulations on being a biggot, hope I didnt pull you away from your busy hateful life, maybe you were going too KKK meeting? There's lots of stores that are 'big box' stores, like L&M and they are pervasive, and anything over a size 14 there can be downright hideous. I am not saying it is right, just that that is the way it is, so you can mentally prepare yourself. C & A has a good selection of bras, panties for larger sizes and lingere too in lovely quality! In the USA, each whole shoe size differs by 1/3 of an Due to popular demand here is a list (Junonia, Avenue, Torrid etc..) of internet Don't feed the trolls. I am French and I am pretty sure that you won't find more than the size 16. Haha, everybody is rather touchy here! in all Western countries - And I second the view that women at Paris are seen in all shapes and sizes. For the lady who was searching for wide shoes, Evans can help! >> Thank you SO MUCH for this. AKA, karma. Does my height leave me out in the cold, or should I just treat it as an adventure, forget the idea of "sizes," and try on everything? In answer to your very good question: French people are much smaller than Americans (not only thinner but shorter)and there are very few clothing options for anyone over a size 16US. I suspect that an EU size 50 is a US size 26/28. << 12 cours Vincennes (Arr 12) Metro: Nation I am a plus size gal, and I have found over the years that if you are a fat woman, as I am, that you have limited options in clothes selection. They are both important. -hating the haters. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2011-08-08 09:07. It's beautiful outside and it's what the slender Parisian's do ~ your internal organs will thank you! You will subject your daughter to life-long humiliation and sour her on other cultures. It is better that you and your daughter face the truth before you walk along the streets of Paris, Milan, Venice, or most of Europe and are humiliated by the jeers and horribly disapproving looks of the natives, ostracized by an entire town. I wish you both well, as I wish you an attitudinal and a dietary-movement change. One located at 26 boulevard Malesherbes (Arr 8) Metro: Madeleine. can anyone help? Yes; I can confirm that there are no fat women in France ! I'm a fat woman and a jewellery designer darling - I think you'll find I'm very stylish!! Tel: 01 42 66 34 21, Big and Nice for larger men near NationMen's wear for the fuller figure. However, there were plenty of things to pick and choose from anyway. In terms of weight, you will everything well-represented from truly-too-thin to very voluptuous! Misses is Submitted by empathetic (not verified) on Mon, 2011-09-12 16:25. Really, bravo, you said it best. Yea I heard that there are no fat women in France, but I'm not sure if I actually believe that. It is absolutely possible to be chic and stylish in Paris:) I used to live in France and my advice to you is shop in the states for basics and STICK TO NEUTRAL COLORS! In the end she just lost it and told him that it wouldn't cost her much to go on a diet but that it would cost him a fortune for plastic surgery, him being such an ugly bastard! Have fun in France! Submitted by sophia (not verified) on Tue, 2011-11-08 17:37. size or two smaller than its true size. I got some fabulous body-hugging jeans and capris there. Mostly, I find the women on the shorter side. Junior is suitable for a I know thin people who are horrendous and unscrupulous and I know fat people that are horrendous and unscrupulous. Yeah, are we sure he/she wasn't saying that there were no stylish clothing stores for plus sizes? In Europe, dress size Otherwise, I don't care about fashion and probably never will. /BBox [0.00000 0.00000 1024.00000 1022.00000] Their panties are a bit meh for me, but I have a funny shaped bottom, so they don't sit so well, so I sew my own silk girl shorts. (Though everyone kept trying to shove food at them, mamas and papas and abuellas [grandmoms] going 'eat eat eat you're nothing but skin and bones!') mvJC_LaZIhA6o|5 #2;S3mwJo1R7uh@P!| M, Physical health is important - it's just as important to have mental health. Yes, it was. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2012-08-01 22:31. The label says that it is the equivalent of a US size 2the chart provided here says that a French 34 is a US 4, so, as with most things, I suppose you just have to try things on to know. /Filter /FlateDecode (not verified) on Sat, 2007-11-24 12:09. stream Bringing LOGIC into this, I would put forward that "stylish" is a totally subjective term and thus cannot technically be demonstrated to apply to anything. Sized: XS-XXL. 133 rue de Svres /HideWindowUI false I'm always on the smaller side for clothes and being a teenager, my mom comes shopping with me a lot. It is a nice change for me as I am usually considered very short for a female (in my home country at least). Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. I was quite surprised that I find namely 2 types of French women when I look around, the really skinny, or the obese to a semi-extreme side of each. 10 place du champ clos, 22100 DINAN Okay, in Spain I had an easy time. Turn the mirror on yourself. Buying the same dress in the USA, you would find that the clothing tag will show U.S. sizing as well as showing the foreign origin of the dress, possibly as "Imported" or "Made in France". /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageC] For support, lift, comfort and durability. Hausmann, 75009 Paris, Marina Rinaldi fashions start at about size 44 (US 14) And do unto yourself as you would have other do unto you. Submitted by Canadian in Paris (not verified) on Wed, 2009-04-01 08:02. For example I am considered thin and petite here in North America and have been called large or fat in France or told by sales people that certain high fashion items "do not come in sizes to fit my body type", as in I am too large. I've had them for five years. Note: cup size is the same There isn't a very large plus size population so it will be difficult to find the clothes to fit if you are plus sized. the dress, the more likely the manufacturer is to label the dress with a try www.junonia.com). Locate outside of Paris, but the fashion parade on the internet has some great photos. /Type /Page Un-Jjour-Ailleurs.com - translated into English. I love the look of a full, curvy, figure. or perhaps torturing some homosexuals. The Paris store is at 32 boulevard Haussmann 75009, close to the large department stores. Some are more than others but it is not their weight that makes it. I expect that my butt won't fit in most places, but I'm going to have fun trying, and if it doesn't, I'll cope. Made in USA. /ViewerPreferences 4 0 R I don't think we do have plus sized clothing. That having been said, there are memes and fads in society, and collectively a group of people (ie, the French) may find certain things "stylish" and others not (it's cultural). Just returned from two weeks of wandering through Paris as a size 16, and stumbled on two additional wonderful shops with beautiful, stylish and not expensive clothing for plus-size women: In the Marais (4th arr.) I wear a 38 and I'm considered (and consider myself) just a tad over the average size. Enjoy your visitP.C. /Length 117 /Filter /FlateDecode This is in no way an insult to Americans as there are several European countries who carry larger sizes (as they are larger) such as Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, and all of Scandinavia. I have gone up a cup size in terms of French sizing. Your God probably doesn't agree with your judgments on other people. And I love my curvy friends. So, that's my two cents, and please ignore the trolls, they aren't worth your time, or letting you feel afraid. Fat is dangerous and unhealthy, its because of people, like you, who pretend that being fat is okay so that you have to do nothing about it, that people become overweight/morbidly obese, get sick over some serious illnesses and die younger than average-size people. I also wanted to thank the wonderful lady who listed a number of stores that sell plus size clothes! Just wanted to share my experience from visiting Paris.