Plus Size Women's Clothing Catalogs

Plus size women's clothing catalogs bring shopping to your fingertips. Whether paging through a print catalog or an online version, plus size catalogs provide a large selection of plus size clothing that may not be found in your local department stores.

You can save money with catalog shopping.

Shopping by mail or over the Internet via an online catalog has it advantages. You get to view a larger selection from the comfort of your own home and you have time to ponder the best prices, color selection, and to study the size chart for each publication to ensure a right fit. Most online catalogs accept credit card payment only. While this won't be a benefit for someone who doesn't own a credit card, the positive is that it is easier to dispute a billing error or get a refund if you pay with a credit card.

While catalog shopping does provide a number of benefits, there are some possible pitfalls to watch for as well. Equipped with this information, your catalog shopping experience should be a positive one.

First of all it's important to understand that the catalog photo and even the catalog description may not live up to your expectations when you receive the product, and the quality may be substandard. If you are ordering from a catalog for the first time, check the name brand and see if it is sold locally so you can see it in real life. If not, be sure to double check the catalog's return policy. A few questions to ask include:

• Is there a time limit on returns?
• Can you return an article of clothing after it has been washed and dried?
• Who pays for shipping?
• Do they offer money back or a store credit?
• How long will it take to get your order?
• If an item is put on back order can you cancel the order if you want?

Federal law requires that catalog orders are received within a reasonable amount of time. That's why it's important to know what their policy is. If they say you will receive it in four to six weeks, that is reasonable according to the law. If, however, a company promises to ship within two weeks and takes six weeks, that is not reasonable. If no delivery time is set, by default 30 days is considered reasonable.

If you don't receive your order within the promised time, the seller must notify you. At that time you have the right to cancel. Along with the notification, most catalog companies will provide a toll free number to call to cancel.

When ordering online, take steps to make sure you are keeping your credit card information safe. Only provide credit card or other personal information to a secure site. If you look at the url in the address bar of your browser, instead of http:// a secure server has an "S" added: https://. Secure sites are safe to use.

If you enjoy the shopping experience then ordering online might not be for you. It certainly doesn't provide the social aspect enjoyed when you shop with a friend. Along with that, other disadvantages of ordering online include:

• Shipping costs add up.
• You must have a credit card to make a purchase.
• You can't try the clothing on to be sure that it fits right and that you really like it.
• Returns may prove to be inconvenient and even cost you more if you have to pay for shipping.

If you want to shop by catalog, the following list provides a selection of plus size women's clothing catalogs to make your shopping experience easy.

Woman Within – Free catalog for women sizes 14-44, available in petite and tall sizes, too. Mailed in the U.S. only. This large plus size clothing selection includes:

• Blouses
• Bras
• Capris
• Dresses
• Jackets
• Jeans
• Maternity
• Nightwear
• Panties
• Pants
• Shirts
• Skirts
• Swimsuits
• Tunics

The Jessica London catalog can be ordered online. They offer sizes from 14W to 34W. Petite and tall sizes available. They also sell shoes up to size 12. The return policy is customer friendly. If you aren't satisfied with the product for any reason you may return it for an exchange or refund.

Roman's carries sizes 12-60. A copy of their free catalog is available online. They carry:

• Business separates
• Casual clothing
• Dresses
• Intimate apparel
• Outerwear
• Shoes
• Stylish suits

Shopping by catalog can save money as long as you are careful. Whether you're ordering online or by phone or mail, don't forget to check the return policy. Ask to see if there are any coupons or special offers available to help you save a little more. Get a confirmation number and ask when to expect your order.

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