Higher-end pricing reflecting superior quality, fit, and materials. Items typically $150–$300+.
Denise Fócil founded AS by DF in 2009 with a single goal: to craft the perfect leather jacket, sustainably. The brand has grown into an elevated contemporary collection of leather essentials, dresses, tops, and separates known for its edgy-luxury sensibility and masterful leather craftsmanship, much of it using recycled or upcycled leather. AS by DF…
Adrianna Papell made its name in bridesmaid dresses and special-occasion wear, and is especially recognized for its signature hand-beaded gowns and cocktail dresses. Over recent years the brand has significantly broadened its plus size collection (14W–30W) to include day dresses, floral styles, jumpsuits, and wear-to-work options alongside its formalwear. With pricing generally in the $150–$300…
Alexis Bittar began carving Lucite jewelry in his New York apartment in 1990, building an eponymous accessories label that bridges art and fashion. The brand is best known for its hand-carved, hand-painted Lucite combined with high-shine metals and crystal, producing bold, sculptural statement pieces still crafted on-site in Brooklyn. Bittar earned the CFDA’s Accessory Designer…
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…
Founded by Wray Serna, the brand blends bold patterns with inclusive sizing and modern silhouettes.
Founded by Kimberly Gordon, Selkie is known for romantic silhouettes and extended sizing across its collections.
Slink Jeans was founded with a singular focus on creating premium denim for women with curves. The brand’s stretch denim construction and high-rise silhouettes are engineered for a fit that accommodates a range of body shapes without gapping at the back or pulling at the hips. With sizes 4 to 24 Slink Jeans is a…
Natori has delivered luxury lingerie and loungewear since 1977. While its core range is mid-size its full figure and extended lines bring the brand’s signature aesthetic of lace silk and refined detail to larger cup sizes and plus proportions. Natori is a reference point for the plus size shopper looking for genuine luxury in intimates…
Rosa Faia is the fashion-forward label of the Anita Group specializing in luxurious full-figure and plus size lingerie. Its bra range extends to a J cup with delicate lace and beautiful fabrications rarely associated with fuller figure sizing. The brand is a premium recommendation for plus size shoppers seeking intimate apparel that combines genuine fit…
Garnet Hill is a premium catalog and DTC brand known for quality natural fabrics and classic American styling. Its plus size range covers key categories including dresses tops and relaxed wear in sizes up to a 3X or 24 depending on the style. For plus size shoppers who value quality construction and a refined non-trendy…
Janie and Jack is a premium children’s apparel brand that has extended its sizing to include a genuine plus size range for girls. As a premium brand in a category that chronically underserves larger children it fills a meaningful gap for families seeking quality non-adult-looking plus size childrenswear.
GIA/irl was created for women who want the quality and feel of luxury fashion in their everyday wardrobe without the full designer price tag. The brand focuses on quality fabrics and streamlined silhouettes in sizes S to 3X with a design sensibility that prioritizes wearability and refinement. It is a frequent recommendation for plus size…