Onion Cut & Sewn was created by Whitney Mero, a very curvy woman who struggled to find beautifully made, well-fitting clothing in standard retail sizing. The brand makes refined, wear-everywhere essentials — dresses and more — entirely to order, tailored to each client’s exact measurements across an inclusive range of sizes 0–28, with custom lengths…
Founded in 2019 by sisters Keyondra (a singer-songwriter) and Kimberly Lockett (a wardrobe stylist), Jolie Noire grew out of a desire to see themselves represented in fashion — as both Black and plus size women. The Atlanta brand describes its line as “elevated essential wear”: comfortable, size-inclusive athleisure, graphic tees, and sweatshirts in sizes XS–6XL,…
Founded in 1997 by Lesley Webster (who took the name of her great-grandmother, Margaret “Maggie” Sottero), Maggie Sottero Designs has grown into a globally recognized, family-owned bridal company spanning three labels: Maggie Sottero, Sottero and Midgley, and Rebecca Ingram. The gowns are celebrated for romantic, timeless silhouettes, impeccable boning and corsetry, and intricate lace and…
Justin Alexander debuted as T&G Bridal in Brooklyn in 1946 and has grown into a contemporary designer and manufacturer of mid- to high-end bridal gowns sold through retailers worldwide. The brand is recognized for vintage-inspired designs paired with progressive detailing, rich fabrics, and hand-crafted lace and beading, and its portfolio includes Justin Alexander, Justin Alexander…
Hannah Nodskov began Hannah Caroline Couture in 2012 while still in high school, teaching herself to sew after struggling to find clothing that fit her own plus size frame. The Omaha-based brand specializes in custom and bespoke wedding gowns and formalwear for brides of all sizes — offering a size-inclusive range from 0 to 36…
ÖFUURË is a Toronto statement womenswear label built around boldness and presence, creating confident, print-forward pieces in sizes XS–4XL. Many of its dresses, jumpsuits, suits, and skirts are made from rich Ankara cotton and vivid colors, with refined silhouettes crafted with intention to celebrate every woman who wears them. Loyal customers praise the brand for…
Diarra Blu is the fashion line of designer Diarra Bousso, who fuses her love of fashion and mathematics by deriving the brand’s intricate signature patterns from mathematical equations. The size-inclusive label serves women from 0 to 3X and goes a step further by custom-fitting pieces to each customer’s height, addressing fit gaps that off-the-rack plus…
Dollbe is a niche, independently run label dedicated to Lolita fashion — the ultra-feminine, Japanese-street-style aesthetic — made specifically for Western measurements including tall and plus size wearers. Its founder started the brand because brand-quality Lolita pieces were rarely available beyond standard sizing, and built a line of jumperskirts, blouses, and related items spanning XS…
CURVYKINI was born from its founder’s frustration at being offered only matronly swim dresses in plus sizes, and her belief that not every curvy woman wants to cover up. The brand designs luxury, high-quality swimwear and resortwear — vintage-inspired bikinis, supportive underwire styles, and sculpting one-pieces — in an inclusive range of about sizes 10–24,…
Courtney Smith founded Courtney Noelle in 2013 to push the boundaries of plus size design, building a Brooklyn-based, made-to-order design house for bold, fashion-forward curvy women in sizes 10–28. The label is recognized for its daring prints, glamorous silhouettes, and playful themed collections (including ones inspired by Living Single and Girlfriends), and its custom designer…
Curvy Bombshells set out to challenge the assumption that plus size shoppers only want affordable basics, building a premium swimwear and lingerie label designed exclusively for curvy women in sizes 14–28. The founder-led, direct-to-consumer brand applies luxury-level fit precision and craftsmanship to bold, eye-catching pieces — supportive bikinis, sculpting one-pieces, lace bodysuits, and bridal lingerie…
Founded in 2014 by Atlanta-based plus size model and designer Francie Maupin, The Diva Kurves Collection delivers high-quality, durable clothing that mixes chic with fierce for the full-figured woman who loves to show off her confidence. The brand is especially known for its bold #SwimThick swimwear alongside statement dresses and holiday pieces, sized up to…