Taking Shape

Taking Shape is your local plus size women’s fashion store in Williamstown.

Our clothing, shoes and accessories are designed to fit and flatter in all the right places, and our in-store stylists will help you find looks you love. Our collections incorporate natural fibres, exclusive prints and fashion forward styles. Feel confident and look amazing in Taking Shape, visit our stylists in Williamstown today!

23/07/2024

HELP - I don’t know what to pack for my Euro Summer travels! ✈️🧺🍷

Why don’t you let us help you out with that, with a FREE Personal Styling Experience? 🤍

Our team in-store are trained stylists who LOVE choosing travel outfits. 🌏

With a Personal Styling Experience, you can spend 1:1 time with your own designated stylist who will pick the best travel fabrics, colours and outfits just for you - Pieces that suit your taste and your own style needs.☀️

Not only is a Personal Styling Experience FREE but, if you attend a Personal Styling Experience and make a purchase between Saturday 6th July and Sunday 18th August 2024 you will go in the draw for a chance to WIN a $2,000 Taking Shape Wardrobe*!!!! 🤑🛍️

You can literally be rewarded for having a free styling session, how great does that sound?

Take a look here for more info: https://takingshape.com/AU/our-stores/pse.html

Photos from Taking Shape's post 23/07/2024

What’s one thing you can never leave the house without? 🤔

Ours is a trusty Denim Jacket - the perfect partner for any of your dresses. 🩵

Although, does a dress like this really need to be hidden? 🤭

This is the Natural Collared Spot Dress - a show stopper on its own, and the perfect base for any layers you want.

We’re wearing this to our long weekend lunches, those impromptu wines after work or just for a catch-up with the girls - hey why not all three? Just don’t forget your Denim Jacket. 😉

What weekend events do you have coming up that you can debut a brand new dress to? 👗✨

Shop the look here: https://takingshape.au/shop-the-denim-look

Photos from Taking Shape's post 22/07/2024

For the traveller who enjoys the simple things… 🍋☀️

A trip to the local farmers market in the middle of Europe calls for an outfit that’s equally as gorgeous as it is comfortable.

It must be light, packable, and bright - so your travel partners can find you in the crowd. ”I was just stopping to look at the local wine selection, I wasn’t going to be long”. 😉🍷

The new Holiday Shop is full of gorgeous light and bright pieces like these - made with perfectly packable fabrics that you can grab-and-go from your suitcase. 🧳✈️

Who has travel tales from their journey to where the sun shines? We’d love to hear all about it!

Shop The Holiday Shop online here: https://takingshape.com/AU/clothing/holiday/

21/07/2024

Invite us to a brunch meets lunch date and this is what we’ll be showing up in. 🖤☕

We’ve created a brand new What To Wear page on our website that can give you outfit inspo no matter where you’re going or who you’re seeing.

For a weekend brunch, we're rocking leather on the top and denim on the bottom. It’s casual enough for a weekend out, but fabulous enough to turn all your friends heads. 😉

Winter soirees, sips and sunsets, or weekend vibes, no matter what you need outfit inspo for, What To Wear has it all.

Take a look here, you know you want to: https://takingshape.com/AU/style-stories/what-to-wear.html

Photos from Taking Shape's post 20/07/2024

Have a sunny state of mind for your next European getaway with our new Holiday Shop! 🐚🦀☀️

We have created a collection made especially for those long-overdue getaways. All your packing essentials and holiday must-haves are here in the one place so you can enjoy effortless travel dressing.🧳✈️

Take the Natural Getaway Dress for example. The perfect long and flowy maxi for lounging on a yacht in Greece.

Put your swimwear on underneath during the day for a quick splash, then in the evening add in some gold jewellery and you’re ready for wherever the night takes you. 🚢🍾🥂

Perfectly packable, no ironing needed, grab-and-go - exactly how we like our travel wardrobe.

Who’s lucky enough to be escaping the winter this season? 🌏🌊

Shop the NEW Holiday Collection here: https://takingshape.com/AU/clothing/holiday/

18/07/2024

We prefer to let our reviews do the talking… ⭐

This is your OFFICIAL sign to try out our famous Editorial Pants - if you haven’t already of course. 😆

These pants were designed to be your “pull-on and go” pants.
No fuss, no frills, extra stretch, comfort and tailored to perfection.

The best part? They’re made for curves AND made in petite, regular and tall lengths.

Still need some convincing? Try them on and see for yourself. 😉
Shop editorials here: https://takingshape.com/AU/clothing/bottoms/pants/work-pants/

Photos from Taking Shape's post 17/07/2024

Looking for a show-stopping outfit that you’ll practically want to live in?

You’ve come to the right place - Because just look at this entire outfit. 😉

The soft long-line cardigan, the pattern on the tunic, the cut of the pants. Our jaw is on the floor. 🤤

Here’s a trick to make building an outfit easier - try dressing by a certain colour palette. Choose two of your favourite colours, and build an outfit around them. We’re just loving navy and coffee. It’s chic, elegant and modern - which is a big tick in our book.

A few other colour palettes that work well are:
❤️Red & White
🩵Blue & Black
💚Green & Blue
💜Mauve & Maroon

TELL US what is your favourite colour combo you like to wear? We might just try it out ourselves.

Shop the full outfit here: https://takingshape.au/get-the-look-now

16/07/2024

Things in our boutiques that JUST. MAKE. SENSE. 🤌🤌🤌
Featuring our fabulous Moonee Ponds team. 👋

Just to name a few… 😉

- FREE Personal Styling Experiences
- iPads in all our stores
- Sizes 12-30
- GIGANTIC fitting rooms that are twirl-proof
- Gorgeous staff who are ready to treat you like a queen

Do we need to make a part two? We’ve over 150 stores, so we have so much more to say!

Photos from Taking Shape's post 16/07/2024

We’ll take one in every colour, PLEASE 🌈

These five star Favourites just keep getting better and better.

Let’s talk about your favourite SHAPE.

💚Lone-line
🤍Sleeves
💜Front buttons
🤍POCKETS
🩵A variety of patterns and colours
🤍 Swing hem-line

We’ve created new dresses, and tunics in this fabulous shape just for YOU!

The best part is we’ve got pieces made with beautiful in-house designed patterns, as well as block colours - so there really is something for everyone.

Have you tried out this five-star shape yet?
Wear me for brunch, dinner, drinks and everything in between. 🥂🍾

Take a look all our pieces in this fabulous shape here: https://takingshape.com/AU/the-edits/your-favourites/

Photos from Taking Shape's post 15/07/2024

We call this the “Here whenever you need me” layer.
Try and take a guess as to why 😉

⚠️…SPOILER ALERT…. ⚠️
It’s because the Boucle Gauze Knit Over Top is perfect for any season, rain, hail or shine!

You’ll love that extra layer in winter when it’s just a little bit too chilly to wear a stand-alone shirt, but you’ll also love this piece in summer when you want to cover up while staying cool. 🌧️☀️

It’s the perfect layer that will always be here for you ‘whenever you need’!

It’s just a plus that it looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

The Boucle Gauze Knit Over Top is available in so many different colours too. Green, light pink, beige, silver and this new beautiful ocean blue colour. 🌊

It’s the piece your wardrobe never knew it needed.
Explore the fabulous world of Over Tops here: https://takingshape.au/over-tops

Photos from Taking Shape's post 14/07/2024

Ladies, we want you to meet a special someone… 🤩

Introducing the NEW FIESTA DRESS - part of our Favourites Edit.💃

The perfect holiday dress, the perfect weekend explorer dress, the perfect any-time, anywhere dress. 💐🛍️

We’ve designed this dress thanks to the requests from you beautiful gals! Because whenever you leave a comment, a message, or feedback…just know we’re always listening and designing! 😉

There were a few common requests that stood out to us:
- V-neck design
- Soft floaty fabric
- Maxi/Midi length - depending on your height
- A variety of colours in the same style
- POCKETS

We’ve created this piece in three gorgeous patterns for a start… but guess what? There are SO many more colours to come! 🌈🌈🌈

There are even designs with sleeves to come - for those who like a little more coverage. 🫶

Get ready to fall in love with the world's most VERSATILE dress EVER!

Shop a Taking Shape exclusive, The Fiesta Dress here: https://takingshape.com/AU/the-edits/your-favourites/?cgid=taking_shape-the_edits-designer_favourites&start=0&sz=120

13/07/2024

Meet The Favourites 🤩

The Favourites are those pieces that you all know and love. Those pieces that continuously sell out, gather five-star reviews and look fabulous on EVERYONE. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The best part? These pieces have been made famous by YOU. They’re pieces you are living in and loving. Tried, tested, and LOVED!

Everything from Best Fit Denim Jackets to Editorial Pants… and the NEW Fiesta Dress! 🤤

These Five-Star Favourites are all made with your favourite feel-good fabrics too - Australian Cotton, Castaway, Bamboo and so much more. ☁️

Pieces you LOVE and pieces you’re going to love, take a look at The Favourites here: https://takingshape.com/AU/the-edits/your-favourites/

13/07/2024

Rugged up for a chilly Saturday morning ⛅🧣

Our girls Maddi and Andi are checking in from Launceston Tasmania this morning to say HELLOOOO WORLD 🙌

Where is everyone else checking in from? 🌏
Bonus points if you’re checking in from a TS Boutique. 😂

12/07/2024

Personal Styling Experience - Wardrobe Refresh 🛍️

Did you know when you have a free Personal Styling Session you can go into the draw to win a $2000 wardrobe?* Keep reading to find out how! 🤭

A free personal styling experience is the perfect way to update your wardrobe with pieces you just can’t take off. 🤩

Each Personal Styling Experience is tailored to you and what you love.

Spend 1:1 time with your own personal stylist, who can style you head-to-toe with new staple pieces your wardrobe will thank you for.

There are so many experiences on offer too! Wardrobe refreshes, event-ready outfits, travel wardrobes and so much more.

So why not book in for your own FREE Personal Styling Experience? 🫶

If you attend a Personal Styling Experience and make a purchase between Saturday 6th July and Sunday 18th August 2024 You will go in the draw for a chance to WIN a $2,000 Taking Shape Wardrobe*!!!!
You can be rewarded for having a free styling session, how great does that sound! 🙌

Book in-store or online here: https://takingshape.com/AU/our-stores/pse.html

Photos from Taking Shape's post 12/07/2024

Why don’t we brighten up winter in the way we do it best 🩷💚💜

With bright, bold, and colourful NEW ARRIVALS. 💐
The new Natural Garden Notes Dress is a conversation starter - which is what makes it so fabulous for your next special day out.

It’s got a gorgeous pattern on it that’ll make you look twice, and say
“is that…no way…WOW! I love it!”. Do you think you can guess why? 😉🦜

Shop these mood-boosting pieces here: https://takingshape.com/AU/new-in/shop-by-collection/garden-notes/

Photos from Taking Shape's post 11/07/2024

Let’s take a closer look… 🔍

The beauty is in the details with these gorgeous pieces from our new Pretty Basics collection. 💛

Not only are they simply stunning, but they all have something very special to them - something more than meets the eye.

🫶 Our Ponte Spotlight Vest is created with a special yellow Ponte - breathable, stretchy and iron-free.

🖤 The Leather Angelique Blazer is crafted from 100% high-quality real leather. Meaning it’ll stay with you for generations to come.

🙌 The Centre Stage Dress shows off a mesh skirt for extra volume and pizazz.

Using high-quality fabric is something very important to us here!
Ponte, Leather, Mesh it’s all a recipe for a gorgeous outfit if we do say so ourselves. 🤭

Which piece are you loving the most?
Shop these beauties here: https://takingshape.com/AU/clothing/pretty-basics-by-taking-shape/

Photos from Taking Shape's post 11/07/2024

How to style a Leather Blazer with the GORGEOUS Fiona Falkiner 🖤

It’s no surprise you can wear a Leather Blazer time, after time, after time, and it still looks as good as new. But how do you make each outfit look fresh and different every time?

Simple, just ask Fiona Falkiner. 😉 Take a look at how she’s styling her Leather Angelique Blazer.

Styled in five different ways - that’s one for each day of the week - talk about versatility. 🤭

Wear me with denim for a casual coffee date, a maxi dress for those elegant events, or wide-leg pants for work. Hey you can even get your mid-riff out like Fi 😂🤣

However you choose to style yours, one thing is for sure - you’ll look just as fab! 🤍

What’s your fave way Fiona has styled her Leather Blazer?

Steal her look and shop our HUGE range of gorgeous Leather Jackets here: https://takingshape.com/AU/taking-shape/?fdid=ts&q=leather&lang=null

Photos from Taking Shape's post 10/07/2024

For when it’s not too cold, but also not too hot outside. ❄️

If you were brought up like us, you had the sentence “Make sure you bring a jacket, in case it gets cold” drilled into your head. Today’s the day we FINALLY admit our Mothers were right. 😂

So, for those adventures out where you think you should bring a lighter layer with you, here are a few of our favourite layers in a new, fresh colourway. 🌲🌿🍃

Are you team Coloured Classic Denim Jacket or team Castaway Anorak Jacket? 🤔

Shop light-weight layers here: https://takingshape.com/AU/new-in/shop-by-collection/garden-notes/

Photos from Taking Shape's post 09/07/2024

Girls' Weekend Approved Outfits! 🌿💐🌼🚞

Forget mid-winter Christmas… it’s time for a mid-winter GIRLS WEEKEND.

The dress code is: cosy, cute and casual. 🫶

Look no further than these new arrivals from Garden Notes - a new collection made for those casual get togethers, weekend trips, or brunch-to-lunch dates.

Because sometimes, we don’t want to spend the whole morning deciding what to wear! 🌺

Shop Girls Weekend Approved outfits here: https://takingshape.com/AU/new-in/shop-by-collection/garden-notes/

08/07/2024

Your new FAVOURITE pieces are coming…😉

Get ready to meet our fave five star Dresses, Jackets, Denim and so much more…

What do you think will be on the list? 🤭

Photos from Taking Shape's post 08/07/2024

LEOPARD PRINT: Easy to style, hard to forget. 🐾

We’re ready to unleash our wild side, with leopard, on leopard, on LEOPARD. 🐆

It’s one of our favourite prints - and by the sounds of it, it’s your favourite too. So of course we had to design a few pieces of our own. 😉

Take a look at the Sabina Satin Trench Coat. It’s a luxe satin material on the outside, but the inside is lined with leopard print. Made especially for those extra fun girls' nights out, when you need a pop of fun, right? 🤭

The best way to wear a coat like this is with MORE LEOPARD PRINT! Pair me with the new Leopard Plisse Ruffle Blouse and you’re ready to take on the town. 👠🌆

Saturday night cocktails, anyone? We’ll be wearing this! 🥂🍾

Shop the look here: https://takingshape.com/AU/sabina-satin-trench-coat/T12948.0001.html

07/07/2024

Spotted in The Holiday Shop 📸🦀🐚

Our gorgeous stylist Ash is taking advantage of the sunny Cairns “winter”, showing off the Cotton Geo Tiered Dress from our new Holiday Shop!

Breathable, soft, holiday-approved COTTON - one of the best travel fabrics. ☁️

The Holiday Shop is full of getaway-approved fabrics, styles, and swimwear. Think Cotton, Bamboo, Castaway and so much more!

Go on, take a look… you know you want to 😉 https://takingshape.com/AU/cotton-geo-tiered-dress/V71282.0249.html

06/07/2024

Discover your style confidence with a FREE Personal Styling Experience 🛍️ Read to the end for a SPECIAL surprise… 🤑🤑🤑

Whether you’re looking for a style refresh, need help dressing for an event, or you’re looking for a new work-wear wardrobe, why not try out a free Personal Styling Experience? 🩷

A Personal Styling Experience is the perfect pick me up to get you looking and feeling fabulous - plus it’s completely FREE - and you don’t even need to make a purchase!

You’ll spend 1:1 time with your own personal stylist, try out new shapes, styles, and cuts - as well as talk through styling tips, tricks and advice. 🤩

You’ll have your own private fitting room, talk through what you like and what you love, and even have a stylist pick out outfits that are tailored to your style!

Not only will you have an amazing shopping experience, but you’ll receive a free gift just for being you! 🎁

The four steps to fabulousness await…
1. Book online or in-store: https://takingshape.com/AU/our-stores/pse.html
2. Choose the experience that best suits
3. Confirm appointment time, date and store
4. Feel fabulous

Thought it couldn’t get any better?
If you attend a Personal Styling Experience and make a purchase between Saturday 6th July and Sunday 18th August 2024 You will go in the draw for a chance to WIN a $2,000 Taking Shape Wardrobe*!!!!

You can be rewarded for having a free styling session, how great does that sound!

Take a look here for more info: https://takingshape.com/AU/competition.html

Now, for those of you who have had a Personal Styling Experience, let us know how you found it! ⭐

Photos from Taking Shape's post 05/07/2024

Say HELLO to these IT (and a bit) pieces. 😉

The do-it-all pieces, the elegant wardrobe saviours, the classy pieces you reach for time after time again. 🖤

We’re talking about none other than our Elevated Essentials collection.

For this monthly drop, we’re walking the line between minimalist and maximalist. Chic detailing, gorgeous cuts, luxury fabric, and all in an easy-to-wear colour palette of black, white, coffee and a hint of colour.

Oh, did we mention sizes 12-30? 💅

Perfect for winter workwear - if you want to be the most fabulous gal in the office of course. 🤭

Which piece is catching your eye the most? (You are allowed to say all of them.🤤)

Shop all things elegant right here: https://takingshape.com/AU/the-edits/elevated-essentials/

05/07/2024

Sorry winter, you can't stop us from indulging in the most gorgeous prints out there. 🤭

Take a closer look at the Natural Tierra Dress!
A little bit of black, a little bit of white and a pop of orange to make us feel like we’re in Morocco. 🧡

There’s something so special about this piece, it’s a midi length, with long sleeves, a tie waist and POCKETS - a style you’ve been asking us for, over and over. What can we say - we’re always listening. 😉

Shop the Natural Tierra Dress here: https://takingshape.com/AU/natural-tierra-dress/T72918.9001.html

04/07/2024

New arrivals, inspired by the natural elements. 🧡🌿

Earthy tones, pretty prints and light layers never disappoint in giving that ‘from where you’d rather be' feeling. 😉

From our newest collection, you’ve got flowy tunics, maxi dresses, matching sets and statement jackets that can all be paired back with either black or white staples. 🖤

And just look at that colour palette! Beautiful natural colours with a pop of something special. 🪴

because even in the middle of winter, we can clutch onto warmer tones, can’t we? 😉

Shop these new looks here: https://takingshape.com/AU/new-in/shop-by-collection/natural-elements/

Photos from Taking Shape's post 03/07/2024

NEW IN: Easy Breezy Bamboo 🧡

Because even in the winter months, we still find ourselves reaching for those lightweight layers. 🤭

Say hello to the NEW Bamboo Dawn Shirt, made from 100% bamboo.
This gorgeous piece is breathable, lightweight and it comes in a rich Moroccan colour palette. Does it get any better? YES IT DOES! 😉

The versatility of a long-line shirt is unmatched.
Style me with denim for a cosy casual look, leggings for an on-the-go look, or even dress pants for an office-ready look. 👜👝

The world is your fashion oyster - how exciting is that!
Give us some style inspo in the comments - how would you wear the Bamboo Dawn Shirt? 🎍

Shop the look here: https://takingshape.com/AU/bamboo-dawn-shirt/T22122.9001.html

Photos from Taking Shape's post 03/07/2024

On Wednesdays we wear… you guessed it…PINK 💗

We believe the world looks a whole lot better when there’s a pop of pink in it, and our stylists agree! Just take a look at a few of our girls' pretty in pink outfits today.

🩷You’ve got the gorgeous Shirley from our Ipswich Boutique who loves a good kimono!
🦩Becky from our Myer Cairns Boutique taking on pink prints.
🧁Tanya from our North Lakes Myer Boutique mixing leopard print with pink.
🌷Then Rikki Lee from our Invercargill NZ Boutique looking snug in her pink jumper.

Are you wearing pink today too? If you are SHOW US in the comments below. 😄

02/07/2024

What’s Rewards Day you ask? We’re glad you asked. 😉

When you sign up for our Rewards Program, you’re rewarded every time you shop! 🛍️

Every $1 you spend on Full Priced Items = 1 point.
The more points you earn, the more perks you’ll get.

The best part, is that you can receive $15, $40, $70 or even $125 vouchers every month!!!

There are also Anniversary Vouchers, Birthday Vouchers and invites to exclusive store events… what can we say, we just LOVE giving you vouchers! 🫶🫶🫶

Rewards Vouchers are given out at the start of every month - were you lucky enough to get something special in your email today? 🤩

So what are you waiting for?

For all the info you need to sign up for our Rewards Program head to our website: https://takingshape.com/AU/rewards/rewards-and-benefits.html

Photos from Taking Shape's post 01/07/2024

If you invite us anywhere this winter, this is what we'll be wearing! ❄️

We’re taking a page out of our girl Siena’s book this season - one of our beautiful stylists from our Sylvia Park NZ Boutique.

The brief is you must stay warm but equally as fabulous. What better way to achieve this look than with a statement long-line coat?

Siena is styling the new Fluffy Check Coatigan perfect for those below-zero NZ winter mornings (looking at you South Island) 🤭🥶

NZ girls, how are you coping with the temperatures? Have you got your trusty Coatigan by your side to help you through? 😉

Shop Siena’s full outfit here: https://takingshape.com/AU/fluffy-check-coatigan/T40593.0284.html

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