I don’t have any pants, shirts, or dresses from Avenue but I did stop in last winter randomly and found a few pair of patterned tights/leggings.I still think a lot of their things are more suitable for older women, but as a plus sized shopper I tend to check out any womens clothing store- I feel like it cant’t hurt and you never know what you will find. I try not to limit myself or exclude any store from a quick peek inside just to see..

Am I being weird or do the women modeling for Avenue not really look plus-size? Thoughts? I also want to add (off-topic) that your blog has a very engaging writing style.

Avenue does not know how to make well cut clothes. For instance, I just went to their store and tried on some of their summer pants. The side slit pocket on all of their pants is cut terribly. I saw the design on several women in the store and all of the pockets were sticking out and bunching in the wrong places. You’d think they’d have already learned that side slit pockets are some of the hardest things to sew properly and some one of the hardest shapes to make women of all sizes fit. The fit on their bottoms is always off and lane bryant/ ashley stewart do a much better job. My mom buys avenue only for her “around the house pants” meaning bottoms not fit to wear in public.

Their pants are terrible, but the other stuff is ok.

i’d be so honored if you’d like my blog – as you inspired me to open it

I love Avenue’s tights too! I have way too many right now but always end up getting more each winter. I guess I’m the only one who dislikes their clothing – I find them to be ill fitting and very expensive for the quality. I’m going to check out the shapewear though – I’ve never ventured into that section before….