Big Ideas

Big Ideas is a plus size shop, which are diamonds in the rough to come across on any average high street. The selection for women who are a size 20 plus is shockingly little, and my mum often has a problem finding stores to accomodate her, often having to order online from expensive American companies.
I was pleased as punch to find this wee place, and discover that it also has a twin sister store in Glasgow. Perfect! The Edinburgh branch is fantastic, with well informed and passionate staff, who feel the same as I do about the lack of plus size clothing on the High Street. They sell formal wear, day wear, knitwear and jackets, and although it is expensive at times, they always have items in stock for you to try on, which in my Mum’s experience is half the battle. Waiting 2 weeks on an American shipment and then realising it doesn’t fit or feel right is not good.
I picked up a gorgeous turquoise jacket for my mum, which was expensive at £99, but well worth it. The fabric was gorgeous and durable, and above all, the jacket was stylish and classic, and not ‘old-​lady-​esque’ like a lot of plus sized stores stock.
I will definitely be back, next time with my mum, when she has a special occasion. Take heed High Street stores, and start catering for the curvier women out there!