Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Information and Services in Turkey Section => Good (or Bad) Shop Guide => Topic started by: dorothy_1230 on June 12, 2008, 16:15:26 PM
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i found this boutique opposite AZDA last year but this year it is very different and i wanted to share my experience with you all....
It is only a small boutique but they sell clothes from size 6 - 32!!
They have English brands such as Principles/River island/Evans/John Rocha and Marks and Sparks at a fraction of the cost with nothing above 15GBP.
My husband was not happy when i walked out with 3 tops and 2 pairs of trousers however when i explained that i had spent 60GBP and wore my new top and trousers that evening even he thought it was a bargain!!
Being a size 18-20 i have always found it hard to get clothes in this area but now i do not have to worry and the English owners tell me that they plan to open 2 days a week during the winter time so no more trips back to the UK and the money i save on flights i can spend on the clothes themselves....
Have a look. i think you will agree it is just what us larger ladies need (not forgetting those of you luckly enough to get in to a size 6!!)
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thanks for the info will look out for it when next in turkey roll on september
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ooo sounds good
will pay a visit in august
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Thanks for that. Will have a lok in September.
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thanks for that post louise will pop in when we go to hisaronu
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Were going to have a look today-I have a hard job finding any clothes I like for myself here in Turkey.
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Yes, thanks very much for that. If you can, can you see if they are open in the winter (could I be THAT lucky) as it's winter clothes I could do with.
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I wnt last week. Not much selection for the "larger lady". Their stock is at the port in Izmir. They don't know when it will be delivered. Best bet is to take a dress/ blouse/skirt/shorts that you like the style of and take them to the tailors/fashion shop opposite the Aura Garden in Calis. She will measure you, take a pattern and make it up for you cheaply. Just choose your material at her shop. She has a good selection. Failing that, buy your material in Fethiye and have it made up.
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about time they catered for larger women my wife struggles out there and its true big is best lol thats my opinon anyway.
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I am part owner of J.Lou boutique in Hisaronu. Firstly thanks very much Dorothy for your positive comments. I did not realise this site existed until a lady told me what had been written earlier this week.
Last year we were asked to stock the larger sizes and we are doing are best to keep the shop stocked with as many size 16s and over as possible. As we are importing most of the larger sizes from the UK (Evans Bon Marche and M&S etc) customs are proving a real challenge as they can take a long time to clear the goods and send them to Fethiye.
We have new stock in customs at the moment which ranges from size 10 - 32 and that stock should be cleared and in the shop by the end of this month we are told. We are also planning a trip to istanbul to look at another range of clothing up to a size 22 at the end of the month so i am sure we will have a larger selection soon.
We also plan to open two days a week during the winter (stocking a warmer range of clothing) and once i confirm which days we will open with my business partner i will post the details on this site and we will run an advert in the Land of Lights.
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Oh brilliant. I look forward to hearing when the winter stuff is in. Meanwhile I will pop in asap. :)
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I went yesterday-but didn't see anything labelled river island or m and s, and alot of it was the same. There was some lovely stuff if you were going out for the evening-which I don't do a lot of unfortunately, I would love to have seen some more casual t shirts, and shorts and some summer dresses, for day time wear. I love River Island in England and would love to see more of there clothes. I know you can get t shirts here, but often the quality is not good, and I so miss english clothes.
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Boutique is there any chance of posting here when your stock arrives,I have been in a couple of times,and there was not much in the larger sizes.I did buy a pair of shorts though.By the way how are the kittens.
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At last !! I shall definitely take a look when next in Hisaronu. Well done ladies !
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ooo only just seen this post, i have to have a look whe i go back next week.
Never find clothes i like in turkey!
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Boutique...
Do you have bra's in your shop? Im a 34JJ and cannot get a bra anywhere!
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Tors - I hope scunner doesn't read this he will be salavating!!!
- from another curvy woman!
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Tori,
Have you tried www.Bravissimo.com - a lovely selection of underwear for the curvey woman, not cheap but lovely & they will post worlwide.
Regards,
Lorraine
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Ha! I never really thought about that!
My bad!
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I think I'm in love
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It didn't take you long did it!
The fact you were browsing (or is that blousing) in a womens boutique section is interesting, oh sorry of course you were moderating or researching for a role or your hand slipped!!!
Now stop dreaming - Just cause Tori has the 4 b's - blonde, beautiful & BB - or are you still thinking of her being a Norwegien Hairy Viking in womens clothes that is exciting you.
Tori beware of a little big ugly follically challenged bit of a cuddly teddy bear sitting at a bar in Scarlletts!!
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Haha!
Oh dear im the 4 b's girl sat at the end of the bar in scarletts!
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quote:
Originally posted by lmaddy
Tori beware of a little big ugly follically challenged bit of a cuddly teddy bear sitting at a bar in Scarlletts!!
UGLY?
I'll have you know Mrs Mado that it is not uncommon for a 22 year old blonde with size 34JJ bazooka's to be attracted to a fat bald bloke twice their age.
It's just not common in my life ;)
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I am just quoting you - a little big ugly
Yes I agree - Miss. 22 yr old blonde with 34JJ B's what attacted you to this fat bald 44 year old multi millionaire with the big yatch, big wallet & even bigger belly?
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Haha my favorite comedy moment-
"SO," Mrs Merton asked Debbie McGee, "what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?"
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Boutique, please can you tell us if your new stock is in yet[?]
Thanks
Sue
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I went in last night and it didnt look like it....
(and whats with all the shops in Hisaronu putting prices in pounds??)
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Probably because of the exchange rate.