Submitted by Going to France a Size 32 (not verified) on Thu, 2008-06-12 08:26.
I leave for Paris in 6 days.
#1 - I do not believe that I will be the only fat women (French or American) walking around Europe.
#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? try www.junonia.com)
#3 - There are A LOT stores that carry plus-sizes in Paris. See the list at the end.
#4 - There seems to be conflicting information out there about what EU size equals what US size. I suspect that an EU size 50 is a US size 26/28. Being a size 32, I doubt I will find anything, but will have fun looking.
I do want to say shame on the Parisian skinny girl for her comments. Though she thought she was being helpful, she should keep her comments to herself if she has nothing to contribute. Saying there are no plus size store in Paris, when in fact there is a surprizing number of them, is simply, once again, showing how stupid and unempathetic thin women can be. Oops, now I've lowered myself to her level. I take that back. It shows her passing on incorrect information without checking her facts first.
I expect I will have a wonderful time. 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. I expect that I will have no regrets. I refuse to not live life because of body I have. 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. I can accept that (but I won't stop fighting!!). Au revoir!!
Plus Size Woman Clothing Stores in Paris
Femmes Rondes - Grandes Tailles
NOCOMPLEX
36 Boulevard de Charonne
75020 Paris
Téléphone : 01 43 73 57 03
Sizes 40 to 60.
http://www.nocomplex.net
Jeanne Rafal
36, blvd. Hausmann, 75009 Paris
11, rue St.Lazare, 75008 Paris
La Pompadour
32 bis, Blvd. Hausmann, 75009 Paris
Marina Rinaldi fashions start at about size 44 (US 14)
133 rue de Sèvres
Gerlane
265 rue St Honoré, 75006 Paris
Tél.: 01 47 34 66 93
http://www.gerlane.com
Angelique Dinan
Locate outside of Paris, but the fashion parade on the internet has some great photos. Click 'Les Infos'.
http://www.angelique-dinan.com
Cholet-Ganne Marielle
10 place du champ clos, 22100 DINAN
Tel: 02.96.87.07.03..
Danish Karen Hansen
CAZAK4, RUE DE MARIGNAN, 75008 Paris
http://www.touteslesmarques.com
Ronde et Jolie (Round and Happy :-)
http://www.rondeetjolie.com
Type 75 for Paris - interesting site with a list of other plus size shops.
Ulla Popken
The Paris store is at 32 boulevard Haussmann 75009, close to the large department stores. In Paris:http://www.ullapopken.fr In USA, site in English, shipped from USA: http://ullapopken.com
Grandiva
The store is at 41 rue Dulong 75017. They have a large variety of women's dresses, separates and lingerie.Grandiva website *
Unjour Ailleurs
There are several stores in Paris. French size 50 as plus sized; good clothes for a working wardrobe as well as for special events.
10, rue Halevy, 75009
Un-Jjour-Ailleurs.com - translated into English
Elena Miro
195 rue Saint Honore 75001
Separates and dresses in European sizes 42-58 (U.S. 10-26). Two stores in Paris and also have some floor space in Galleries Lafyette :
http://www.elenamiro.com
There are two plus size shops on the rue St Placide between rue de Sevres and the rue de Rennes. They are both on the left side of the street as you walk from the Bon Marche towards the St Placide metro station - I'll get the names and post them here.
Department Stores for Plus Size Woman Clothing
Galeries Lafayette has collections from different designers who cater to grand tailles - plus size - from Marina Rinadi, Elena Miro and Alain Weiz. Alain Weiz's clothing is gorgeous.
Printemps - Level 6 - "Mode Classique" has grandes tailles - plus size. The Christine Laure collection is fashionionable and is in sizes 38 to 52.
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche has a selection of plus sized clothes, look for departments called 'Encore' - meaning 'more' - or Grandes Tailles or Femmes Rondes.
Plus Size Woman Lingerie
Laure Sokol
15, rue du Vieux Colombier, 75006 Paris
137, rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris
84, rue Francois Miron, 75004Paris
http://www.lauresokol.com
Difference in Plus Sizes
France uses a different sizing system than the United States.
U.S. dress size 18 is a size 50 in France.
If you buy a plus size item of clothing made in France, the tag will show the French size. 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".
Tip! Hire a seamstress or dressmaker in Paris
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. Contact the concierge at your hotel at least two weeks before your arrival date. The Concierge will be able to help you set up an appointment with a local dressmaker. You can select your fabric and pattern and then complete your fittings while you in Paris. The dressmaker can then finish your dress and ship it to your U.S. home or office.
Heading across "the Pond" to England?
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. Other UK plus size labels and stores are New Look, Etam, Marks and Spencers and BHS.
Plus Size Clothing for Men in Paris
Capel K stock big and tall men's clothing - Several shops in Paris. One located at 26 boulevard Malesherbes (Arr 8) Metro: Madeleine. Tel: 01 42 66 34 21
Big and Nice for larger men near NationMen's wear for the fuller figure.
12 cours Vincennes (Arr 12) Metro: Nation
http://www.big-and-nice.com/
Looking for larger shoes in Paris?
Sacapuce Boutique, 13 rue de Clignqncourt75018 Paris
Telephone: 01 46 06 49 06
http://sacapuce.fr
Plus sizes in France
I leave for Paris in 6 days.
#1 - I do not believe that I will be the only fat women (French or American) walking around Europe.
#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? try www.junonia.com)
#3 - There are A LOT stores that carry plus-sizes in Paris. See the list at the end.
#4 - There seems to be conflicting information out there about what EU size equals what US size. I suspect that an EU size 50 is a US size 26/28. Being a size 32, I doubt I will find anything, but will have fun looking.
I do want to say shame on the Parisian skinny girl for her comments. Though she thought she was being helpful, she should keep her comments to herself if she has nothing to contribute. Saying there are no plus size store in Paris, when in fact there is a surprizing number of them, is simply, once again, showing how stupid and unempathetic thin women can be. Oops, now I've lowered myself to her level. I take that back. It shows her passing on incorrect information without checking her facts first.
I expect I will have a wonderful time. 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. I expect that I will have no regrets. I refuse to not live life because of body I have. 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. I can accept that (but I won't stop fighting!!). Au revoir!!
Plus Size Woman Clothing Stores in Paris
Femmes Rondes - Grandes Tailles
NOCOMPLEX
36 Boulevard de Charonne
75020 Paris
Téléphone : 01 43 73 57 03
Sizes 40 to 60.
http://www.nocomplex.net
Jeanne Rafal
36, blvd. Hausmann, 75009 Paris
11, rue St.Lazare, 75008 Paris
La Pompadour
32 bis, Blvd. Hausmann, 75009 Paris
Marina Rinaldi fashions start at about size 44 (US 14)
133 rue de Sèvres
Gerlane
265 rue St Honoré, 75006 Paris
Tél.: 01 47 34 66 93
http://www.gerlane.com
Angelique Dinan
Locate outside of Paris, but the fashion parade on the internet has some great photos. Click 'Les Infos'.
http://www.angelique-dinan.com
Cholet-Ganne Marielle
10 place du champ clos, 22100 DINAN
Tel: 02.96.87.07.03..
Danish Karen Hansen
CAZAK4, RUE DE MARIGNAN, 75008 Paris
http://www.touteslesmarques.com
Ronde et Jolie (Round and Happy :-)
http://www.rondeetjolie.com
Type 75 for Paris - interesting site with a list of other plus size shops.
Ulla Popken
The Paris store is at 32 boulevard Haussmann 75009, close to the large department stores. In Paris:http://www.ullapopken.fr In USA, site in English, shipped from USA: http://ullapopken.com
Grandiva
The store is at 41 rue Dulong 75017. They have a large variety of women's dresses, separates and lingerie.Grandiva website *
Unjour Ailleurs
There are several stores in Paris. French size 50 as plus sized; good clothes for a working wardrobe as well as for special events.
10, rue Halevy, 75009
Un-Jjour-Ailleurs.com - translated into English
Elena Miro
195 rue Saint Honore 75001
Separates and dresses in European sizes 42-58 (U.S. 10-26). Two stores in Paris and also have some floor space in Galleries Lafyette :
http://www.elenamiro.com
There are two plus size shops on the rue St Placide between rue de Sevres and the rue de Rennes. They are both on the left side of the street as you walk from the Bon Marche towards the St Placide metro station - I'll get the names and post them here.
Department Stores for Plus Size Woman Clothing
Galeries Lafayette has collections from different designers who cater to grand tailles - plus size - from Marina Rinadi, Elena Miro and Alain Weiz. Alain Weiz's clothing is gorgeous.
Printemps - Level 6 - "Mode Classique" has grandes tailles - plus size. The Christine Laure collection is fashionionable and is in sizes 38 to 52.
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche has a selection of plus sized clothes, look for departments called 'Encore' - meaning 'more' - or Grandes Tailles or Femmes Rondes.
Plus Size Woman Lingerie
Laure Sokol
15, rue du Vieux Colombier, 75006 Paris
137, rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris
84, rue Francois Miron, 75004Paris
http://www.lauresokol.com
Difference in Plus Sizes
France uses a different sizing system than the United States.
U.S. dress size 18 is a size 50 in France.
If you buy a plus size item of clothing made in France, the tag will show the French size. 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".
Tip! Hire a seamstress or dressmaker in Paris
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. Contact the concierge at your hotel at least two weeks before your arrival date. The Concierge will be able to help you set up an appointment with a local dressmaker. You can select your fabric and pattern and then complete your fittings while you in Paris. The dressmaker can then finish your dress and ship it to your U.S. home or office.
Heading across "the Pond" to England?
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. Other UK plus size labels and stores are New Look, Etam, Marks and Spencers and BHS.
Plus Size Clothing for Men in Paris
Capel K stock big and tall men's clothing - Several shops in Paris. One located at 26 boulevard Malesherbes (Arr 8) Metro: Madeleine. Tel: 01 42 66 34 21
Big and Nice for larger men near NationMen's wear for the fuller figure.
12 cours Vincennes (Arr 12) Metro: Nation
http://www.big-and-nice.com/
Looking for larger shoes in Paris?
Sacapuce Boutique, 13 rue de Clignqncourt75018 Paris
Telephone: 01 46 06 49 06
http://sacapuce.fr