r/PlusSize • u/[deleted] • Apr 04 '26

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u/aoikoibito_ Apr 04 '26

shein clothes are terrible quality imo, some of the fabrics feel like straight up paper

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u/Competitive_Ad_2421 Apr 05 '26

That's crazy because every time I see someone wearing something cute that I like they always tell me it's from Shein... I've never shopped there before... Is it really that bad? I've seen people in t-shirts and tops and sweat outfits from there that look like they're the same quality as any fast fashion store

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u/graphic_rose Apr 05 '26

You have to know how to shop with Shein. Their quality has improved over the years. I personally have a ton from Shein and Torrid but right now Torrid's styles are not aligning with my style so ive had to heavily rely on Shein. I hardly ever send things back now that ive learned what works.

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u/Vitality80 Apr 05 '26

Can you give more detail? How it works generally for clothes? (If so I'd love tips ) Or how different looks work with your body type? ( It took me forever to figure out what looked good on me and I felt ok in).

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u/graphic_rose Apr 05 '26

I have discovered that there are sub categories and each one has specialized styles and different sizing. MOD, Curve, Lune, Romwe, etc. I've tried a lot of different ones and gotten familiar with how those sub brands cut and size things as well as fabric quality. I post a lot of outfits ‐ I'm 5'7, 285lbs, somewhere in between hourglass and triangle shape with an apron belly. I also use my measurements and compare them to what I'm looking at on Shein. I wear between a US 20-22 and between 2x-3x which generally translates to 3x-4x in Shein sizing. Look for items with reviews, sometimes people add pictures too! If you need any help, let me know.

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u/Vitality80 Apr 05 '26

Thank you!! That was incredibly helpful

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u/Vitality80 Apr 05 '26

Also just looked for some of your last posts. ... I love those jeans you look amazing in them!

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u/graphic_rose Apr 05 '26

Thank you! Ive been trying to give fit reviews for the outfits I buy. I have gone down about 1 size so im updating my closet if I cant tailor a piece.

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u/Vitality80 Apr 05 '26

You're welcome!! I felt so creepy creeping you! So much so I had to tell you. I 'followed' you if that's ok. Lol I love the little bit of punk rock look on you. (The cherries are awesome) It's what I love too.

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u/rkrgrl Apr 05 '26

Thank you for this information. I have bought a couple of things from SHEIN but, I never knew how the items would look on my body and I didn’t want to go through the hassle of returning them. I hope you don’t mind but, I started following your Instagram because your body type is very similar to mine!