Body inclusivity is not a new problem in the fashion industry, but it's a persistent one. The fact of the matter is that the average woman in the U.S. is a 16/18, but the majority of brands don't even carry sizes past an XL. In recent years, there's been an increase in brands claiming to cater to plus-size people while falling short of those promises in practice.
However, some gems have emerged over the years as go-to online retail destinations for solid plus-size clothing options. To ease this particular shopping-sized burden, we're highlighting some of the best plus-size clothing stores and brands worth paying attention to if you're looking for trend-forward pieces that help you live your most stylish life. Keep scrolling to uncover our findings.
Gia/IRL
Gia/IRL was founded a few years ago by plus-size model and size-inclusive advocate Gia Sinatra. The brand is known for its minimal, chic designs that have an elevated feel. Gia/IRL is a great brand to check out if you're interested in finding staple pieces crafted diligently with love and intention.
Wray
In 2019, NYC designer Wray Serna skyrocketed to popularity among the plus-size community for extending her brand's sizes significantly. Wray provides fashion forward clothing from an artistic lens. With high-quality fabrics and expert craftsmanship, you can be sure that everything you buy from Wray is top-notch.
Berriez
Berriez is the brainchild of Emma Zack. Zack has sought to make the vintage space more inclusive by focusing her business on providing cool vintage and upcycled secondhand items to her customers. On top of that, Berriez highlights a range of small third-party designers!
Eloquii
Eloquii has become a mainstay in fashion for crafting plus-size clothes that are trendy at an affordable price point. In recent years, the brand's evolution has been noticeable. Now, you can snag pieces that set plus-size folks up to go head-to-head with the trendiest fashion people.
Good American
Good American is unmatched with its robust selection of high-quality denim and elevated basics. Check out our in-depth review of the brand's most popular denim styles. One thing we know for sure is that you won't be disappointed from a GA purchase.
ASOS
ASOS continues to prove that it'll churn out super-affordable, trend-forward styles in an impressive range. ASOS is a great one-stop shop where you can score a pretty dress for a formal occasion, cute jeans, wide-width shoes, and so much more.
Anthropologie
Out of all the Urbn brands, Anthropologie is the only one that's been making strides in providing stylish, cool plus-size options in the last few years. On top of that, the retailer partners with popular brands to bring Anthropologie-exclusive plus-size options. Brands like Paige, Draper James, Hutch, and more have been a part of this initiative.
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