Taobao Recommendations - Plus Size Clothing Part 1

Hello Everyone!

I am slowly crawling back to update this space and I thought why not share with everyone my favourite thing to do - Shopping. Haha! Yes, I have been shopping on Taobao since 2009/2010 and sometimes I am able to get items which are selling in retail shops at much higher price! So I am going to curate a list of the items that I have purchased from Taobao and is worth buying. I will divide them into 3 category: Clothing, Shoes & Bag and Other random things. Here we are going to talk about clothing first!

In my opinion, plus size clothing are pretty costly in Singapore and I am a cheapo, I can't bear to spend too much money on clothes either, my most expensive piece is like $30+ max? Hahaha. Sooooooooooo, I had to find an alternative to get pretty clothes for my size with an affordable price tag. So here's a list of the bought and approved items that I would like to share with all of you.

Just for reference, I am a 2XL now, Chest Measurement is 110cm around, about a UK16/18.

Black Hello Kitty Cotton Tee - 1 for 58RMB (about SGD$11.66)

When i first saw this Tee, I told myself I had to get it, but the price point made me think thrice before I could not resist myself anymore. Haha. The quality of the cotton tee is average. the colour does not run and the kitty print does not get wrinkly after wash and spin dry. Some of the printed tees out there gets really wrinkly after 1 wash, this one does not.

Girl Power Cotton Tee - 29.60RMB (about SGD$6.00) Comes in 4 colours, Black, White, Grey and Pink. Super love the quality of this tee also! Wash so many times still good and no little balls on the cloth ah.

Peek-a-boo Sesame Street Cotton Tee - 1 for 29.90RMB (about SGD$6.00)

This tee is super cute, the price is great for the quality you receive and best of all it has plus size! Skinny girls can get this in the larger size to wear like an oversized tee just like the model.

Cookie Monster The Scream Tee - 1 for 39.00RMB (about SGD$7.85)

This design is super cute!

Chiffon Shorts - 1 for 29.80RMB (about SGD$6.00)

This pair of shorts is really comfortable and it has a rubberized waist and 2 pockets! The downside of this shorts is that it sticks to your leg when you sweat due to the material la. Other than that, it is really pretty. They have sizes from S to 5XL, but Taobao sizing runs small, so this design I buy the 5XL. Haha.

Plus Size Office Pants - 1 for 39.00RMB (about SGD$7.85)

They have sizing from S to 6XL, I wear 5XL for this item.

Cotton Padded Camisole - 1 for 26.80RMB (about SGD$5.40)

I wear size XL for this design and I saw this similar cotton padded camisole at Uniqlo selling for $29.90!! Haha. I have afew of these and they are really comfortable to wear, no need to wear a bra under a camisole anymore, hehe.

Seamless Bralette/Sports Bra - 2 for 49RMB (about SGD$10.00)

The sizing runs from S to XL, I can wear the XL size. Many colours to choose from and they have 2 types, singlet type or strap type. Super comfy!!

Wireless Bra - 1 for 29.80RMB (about SGD$6.00)

They have 1 + 1 bundle set going for 39.80RMB (about SGD$8) and 1 + 1 Set Bundle that consist of Bra & Panty going for 49.80RMB (about SGD$10) Super worth it ley! $4 for 1 bra or $5 per set!!

This one has sizes from 70A to 90C, and best part is that it comes with an extender just in case you need it.

Highwaist Cotton Panty - 6 pieces for 39.90RMB (about SGD$8.10)

This range is specially for plus size, from L size up till 4XL can wear. The cotton material is very comfortable and the colour does not run!

Seamless Panty - 8 for 39.80RMB (about SGD$8.00)

These panties are the best! Super soft and comfortable! Sizing range from S to XXXL.

Seamless Tube Bralette - 28RMB each(about SGD$5.50).
The material is breathable and comfortable, comes in White, Black & Nude.

Lace Bralette - 39.90RMB (about SGD$8.10). This bralette is super comfortable and super chio! Comes in 4 colours: White, Black, Navy and Wine. This bralette is designed for Plus Size only! Yay.

Back Hook Cotton Tube Bralette - 24.90RMB(about SGD$5.05)
This tube bralette comes with back hook so you do not have to pull a muscle trying to put it on. Haha!

Metallic Home Shorts - 18.50RMB (about SGD$3.74 each). This design I wear 5XL size hor. Sometimes the cutting and size labels for their items very OFF one. Need to see the measurements most accurate!

Plus Size Chiffon Top - 45RMB (about $9.10 each). I have 2 of this top in Salmon Pink and Black Floral. They are very comfortable and the sizing recommendation is pretty accurate!

That's all I have for now, I still have so many but some of the shops already closed down (wtf).
I hope you have benefited from this list and score some great deals as well. If you have more questions or you don't know where to start to buy from Taobao, feel free to reach me at contactmichhysaurous@gmail.com and I will be glad to help you!


With Love, M♥

How To Buy Things From TaoBao using 65Daigou Service ?

Many of us know that buying things online is cheaper MOST of the time, and the most famous online shopping sites will be Qoo10(formerly known as Gmarket) , ASOS, Nasty Girl, and Taobao. But the thing is that Tao Bao does not ship to anywhere except China and there is no way we can buy things from there unless we have a friend/relative in China right? haha. BUT NO FEAR! Technology is great and it has come to help us!

Introducing 65daigou.com ! It's your 1 stop solution buying things from TaoBao and also the Taiwan Version of TaoBao! :D YAY! So How does it exactly work? Lets do a Step By Step Tutorial so that everyone can understand and buy from TaoBao too!

1. Register an account with 65daigou and also download the iPhone App if you like the ease of checking any notifications from them or to track your orders.

2. Go to Taobao.com and start Searching for the item you want to buy according to categories and you can find really CHEAP stuffs there. BUT Be Warned that Quality of clothes may not be ideal and there are alot of Imitations so don't expect the Real Thing at TaoBao. 

You can sort your search by Best Sellers or Popularity or Price :)

(Tip: Always read Reviews of the item and if the Rating is 4.7 and above, it is usually safe to buy)

Or You can Buy things from the Taiwan Website Too! 

3. Copy and paste your Tao Bao Item Link onto 65Daigou's Website and input your selection and sizes ETC. They even ask you whether to drop the order or to get another colour if the one you want is OOS.

 Take Note of Price, and State your Preference in the "Your Remarks" Box, Like Size or Colour.

Then choose the Method of Shipping, Economy air is by far the best method in my opinion. The Cheapest method is "Sea Shipment"(Which in my opinion takes SUPER LONG), but it's up to you. ever since the "Economy Air" option came out, I have been choosing that as my shipping option, its WAY Faster than SEA Shipment! :) You can Choose the Even Faster Option, "Express Air" if you are in a rush to get your items. BUT! BUT BUT BUT, If the TaoBao Seller takes very long to dispatch the goods to TaoBao's Warehouse, then your items naturally will take longer to reach okay? :) 

After you have successfully submitted an item, you can click Add more and repeat the same steps again to add more items into your cart! :) 

4. Collate all your orders first then Place your order together. This is the 1st Payment for your item price and the shipping price from the taobao sellers to 65Daigou's Warehouse. Its usually quite cheap one. I love how 65Daigou auto converts the price from RMB to SGD, It really saves the hassle for me even if I'm buying things for friends, I can easily calculate the price!

5. WAIT PATIENTLY FOR YOUR ITEMS TO ARRIVE! (Exciting Part of buying things online! LOL)

6. When your order arrives in Singapore, 65 Daigou will calculate the Shipping Fee and Agent Fee for your order and you will have to make a 2nd Payment, this is also the last payment you have to make for your purchase with them.

7. Then it's time to arrange for Delivery or Self Collection or Group Collection according to your own preference. If you cannot wait liao, then choose Self Collection at their warehouse near you! If not, wait for the group collection timings at MRT Stations all around Singapore. If you order too many things, you can ask them to Deliver to your house! :D (I think this is how some blogshop owners do it one. LOL.)

You can monitor your goods from "My Account" > "My Order" (After you have placed your order > "My Shipment" (When it is shipped out from 65Daigou's Warehouse to SG) > "My Parcel" (When your order arrives in Singapore) > "Arrange Delivery" (when you have paid for the shipping fee) and you are free to collect your items at the different MRT stations or go to their warehouse to collect.

65daigou charges

Shipment Type Charge

Sea shipment: S$4.7 for first 500g, S$1.7 for every subsequent 500g.

Economy Air shipment: S$5 for first 500g, S$3 for every subsequent 500g

Express Air shipment: S$7 for first 500g, S$4 for every subsequent 500g

Special shipment: S$10 for first 500g, S$5 for every subsequent 500g

Taobao charges

Taobao also has credit card charge of 3% so their shipping is already more expensive than 65daigou plus you have to pay extra.

So Buying from 65Daigou is definitely the choice for me! Hahahaha.

If you are still unsure or If I missed out anything, You can tweet/email me to ask or you can go to 65Daigou's Help page. Link HERE! I hope this guide Helps those of you who are not sure on how to order from Taobao because they do not ship to Singapore unless you know how the new TaobaoSEA works LOL.

psst! I am buying from Taobao soon! So If you wanna buy anything, please email me the link of your item and also the specifications (e.g size, colour, design, quantity, etc) . My Email is michelle-lsy@hotmail.com & Subject of the email will be "(Your Name) Taobao Order" so that it is easier for me to track! :)
Happy Shopping!

With Love, M♥