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There are several convenient clusters of plus-size clothing stores in the Taipei area, including two blocks on Zhongzheng Road (中正路) in Yonghe (永和), Taipei County, near the Dingxi MRT Station (頂溪捷運站), a small group of stores near the Shilin MRT Station (士林捷運站) and cheap-chic vendors in the Wufenpu (五分埔) garment district.



Yonghe



Stores between 628 Zhongzheng Rd and 660 Zhongzheng Rd in Yonghe carry casual togs, office suits and stylish shoes and boots.



YBS



YBS’ signature style rejects floral prints and baby doll dresses in favor of trendy streetwear, including metallic silver cotton skirts (NT$2,880), dark boot-cut jeans (NT$3,680) and a cardinal red wool-blend coat with double-button closures (NT$6,080). The chain’s upcoming spring/summer collection features graphic-print hoodies, more dark denim and asymmetrical hems on jersey tunics and vests.



ADDRESS:660-1 Zhongzheng Rd, Yonghe City, Taipei County (台北縣永和市中正路660-1號). There are 25 additional locations in Taiwan, including 17 in the Taipei area

HOURS: 1am to 10pm

TELEPHONE:(02) 8660-8353

ON THE NET:www.ybs.com.tw



Sandy Ho



Sandy Ho’s stylish boots, pumps and flats save women with larger feet and wider calves from footwear fashion oblivion. The chain’s shoe sizes fit women with US size 8.5 (European size 39) to US size 12 (European size 46) feet. Styles include a pair of basic ballet flats (on sale for NT$1,200), low pumps with double straps and modish flower appliques that are reminiscent of Mary Quant’s 1960s designs (NT$2,280) and a pair of black boots with sexy lacing up the back (NT$3,680).



ADDRESS:660 Zhongzheng Rd, Yonghe City, Taipei County (台北縣永和市中正路660號). There are seven other stores in Taiwan, including another Taipei location at 68, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 1, Taipei City

(台北市中山路一段68號)

HOURS:11:30am to 9:30pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 8923-1917

ON THE NET: www.sandy-ho.com.tw



HL



HL, which also stocks clothing for taller women, may not be as fashion-forward as miniMe, 5XL or YBS, but the chain can be relied upon for casual wear and wardrobe staples at reasonable prices, including pinstripe trousers (NT$1,380) and long-sleeved T-shirts (NT$780). There are 15 stores in the Taipei area, as well as additional locations in Taoyuan and Hualien.



ADDRESS: 640 Zhongzheng Rd, Yonghe City, Taipei County (台北縣永和市中正路640號)

HOURS: 11am to 9:30pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 8921-3589

ON THE NET:www.hl-jordenyah.com



EFE



Flirty details like lace ruffles, fur trim and pink bows abound at EFE, but if you want to tone it down for the workplace, professional-looking outfits like a cream boucle Chanel-style suit (NT$6,880) and a pinstripe jacket with small, unobtrusive bows on its pockets (NT$3,880) can also be found. Formal wear includes a blue satin shift with black lace trim (NT$3,880).



ADDRESS: 636 Zhongzheng Rd, Yonghe City, Taipei County (台北縣永和市中正路636號); call (02) 8228-0022 for additional locations

HOURS: Noon to 10pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 8923-8337



dn



Dn carries a wide variety of sizes: waists on the store’s suits, dresses, skirts and pants range from 61cm to 102cm. Suits at dn (NT$3,300 for most) are generously embellished with lace and made in pastel colors, but trendier items, including a pair of tweed knee-length shorts with black buttons (NT$1,300) can also be found.



ADDRESS: 628 Zhongzheng Rd, Yonghe City, Taipei County (台北縣永和市中正路628號)

HOURS: Noon to 10pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 8921-3454





Shilin



Conveniently located a few blocks away from the Shilin MRT Station, this cluster on Zhongshan North Road has four plus-size clothing stores.



5XL



(see above for address and store description)



HL



(see above for store description)

ADDRESS: 531, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 5, Taipei City (台北市中山北路五段531號)

HOURS: 11am to 9:30pm
TELEPHONE: (02) 2881-7189



SBJ



A sleek, well-organized boutique, SBJ’s dresses are made in quality fabrics with bold prints and start from about NT$3,000 each. The chain has six stores in the Taipei area, as well as branches in cities throughout Taiwan, including Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.


ADDRESS: 521, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 5, Taipei City (台北市中山北路五段521號)

HOURS: 11am to 10pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 8861-1456
ON THE NET: www.sbj.com.tw



EFE



(see above for store description)

ADDRESS: 515, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 5, Taipei City (台北市中山北路五段515號)

HOURS: Noon to 10pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 8861-2071



Wufenpu



If you can stand elbowing your way (and being elbowed) through the crowds in the narrow alleys of Taipei’s garment district, Wufenpu’s plus-size vendors offer night market chic at rock-bottom prices.



Color Pencil (色鉛筆)



Intrepid shoppers can find deals in Color Pencil’s crowded storefront, like a pair of dark denim bootleg jeans for NT$980 and warm down coats for NT$2,000.


ADDRESS: 6, Ln 37, Zhongpo N Rd, Taipei City

(台北市中坡北路37巷6號)

HOURS: 1pm to 10pm

TELEPHONE: (02) 2756-2475
ON THE NET: www.color-pencil.net; prices at the Wufenpu outlet are about NT$200 to NT$300 cheaper than prices listed on the Web site



Enjoy (享受)



Enjoy also trades in night market chic and sweatshirt dresses — appliques of cute, furry cartoon animals abound. Bargains include a coffee-colored toggle coat with faux-fur trim for NT$980 and a sleek pair of black satin pants for NT$380.



ADDRESS: 27, Alley 7, Ln 443, Yongji Rd, Taipei City (台北市永吉路443巷7弄27號)

HOURS: 1pm to midnight Mondays through Saturdays; noon to 10pm on Sundays

TELEPHONE: (02) 2762-2882



Plus One



The sizes at Plus One vary greatly despite its name, and customers must sort through its clothing in order to find plus-size items, but the store, located directly on Zhongpo North Road, is easy to find and the selection of merchandise is better-edited than at other Wufenpu vendors. Items include double-breasted coats for NT$1,980 and gray tunics with crochet-style lace trim for NT$980.



ADDRESS: 1, Ln 30, Zhongpo N Rd, Taipei City (台北市中坡北路30巷1號)

HOURS: 2pm to midnight

TELEPHONE: (02) 2785-8875

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