Brand offers extended size options beyond standard ranges, typically including sizes 3X and above.
Founded in 2015 by Harvard Business School classmates Nadia Boujarwah and Lydia Gilbert, Dia & Co was created to address the lack of stylish, accessible shopping options for plus-size women. Recognizing that the majority of American women wear sizes 10 and above, the founders built a platform dedicated exclusively to serving this often-overlooked market. Dia…
Founded in 2015, Cupshe launched as a direct-to-consumer swimwear brand with the goal of making stylish vacation fashion more accessible. By combining trend-focused design with affordable pricing, the company quickly became one of the fastest-growing online swimwear retailers, expanding from swimsuits into dresses, cover-ups, resortwear, activewear, and everyday apparel. The brand is recognized for offering…
Curvy Couture was founded in 2013 by lingerie industry veteran Dora Lau, who recognized a significant gap in the intimate apparel market for women with fuller busts seeking both style and support. Rather than offering purely functional bras, Lau created a brand that combined technical engineering with fashionable details, helping curvy women access beautiful lingerie…
Founded in 1999 in Sydney, Australia, City Chic was created with a simple philosophy: plus-size women deserve fashion designed specifically for their bodies rather than straight-size garments scaled up. From its earliest collections, the brand focused on curve-first design, developing patterns, silhouettes, and fabrics intended to flatter fuller figures. City Chic quickly distinguished itself through…
Christopher John Rogers founded his CJR label in 2016, quickly earning a CFDA top prize, a Forbes 30 Under 30 spot, and a celebrity following from Michelle Obama to Lizzo for his emotionally charged, high-glamour color and silhouette. While the luxury mainline carries limited extended sizing, Rogers has made size inclusivity central to his mass…
Chromat launched as an architectural fashion brand and has evolved into a full swim and activewear label with a fiercely inclusive identity. Its collections are known for bold cuts engineered construction and unapologetic sizing from XS to 4X. The brand has been a consistent presence on inclusive fashion lists for its investment in body diverse…
Founded by Shawna Farmer, Chubby Cartwheels grew out of her Tumblr community and love of sewing, eventually becoming an online boutique specializing in handmade plus-size fashion. Every garment was designed and produced in Portland, Oregon, with an emphasis on originality and self-expression rather than hiding or minimizing larger bodies. The brand became known for vibrant…
Carmen Marc Valvo, a Parsons graduate who trained at Nina Ricci and Christian Dior, launched his eponymous label in 1989 and built it into a benchmark for glamorous American eveningwear. Known for intricate beadwork, luxurious fabrics, and flattering, form-conscious silhouettes, his gowns and cocktail dresses are staples at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus and…
Chic And Curvy Boutique was founded to provide fashionable, trend-driven clothing specifically for plus-size women who wanted stylish options without compromising fit or confidence. Operating both online and through its brick-and-mortar boutique in Inglewood, California, the company has become a destination for shoppers seeking bold, contemporary fashion in extended sizes. The boutique offers an assortment…
Introduced by Lane Bryant in 2005, Cacique was created to provide fashionable, supportive lingerie specifically engineered for plus-size women. At a time when extended-size intimates were often limited to basic styles, Cacique helped redefine the category by combining technical fit with modern fashion, vibrant colors, and trend-forward designs. The brand specializes in full-coverage bras, balconette…
Founded in 2008 in Denmark, Carmakoma was created to challenge traditional plus-size fashion by offering modern, high-quality clothing inspired by Scandinavian design principles. Rather than producing conservative or oversized garments, the founders envisioned collections that embraced contemporary silhouettes, clean tailoring, and trend-forward styling specifically designed for curvier bodies. The label quickly gained an international following…
Founded in 1983, Avenue was established to meet the growing demand for fashionable clothing designed specifically for plus-size women. Unlike many traditional retailers that simply expanded straight-size collections, Avenue built its business around designing apparel for curvier bodies from the ground up, making it one of the earliest national chains dedicated exclusively to plus-size fashion….