Higher-end pricing reflecting superior quality, fit, and materials. Items typically $150–$300+.
PAINT by Shawn Denise was founded on January 3, 2013, by designer Shawn Denise in Albany, Georgia, before relocating to Atlanta in 2015. The brand was created to provide curvy and plus-size consumers with handcrafted luxury fashion designed specifically for their bodies rather than adapting straight-size fashion. The label has become known for vibrant colors,…
See ROSE Go was created by Erin Cavanaugh and Yi Zhou, who brought technical apparel expertise from Nike to the underserved plus market, designing exclusively for sizes 14–28. The brand focuses on chic, timeless, thoughtfully constructed pieces — tees, trousers, blazers, and dresses — made in small batches through audited, ethically certified factories, with an…
Tamara Malas is a New York based designer known for joyful prints and bold silhouettes designed specifically for plus size bodies.
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…
DuoBoots, founded in the UK in 1974, built its niche on a single idea: boots should fit a woman’s calf as well as her foot. Designed in London and handmade in family-run Portuguese factories from premium European leathers and suedes, its knee-high and over-the-knee boots come in multiple calf widths spanning roughly 30 to 50…
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…
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…
Embody Denim is a contemporary denim label specializing in premium jeans designed with fit inclusivity and body-conscious construction in mind. The brand focuses on creating denim specifically tailored for curves, emphasizing comfort, stretch, shape retention, and flattering silhouettes without sacrificing style. The company became known for addressing common fit challenges experienced by curvier consumers, including…
Della Curva is a specialty bridal boutique located in Tarzana, California, serving plus-size and mid-size brides through an appointment-based bridal experience. The salon was founded by bridal industry veteran Lisa Litt, a third-generation bridal retailer and owner of the well-known Los Angeles bridal business Lili Bridals. The boutique was created specifically to address the lack…
Cosabella was founded in 1983 by Italian husband-and-wife team Valeria and Ugo Campello. The name “Cosabella” translates to “beautiful thing” in Italian, reflecting the brand’s commitment to creating elegant, high-quality intimates rooted in Italian craftsmanship. The company became known for producing lingerie in Italy using premium materials, vibrant colors, and innovative fit solutions. Over the…
Stacey Bendet founded Alice + Olivia in 2002 out of a quest to design the perfect pair of pants, and quickly grew it into a full contemporary lifestyle brand spanning ready-to-wear, gowns, footwear, handbags, and accessories. The NYC-based label is known for its playful, whimsical aesthetic — vivid prints, embellishment, and flirty-yet-sophisticated silhouettes — and…