Whereabouts do you live?

I would actually go shopping - the problem with mail order is you cant always tell the fitting etc from a picture and it is hard to judge what something will look like. You dont have to try things on in the shop just check their returns policy gives refunds. I would suggest M & S or debenhams and possibly go for seperates such as a nice suit rather than a dress. She can try the jackets on without too much fuss then. Plus these shops have everything - tights, undergarments, hats / facinators, accessories so you have more chance of getting everything you need in 1 place and they cater for all ages.

yeah i would go shopping and pick out a few and then try them in the comfort of her own home rather that trying to get the chair into a changing cubicle etc, if you can afford to buy a few outfits that is, shops always are happy to refund items, does she have an idea what she wants to wear?

I think she would feel more comfortable in skirt and jacket as she normally wares separates just want to make it a nice day for her too x

I think BHS, Debanhams, M&S, Bon Marche... They all cater for older women, in all sizes and styles.. :) be nice for you to go shopping together probably too xx