Eloquii was born in 2011 as a response to the gap in fashion-forward plus size dressing. It was relaunched as a standalone brand in 2014 and quickly earned a loyal following for its polished workwear bold color stories and well-constructed silhouettes. The brand consistently takes runway trends and translates them for sizes 14 to 32…
Ella & Oak is a US-based bridal company built specifically around plus size wedding dresses, designed for curvy brides in sizes 12 to 30. Rather than scaling up sample sizes, it curates gowns from designers known for genuinely size-inclusive design and produces its own line, aiming to give plus size brides the same range of…
Founded around 2010 by blogger Tracy Broxterman, Domino Dollhouse carved out space for alternative plus size fashion long before mainstream retailers offered plus ranges, billing itself as ‘plus size clothing without compromise.’ Its riot-grrrl, pinup, and rock-inflected pieces, sized 14 to 28 and affordably priced, built a devoted following and consistently used genuine plus size…
Reese Witherspoon launched Draper James in 2015, rooting it in Southern charm with gingham, florals, and cheeky slogans. After a 2018 plus-size collaboration with Eloquii (sizes 12-28), the brand expanded its own apparel into sizes 0 to 24 (XS to 3X) in 2019, merchandising every size together at the same price in stores and online….
Launched in Los Angeles in 2011, Dress the Population built its name on glamorous, attainable eveningwear, from sequin showstoppers to sculpted bodycon gowns and bridal styles. The ethically produced brand emphasizes flattering silhouettes, premium fabrics, and sophisticated tailoring, and is widely stocked at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. Through Nordstrom’s push for inclusivity, it extended select occasion…
Emme Marella is an Italian fashion brand within the Marella and Max Mara Fashion Group portfolio. Established in 1976, the brand was created to offer contemporary, feminine fashion with Italian design sensibilities at more accessible price points than traditional luxury labels. (marellagroup.com) The brand is known for polished workwear, dresses, outerwear, occasionwear, knitwear, and wardrobe…
Diane von Furstenberg launched her namesake label in 1972 and became a fashion icon with the 1974 wrap dress, a symbol of effortless, body-celebrating femininity. The luxury collection is not broadly size-inclusive on its own, but DVF has extended its prints and silhouettes to plus shoppers through partners like Dia & Co and 11 Honoré…
Destination XL Group is the leading integrated-commerce retailer of Big + Tall men’s clothing and shoes in the US. Founded in 1976 as Designs, Inc., it became Casual Male Retail Group and rebranded as Destination XL (DXL) in 2010. With over 230 stores plus e-commerce, DXL carries casual, dress, and sportswear in sizes XL to…
Founded by designer Eileen Fisher in 1984, the brand built its reputation on simple, elegant silhouettes made from high-quality natural materials like organic linen, cotton, and Italian cashmere. In 2020, after a substantial technical overhaul, the company introduced a unified inclusive size system from XXS to 3X, designed so every body can shop the full…
Elena Mirò was launched in 1985 by Italy’s Miroglio Group to serve fuller, Mediterranean figures with genuine style. Renowned for its signature knitwear, impeccable tailoring, and exclusive in-house prints, the brand became a cultural reference point, and in 2005 became the only plus size label to show at Milano Moda Donna. It dresses women in…
Launched by Kierra Sheard around 2015, Eleven60 grew out of her own search for high-quality, fashion-forward plus size clothing with a polished edge. The contemporary collection emphasizes attention to detail and elevated construction — think structured silhouettes, bold hardware, and dramatic tailoring in subtle prints and neutral hues. As a Black, woman-owned label, Eleven60 positions…
Elila designs bras and intimates exclusively for plus-size and full-bust women, offering one of the most comprehensive ranges available, with bands from 34 to 54 and cups A to O, plus sleepwear up to 8X. Built on classical American sizing and engineered for genuine plus-size fit, the brand emphasizes support, comfort, and structural integrity over…