Gothy Two Shoes List of Plus Size Online Clothing Stores

Plus-size Gothic clothing is very hard to find. Usually, I buy clothes from second hand stores and alter them to fit my style. Being a large girl, I like good quality black clothes that aren't too expensive. But even that is a lot to ask for! I buy clothes online because plus-size Goth clothing is hard to find in Australia (not to mention, it's usually more expensive than getting a few items from overseas)
Below is a list of clothing stores I have found online. I have included a little blurb about the stores I enjoy buying from.
Please leave a comment if you can suggest more online stores.

ASOS Curve: AUSTRALIA (although it does have sites for other countries). This website offers very trendy plus size clothes. Goth and black offerings are few and far between, but there is sometimes a good bargain. You really need to think about how the garment will look on you, because the models they use are pretty thin. The clothing is well made, and I haven't had any trouble with them. They also have a great selection of accessories. Pricing is good, and shipping is FREE!! There are usually coupons for 20% off. They also sell great accessories, I've bought some awesome bags and jewelry.
Quality: Good
Price: Overall it's average. $50 for a dress, $30 for a skirt. Sometimes good bargains in sales.
Rating: A

City Chic: AUSTRALIA. One word: Expensive. The only time I buy clothes from City Chic are in their 70% sales. $150 for ONE DRESS, seriously? I can buy a bunch of clothes from overseas for the same amount WITH shipping. That being said, some of their clothes are very Goth. But I'd seriously wait until sales. $70 for one shirt! Really?! City Chic is one of the only places for girls to buy Plus Size in Australia (if they don't order things overseas). They're clothes are up to date, and not frumpy. They have a good collection of party clothes and cute dresses.
I sometimes have a problem with their sizing, which goes XS, S, M, L, XL. It's sometimes confusing, as their sizing runs larger. I highly suggest going into a store and trying on the clothes. Many of the dresses hang strange and don't look good on the body or they're made out of strange material. Having a friend with you helps. Physical City Chic stores are nice, as they usually hire plus size girls.
Quality: Good
Price: SO EXPENSIVE! :( Wait until sales if you don't want expensive clothes.
Rating: C

Domino Dollhouse: USA. I love this small brand for the fact that they try to make trendy awesome clothes that girls love. They also use plus sized models, including the beautiful Tess Munsters. Clothes here are individual, so it sometimes takes a while for a good Goth item to come along. Sometimes I think "Wow, I love that top. I wish I came in plain black!". They also offer some good petticoats. I'm always excited when a new line comes out and I make a little wish list of what I would buy if I had a bajillion dollars. That being said, prices aren't too bad if you save because you'll be getting a unique piece of clothing that skinnier people won't be able to have. I love seeing customer photos of girls who are the same size as me rocking out in Domino Dollhouse gear. They always look so lovely! This store always high on my list and I recommend it to every plus sized girl.
Quality: Great
Price: A bit on the high side. $70 and less. Postage to Australia can expensive, but cheap if you combine a few items.
Rating: A

New Look: UK. New Look offer the 'Inspire' range of clothing. They're great on a budget, and shipping is also pretty good. It's sometimes a hit and miss in regards to the range of black clothing. They offer clothing that is trendy in the mainstream, and sometimes with bad fabric choices. I've purchased a few items from them, all have been unique that no one else in my town has.
Quality: Great
Price: Prices vary, but there are great bargains at sale time.
Rating: B

Torrid: USA. One thing that's always pissed me off about the Torrid website is that I can't sort by colour. This means I have to click through pages of stuff to find black items. I never really like anything available from Torrid, I guess that's why I've bought only one item from them. The clothing seems very plain for the price they're asking, I always look at the clothes and think "That's really ugly/boring, I don't know who'd buy that". They don't seem to have different collections, so I can come back in a few months and the same clothes would be there. I don't recommend buying unless you find something you like. They make it very difficult to buy things, shipping to Australia costs $41 and they don't take overseas PayPal.
Quality: I only have one item from them, a skull cardigan. The quality is okay.
Price: A bit much for such plain clothes. $30 and upwards.
Rating: D

We Love Colors: USA. Tights and pantyhose. I always buy the "Plus Size Nylon/Lycra Tights" in black. They have a wide range with over 51 colours. They also offer tie-dye, stripe tights and fishnets. The sizes are brilliant, they suit tall girls and are very stretchy but don't lose their shape. The waist sits above my tummy, which I love because it means they wont fall down while I walk. I've had tights that last for 6 months, which I think is great value! The price is about the same you'd pay for a good brand in the store, around $15 for plain tights. Shipping to Australia is $15 flat rate, but they do offer free shipping deals so make sure to grab a bunch when that happens (I just bought 10 pairs with free shipping, they'll last me ages)
I would LOVE to see some different designs printed on the tights. I love the current trend for 'spooky' designs on tights, but they never have plus size options. I'd love a pair of black tights with white or grey bats printed up the leg *hint hint*
Quality: Great, can last for ages!
Price: Tights price is average at $15. Try to wait for free shipping deals to get a good bargain.
Rating: A

Other 'normal clothing' sites:

• Crossroads (Australia)
• Evans: (UK)
• Lady Bryant (USA)
• Re/Dress (USA)
• SimplyBe (USA and UK)
• Yours Clothing: (UK)

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List of online Goth stores that offer Plus-size:

• Drac-in-a-box (USA)
• Dangerous FX (UK)
• Gallery Serpentine (Australia)
• Kambriel (USA)
• Rockin' Bones (USA)
• Sourpuss Clothing (USA)
• Steady (USA)

Leading Up

I'm now on my xmas holiday from work. We get a week off and return on the 2nd of January. I don't have any plans, but I'm getting a new video game for christmas so I'll be playing that. I did my christmas shopping online this year, so I'm all set. I'm spending christmas and boxing day with my parents, wish me luck!! (I'm bringing a cross-stitch so I won't get too bored)

It's going to be 40 degrees celsius on christmas. Kill me now.

I worked Saturday and Sunday at the Rooftop Movies. They were showing christmas films.



 

SATURDAY 22nd Dec

Movie: Love Actually

Dress: Asos

Belt: Torrid

Tights: We Love Colors

Boots: Dr. Martens

 

I received this bling skull from my Granny for my birthday :)

 

SUNDAY 23rd Dec

Movie: It's A Wonderful Life

Ignore the toilet in the background (classy). The lighting in the toilets always makes my belly look big!

I did popcorn duty at the movies, then went downstairs to DJ and dance at The Loft. The movies are on the carpark next to The Loft, very convenient. I hope that I didn't scare too many people with my look at the movies! There were a lot of children!!!

 

Shirt: New Look

Skirt: Lady Bryant

Tights: We Love Colors

Winklepickers: Underground Shoes

 

MONDAY 24th Dec

Movie: Muppet's Christmas Carol

I wasn't there to work, I actually went to see the film with my sister. Kirsty hasn't been to the Rooftop Movies, so I enjoyed showing her around. We used to watch Muppet's Christmas Carol when we were children. I LOVE the Muppets.

Sadly there was technical difficulties and the movie was cancelled! :(

 

Top: Supre

Skirt: ? Ebay

Tights: New Look

Winklepickers: Underground Shoes

 

Best wished to everyone for the holiday season!

Fluffy Butt

Last night I went to Merissa's house party. I was also suppose to go to Nikki's birthday party, but I couldn't get there in time! :(

I've recently bought a few makeup items, which I tried out.

Rimmel Scandaleyes. It was around $12, and I needed a new everyday mascara.

 

The wand looks funny! Overall I found it to be okay, nothing special. It's not as good as Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies, which I love to wear when I'm going out. The Rimmel one I'll use everyday for work.

 

Rimmel Kate lasting finish lipstick, 04

 

 

The colour 04 is a dark purple/plum, very gothy. The colour goes on very dark and creamy. I had trouble with it staying on for a long time, it faded when I was drinking. I'll probably need to use a straw next time so it stays on for a few hours. I also found it to be drying, but lots of 'lasting' lipsticks are like that. This colour is worth buying, lipsticks are usually only $11 and this is a great shade.

 

 

HUGE FACE AAAAH!

 

What I wore:

Jacket: Lady Bryant (gifted)

Shirt: New Look

Skirt: Big W

Leggings: New Look

Boots: Dr Martens

 

Merissa made french onion dip, it was yummy!

 

I drank Solo, which is a lemon soft drink. It's not like lemonade, very hard to explain but I love it. It's also called Pub Squash. Anyway, the drink was frozen in the fridge so it turned into a slushie!

 

Merissa's party was at her parents place (while they were away). Her cat Jezebel lives at her parents house. Jez is really fluffy/fat, and she always runs away and hides from strangers! Annoying because I want to cuddle her fluffy butt.

 

The party was great, Merissa has a great taste in music and it made me wish that we still had a club so we could dance the night away.

 

I forgot to mention this wooden chest that I purchased a while ago. I found it in a junk store for only $60, I knew I had to have it! It's pretty big.

Perth Alternative Markets

Last Sunday my friend, Merissa, ran the first Perth Alternative Markets. I was there to help. She did such a great job, and hopefully she'll continue to run the market every month or so. My other friends had stalls. Haze and her girlfriend Kylie were selling pillows that Haze makes. My other two friends were selling old clothes. I was suppose to DJ along with Merissa, but the venue is having trouble with licencing. We just played our cds through their music system instead.

There is Haze and Kylie!

I made/sold brownies. I got rid of some of my clothes too :)

I'm looking fab wearing:

Jacket: Ebay, customised myself

Shirt: New Look

Skirt: Second hand, Le Professeur Gothique

Belt: Yours Clothing

Tights: We Love Colors

Boots: Dr.Martens

Rocky Horror Karaoke @ Devilles

Every Thursday night Devilles has karaoke night! This time was a special Rocky Horror karaoke that my friend ran (he dressed at Frank). Devilles is a bar/restaurant/club, it's probably the most nicely decorated place in Perth. Vintage 'hell' theme :P
I'm terrible at singing, but I gave it a shot anyway. I sang China Girl by David Bowie. The girl before me was even worse, she was drunk and falling about on stage. Then she fell down the stairs and lay there crying. I think they had to get an ambulance in. I don't understand why people drink.

I forgot to take a photo of my outfit AGAIN!

Luckily you can see what I'm wearing here.

Lace shirt: From ex-friend

Lace overtop: New Look

Skirt: Big W

Tights: We Love Colors

Winklepickers: Underground Shoes

Another Day, Another Loft

Sunday, May 20th 2012- I really enjoy ending my week with going to The Loft on Sundays. It's a chance to get dressed up and listen to good music (although lack of cute boys to look at)

I wore:

Lace undershirt: gift from ex-friend

Lace top: New Look

Skirt: Target

Leggings: Target

Winklepickers: Demonia

Ignore the high contrast, I'm trying to show you how awesome this lace top it. It looks great! I'm sad that I don't have more chances to wear it.

I bought these awesome 80s style earrings while in Sydney. They're a shiney dark metal, and they go great with my outfit

The LOFT: What we do

Just to show you what I wore to the Loft last weekend.

I left my mohawk up from going to Fremantle. Wearing my 'Cyber' Mac lipstick, and Mac eyeliner.

My necklaces, featuring my Deathly Hallows necklace :)

 Lace undershirt: Gift from ex-friend (from an op shop)
Lace overshirt: New Look (Inspire)
Skirt: Op Shop ($3)
Tights: We Love Colors
Boots: New Rocks

I have got a new camera, but my hallways still has heaps of dust. Less intelligent people would think these are 'orbs'.

 I got a new phone too! I've been playing around with the awesome retro photo apps. I'm not one to buy new things often, but I needed a new camera and phone. It's make me very happy ^_^


EXTRA:

Lavender from the Shenton Park train station. Taken on my phone. I've already told you how much I love Lavender.

I had the day off today to go to the Raine Study. The Raine Study is a research project to gather information about health, and sets averages for my age group (I've been in it since before I was born)
Anyways, today I did eye tests and got a DEXA scan. Here is my awesome skeleton!!

Fremantle with Dani

Me and my friend Dani went to Fremantle on the 3rd. Fremantle is less than an hour away from Perth, and I love it. It's full of historical buildings from when Perth was a colonial town. It's a harbour town, right next to the beach. Cruise ships and Army ships regularly dock there.
There is a lot of limestone there, and many of the buildings were built using convict labour.

We caught the train, which takes about an hour. The Fremantle train line goes past Karrakatta Cemetery, so there's always something to look out for :P Also there's a lot of photos, so it might take awhile to load.

Here is my pretty friend, Dani.

On the train, looking at the ocean.

When I was a kid I always thought this was a rocking horse.

The harbour at Fremantle, where there are heaps of ships. It's always fun to go over here on the train.

Super hungry, so we got food straight away. Nom nom nom.

We headed over to the Fremantle markets, which are my favourite markets in the Perth area.

Here they sell heaps of stuff. I mainly get Scottish Tablet, which is so yummy. It's handmade and I can only find it in Freo.

Plus the cheap incense. I love incense, but if I burn too much I get a sore throat :P

I also got some Lavender oil for my oil burner. I really, really love Lavender.

Me and Dani always go to Timezone to get our photo taken. My room is full of these photos of us.
In these, my hair blended into the background because of the green screen :P

Timezone is a arcade full of games. You put money on your Timezone card and play whichever games you want. You can earn points to buy prizes. I only have a Timezone card for photobooths, so I was surprised to find I had enough points to get these disco balls. One for Dani and one for me.
I actually only had enough points for one ball, but the dude behind the counter was really nice and gave me one for free!
Oh yeah, and I put my hair in a mohawk ^_^

Dani in a shop. On a quest to find her new ear plugs. Look at all the overpriced shirts!

We were both laughing at the mass produced/overpriced 'Goth' stuff.

Here is what I wore! Dani kept taking angled shots, so it's not my fault!

Cardigan: New Look (Inspire)

Zombie Shirt: Shop in Manchester (UK)

Skirt: Op Shop ($3)

Tights: We Love Colors

Boots: Dr. Marten

Zombie Bag: Iron Fist.

Rosary necklace: $2 shop (ages ago)

I have no idea what clothes Dani wore.

I think my hohawk turned out okay. I was going to do a death hawk, but I really wanted to try a mohawk for once.

The Fremantle City Hall. I've always loved the freaky looking swan statues on the building.

We went to Dome for dessert. Here is Dani's Demonia coffin bag.

Dani, dreading the task ahead.

Nom nom nom. I had a cup of tea and a bit of cake. Dani had a iced chocolate.

On the train home, we were so tired.

Also, Dani found some good ear plugs!