Where do I find plus size clothes for 10 year old?

Melani - posted on 07/18/2011 ( 74 moms have responded )

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My daughter is a heathy "chunky monkey" -- our challenge is finding 1) clothes that are plus size for a 10 year old and 2) when we find the size - they are not age appropriate!
I am struggling in preparation for school starting to go clothes shopping -- she is a plus size junior size (17) but can also wear an adult 1x. Please help. She is getting frustrated which is breaking my heart. She is at such an age that I don't want this to be such a huge issue - but it quickly becoming one - for me! HELP!!!

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Sara - posted on 04/13/2013

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I spent a lot of time looking for the best quality and prices. But finally decided the best choice is still there http://tinyurl.com/bqo6lsr

Tamara - posted on 03/18/2013

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I call my baby girl the same name and it is too frustrating. I think Kohls, Sears,and JCPenny may have some things. Wishing you luck.

Marcy - posted on 03/07/2013

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I actually had to deal with this last night. Found plus size clothing for my 10 year old online at Kohl's but nothing in the stores to actually try on. Then went to Penney's and found a decent selection for her to try on and choose from.

Hagit - posted on 02/04/2013

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and you can allways enter PAPANASH website and find clothes that fit girls age 6-12 ( plus size ) in very good prices . www.papanashkids.com . good luck :)

Botorr - posted on 02/04/2013

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go to primark and take adult sizes like 6,8 and im sure 10 will fit and be a bit big

Terrie Lynn - posted on 02/01/2013

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ALSO, EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, I WILL GO TO THE TEEN OR JUNIORS DEPARTMENT AT JCPENNY AND MIX MY DAUGHTERS WARDROBE, IT'S A TRICK THAT MY MOM DID FOR ME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. THE TEEN SECTION WORKS PERFECTLY, ESPECIALLY FOR THE 10 YEAR OLDS, BECAUSE THIER SIZES RUN LARGER AND IT MAKES THEM FEEL GROWN UP. THE FASHIONS ARE EVEN HIPPER, SO I JUST MIX THE ARIZONA STYLES WITH THE JR'S TEEN GIRL STYLES AND HOT DANG, HOUSTON WE HAVE LANDED...IT DOES NOT TAKE AWAY THE GIRLY IMAGE EITHER, IN FACT, IM SOLD ON THIS!!!! I ALSO MAKE A TRIP TO WAL-MART TEEN SECTION AND YOU CAN FIND THE ADD- INS TOO.. GREAT STYLES, THIS IS ALSO WHERE I MYSELF SHOP FOR KIDS TOO. I JUST PURCHASED 5 LONG JOHN SHIRTS, 5 SCREEN TEE'S (WEAR THE LONG SLEEVE UNDER THE SCREEN TEE, THE SCREEN TEES ARE THE BOMB, I EVEN OWN A FEW FOR MYSELF, THEY HAVE TRADE NAME PRINTS ON THE FRONT AND THE Y LAST FOREVER, ALSO ITS THE IN LOOK) AND THREE SWEATSHIRTS FOR TEEN GIRLS THERE, WE ARE GOING TO MIX ALL OF THAT WITH THE ITEMS WE BROUGHT FROM THE ARIZONA AND TEEN SECTION AT JCPENNY. YOU WILL LOVE IT!! HAVE FUN!!

Anjali's - posted on 01/31/2013

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I love chunky monkeys!! Check out etsy.com (and my shop too! http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnjalisTreasure... ) Flattering clothes suggestion: Jumpers. If she thinks it's too childish, then look at the basic style of a jumper- band on top and it flows downward so you don't see the waist.

Skirts - A line

Gaucho pants- I LOVE these. In black. The fabric is usually soft, and though it's a bit clingy, it's not a second skin. Perfect for every day or dressy. Have a pair, so does my DD.

Tunic tops or look at the maternity styles- something with a band under the breast and then it flows downward, again, the focus is up top, not on the waist. A shirt like this: http://www.joann.com/simplicity-pattern-...

I've made them for my DD and she loves it.

Ruched shirts. They drive me crazy but some people like them.

Hope this helps!

Terrie Lynn - posted on 01/31/2013

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JCPENN the ARIZONA COLLECTION IS A MUST HAVE AND THE FASHIONS ARE A HIT!!!

Michele - posted on 01/31/2013

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JC Pennys, Sears, Target, and Justice.

Lulu - posted on 01/28/2013

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In Burlington, i bought my daughter a huge shirt , it was plus size XL in kids, but it was way too big for her. Try khols, Fred Meyers, or probably even Burlington and target.

Lulu - posted on 01/28/2013

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In Burlington, i bought my daughter a huge shirt , it was plus size XL in kids, but it was way too big for her. Try khols, Fred Meyers, or probably even Burlington and target.

Terrie Lynn - posted on 01/26/2013

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ARIZONA & TOATAL GIRLS COLLECTION AT JCPENNEY ALL THE FIT YOU WILL EVER NEED!!! MY DAUGHTER CANT LIVE WITHOUT THAT STORE!!! YEAHH!!

Terrie Lynn - posted on 01/26/2013

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I always go to the ARIZONA & Total Girls Collection for Plus size girls at JC Penney. They have everything and the clothes fit perfect. I even purchase my daughter's school uniforms from there as well and also check out the website jcpenney.com too. I thatn GOD FOR THIS DEPARTMENT STORE!!! MY DAUGHTER LOVES THE NAME BAND AND THE PRICES AINT BA EITHER. THEY ALSO HAVE HELLO KITTY TOO...GET TO IT NOW!!!

Tammy - posted on 01/23/2013

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my daughter will be 10 in may and has been a bit thick sense she was about 2 .her stomach is were she is big due to health issues as she was premature...(We adopted her and her 8 yr old brother.. my oldest daughter is their birth mother.). she wears girls 16/18 in pants & shirts ,, but only likes to wear leggings , jeggings ,stretch top pants, and always long shirts. I have found some nice clothes by total girl,jordache & knit works also no boundaries.

Hagit - posted on 01/09/2013

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www.papanashkids.com

Jena - posted on 01/09/2013

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justice has up to size 20 in fashionable girls clothing. not sure if they have a website or not.

Carma - posted on 11/30/2012

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Jc penney is where we did her shoppin when she was younger, they gave the plus sizes, but.... they never change styles, same ol pants, same shirts every year, so we looked at macys, target, even them little 5-7-9 stores with plus sizes.... alley cat or DEBS/DEB plus..... and they have plus sizes also....

Carma - posted on 11/30/2012

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My daughter who is 15 now in her 1st yr of high school has been driving me knucking futts with her style clothing, shes prolly a comfortable size 13, BUT! BELIEVES shes a size 7-9... she weighs about 140lbs n 5 ft 1"!! We buy her clothes, nd she gets them BUT HIDES THEM, & Continues squeezing into her old wore out 9's.... when she was in grade school she wore PLUS SIZES! then got to teen yrs and thinks skinny jeans looks good on her, makes her look little on bottom with NO BUTT! n top heavy! Ive tried getting her straight leg skinneys, but if she can still breathe, they TOO BAGGY!! IM AGGRAVATED CAUSE SHE HIDES THE CLOTHES WE BUY HER, then its Too late to return em.... so she isnt gettin n e more clothes for A LONG TIME,. I was wondering where i can bring her n get measurements from top to bottom, n be taught what style goes with her body type.... definately not short skirts or dresses or skinny jeans!!!

Hagit - posted on 11/29/2012

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www.papanash.com

plas-size clothes for girls age 6-12 ... check it out ... It's great ....

Patricia - posted on 11/28/2012

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I am sure if you do a google search you could find an online store that carries clothing for plus size children

Linda - posted on 11/28/2012

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where do I find clothes and shoes for plus size girls I tried to buy a pair of tinkle toe shoes and I could not find any for her

Kathy - posted on 11/25/2012

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We used to have great success at JCpenney and they have all but stopped PLUS Girls clothing. Nothing in the stores and what they do have is "hidden" with the regular sizes and their online store is a joke. I am hearbroken. JCP you used to be my favorite, then you started the "best price" junk and now you no longer have clothes for "real" kids. Heart Broken. AND there are so few others out there - they all seem to be trending away from the real size girl. Heart broken.

Melinda - posted on 11/22/2012

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I used to buy my boys and girls cloth from a chinese-run online mall. It is very cheap and the quality can meet my demands.shipping fee is on sellers' account not our buyers account.U can visit this online mall which supplys a wide range of things for baby,kid ,children ,maternity and pet. the website is www.tauramall.com. The online mall is run by a chinese professional factory. It allow us to buy even one item and the shipping is free. It seems that the Shipping Methods include DHL TNT EMS UPS FedEx China Air Parcel

Hagit - posted on 11/20/2012

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My name is Hagit and I'm from Israel and I have ' Healthy Chunky monkey ' beautiful daughter as your words , at home . and I couldn't find clothes for her SO ...... I start a company which design clothes for plus-size girls . you are welcome to visit my website www.papanash.co.il

or www.papanashkids.com ' we also sell on Ebay & Etsy . .

Hagit - posted on 11/20/2012

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My name is Hagit and I'm from Israel and I have ' Healthy Chunky monkey ' beautiful daughter as your words , at home . and I couldn't find clothes for her SO ...... I start a company which design clothes for plus-size girls . you are welcome to visit my website www.papanash.co.il

or www.papanashkids.com ' we also sell on Ebay & Etsy . Allthough , your kid is allready 11 now maybe I still fit her and yours style .

Hagit - posted on 11/20/2012

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My name is Hagit and I'm from Israel and I have ' Healthy Chunky monkey ' beautiful daughter as your words , at home . and I couldn't find clothes for her SO ...... I start a company which design clothes for plus-size girls . you are welcome to visit my website www.papanash.co.il

or www.papanashkids.com ' we also sell on Ebay & Etsy . Allthough , your kid is allready 11 now maybe I still fit her and yours style .

Hagit - posted on 11/20/2012

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Dear Melani ,



My name is Hagit and I'm from Israel and I have ' Healthy Chunky monkey ' beautiful daughter as your words , at home . and I couldn't find clothes for her SO ...... I start a company which design clothes for plus-size girls . you are welcome to visit my website www.papanash.co.il

or www.papanashkids.com ' we also sell on Ebay & Etsy . Allthough , your kid is allready 11 now maybe I still fit her and yours style .

Patricia - posted on 10/12/2012

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Justice plus size is not plus size. It sounds like you need to try our Lane Bryant. Malls often have plus sizes in womens and if she is too short you just may have to have them hemmed.

Vanessa - posted on 10/09/2012

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Www.sturdykids.co.uk, the uk specalist site for kids of all shapes and sizes

Mountain - posted on 09/04/2012

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Goodwill stores. This is the same prob i had when my daughter was 11. At the Goodwill store, you can choose from clothes that are more age appropriate because people of yesterday dressed more modestly. Also, I had to hem a lot for her, and felt better hemming a $2 shirt than a $20 one. Pajama jeans are a good staple. We wore no other pants but them for 4 years. Then we discovered why her belly was so distended. An x-ray revealed her to've had a hair barrette lodged in her stomach. She'd eaten it as a toddler. Now, it's gone, along w/a lifetime of stomach aches. She is a regular size and wears regular clothes! Unfortunately her mild brain damage from metal ingestion is permanent. I advise all moms of toddlers to get an x-ray done before age 3. You can never be too careful, moms.

Tami - posted on 09/03/2012

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JcPennys has plus sizes for girls.the best place. my daughter is sz 18 kids ages 11.

Heather - posted on 08/25/2012

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I need help also . Same situation. Did you find any stores?

Cara - posted on 08/13/2012

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Can anyone out there send me a email that might help me to get the help I need for my child sisterlogical@gmail.com

Cara - posted on 08/13/2012

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I had not put my email address

Cara - posted on 08/13/2012

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i know just how you feel you want her to look like a child but because of her size all of the close look older they make her look older I have a worst problem then that. Not only cant i find the clothes nor can I afford them does anyone know of a agency that could help a low income family with clothes shoes coat shirts and school supplies

sisterlogical@gmail.com

Donita - posted on 07/26/2012

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Melani i have the exact same problem my daughter is 10 and wearing womens large and some times xl. I have found that if I go shopping without her i do better. Many times i go to the maternity section at JCPenny or at gordman's. They have cute clothes, and they are still cute. I hope this helps alittle. If you have anymore ideas please share. School is coming and anything will help.
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La Shanda - posted on 07/24/2012

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I know this is an old post but my step-daughter is a plus size child. We get her clothes from JC Penney, Sears, Kmart, Belks, and Kohl's has a great selection online only.

Valerie - posted on 07/18/2012

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Try delia*s, forever 21, Old navy... Um... I heard American Eagle has plus sizes only on its website, so if you prefer online shopping you could try that. I don't think I'm being much help, and I'm really sorry. It's just that my daughter is far from plus size so I don't know much. If you are trying to slim down your daughter perhaps cut off the McDonald's and Wendy's

Penny - posted on 04/02/2012

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I have really been watching portion sizes on foods .

Emma - posted on 04/02/2012

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maybe a healthier diet would help.

Penny - posted on 03/30/2012

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Try Catos

Tamara - posted on 03/24/2012

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Yes....I have sort of the same problem. My daughter is 10 but she is very tall for her age. Justice and GapKids has been my relief. Otherwise I would have started to take up sewing just to place age appropriate clothing on my child. I am glad that these stores are realizing that since size 14 is the average weight, that this also means that children that 3 yr olds don't just fit into 3T and 10 year olds do not all fit into 10-12.

Nikea - posted on 03/22/2012

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Justice and they always have good sales and JCP too and the prices aren't bad..prob cheaper than Justice on some things.....i'm dealing with the same issue

Felicia - posted on 10/31/2011

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my child is "chunky" we usually have to shop in the womens section..i usually like to go to the thrift stores, and burlington usually have an assortment of clothes for young girls that are bigger sized...if you have one in your area

Jeanna - posted on 10/31/2011

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I do believe that was a harsh comment. I to am a heavy lady and I know what it is like but my children are as active as any children their age and they are still heavy it is all in the mechanics of your body!!! everyone is different that is what makes us who we are. my children eat things that are good for them and some that are bad it doesnt mean we dont take them out to exercise or tell them no they cant have this or that. I encourage them they are beautiful and be themselves its not who you are on the outside its who you are on the inside that counts thats what makes you beautiful!!!! there is never a day that goes by that I dont them how beautiful they are and my husband always tells me how beautiful I am and that to me it what life is! POSITIVE OUTLOOKS!!!!!!!!!

Jeanna - posted on 10/31/2011

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my daughters are also chuncky and I shop at jcpenney and buy the plus sizes 16and half 18and half 20 and they are in kids sizes. they are not any more expensive than walmart clothes. I have seen the pain in my daughters eyes to and I just started getting them the sizes in plus at jcpenney and they are alot happier and they have better self esteem. and again age appropriate. try that or even sears has them also. I always shop the clearance first then shop the regular prices I promise you she will be alot happier. I finally saw a smile on my girls faces.

Maria - posted on 10/30/2011

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I took my daughter to JC Penny's they have cute plus size teen clothes

Margaret - posted on 10/29/2011

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I buy Justice and other clother on ebay.com as my daughter wears the same size and like you I find most of the clothing her size totally innappripriate

Alex - posted on 10/28/2011

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cant you try to get her to trim down a bit?
I am a large lady and because of that I do not want my daughter to go through what I have endured all my life.
Mia drinks lots of water, loves to cycle and run. We get her out and exercising loads and she knows that nothing passes her lips unless she has 'good stuff' too. Its all a game to her but we know that she is nutritionally aware without it being a chore to us.
Sorry to be harsh but buying her big clothes isn't the right answer, surely.
All the best
axx