Winter 2013 is
Sizes 14 – 26
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Wint e r ’1 3 i s — 19 — At Taking Shape we are not your everyday plus size brand! • We are designer driven • We care about styling you to look and feel your best • We are quirky & irreverent • We are powerful & confident • We are curvy, voluptuous, plus sized • We are beautiful! With a diverse brand selection Taking Shape gives you choices: • TS is fashion forward and a little bit avant garde • Virtuelle is no fuss, everyday casual wear • Eplissé is all-eyes-on-you evening wear • Taking Shape Active is modern active wear
Our plus size clothing is inspired by trends, though sometimes we snub them, and regularly WE
push the fashion boundaries
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Crest Coat
T10194 £145.00
Luxury Art Tunic T20064 £90.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee
T30550 Voodoo Purple, Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Ruby £45.00
My Precious Heart Necklace T90502 £30.00
Dramatic tucked collar
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Drapey textured boucle
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LEFT Cosy Boucle Jacket
T10350 Eggplant, Charcoal £135.00
Shady Tunic
T30601 £90.00
Editorial Trouser
RIGHT As seen on front cover Cold Comfort Coat
T10020 £145.00
Diamond In The Rough Tunic T20072 £90.00
T60111 £80.00
Cut Out Tunic
Striped Delight Scarf T90657 £20.00
Magnetic Field Bracelet
T30518 Black, Hay £45.00
Integra Full Length Legging
T90680 Black, Red £15.00
T60185 £30.00
Magnetic Field Necklace T90678 Black, Red £25.00
coats of D i st i nc t i o n
Soft & flowing to classic & structured TS brings you a vast selection of coats and jackets. Whether you need to battle the elements or just add a final layer of colour or warmth we have a coat to suit your life and style.
Tunics can be worn year round – layer them with body tees when it’s cold
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cardigan CHARAC T ER
Our cardigans are specially designed for a curvy figure and are key to the TS layering look. Not only providing warmth, they add colour and texture. Choose from many shapes and styles including swing, cropped, printed, plain, crushed and more.
Merino Wool Jacquard Cardigan T10398 Tree Top, Black, Sapphire £105.00
Winter Bloom Tunic T20075 £90.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee
T30550 Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Voodoo Purple, Ruby £45.00
Soho Ponti Trouser T60203 £80.00
Silent Whispers Necklace T90497 £30.00
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Cornelli Vest
T10425 £120.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee
versatile
T30550 Ruby, Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Voodoo Purple £45.00
My Precious Heart Necklace T90502 £30.00
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These wardrobe wonders can be worn open as a sleeveless jacket, or all done up as a tunic.
Decorous Body Tee Made from a stretchy cotton/nylon knit this top is the quintessential layering piece – perfect under vests, cardigans, tunics & dresses. A great way to add a pop of colour – choose from black, red, green, charcoal or purple
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Intersect Stripe Cardigan T10381 £90.00
Splendour Dress T70261 £95.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee T30550 Voodoo Purple, Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Ruby £45.00
Soho Ponti Trouser T60203 £80.00
The Gong Necklace T90363 £20
Magnetic Field Bracelet T90680 Black, Red £15.00
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dressed fo r Succe ss
Combining femininity, functionality & fun, TS dresses skim your curves in all the right places, enhancing your good bits. Wear with leggings & tights, layer with a body tee underneath and a cardigan on top.
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Enthuse Button Cardigan
T10463 Storm, Black, Tree Top, Eggplant, Blueberry, Ruby £90.00
Shades Dress
T70253 £95.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee T30550 Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Voodoo Purple, Ruby £45.00
Integra Full Length Legging T60185 £30.00
Magnetic Field Necklace T90678 Red, Black £25.00
This dress shape is a perennial favourite because it flatters every shape – so you’ll find it in store in many prints & colours
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top it off W I T H TO P S & T UNIC S
With such a variety of Tops & Tunics you’re guaranteed to find something you love. There are many hem & sleeve lengths to choose from in amazing designs that provide body flattering solutions. Layered prints that hide a tummy, drape necklines to flatter your bust and longer lengths to cover thighs.
Clever drape panel hides a tummy
Azure Print Tunic T30535 £90.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee T30550 Charcoal, Black, Tree Top, Voodoo Purple, Ruby £45.00
Soho Ponti Trouser T60203 £80.00
Acorns Necklace T90889 £25.00
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Instinct Chiffon Top T20059 £90.00
Integra 3/4 Sleeve Body Tee T30474 Black, White £45.00
Editorial Trouser T60111 £80.00
French Twist Necklace T90807 £25.00
Built in layers and two types of print enhance your shape
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desk to dinner D ra m a . I n t rig u e. G l a mo u r. TS occasion wear stands out from the crowd, with statement prints, rich textures and subtle embellishments. By using fabrics that are not restrictive and have beautiful drape and flow we have created evening wear that is so versatile you’ll always have something to wear out on the town.
Velvet Jacket, Lace Tunic, Body Dress, Leggings
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Shadow Jacket T10383 £120.00 Filigree Tunic T30486 £110.00 Luna Shoestring Body Dress T70214 £45.00 Integra Full Length Legging T60185 £30.00 Vanessa Necklace T90726 Black, Red £25.00 RIGHT
Blue By You Sizzle Dress T70269 £95.00 Luna Shoestring Body Dress T70214 £45.00 Decorous Essential Body Tee T30550 Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Voodoo Purple, Ruby £45.00 Integra Full Length Legging T60185 £30.00 Opera Necklace T90719 £30.00 12
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Body Tee, Crushed Asymmetrical Dress, Leggings
Jacquard Jacket, Body Tee, Slim Leg Trousers
Velvet Jacket, Lace Tunic, Body Dress, Leggings
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Oriental Jacket T10363 £130.00 Integra 3/4 Sleeve Body Tee T30474 Black, White £45.00 Editorial Trouser T60111 £80.00 Polly’s Scarf T90865 £20.00 Vanessa Necklace T90726 Black, Red £25.00 RIGHT
Sing Velvet Jacket T10417 £120.00 Colosseum Sizzle Dress T70286 £95.00 Integra Full Length Legging T60185 £30.00 Long Newbies Necklace T90508 £20.00
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STARTS h er e
Features check lining in body & hood Portland Coat V02354 £110.00
Maritza Twofer Top V02301 £55.00
Society Jean V02237 £65.00
Sparkle Knit Scarf T90658 £20.00
Parisian Delight Umbrella T90704 £20.00
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Filigree print makes these more than your everyday denim jeans
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outer layer Virtuelle Jackets & Coats provide a casual option for keeping out the elements – think weekend walks, a trip to the market or watching the children’s football game.
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Notting Hill Coat V02353 £110.00
Queenie Tunic
V02267 Teal, Petunia £45.00
Eddie Jean
V02857 £65.00
Striped Delight Scarf T90657 £20.00
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Birmingham Jacket V02262 £80.00
Flowerfield Blouse V02698 £49.00
Kore Wide Strap Tank
T30376 Black, White £35.00
Beat It Trouser T60228 £85.00
Flappers Necklace
T90803 Lime, Multi, Berry £15.00
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ALL
knitted up!
A chunky knit cardigan with a hood = Cosy!
Rug up with knitwear that keeps you warm without adding extra bulk.
Vests warm your core without restricting your movement
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Aoki Cardigan
Vera Cardigan
Déjà Vu Top
Vivian Blouse
Long Newbies Necklace
Kore Wide Strap Tank
V02350 £65.00 V02475 £49.00 T90508 £20.00
V02349 £69.00 V02776 £49.00
T30376 White, Black £35.00
Crystal Heart Necklace T90714 £25.00
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Weekend tops that look stylish & feel great
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your leisure Dress down in Comfort & Style. Virtuelle has a fun collection of colourful hoodies & sweatshirts
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Legacy Hoodie
Savannah Top
V02245 Lavender, Papaya, Blue Iris £35.00
Integra 3/4 Sleeve Body Tee T30474 White, Black £45.00
V02263 £49.00
Decorous Essential Body Tee T30550 Black, Charcoal, Tree Top, Voodoo Purple, Ruby £45.00
Frequency Looped Scarf T90880 £20.00
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Horsham 6 Sterling Buildings, Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1QU Newbury 2/3 Bartholomew St, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LL
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Taunton 5 Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ
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Sports mesh wicks away moisture
Infinity Spray Jacket T86032 £75.00
Infinity Top
T86036 Wisteria/Black, Fuchsia/Black £40.00
Infinity Legging T86037 £50.00
These leggings feel like a second skin
Infinity Relax Tank T86039 £35.00
Infinity Legging T86037 £50.00
Live In Jacket T86051 £70.00
Infinity Top
Get Active Designed to fit and flatter
T86036 Fuchsia/Black, Wisteria/Black £40.00
Live In Long Trouser T86051 £70.00
Brushed matt fabric supports & smooths
Active wear that Moves with you, Breathes and keeps you cool, Supports and smooths your bumpy bits. Whether you’re into Yoga, Running, Gym or Walking the Taking Shape Active range has your Active life covered.
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Stunning printed velvet
Layer two tulle petticoats together for feminine flounce
As seen on back cover:
Sugar Plum Velvet Coat E10014 £150
Chiffon Party Tunic Amethyst E20001 £100
Luna Shoestring Body Dress T70214 £45.00
Tulle Petticoat
Black & Ivory worn together E50002 £95.00
Metalworks Necklace T90922 £25
Crystal Castles Necklace Purple & Clear worn together T90819 £15.00
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Fanfare Jacket
Black, Lichen E10002 £95.00
Chiffon Party Tunic
Amythest E20001 £100.00
Layering Bias Slip
Black, Grey E70001 £115.00
Luna Shoestring Body Dress T70214 £45.00
Gala Necklace T90585 £15.00
Crystal Castles Necklace Black, Purple, Clear T90819 £15.00
Your must have pop-on evening jacket
Two wonderful layering pieces for creating endless outfits
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Exclusive Eplissé print
A dress that’s stunning in its simplicity
Summer Set Dress E70006 £145.00
Rainbow Connection Necklace T90829 £25.00
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Tie sash to the front or back depending on your shape Exclusive Eplissé print
Midnight Garden Dress E70011 £150.00
Tulle Petticoat
Black, Ivory E50002 £95.00
Crystal Castles Necklace Black & Purple worn together T90819 £15.00
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pastel ROSE
Delicate print creates a sophisticated look. Perfect for a wedding
Minted Rose Puff Dress E70004 ÂŁ130.00
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Flattering Design Knit bodice for movement with woven full skirt
Minted Rose Dress E70002 £160.00 Tulle Petticoat Ivory, Black E50002 £95.00 Crystal Castles Necklace Clear worn as a bracelet T90819 £15.00
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luxury AND DRAMA
Combine to create this statement evening coat.
Velvet Rabbit Coat E10007 £250.00
Fanfare Swing Dress E70012 £110.00
Layering Bias Slip
Grey, Black E70001 £115.00
Zowie Necklace T90924 £20.00
Fantasy Necklace T90851 £25.00
Good Ship Necklace T90814 £20.00
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TAILORED AND
classic This coat features velvet collar and cuff ties.
Boucle Coat
E10010 £220.00
Perfect Ponti Dress E70010 £115.00
Gala Necklace T90585 £15.00
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Winter 2013 is
Sizes 14 – 26
B R A N D S T O C E L E B R AT E Y O U R C U R V E S ®
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