TCF Archives

  • Elomi

    Elomi is a specialist lingerie brand built around the fuller figure. Its bra range covers B through O cup with band sizes from 32 to 48 making it one of the most technically comprehensive brands in the full bust category. Beyond bras Elomi offers matching panties swimwear and sports bras designed with the same fit…

  • Ella & Oak

    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…

  • Dolce & Gabbana

    Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana founded their namesake house in Milan in 1985, building one of Italy’s most recognizable luxury labels around ornate, baroque, Sicilian-inspired glamour, bold prints, and lace. The brand spans ready-to-wear, eveningwear, and accessories at the top of the luxury market. Note that Dolce & Gabbana’s sizing is not broadly plus-inclusive, so…

  • Emme

    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…

  • Dress The Population

    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…

  • Elila

    Elila designs bras and intimates exclusively for plus-size and full-bust women, offering one of the most comprehensive ranges available, with bands from 34 to 54 and cups A to O, plus sleepwear up to 8X. Built on classical American sizing and engineered for genuine plus-size fit, the brand emphasizes support, comfort, and structural integrity over…

  • Eleven60

    Launched by Kierra Sheard around 2015, Eleven60 grew out of her own search for high-quality, fashion-forward plus size clothing with a polished edge. The contemporary collection emphasizes attention to detail and elevated construction — think structured silhouettes, bold hardware, and dramatic tailoring in subtle prints and neutral hues. As a Black, woman-owned label, Eleven60 positions…

  • Curvy Couture

    Curvy Couture specializes in full figure intimate apparel at accessible price points. Its bra range covers bands from 34 to 46 and cups through an H making it a widely recommended option for plus size shoppers who need extended sizing without premium pricing. The brand’s everyday and lace styles cover a range of occasions from…

  • Curvy Fox

    Curvy Fox Boutique is a specialty plus-size retailer based in Lexington, North Carolina. The boutique was created to provide fashionable clothing and personalized styling support for curvy women seeking options beyond traditional plus-size retail experiences. The boutique offers a wide range of apparel categories, including everyday fashion, formalwear, bridal gowns, intimates, accessories, and complete outfits….

  • Crème Bralée Lingerie

    Crème Bralée was launched in 2013 as a collection under QT Intimates, a lingerie company with roots dating back to 1945. The brand was developed to address the lack of stylish, supportive lingerie options available for fuller-busted and plus-size consumers. Known for combining European-inspired aesthetics with accessible pricing, Crème Bralée offered bras, panties, shapewear, sleepwear,…

  • Cupshe

    Cupshe has built a large audience with its fast-moving affordable swimwear collections. With sizes from XXS to 4X the brand regularly releases new styles in bikinis one-pieces and coverups at price points that keep the category accessible. While its quality positions it below premium swim brands its breadth of plus size styles makes it a…

  • Curvaceous Couture

    Curvaceous Couture is a family-owned bridal salon based in Columbia, Maryland, dedicated exclusively to serving plus-size brides. Founded by sisters Yukia Walker and Yuneisia Harris, the boutique was created to address the lack of bridal shopping experiences specifically designed for curvy women. The boutique gained national recognition through the TLC reality series Curvy Brides, which…