Founded in 2014 by Atlanta-based plus size model and designer Francie Maupin, The Diva Kurves Collection delivers high-quality, durable clothing that mixes chic with fierce for the full-figured woman who loves to show off her confidence. The brand is especially known for its bold #SwimThick swimwear alongside statement dresses and holiday pieces, sized up to…
Target, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Minneapolis, is one of America’s largest mass retailers and a reliable, budget-friendly source for plus size fashion. Its own brands, including the plus-focused Ava & Viv and the size-inclusive Universal Thread and Wild Fable, carry extended sizing up to around a 4X, and Target has made inclusivity a…
CURVYKINI was born from its founder’s frustration at being offered only matronly swim dresses in plus sizes, and her belief that not every curvy woman wants to cover up. The brand designs luxury, high-quality swimwear and resortwear — vintage-inspired bikinis, supportive underwire styles, and sculpting one-pieces — in an inclusive range of about sizes 10–24,…
Founded in 2006 by designer Kenyatta, Bella Rene’ set out to prove that plus size women deserved their own high-fashion label, debuting a contemporary signature line in 2010 and building a reputation for avant-garde, head-turning runway collections. In 2018 the Georgia-based, Black woman-owned brand became the first exclusively plus size label to show at New…
Founded in Seattle in 1901, Nordstrom is one of America’s leading department stores, known for customer service and a wide, curated assortment. In recent years it has invested heavily in size inclusivity, extending plus and extended sizing across national brands, designer collaborations, and its own labels such as BP and Leith, and was an early…
Villa Fresca was founded in 2024 by Los Angeles-based creative director, entrepreneur, and plus-size fashion pioneer Gabi Gregg, widely known as Gabi Fresh. After helping transform the plus-size swimwear industry through previous collaborations and groundbreaking swim collections, Gregg launched Villa Fresca as her own independent luxury resortwear label. The brand focuses on statement swimwear and…
Wildfang — German for “tomboy” — was founded in 2012 after its founders grew tired of shopping the men’s section for masculine-cut clothing that never fit. The brand designs bold suiting, blazers, and statement staples in sizes XS–4X and is both woman- and LGBTQ-owned, led by CEO Emma McIlroy. Climate Label Certified and a frequent…
Monif C. launched in 2005 after founder Monif Clarke, frustrated by the lack of stylish options for full-figured women, teamed up with her mother to build a label of her own. The brand became known for its unapologetically bold aesthetic — convertible dresses, bright colors, and some of the first bikinis and crop sets cut…
Pique Lingerie was founded by designer Heidi Aranja as a body- and kink-positive passion project, creating luxury fetish lingerie for curvy, full-bust women drawing on the sensual energy of Berlin’s underground. Specializing in beautifully crafted bras in cups E to J (DD+), the label built a devoted following among lingerie lovers, burlesque performers, and body-positivity…
Kiyonna is an independent plus size brand with a 25-year track record of delivering well-fitting dresses and separates for sizes 0X to 5X. The brand is built on a philosophy of consistent fit meaning customers can return to styles they love across seasons. Its collections blend feminine details with wearable silhouettes for work cocktail and…
On 24th by Jordie was founded in 2021 by designer Jordie McFarquhar. The New York-based label was created to fill a gap in the market for fashion-forward plus-size clothing that prioritizes innovative design, quality construction, and trend-conscious styling rather than basic wardrobe staples. The brand specializes in statement pieces including denim trench coats, asymmetrical skirts,…
ASOS launched in 2000 and grew into one of the world’s largest online fashion destinations, carrying its own-label collections alongside thousands of third-party brands. Its dedicated ASOS Curve and Plus Size offering brings trend-led occasion, casual, denim, and activewear to extended sizes up to roughly a 30, with the rapid product cycles and accessible pricing…