I am not a size 2. I am not even a size 12. So when I say that is difficult to impossible to find elegant clothing in larger sizes, I do know how hard that is. Luckily we have the Encore! department at Nordstrom's Fashion Show Mall. I have probably bought more clothing here than any other place. They always have something nice. I've shopped in a lot of Nordstrom's, but this store definitely has the best buyer.
I still wear my Anne Klein red leather jacket once a week. When I need a Citron fix, they have it. I have a glorious red silk coat from here and a flashy black dress with white jacket that I wore to MC a televised awards show. But it's not all flash here. There are also good t-shirts, pants and everyday tops. I just wish the entire section were twice as large.