im a big girl too and I <3 lane bryant, they are sooo different than they used to be, you get such a great fashionable selection, however if you are looking for a cheap price its probably not the place to go, if you have a fashion bug near they have a really good plus size department and target has some reallllly cute plus sized clothes, and last but not least if you can find a Cato's near you GO GO GO as fast as you can. I saw the CUTEST pleated skirt in there the other day for like 15 dollars, they are trendy, well priced, and they clearence their clothes like everyother week, so you can get trendy stuff, at a sale price
my shopping tip of the day!