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Figuresque - Do Not Use this Company! (vent....)

I had a very bad experience with the plus size online retailer so named Figuresque.

I was looking for something sexy to wear on the Honeymoon, but being a 40C, finding anything in a "regular" store  is difficult at best. My matron of honor got me a sexy litttle thing to wear from Victoria's but it's an XL, and no WAY is it going to fit my fat ass. SO in a deep funk, I searched the internet and came upon the website mentioned.

I was trilled to see they carried hard to find sizes in some very sexy dare I say scandalous stuff. Happy I was to find a pink corset and black stockings, with matching ruffled boy shorts. Pink and black an awesome color combo for wrestling fans such as us.

I payed extra for expedited shipping seeing how the wedding is like next week.

I get an email from the company two days later saying the order is on hold, due to the boyshorts being out of stock. Ok....so why did they like other normal online retailers, just send out what was in stock. I sent them an email immediately stating to send the rest of the order.

I get an email with a tracking number for.... the stockings only. I lost it and sent them another very pointed email as to how unprofessional they are, and how process id serioulsy f***ed up, not in those words but they'll be able to tell I'm pissed.

SO long story short, don't wait til the last minute to order stuff, and in hindsight a brck and mortar store might have been a better option, but unfortuantely due to my size not a possibility.

I am beyond dissapointed that I'll be wearing my usual ratty old pajamas on the honeymoon. I was hoping to feel sexy and look as such for my fiance but why bother.

I've turned my wedding savings account into my new plastic surgery fund. because this is an unfriendly world for the bigger people in it, especially women. I guess I have to change this body in order to fit in it and be treated as somthing other than second class and a freak. Sigh.

Re: Figuresque - Do Not Use this Company! (vent....)

  • try lane bryant.. they have cute lingerie
  • edited December 2011
    ....I've tried Lane Bryant, not what I'm looking for exactly. I just hate having to settle for a place like Lane Bryant. That has a very limited selection, they pretty much just have bras and panties. wow. how exciting, no corsets, stockings, bustiers, etc. Just "sexy" bras and panties. I have all that already. I wanted something "special". 

     I guess I'm just very angry, dissapointed and frustrated right now......
  • there are so many places to order plus size lingerie.  Here are a couple places I have bought some from..... Good Luck!
    http://www.spicylingerie.com/plus-size-plus-size-babydolls.html

    http://www.biggalslingerie.com/
    this one the site looks cheesy, but it has some nice stuff! LOL

  • edited December 2011
    Try the below site. I've ordered stuff from them in the past and they've been easy to work with.

    http://www.biggalslingerie.com/

    ETA...Whoops, didn't see the post above for some reason.
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    [QUOTE]....I've tried Lane Bryant, not what I'm looking for exactly. I just hate having to settle for a place like Lane Bryant. That has a very limited selection, they pretty much just have bras and panties. wow. how exciting, no corsets, stockings, bustiers, etc. Just "sexy" bras and panties. I have all that already. I wanted something "special".   I guess I'm just very angry, dissapointed and frustrated right now......
    Posted by Tigertyger[/QUOTE]

    I am so sorry- but dont give up!!!  Have you tried Torrid?  they have more "fun" type stuff like corsets... I am trying to think of other places...good luck!
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  • I can imagine your frustration, but i've bought plenty of corsets and "sexy" items from Lane Bryant before - though they might only have xmas related items right now.  I recently purchased a silk nighty from Hips and Curves and got it in the mail yesterday.  It's adorable!!  Check them out...you can always get something for your 2nd week anniversary!  :) 
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    [QUOTE]I've turned my wedding savings account into my new plastic surgery fund. because this is an unfriendly world for the bigger people in it, especially women. I guess I have to change this body in order to fit in it and be treated as somthing other than second class and a freak. Sigh. I'm sorry you are so upset, but I wanted to let you know <strong>poor online customer service has nothing to do with how you look. There are crappy companies everywhere. And are most likely not a freak.
    </strong>Posted by cfaszews25[/QUOTE]

    This is soooo true! 
    I just happened to catch that show BIG SEXY last night.  These girls have the best confidence and it really makes them sexy as hell.  One of them did a bikini shoot for a new bathing suit line for heather feather and she was hotter than the size 2.... so embrace your curves!!!!!!
  • Oh, Tiger....I'm so sorry you feel that way.
    Thanks for bringing this up though... It was so refreshing to see those curvy women on http://www.spicylingerie.com/plus-size.html!

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  • .....unfortunately I'm at work and can't view any of the sites mentioned, they're blocked, filters on our computers and all that.

    I guess I'll check when I get home. I was able to get on lane Bryant's site. Thay had nothing. And yes a few "christams/santa" themed items that were incredibly cheap looking.

    I DO appreciate the outpouring of good advice, thank you. I never used to be "big" I was 150 lbs, less than a few years ago, but my medications chief side effect has been massive weight gain and bloat.

    So I"ve been wrestling with this "new" body , and it's extremely hard reconciling the self image in one's head and the reality of what you've become.

    Shopping for wedding dress, shapewear, lingerie, ect. only exacerabates the issues I have.  I'd love to embrace my curves, but I can't help but feel like I'm wearing someone elses skin. 
  • I am so sorry you're feeling this way! For my honeymoon, I got lingerie at Boscov's and Macy's (2 local department stores)- I think the brand was Morgan Taylor? I can vouch for the fact that H loved it ;)

     I don't know how much lingerie they carry, but I'm a 40D and buy my bras at Target. Hope some of this helps!
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  • I get what your saying about lane bryant... like someone else said try torrid and also try Ashley Stewart..

  • Tiger- I know how you are feeling. After I had an ovarian tumor surgery- I gained 80 pounds in a year. If the weight wasn't enough...I now have bright red stretch marks on various places in my body- that I have to come to terms with. I know they will never go away....but they will fade in time.
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  • hipsandcurves.com :)
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  • I'm sorry their service sucked.  You are not a freak, and don't need surgery to fit in.  Here are some places I've bookmarked from "find me some lingerie" threads here before:

    How well do you know your guy's tastes?  If you know what he responds to, you could make him very happy, and feel very sexy as a result, without traditional lingerie.
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  • Have you tried Frederick's of Hollywood? fredericks.com They have a lot of sexy plus size wear. I'm not sure if there are any close to you but they have a lot of locations, may be worth a shot to go to one. HTH 
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  • Avenue and torrid are really great
  • Everytime I feel bad about the way I look, I look at my SO. He thinks I'm hot. And, that always makes me feel better. :)

    Also, definitly suggest Torrid.
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  • I'm sorry you had such a difficult time with this company. I don't have anything to add regarding lingerie as I don't wear it, but I am really sorry you're feeling so down about your weight. It must be really difficult for you since you gained so much in so little a time, so I hope you find something amazing and sexy to make you feel better! Good luck!
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  • edited December 2011
    .....Torrid and Fredricks had some GREAT stuff and it fit, and made me look sexy, even thinner! Feeling much better now....

    Thank you all SO much..... Smile
  • I have to add to those who posted about hips & curves - it's a great site. The clothes are great & the service is fast & reliable.
  • I would try Fashion bug!  Their stuff is lacey and pretty, and they have ALOT more sizes.  Good luck!
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    [QUOTE]there are so many places to order plus size lingerie.  Here are a couple places I have bought some from..... Good Luck! <a href="http://www.spicylingerie.com/plus-size-plus-size-babydolls.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.spicylingerie.com/plus-size-plus-size-babydolls.html</a> <a href="http://www.biggalslingerie.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.biggalslingerie.com/</a> this one the site looks cheesy, but it has some nice stuff! LOL
    Posted by cinderellasjc[/QUOTE]

    <div>there are more places you can look around: for <a href="http://www.lovestation.com.au/" rel="nofollow">lingerie</a>, for <a href="http://www.selebritee.com.au/6-bodystocking" rel="nofollow">bodystocking</a></div><div>
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    [QUOTE]I'm sorry their service sucked.  You are not a freak, and don't need surgery to fit in.  Here are some places I've bookmarked from "find me some lingerie" threads here before: <a href="http://www.hipsandcurves.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hipsandcurves.com</a> <a href="http://www.herroom.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.herroom.com</a> <a href="http://www.ohcheri.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ohcheri.com</a> How well do you know your guy's tastes?  If you know what he responds to, you could make him very happy, and feel very sexy as a result, without traditional lingerie.
    Posted by RaptorSLH[/QUOTE]
    try those <a href="http://www.lovestation.com.au" rel="nofollow">http://www.lovestation.com.au</a> or <a href="http://www.selebritee.com.au" rel="nofollow">http://www.selebritee.com.au</a>
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