I’m a size 16-18 & tried on loads of denim shorts from Matalan – it didn’t go quite to plan

FINDING the perfect pair of denim shorts is no easy task.

So when midsize fashion enthusiast Chloe, who posts under @fullerbustinspo, was inundated with recommendations to head to Matalan, she decided to take her social media-followers along on the journey.

Eager to see what all the fuss was about, she took to TikTok and shared a video showing a try-on haul in the store’s changing rooms.

UK-based Chloe, who is usually a size 16-18 and has an hourglass figure, begins: “Today we’re in Matalan because this was the most recommended place to go to and clearly you’re all a size 16 because there were no size 16’s in store or online.”

First up, she tries on a pair of dark blue denim shorts.

“So here I am trying an 18 which you can see is quite big around the waist but did fit me generally, but did look a bit s* tbh,” she explains.

The purple looked even worse to be honest, so these shorts are a no from me.”

Chloe then tries on a nude-coloured playsuit, but to no avail.

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“I did like the fit of but the colour was just horrendous – the colour just blends in with my skin,” she quips.

“If you saw me in the street you’d think I was naked. So yeah, this playsuit is also a no.”

She then tries on some very pale orange-coloured shorts which she managed to find in a size 16.

“They were just way too small – they just looked s***,” Chloe says.

“In an attempt to save this experience I tried a cute little skirt on which I guess love but unfortunately it was a size 14 and guess what? There was no size 16 in store or online…lovely!”

The post has since been inundated with comments, with many suggesting their alternative go-to stores.

“Gal see the skirt run to Asda they have so similar and it’s a skort so has shorts under it,” wrote one.

A second commented: “They have such limited stock in 14/16 and they always go 1st coz they don’t have many but why piles&piles of size 8.!

A third advised: ” 100% go to Pep&co in Poundland. Their turn up Jean style shorts are so good. I’m an 18 and the are so comfy.”

Another suggested: “I’ve just got some from m&s- they’re great!”

A further pointed out: “Tesco actually has great shorts.”

Meanwhile, someone else added: “Exactly my experience in Matalan too!! Tried the same shorts.”

And one more social media user noted: “Buy the play suit and dye it.”