12 Stores Every Cool Plus-Size Girl Needs to Bookmark Now
As a plus-size fashion editor and style blogger, I know firsthand how hard it can be to shop fashion-forward clothing above a size 12. Growing up in rural Washington state, with a love of street style and dismal access to fashion, I quickly realized the significance of online shopping. The Internet has made it possible to score seemingly endless options of trendy size 18+ clothing from around the world in minutes.
Over the last few years, as the plus-size industry has gained popularity, we have seen a boom in online retailers offering extended sizes. Fan favorite ASOS and fast-fashion brands like Forever 21 and Boohoo are supplying trendy and budget-friendly plus-size designs daily. Gwynnie Bee even debuted as the first online subscription-based wardrobe rental for sizes 10-32, while independent all-size lines like Rue 107 have emerged.
This newfound access to fashion is a step in the right direction, but the lack of standardized sizing among plus-size brands has made online shopping hard to navigate. With this in mind, I’ve rounded up my favorite online stores, plus sizing tips to help you get the perfect fit. Keep scrolling for my cool girls’ guide to shopping plus sizes online!
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ASOS is hands down one of my favorite online stores to shop curve. Based in the U.K., it launched its U.S. site a few years back. In addition to housing its own trendy in-house brand, ASOS Curve, the site offers great selections from brands like Misguided and River Island.
General price range: $20-$350
Sizing 16-28
Tip: Since ASOS Curve runs a little large, I usually tend to size down, for a more form-fitting look.
Eloquii is my go-to store when I’m shopping structured silhouettes and bold colors. This work-friendly brand supplies everything from killer co-ordinated looks to endless cocktail attire.
General price range: $50-$200
Sizing 14-28
Tip: Runs true to size.
This New York-based, all-size brand promotes individuality with vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints and body-hugging Lycra sets that will have you ready to hit the streets of NYFW in no time.
General price range: $30-$150
Size S-3x
Tip: Runs large; I can usually fit a 1x across the board where, with other brands, I am a 3x.
Score an array of Kylie Jenner-approved looks (I’m talking tonal and bodycon), on a budget. With around 100 new items on the site daily, it’s worth checking back often.
General price range: $8-100
Size 12-20
Tip: Runs small; size up.
From casual to date-night dresses, outerwear, and alluring jeans (the stiletto skinny jeans are my all-time favorite!) Torrid is an all-around awesome place to find hot and hip looks. It even has an array of slogan T-shirts that will let you geek out, no matter the size.
General price range: $20-$100
Size 0x-6x
Tip: Runs true to size.
Known for its Cali cool fashion vibe and dominating most malls in the United Staes, this megaretailer offers a wide selection of crop tops, minidresses, and athleisure wear.
General price range: Under $50
Size 14-24 and 1x-3x
Tip: Tends to run small, size up.
This is my go-to retro-chic store of choice. From midi skirts to whimsical and cute frocks, ModCloth has all the vintage-inspired plus-size looks you need.
General price range : $10-$350
Size 1x-4x
Tip: ModCloth generally runs large in dresses, but is true to size in tops.
Coined as the first plus-size, subscription-based shopping site, Gwynnie Bee allows you to rent clothing as often as you like in exchange for a set monthly fee. Think Bag Borrow or Steal, but for everyday plus-size attire for fashionistas looking to constantly change up their look.
General price range: $49-$199 monthly
Size 10-32
Tip: Since it offers an assortment of brands, the site offers helpful reviews for each garment.
Offering a great selection of day-to-night, plus-size fashion, from sequin rompers to form-fitting dresses, shoulder-baring jumpsuits, and bold swimwear, Monif C. has been designing trendy plus-size fashion to fit and highlight every curve.
General price range: $100-$200
Size: 1x-3x
Tip: Runs large; size down.
With an array of bombshell basics and fun cocktail attire, Debshops is serving up plus-size trends with hundreds of options to choose from on a budget. If you are in the mood to shop cute sequinned jumpsuits, mesh bodysuits, and shifts of all kinds, this is the store for you.
General price range: $10-$80
Size 1x-3x
Tip: Runs about a half-size small; I generally size up.
Based in Montreal, this e-tailer is known for its legendary collaborations with model Ashley Graham and trendsetter Nadia Aboulhosn. If you are looking to shop everything from killer lingerie to awesome athlesiure, search no further.
General price range: $25-$300
Sizes 12-26
Tip: Runs true to size.
Denmark’s plus-size pioneer Carmakoma is a luxury brand offering an artistic angle on contemporary classics. Think Scandinavian design at its best: clean lines with bold details.
General price range: $50-$250
Size 10-24
Tip: Typically runs true to size.
