Brand offers plus size styles up to a size 24, covering a standard range of plus size shopping options.
Anifa Mvuemba launched Hanifa in 2011, building a self-taught, independent label committed to celebrating women of all shapes through vibrant color and strong, sculptural tailoring. The brand became a size-inclusive standout (sizes 0–20) and drew global attention in May 2020 with its “Pink Label Congo” collection, presented on invisible 3D avatars in a pioneering virtual…
Monif C. launched in 2005 after founder Monif Clarke, frustrated by the lack of stylish options for full-figured women, teamed up with her mother to build a label of her own. The brand became known for its unapologetically bold aesthetic — convertible dresses, bright colors, and some of the first bikinis and crop sets cut…
Tennille McMillan founded Nakimuli in late 2009 in Brooklyn, taking the brand’s name from the Ugandan word for ‘flower.’ Known as ‘America’s Funky Sweetheart,’ the label fuses African-inspired prints, bold color, and avant-garde, funky-feminine silhouettes, worn by artists like Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, and Danielle Brooks. Size-inclusive from S to 3X and ethically made in…
Tru Diva Designs was founded by designer Veronica L., who built the label around the belief that plus-size women deserve fashion that is stylish, sophisticated, and designed specifically for their bodies rather than adapted from straight-size patterns. The brand became known within the independent plus-size fashion community through runway appearances, custom designs, and limited-edition collections….
Rachel Pally launched her Californian-cool jersey line in 2002, earning a celebrity following for its soft, drapey silhouettes. In 2007 she became one of the first contemporary designers to introduce plus sizes with Rachel Pally White Label, debuting at Nordstrom. The line brings her signature Modal-blend jersey maxis, wraps, and jumpsuits to extended sizing through…
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…
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…
Emme Marella is an Italian fashion brand within the Marella and Max Mara Fashion Group portfolio. Established in 1976, the brand was created to offer contemporary, feminine fashion with Italian design sensibilities at more accessible price points than traditional luxury labels. (marellagroup.com) The brand is known for polished workwear, dresses, outerwear, occasionwear, knitwear, and wardrobe…
Dorothy Perkins has been a fixture of British fashion since 1909. Formerly an Arcadia Group store chain, it became an online-only brand after Boohoo acquired it in 2021. Its dedicated DP Curve collection offers value-priced, trend-led plus size dresses, jumpsuits, body-shaping denim, and layering pieces in UK sizes 18 to 28, covering work, going-out, and…
Reese Witherspoon launched Draper James in 2015, rooting it in Southern charm with gingham, florals, and cheeky slogans. After a 2018 plus-size collaboration with Eloquii (sizes 12-28), the brand expanded its own apparel into sizes 0 to 24 (XS to 3X) in 2019, merchandising every size together at the same price in stores and online….
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…
Launched in 2017 by founder Lex, Dressed in Lala built a vibrant, glitter-sprinkled space for bold, expressive fashion aimed at women tired of blending in. Known for fearless color, oversized and ribbed silhouettes, playsuits, and cheeky slogans, the brand keeps everything in one unified, size-inclusive collection through roughly a 3XL rather than sectioning plus into…