Hi folks--

Although I'm exercising moderately and attempting to do a lower-carb diet,
I'm still in the low 160's--and most of my clothes no longer fit me
(previously a size 10P, now a 16P if they can be found).  I bought two pairs
of casual pants today at Talbots (size 16P and 16R), but I think that
Talbot's sizing is a bit skimpy, and in any case, their selection in larger
sizes, especially in Petites, is limited.  I'm 5'3" tall, and so the Petites
fit me very well--they need little or no alteration.

I'm looking for a few casual skirts/skorts/shorts to get me through this
spring/summer while I'm still my *larger* self--presently a size 14R or 16R
or 16P.  I prefer classic styles and colors.  The Nordstrom.com site had
some nice selections, are there any other places I should try online?  In my
recent *smaller* past (2 to 3 years ago) I bought most of my clothes online
at LL Bean, and because they were more generously sized, I was able to wear
a pair of pants (size 10P) from them last summer/early fall, which was 8 to
10 pounds ago (in the early to mid 150's).

There is a Nordstrom store 45 minutes from me, in Norfolk, VA--but their
clothing selection is not as good as the stores in the DC area--and so going
down there to the store for a special shopping trip is not a really good
option.

I looked at the Lane Bryant site and thought the clothes looked cheap.

Hope someone can suggest where else online I can look

Thanks in advance,

Jean in VA

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