Torrid

I like torrid because they cater to the plus community. If you have never been here before know that the store isn’t very large just like it’s «sister» store Hot Topic. Also, you have to learn about what there sizing means. A big girl might see a size 2 on a blouse then turn around and walk out thinking they are in the wrong place (a size 2 means about a size 20, my size, at torrid). I always seem to find some cute and interesting items, though I rarely buy from there. I think the store is catered to fat women with REAL jobs LOL.
I don’t make enough money (see: minimum wage worker) to shop there I swear. I just can’t convince myself to buy a shear/​thin blouse with red lips on it for $ 45. I did see a (p)leather dress that was hot hot hot! It was about $ 70 but not available in my size. Damn you size 20 girls who got there before me. I found it on the online torrid store and I am gonna start saving money out of my little pay check each week to get this dress (and hopefully there is a great sale going on around that time).
At the end of the day I do recommend torrid, just save up enough dough before you decide to shop here.

I’m addicted to Torrid and have been shopping here for years. The manager of this location recognizes me when I come in. I don’t know if that’s good or bad. Haha.
Here’s the run down:
Torrid used to be the fat chicks answer to Hot Topic. Over the years they have shifted from goth to a more sophisticated style. I wouldn’t say slutty, but they celebrate the curves of there clientele. The prices can be a bit high, but if you watch for sales and shop the clearance racks you can get some great deals.
The sizing is 0 – 4. If it is your first time shopping there talk to an associate and they will help you through sizing. The sizing in their clothes is consistent. The quality is excellent. They carry items from accessories such as rings, scarves, etc. all the way to formal gowns when it is the season. Plus size Halloween costumes, lingerie, jeans, coats, etc. I’ve been personally pleased with everything I’ve purchased. They even have shoes and boots. (Major plus that with the current style of taller boots their boots have wider calf measurements.)
The staff at both locations are always super friendly and amazing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come out of a dressing room asking for help or opinions, and received honest opinions. Not just a sales person trying to sell me more stuff.
The down side to Torrid: (This is Torrid in general and not related to either location)
There are only two locations in the St. Louis area that I know of. Each carried a very different selection of clothing and the shipments each receives are limited in what they receive. They may only receive 1 of each size in a particular item. (Plus is that if you see an item on
and call with a description, the stores will pull the item in your size and hold it for you.)
There are a large number of «Internet Only» items on the website. The one plus is if you purchase something online and decide to return it, you can return it to the stores, unless it is clearance. All clearance sales are final. It is well posted in the stores and online.
Because the stores are not that large (this one being larger than the other in West County Mall) there is a limited selection on shoes. It seems what they have is what they have, in other words there is not a stash in the back. And shoes can take up a lot of room so the shoe area is sometimes a mess.
The lingerie, for whatever reason, doesn’t fit me the way I would like it to. I don’t know if it is the cut or what. The panties are fine. The bras… no way. And the items they call «bustier» and «corsets» are neither. They lack support, have plastic boning, etc. In my opinion… a waste of money.
I’m only giving Torrid four stars because of the limited selection of sizes. Again, not the fault of this location, but I’m because they have limited space. Oh, and price because, well… I want everything to be less expensive. If you are a plus size lady looking for anything from jeans and tshirts, to work attire, or a party dress, give Torrid a shot.

To my big and beautiful sisters: Please do not be offended by my self-​depricating humor. Since I am a fatass, I am pretty sure it’s okay to make fun of fatasses. Taking back the power. Ya know?
Definition of the word «Torrid»:
1. Hot and full of passion
2. Hot and full of difficulty
My quest to find something, anything closely resembling socially acceptable attire has proved, since packing on 150 el bees, unfortunately to be the latter. You’re stuck in some department store somewhere and you have a slight glimmer of hope. You’re whisking hangers by, and you’re getting close to your size. Cute. Cute. Ok. Cute. BAM! Floral mumu. And what do you know? It’s your size. I swear to God, you can always tell if you’re in the plus-​size section of any store because the clothes will always be, without fail, hideous. I’m fat, not blind, people. Plus-​size clothing is society’s way of punishing me for being plus-​size.
Enter: Shamu’s sanctuary from skinny jeans and floral mumu’s (Torrid!). Now THAT’S hot. In the good way.
It’s like someone finally realized that fat chicks want to be skanks, too. We want tight, lacy, leather, pink, black, cleavaged, sexy, professional, flirty, fun, bold, proud, confident clothing. We don’t want to wear sacks that look like your grandmother’s pajamas.
The styles here are on the young side, but if you work hard enough you can class it up a bit and make the stuff here office-​worthy.
It’s just so refreshing to find a store that realizes that just because you’re fat doesn’t mean you want all your clothing in floral prints. This place seems to get that a potato sack dress doesn’t hide the bulge anyway, so why not show off the curves a little.
They have a huge (heehee) selection of a pretty wide (haha) variety of styles in a pretty wide variety of sizes (they go up to a size 24).
Hope your wallet is as fat as you are, because it’s pretty pricey. But, come on, worth it.
Also, usually pretty good service. The last time I was in this particular location, I practically had a personal shopper who walked me around the store, helped me pick out clothes, took them to the dressing room for me, and even stayed in there with me, zipped it all up, and commented on each item with helpful guidance.
Of all the clothes I’ve ever owned, even when I was thin, I never get as many compliments as I do when I am wearing something from Torrid.