Higher-end pricing reflecting superior quality, fit, and materials. Items typically $150–$300+.
Maternal America is a maternity apparel label that specializes in fashionable pregnancy and nursing clothing designed to help women maintain their personal style throughout pregnancy. The brand became known for combining comfort, versatility, and trend-conscious design in a category that has traditionally emphasized function over fashion. Manufactured in Los Angeles, Maternal America offers maternity dresses,…
Founded in 2009 in Aachen, Germany by Zahir Dehnadi and Bahman Nedaei, Navabi set out to bring premium, trend-led, designer fashion to plus size women, a market it saw as underserved by utilitarian options. Operating as an online marketplace across more than 30 countries, it carries hundreds of third-party plus size designer labels (such as…
Glamory is a German legwear house dedicated to plus size and hard-to-fit hosiery, made in Europe with fine Italian yarns and hand-sewn lace. Rather than a one-size-fits-most approach, it grades across six size ranges, with tights, pantyhose, stockings, and hold-ups fitting up to a US size 32 (UK 36 / EU 62) and accommodating taller…
Nina Sharae Swim was founded by designer Nina Sharae after recognizing the lack of stylish, supportive swimwear available for plus-size women. The brand focused on creating luxury swimwear specifically engineered for curvier bodies rather than simply grading up straight-size patterns. The label became known for sophisticated one-pieces, bikinis, high-waisted swim separates, and resort-inspired collections featuring…
Sara’s Fashion is a Canadian online boutique focused on plus size glamour, curating evening gowns, prom and mother-of-the-bride dresses, and special-occasion wear for curvy women. Carrying occasion-focused designer labels alongside its own selection, the retailer emphasizes silhouettes and tailoring that flatter fuller figures, giving plus size shoppers elegant, red-carpet-ready options for formal events.
Carolyn de la Drapière was founded by designer Carolyn Draper, who was born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, and settled in London during the mid-1990s before establishing her bespoke dressmaking studio in Barnes, London. The label specializes in bespoke dresses, bridal gowns, mother-of-the-bride attire, eveningwear, race-day fashion, and occasionwear. Every garment is individually designed…
Jean Marc Philippe was founded in Paris more than four decades ago with a singular focus on plus-size fashion. Unlike many traditional fashion houses that later expanded into extended sizing, JMP has specialized exclusively in designing for curvier women since its inception. The brand develops its collections in Paris, combining French design sensibilities with patternmaking…
Anomalie was founded in 2016 by Leslie Voorhees Means and Calley Means with the goal of making custom bridal fashion more accessible. The company leveraged technology, digital design tools, and remote consultations to allow brides to create personalized wedding gowns without the traditional couture price tag. The brand became widely recognized for offering made-to-measure bridal…
Elizabeth Suzann was founded in 2013 by Elizabeth (Liz) Pape in Nashville, Tennessee. The brand began as a direct-to-consumer label focused on creating timeless garments made from natural fibers such as linen, silk, hemp, and cotton. Its philosophy centered on producing fewer, higher-quality pieces designed to be worn for years rather than seasons. The company…
Nomads Swimwear was founded by Taylor Long, a plus-size model and fashion designer who launched the brand after recognizing the lack of stylish, fashion-forward swimwear available to curvier consumers. The concept began as her senior capstone collection while studying fashion design at the University of Cincinnati and evolved into a commercial brand in 2020. The…
Hannah Nodskov began Hannah Caroline Couture in 2012 while still in high school, teaching herself to sew after struggling to find clothing that fit her own plus size frame. The Omaha-based brand specializes in custom and bespoke wedding gowns and formalwear for brides of all sizes — offering a size-inclusive range from 0 to 36…
Essense of Australia is one of the flagship bridal labels of Essense Designs, an international bridal house headquartered in Kansas. Inspired by the natural beauty and relaxed elegance of Western Australia, the brand blends modern bridal fashion with timeless romance through luxurious fabrics, intricate lace, clean crepe silhouettes, and couture-inspired construction. The brand is recognized…