Carolyn de la Drapiere runs a London (Barnes) dressmaking studio specializing in bespoke, handmade plus size clothing, from wedding dresses and mother-of-the-bride outfits to occasionwear, all made to a client’s exact measurements in fine European fabrics. Having been featured in Vogue and shown collections on catwalks, she offers a personal, fitting-based service that lets curvy…
Founded in Manchester in 2009, Missguided became a fast-fashion powerhouse known for bold, body-con, trend- and social-media-driven style aimed at young women. Its Missguided Plus range brought the brand’s club-ready dresses, co-ords, and statement pieces into plus sizes, roughly 16 to 30, alongside petite and tall ranges. After financial troubles, the brand passed to Frasers…
Annee Matthew was established in 2001 by Annee Neo, who began making stylish nursing clothing when few flattering options existed. The woman-owned brand offers maternity and nursing dresses, tops, bottoms, lingerie, sleepwear, and a yoga line, all designed with discreet breastfeeding access and quality, comfortable fabrics that transition through pregnancy and beyond. From a small…
Anomalie was founded in 2016 by Leslie Voorhees Means and Calley Means with the goal of making custom bridal fashion more accessible. The company leveraged technology, digital design tools, and remote consultations to allow brides to create personalized wedding gowns without the traditional couture price tag. The brand became widely recognized for offering made-to-measure bridal…
Living Doll LA is a California-based clothing brand offering young, trend-led womenswear, with a dedicated Living Doll LA Plus line for curvy shoppers. Geared to a youthful, adventurous customer, its collections feature pretty prints, breezy chiffons, graphic tees, and sporty pieces, much of it made in the USA. The brand reaches plus shoppers through retailers…
Josephine Swim was launched by designer Marie Jean-Baptiste, the Haitian-American founder of the New York label Rue107, to fill the gap in stylish, fashion-forward swimwear for plus size women. Its debut collection brought edgy, on-trend designs, asymmetrical and polychromatic one-pieces and vintage-inspired printed bikinis, to a market long limited to basic black swim dresses. The…
Alisi Swimwear is an Australian label based in Sydney, designed specifically for women size 12 and above. Focused on comfortable, flattering coverage, its range spans one-pieces, tankinis, swim dresses, kaftans, and tunics in sizes 12 to 24, giving fuller-figured women supportive, holiday-ready options built around real curves.
G’wan by Charon (pronounced “Gwahn”) takes its name from the Caribbean patois for “go on” or “go ahead,” a rallying cry for the strength and independence the brand sees as the essence of womanhood. Created by a woman and focused on women, this Black woman-owned label designs size-inclusive pieces in sizes L to 4X, inviting…
Founded in 2016 by Chicago native Nina Sharae, Nina Sharae Resort & Swimwear is a luxury plus size swim and resortwear line dedicated to making curvy women feel desirable and seen. After winning Miss Florida Plus America in 2015, Sharae debuted the brand in Orlando and built it into a destination for bold, sexy swimsuits,…
Sara’s Fashion is a Canadian online boutique focused on plus size glamour, curating evening gowns, prom and mother-of-the-bride dresses, and special-occasion wear for curvy women. Carrying occasion-focused designer labels alongside its own selection, the retailer emphasizes silhouettes and tailoring that flatter fuller figures, giving plus size shoppers elegant, red-carpet-ready options for formal events.
Lafayette 148 New York was founded in 1996 by Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu, and Ida Siu. Named after the company’s original SoHo address at 148 Lafayette Street in New York City, the brand was created to offer sophisticated clothing for accomplished professional women seeking elevated design and exceptional quality. The brand built its reputation…
Cocomelody is a bridal and occasionwear company that operates through both e-commerce and physical showrooms across the United States and Canada. The brand specializes in wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride attire, formalwear, accessories, and custom bridal services. The company has become particularly well known for offering made-to-order gowns and custom sizing options, allowing customers to…