TCF Archives

  • Anna Sui

    Detroit-born and Parsons-trained, Anna Sui launched her eponymous label in 1981 and built a signature aesthetic blending Victorian romance, bohemian craft, and glam-rock influence into eclectic, print-heavy collections. The luxury mainline is not broadly size-inclusive — official sizing runs to about a 12 — but Sui has repeatedly extended her designs to plus shoppers through…

  • As By Df

    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…

  • Avenue

    Avenue has a long history in the plus size retail market having served extended size shoppers for decades. Now operating exclusively online the brand carries a full range of apparel for sizes 14 to 32 including casual everyday pieces lingerie swimwear and occasionwear. Its accessible pricing and inclusive range make it a reliable source for…

  • Azazie

    Azazie launched as a direct-to-consumer bridal disruptor, bringing wedding and bridesmaid dresses online at a fraction of traditional boutique prices. Every garment is offered across its full 0–30 size range at no extra charge, and each dress is made to order — including custom sizing and length — which trims waste and improves fit. With…

  • Allure Bridals

    Founded in 1998 as a small retail store, Allure Bridals has grown into an award-winning bridal house with a family of collections including Allure Bridals, Allure Romance, Allure Couture, Madison James, and the plus-focused Allure Women line. Gowns are crafted from rich fabrics like satin, lace, and English netting, often featuring Swarovski beading, floral appliqués,…

  • Ashley Stewart

    Ashley Stewart has served plus size women since 1991 with a mission rooted in celebrating curves through fashion. The brand is especially recognized for its vibrant color palette statement prints and figure-forward dressing. Its customer base is deeply loyal and the brand has built a reputation for pieces that feel genuinely designed with curvier bodies…

  • Amour781

    Amour781 was started by two cousins with backgrounds in luxury retail who, frustrated by the lack of high-quality plus size options, set out to build a curated destination for the luxury plus shopper. The brand offers a size-inclusive edit (0–4X) of contemporary and elevated-bohemian pieces — sourced from designers around the world and including exclusive…

  • Where My Feet

    Where My Feet is an Australian DTC brand built for plus size women who are often excluded from the standard retail size range. Starting at a size 16 and extending through larger sizes the brand focuses on current trend-led styles that treat its extended size customer as the primary rather than the afterthought.

  • Warp + Weft

    Warp + Weft was built to close the gap between ethical manufacturing and genuine size inclusivity in denim. The brand produces its denim at a single vertically integrated sustainable mill and offers sizing from 00 to 24. Its high-rise shaping styles and ethical sourcing have made it a reference point for conscious shoppers who want…

  • Zelie for She

    Zelie for She creates limited-run apparel collections built around artistic print storytelling and bold silhouettes. The brand carries sizes up to 3XL and is designed for the plus size woman who sees dressing as self-expression rather than utility. Each collection has a distinct visual identity and the brand maintains a strong community relationship with its…

  • Sydney’s Closet

    Sydney’s Closet was founded specifically to serve the plus size prom and formal wear market. The brand carries sizes 12 to 36 in gowns cocktail dresses and occasion-ready styles making it a key destination for teen and young adult plus size shoppers who are underserved by mainstream formal wear retailers. Its broad size range and…