About the Plus Size Fashion Index

The Plus Size Fashion Index is The Curvy Fashionista’s curated directory of brands designing for plus size shoppers today. From independent designers to established retailers expanding their size ranges, this index brings together the labels creating stylish options for our community.

Because discovering great fashion in extended sizes shouldn’t require hours of digging through the internet.
The index was created to make it easier to explore brands across categories, aesthetics, and price points… whether you’re searching for everyday staples, standout occasionwear, or the next designer label to watch.

And as the plus size fashion landscape continues to evolve, the index will evolve with it.

What Is the Plus Size Fashion Index?

Think of the Plus Size Fashion Index as your fashion discovery hub for brands designing with plus size shoppers in mind.

Instead of chasing down brands one Instagram post or Google search at a time, the index gathers them in one place… making it easier to browse, explore, and discover new labels across the plus size fashion ecosystem.
Inside the directory you’ll find brands across multiple categories, including contemporary fashion, independent designers, occasionwear labels, and established retailers expanding their size offerings.

Some brands you’ll already know and love. Others may be exciting new discoveries. That’s the fun of it.

Why We Created the Index

Can we be real for a minute? Finding great plus size fashion has historically required Olympic-level internet sleuthing. One minute you’re scrolling Instagram, the next you’re five tabs deep into Google trying to figure out which brands actually carry your size.

We created the Plus Size Fashion Index to change that.

Instead of hunting across dozens of websites, this index brings together the brands designing for plus size shoppers in one place. From independent designers and emerging labels to established retailers expanding their size ranges, the index makes it easier to discover who’s creating fashion for our community and where to find them.

And because the plus size fashion landscape is always evolving (thankfully!), the index will evolve right along with it. As new brands emerge and existing labels expand their offerings, we’ll continue updating the directory to reflect the growing world of plus size style.

What You’ll Find Here

The Plus Size Fashion Index highlights brands serving the plus size community across a range of styles and categories.

Inside the directory you’ll find:
• Plus size fashion brands across multiple style categories
• Independent designers and emerging labels
• Established retailers expanding into extended sizing
• Brands offering sizes beyond the traditional fashion range
• A curated look at the evolving plus size fashion landscape

Some brands focus exclusively on plus size fashion, while others are expanding their collections to serve a broader size range.

Either way, the goal remains the same: making it easier to discover brands creating fashion for plus size shoppers.

How Brands Are Included

Brands featured in the Plus Size Fashion Index are reviewed by The Curvy Fashionista editorial team.
We consider a variety of factors when evaluating brands for inclusion, including size range, product offering, brand focus, and relevance to the plus size fashion community.

As new brands launch and existing labels expand their size offerings, the index is updated to reflect the evolving fashion landscape.

Curious about how we evaluate brands for the directory?

You can learn more on our Methodology page.

For Brands & Designers

Are you a designer or brand offering fashion for plus size consumers?
We’d love to hear from you.

Our directory is continuously expanding, and we welcome submissions from brands creating fashion that aligns with the focus of the index.

Our editorial team reviews submissions on a rolling basis as we continue growing the directory.

Submit Your Brand →

Explore the Index

Ready to discover your next favorite brand?

Browse the directory to explore the designers, labels, and retailers helping shape the future of plus size fashion.

Browse the Brand Directory →
Explore Fashion Insights →

Curious how brands are evaluated for the directory?
Read our Methodology →