Hi neighbor! I'm in Virginia, too🙋🏾‍♀️.

You won't have too much trouble ordering from Amazon but you really need your measurements. Your EXACT measurements. A 16/18 isn't standard at all. You'll be a L with one manufacturer and at another, it will be a 3XL. With your true measurements, you'll find that you can order with minimum doubt.

ETA pt2 - Check out the clearance sections for QVC, Macy's, and JCPenneys. I've been doing really well there and I'm a 22/3x.

ETA pt 1 - to add some links: Check out the LALAGEN brand. They have some cute stuff. I'm in love with this top LALAGEN Women Plus Size Short Sleeve Flare Peplum Blouse Top https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B097DQXYFJ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_0JQPWQSNE65R8TVW0Q0Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Here's a pretty one by ROMWE Romwe Women's Plus Size Floral Print Short/Long Sleeve Belt Tie Peplum Wrap Blouse Top Shirts https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07CXD85GV/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_491VRKVHFMM4JGJWKVQW

I have this top in black and I absolutely adore it. I want some additional colors. ALLEGRACE Plus Size Tunic Women Long Sleeve Leopard Print Tops Pleated Casual V Neck Tunics https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Z3GHQFK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_YJ8EZ12360TQ3C5P656M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1