10 Size-Inclusive Brands I Love
Back in 2019, I wrote up a list of my favorite plus-size and size-inclusive brands to shop. Six years later, I’m sorry to say, several of those companies have either folded or cut back on their plus-size options. The fashion world (well, the world) has weathered a lot of change since then, including a general cooling on concepts like body positivity and size inclusion. But some brands have stuck it out — and, I have to say, have gotten even better in recent years. Inclusive fashion is still a small world, but it’s thriving. Here are 10 of my favorite brands that are nailing it right now…
Universal Standard
Size US 00-40
I’ve always admired Universal Standard, a brand that sets the bar for inclusivity and quality. But in its early days, the collections were a little austere for my personal taste. In the years since, however, WOW, has it flourished. Universal Standard now produces a broader range of styles (with STUNNING colors), while maintaining its excellent quality. It’s grown-up but not stodgy, which, as any plus-size shopper knows, is tough to come by if you’re anywhere over a size 14. I am absolutely obsessed with this mustard wrap coat, and I’m into the bell-sleeve/boat-neck combo on this striped top.
Thigh Society
Size US 2-34
I had no idea how comfortable I could be in a dress until I got my first pair of Thigh Society shorts to wear underneath. They look like shapewhere, but don’t be fooled — these anti-chafe shorts are all comfort, zero squeezing. They are durable and shockingly breathable, and I genuinely forget I’m wearing them. I wore them on my wedding day and danced for six hours in total comfort under 10 layers of tulle.
Land’s End
Size US 00-26
Yeah, that’s right, Land’s End — remember that catalogue that was always on the mail table growing up? I kind of forgot Land’s End existed sometime around 1998, but when I rediscovered it a few years ago — while desperately hunting for a winter parka in my size — I was shocked to discover that Land’s End got GOOD. It’s one of the few brands that make solid, weather-resistant outerwear in plus sizes, but don’t overlook their indoor clothes. These wide-leg corduroys? This green sweater tee? Okay, Land’s End! I’ll get back on the mailing list!
Ace & Jig
Size XXS-4X
Whenever I spot someone wearing a great print and ask them where it’s from, the answer is always Ace & Jig. No one does prints like them — cheery and artsy and chic, and made of Fair Trade Certified fabrics. Just looking at this dress makes me want to dance at a backyard party. I hemmed and hawed for months over buying a jumpsuit — should I really be spending $240 on overalls? — and eventually went for it during a sale. That was three years ago, and they’re still one of the most-worn, most-treasured items in my wardrobe. The price point isn’t low, but I find the cost-per-wear value to be excellent.
Wray
XXS-6XL
Wray is another great brand dispelling the myth that plus-size clothes must be either bland and boxy OR asymmetrical and covered with bows on the back (why always on the back??). Their collections are full of great pieces with vintage flair — fun, but not spangled, if you know what I mean. I love this deep-berry dress, and these checked pants have totally upended my lifelong aversion to checks. Another thing I appreciate about Wray is that they re-sell their secondhand items, and allow shoppers to list their own previous purchases. I’ve never re-sold on their site, but I’m always keeping at eye out for retired designs I didn’t get a chance to grab the first time.
Note: Wray is currently preparing to close; remaining stock is still for sale online.
Big Bud Press
Size XP-7XL
Big Bud Press is best known for their jumpsuits, and for good reason. They are true forever pieces in that the styles are classic and the materials are top-notch durable. But can we talk about the rest of their products? The work jackets! The carpenter overalls and tees in every color of the rainbow!
Old Navy
Perhaps an obvious choice, but credit where credit is due. Old Navy checks boxes that virtually no other brand does: They produce all womenswear in the company’s full size range, and they photograph pieces on a variety of models, allowing shoppers to select a model size when browsing online. I find that particular feature so helpful that it’s one of the reasons I keep coming back to Old Navy (hint, hint, other brands!). It’s also kind of amazing to be able to click a button and suddenly see a page full of bodies that look more like my own. I’m absolutely devoted Old Navy’s button downs and high-waisted flare jeans. And I spent all summer in this swim romper, which was so cute I’m proooobably going to buy another for next year right now.
Peridot Robes
Size 14-40
Do you know how hard it is to find an even slightly plus-size robe? I get weirdly bummed out about this. True, a robe is not as important as, say, underwear or a winter jacket. But a comfy, pretty, lounge-y robe is the kind of luxury you take for granted until you look around and realize it’s completely unavailable to you. I was THRILLED to discover Peridot Robes, a company that’s devoted to filling this gap (and making more cute loungewear to boot!). And how luscious are the fabrics?! I am currently fantasizing about swanning about in this juicy tie-dye number.
Rachel Antonoff
Size 0-26
Rachel Antonoff’s pieces are just the cutest, but never so cutsey that I’d feel childish wearing them. (This rainbow cookie sweater is top of my Christmas wish list, in case anyone’s interested!) I also enjoy the brand’s gorgeous, playful lookbooks, and the fact that they typically feature a variety of ages and genders modeling the clothes. I do wish they incorporated more plus models — especially those on the larger end of the spectrum. But I’m hopeful that a brand so willing to flout industry standards in other ways can be nudged in the right direction. So, let’s nudge.
Girlfriend Collective
XXS-6XL
Girlfriend Collective will always have a special place in my heart for being one of the only activewear companies that stocked plus sizes from the start. I give them huge credit for alerting other brands to the fact that many plus-size people do, in fact, enjoy exercise and would LOVE to do it in something other than a giant T-shirt. I never had an actual workout set until Girlfriend came along, let alone a variety of cuts and colors from which to choose. I especially like their cropped workout bras, and I’ve been eyeing this balletic long-sleeve bodysuit for months.
So, who else is getting it right these days? Any more inclusive (or plus!) brands I should check out?
P.S. Jordan Sondler’s week of outfits (featuring more great inclusive brands!), and what’s the ‘hero piece’ in your closet?
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145 commentsI’m 5’2” and hate having to alter. I love Franne Golde pants for work and they come in short inseams! Super stretchy and comfy, so no alterations needed. Plus they’re made in Los Angeles so I love supporting locally made women owned businesses. http://www.frannegolde.com
Thanks for this roundup! I’m happy to have more brands to check out.
Definitely J Jill! I’m a 2x on the top and a 26 on the bottom. I’d say 90% of my wardrobe comes from them, including, jeans, tops, sweaters, winter coat, and pajamas. Even the dress I wore to my son’s wedding was J Jill! My underwear/bras come from Lane Bryant. I also handknit sweaters and accessories.
Adding Baacal (https://www.baacal.com/) as another size-inclusive brand! Their sizing goes from ’10-28′ with their own numbering. Pricey but incredibly high quality, worth it in my book.
Connally Goods is an incredible clothing brand that celebrates sustainability and inclusivity based in Vancouver, Canada, can’t say enough good things about them! http://www.connallygoods.com
Thank you for this! I love JessaKae for fancy dresses. They run 6x-xxs.
As someone who’s 5’1″, I would love to see more size inclusivity in regards to height. There’s definitely a lot more brands offering petites/short styles (and long) but the model may now be a variety of different sizes but she is ALWAYS 5’9″.
Thank you for this list – it doesn’t always feel like CoJ is a great space for size inclusivity so really appreciate it!
THANK YOU for this list!!
nettlestudios.com is also great. as is norblacknorwhite.com. https://www.beautifulgenius.com/ has fun prints for athleisure etc up to 2x and 3x. https://thiefandbandit.com/ is out of canada and has up to 4x.
Thief and Bandit is made in my city! Yay! They’re really wonderful about doing custom sizing – just ask them for what you need in the ‘custom sizing’ note box and they’ll work with you to adjust! The studio downtown where they make everything is so beautiful. I love my pieces from them.
Piling on, in case any clothing designers are reading the comments – please prioritize plus size, petite, and tall, but then please make us some long torso options! I’m 5’ 6” and straight sized, but finding a long torso one-piece bathing suit (Aerie, but sadly not one they stock anymore) literally changed my life! Now I’m constantly on the lookout for jumpsuits, overalls, bathing suits, shirts, sweaters, anything that’s long torso – would love recommendations if anyone has them :)
YES! also for those of us shorties who want shirts etc. to hit at waist or below, and none of this cropped business (I find buying tall or long tops sometimes fixes this!)
Popflex has great activewear stuff! http://www.popflexactive.com
I love this list so much, and Kelsey, you were my introduction to intuitive eating with your refinery 29 series and your book years (almost 10!) ago. Changed my life, honestly. A couple other very quirky brands are Tyler McGillivary (up to 4X) and Fashion Brand Company (most items up to 5X, some up to 6X). And I second everyone’s comments about the sizing at Nooworks, they claim sizes up to 5X but they run so small, it’s like most companies’ 2 or 3X. https://www.tylermcgillivary.com/ https://www.fashionbrandcompany.com/
If you like Ace & Jig, you might also love STATE https://www.statethelabel.com/collections/fashion-all Their clothing is really adaptable and is modeled on bodies of various types and is honestly worth the price.
Love this list! I see a number of readers discussing petite sizes, but any recommendations for petite plus styles? I’ve found that a lot of petite sizes are great for smaller body types, while plus sizes can dwarf my short frame. Help?
I like Talbots for bottoms (either new or from thredup).
Love this post so much! Always really really appreciate when plus size perspectives are shared on this site
I’d highly recommend Snag Tights – their chub rub shorts save me in the hot tropical climates where I live, and I’ve found them to hold up well – I’ve had some pairs for a few years. They have a range of colours, and they’re at a much more accessible price point than Thigh Society. They also have a range of clothes in larger sizes too. For bright, colourful outfits, check out Australia’s Proud Poppy – anytime I wear anything from them I get multiple compliments throughout the day. https://proudpoppyclothing.com.au/
As someone who snagged and threw away three pairs of budget tights trying to get ready for her anniversary last week, thank you!!
Thank you for this! A reminder that it’s important for straight-size folks to shop at inclusive brands to keep them in business and to reach out to non size-exclusive brands, pushing them to change their practices.
M J – I saw this post earlier this week and have thought about it so much since. How had this not occurred to me before!?! Thanks for sharing- it’ll shift my buying going forward!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This list is a gift! I can attest to the wide leg cords from Land’s End; they are the sleeper hut of my fall wardrobe. And if anyone in Canada is ISO a 2X Wray Lulu skirt, let me know – I have one that I am willing to pass along. Now, a question: Where are we buying cotton underwear since ARQ closed? The best I can find lately is Aerie, which fits large to size but only runs to 2X.
ARQ is back. They do drops and you just sign up for the code to get in.
Kate!! Arq is BACK!!! Thunderpants is fantastic too. They’re actually my fave for undies. :)
Also wondering about underwear! My vulva has gotten extremely particular about fabric in my 40s, AS IF I DON’T ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH GOING ON
Check out Archer Wren and Thunderpants!
Get on the ARQ mailing list Kate! They have been doing limited drops in recent months
Hi! Thunderpants are my go-to! Woman owned, USA made for USA shoppers. Thunderpants.com
Oops, it’s thunderpantsusa.com Another friend posted it too.
In addition to thunder pants, I like panty drop and snag tights. They both make cotton high waisted underwear with nice gussets.
I think the full thing is behind a paywall, but Big Undies did a roundup recently too. https://www.patreon.com/posts/142606766?utm_campaign=postshare_fan
I love Jockey brand cotton underwear! They are fab! Kohls has them in a range of sizes https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-830800/jockey-classics-3-pk-french-hi-cut-panties-9481-womens.jsp?skuid=91831313&CID=seo_offers&utm_campaign=SAG&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google&utm_product=91831313
Any chance we can get a tall list ? Like 6’ plus?
Yes to a tall list! Thank you! I felt like there was tall momentum for awhile, but now popular brands seem to have fewer tall options, and those that exist are often not tall enough.
Yes!! Tall plus size please!
Even harder to find is Tall Plus. I am 6′ and size 18. I buy most of my shirts in the men’s department because my arms are too long for most plus size tops.
Yes please, and shoes 12+. I’m 6ft and I’ve had good luck with Boden and JCrew (often through Poshmark/ThredUp) for tall clothing, though I think they max out at 18 or so.
Yes to a Tall list, please, need some new inspiration. I am 6ft and purchase most of my work clothes on Ebay, looking for J Crew, Banana Republic etc. in “Tall” sizes. If you know your size, that’s the way to go. Also, Athleta has tall sizes in some items, which I have found on Ebay or ThredUp. For warm winter clothes, I like Eddie Bauer’s tall sizes as the sleeves are long enough and your behind is covered, and they are very durable … GAP also has great long jeans, and their tall sizes are sometimes too long for me, even though I have a 36 inch inseam.
yes to tall!
I haven’t actually ordered from these places, but they were recommended to me by a friend who is 6’1″. I am 5’11 and was complaining about never finding a jumpsuit that didn’t give me both front AND back wedgie. https://americantall.com/ https://www.longtallsally.com/ https://www.eshakti.com/
Check out American Tall– and they send to Canada too. They have tall and extra tall lengths.
Before tariffs, Ulla Popken. For fun prints, Nooworks, though their sizing runs small (4x is more like a 2x). Curator SF, especially their sweaters and cardigans. Ava and Viv (brand at Target) is good though I am boycotting Target right now. I haven’t bought from them yet, but I covet a lot of stuff at See Rose Go. Revelle for gorgeous luxe looks.
omggggggggg Revelle is SO good!
I’m a big fan of Thunderpants: https://thunderpantsusa.com Comfy and cute underthings in fun prints and colors (made in Oregon!)
Yes and hello!
Loud Bodies – currently on pause – but they are ace! https://www.instagram.com/loudbodies/?hl=en
I’m so excited to check out all these brands that are new-to-me! thank you so much for highlighting plus-size clothes!
Thank you!! Love this round up 😊 whenever I start to feel the sneaky voice of diet culture try to wreck my peace, I repeat a mantra from Anna Sweeney of @dietitiananna “You’re nicer with carbs”:) having comfortable, well fitting clothes in such an important part of feeling good in one’s body. Shout out to J.Jill, a Bew Wngkand company with size inclusive grown up feeling clothes as well:)
Lucy & Yak! Their dungarees are my favorite.
Adding SF brand Nooworks, which has the most fun patterns that support real artists, going up to 5X! Such a huge fan of their magic suit, which is a whole outfit in and of itself, but comfortable enough to sleep in.
And did you know they have a downtown popup right now? On Powell? Good for browsing when early for dinner or theater…
Elizabeth Suzann! Investment pieces and often made to order, but every item is gorgeous and designed to be worn over and over and over again. https://elizabethsuzann.com/en-ca
I became a plus size during the pandemic and now live almost exclusively in Old Navy{I work with kids so I don’t have to worry about a corporate wardrobe}.
Highly recommend Nooworks! They work with independent artists to design cool prints. A wide variety of sizes and all made in USA.
Madewell- resident CoJ favorite- has quietly wound down their plus size line after making big headlines about becoming size inclusive a few years ago. Emails have gone unanswered asking for details about the lines future. It’s been a huge bummer, and I won’t be shopping there anymore because the lack of transparency (was a regular accessories shopper even before plus size).
Here to add to the love for Land’s End! I got a corduroy shirt dress from there that is adorable and well made, also they make lots of thick, cable knit, COTTON sweaters, which are a godsend for me as someone who cannot wear wool at all without itching unbearably. I’ll also throw in Wildfang as a good option with extended sizing up to 4X. They have good options for men and NB folks as well! Finally, just want to shout out Corrine Fay’s Big Undies newsletter, where she is doing very good work covering fashion for larger bodies: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BigUndies
Second your mention of Corrine Fay at Big Undies! I’ve learned a lot from her and she is tall and plus herself and pays attention to so many fit details!
There is very little representation in retail clothing for average-height women, let alone short ones like me. The average height of a woman in the US is 5′ 4″, yet women’s clothing on websites and catalogs is almost always shown on women who are 5′ 8″ or taller. Few brands offer “petites” (I don’t really like that name) anymore. Even of those that do, they often only offer petites for bottoms (pants, skirts).
I’m 5’0″ and I feel this hard. And “just get it altered” doesn’t work… so what, the knee break of pants can be hemmed at my ankle? I’m also bummed that a lot of brands that used to carry petites in store no longer do (like banana republic… I shopped their petite section regularly in the early 2010s, and now their brick and mortar is basically a fancy show room for tall and thin women. Anyway, It’s fast fashion, but alas, Old Navy has excellent petite (short) sized clothes (not just bottoms, I often get the petite tops and dresses), and I’ve had a lot of luck with Loft and Abercrombie dresses.
Agree! Can we please have a similar list for the shorties among us?
Never thought of this, but so true. I’m 5’2” and would love to see pants and dresses on someone my height. Make such a difference in the fit
And none of the models are short, even when there is supposedly size-inclusive modeling. I wish that manufacturers would pay some attention to size statistics in all directions.
Thank you!! I do remember CoJ having a petites roundup some time ago, but we’re really not spoiled for representation in media over all. At least not in my country! As much as Gap Kids tends to have what I need, this 39 year old would love some more mature ideas to throw in the mix. 🙏
Mary, Mary: Universal Standard has a 5’0″ model on their site! They don’t have everything in petite sizes, unfortunately, but for the few petites they do have, she’s there!
J Jill has petite xs-xl in tops and bottoms
Another resale rec that has a solid online presence is Cake from Minneapolis. https://www.cakeplussize.com/
Trekalla for base layers and other athletic wear! Woman owned, XS-6X across their collection, all made in a microfactory in Florida. The owner is a good friend of mine (we’ve known each other for almost 30 years now, omg 😂), and she is also the designer/pattern developer. I am fully obsessed with the base layers and wear them constantly, once it’s cold enough. They’re completely opaque, so you don’t *have* to layer them. The pants don’t slide down, and the shirts don’t creep up.
Altar Houseline, made in Portland! https://www.altarpdx.com/collections/altar-houseline?srsltid=AfmBOooT2O2FzA-yhmsIXx5MfZt7ZCta-achlChkhUlQLZ4XhELKLDwE
This is off topic but I have a question for the lovely CoJ hivemind! I’m going to France in February and plan on doing tons of walking… what shoes does one wear in Europe in the winter to walk miles and miles?
Blundstone boots. Black, leather, weatherproof, very comfortable when walking miles and miles. Some styles, like the Chelsea are more sleek and stylish.
I wear all black Hokas during my annual November trips to Paris. I am also a Blundstone devotee, but I don’t think I would be very comfortable wearing them all day every day, walking endlessly through the city on cobblestones, in museums, etc. You need more cushioning, which the Hokas provide.
Even better than Blundstone are Mongrel, family owned and made in Australia! (Blundstone used to be made here but no longer… and my Blunnie-loving friends tell me the quality has gone way down. I wore Mongrel on cobbles, rain, snow all through Europe and they remain the best!
Everything that other suggested, or a pair of Campers shoes – I swear by how comfortable these are especially for wider feet.
Haha I’m French and your question made me laugh. France is a small but “big” country in term of météo variation. Winters on the Mediterranean side can be mostly warm, but sometimes very windy. On the Atlantic side, get ready for a lot of rain, and in Paris, it can be cold (but less than in a lot cities of USA), rainy and dark from 6pm. Also, February can be very “springy” with sudden downpours. (We have an expression: “les giboulées de mars” as these downpours mostly happen in mars, but like in many countries, we see a clear change of weather in France caused by climate change, so its less predictible). Depending on the weather I would wear sneakers, Docks Marteens or leather boots (I have to buy a new pair so don’t have any brand to recommend yet).
I just spent 3 weeks walking many miles/kilometers in fall-weather Germany in ON Cloud 6 waterproof, and they were amazing. My first pair from that brand, and I really liked them, especially together with Falke Walking Light wool socks (insanely expensive in the US, purchase when you are in Europe.)
I was there in March (so lovely!) and wore an older season model of these Rieker shoe/ boots – waterproof, good treads, comfy. And zip up! Highly recommend especially if your feet are wide like mine: https://rieker.ca/collections/tex/products/z4230
Went to France last March and after having been there many times I was struck by the fact that women of all ages in Paris were wearing chic sneakers, same as here at home. So be comfortable!
Lucy & Yak!! It’s a UK brand, and I can only personally speak to their original overalls but they are amaaaaazing. And they have tons of other fun clothes too! Just know that it’s UK sizing, so you’ll need to use the size chart to convert if you’re outside the UK – but they carry UK 4-32 (US 0-28). The original Lucy & Yak has a few solid colours and TONS of prints and patterns, and now they also have L&Y, which has a slightly more subdued colour palette. They also do 10% off for students, 15% off for NHS workers and teachers, and 40% workwear for small businesses. I never knew about them before my sister moved to London, but as a diehard overall and jumpsuit fan, I now do not stop recommending them to everyone I know!! https://lucyandyak.com/en-us/collections/all-dungarees
Yesss!! I’m plus sized and I wore Lucy & Yak on my book tour and felt like a million bucks!!! Shockingly affordable too.
Snagtight for size 32-66 EI have problems with tight waistbands, and they have a wide range of tights (and other clothes) including ballet tights (!) which are normally impossible to find if you are not XS. Lucy and Yak for overalls and more, 32-66, also in petit and small, so their sizing is sometimes a bot difficult Does anyone has suggestions for a leotard for someone with a long torso, preferably from Europe?
Great list! I’m looking forward to the petite week (5’2″ish here.) One pet peeve of mine is that so many brands with petite departments don’t bother to shorten their shirts and blouses (looking at you, J.Crew.) Took me ages to realize that top length can really make or break an overall look. Luckily I’ve found a few shirts by sifting through used clothing sites – Poshmark and Thredup – but it’s still slim pickings…
Petite week! For real!?!?! I need micro petite – 4’9” with short legs.
Old Navy and Loft both have petite tops!
I’m 5’0” and share your struggle. For petite tops try Gap and Old Navy.
Yes please to petites! Xo, a 5ft tall gal who also has short legs
Banana Republic has petite tops, but they’ve moved most of their petites to online only.
I love Osei-Duro!
I also love them! Ethically made gorgeous print clothing! My wrap dress from here has gorgeous cotton
J Crew Factory has a decent plus size selection.
If you’re in LA and love vintage, there’s a fantastic shop on Pico with loads of cool plus size items. Also, how cute is their name, Mumu Mansion? https://mumumansion.com/
Love this list! Any recommendations from the COJ hive mind for brands that are doing men’s fashion well in extended sizes? My husband loves to dress well and is currently 2X or 3X and is getting tired of Old Navy. Budget conscious would be great, but not necessary
Lands End, especially the quarter zip sweaters and outerwear. Haggar for pants (haven’t tried their tops).
My 3x husband loves Duluth Trading Co and DXL.
Wow, Kelsey! Great job! These are mostly new to me brands, and even though, I’m not plus-sized, I find the selections so cool, fun, and interesting. So many influencers keep regurgitating the joys of a basic white tee with jeans and sneakers, so thank you for all these creative finds.
Love this! Also, slightly off topic but that cute top with the rainbow cake/biscuits? I saw that Adam Roberts had a photo of one on his substack and I’ve never seen this before and now twice in a week. Is it a special kind of cake? But it’s called a biscuit? I love the t-shirt. It’s also incredible refreshing to see a range of people and clothes. It’s extremely important and real and thank you.
It’s called a rainbow cookie. It have more of a consistency of a cake. It’s delicious.
It *is* a special kind of cake (my favorite), and it’s also a cookie (aka a tricolor/seven-layer/rainbow cookie)! Here’s the recipe & a great primer on what might be my favorite confection of all time. https://smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/seven-layer-cookies/
It’s a tri color cookie. They are a mega yummy treat.
(Your replies are about to be BURIED by helpful New Yorkers lol.) they’re “rainbow cookies,” and they’re layers of moist, cakey “cookie” with jam in between and coated in chocolatey coating and sprinkles. They have a strong almond extract-y flavor and I love them but I’ve never had a good one that wasn’t from NYC.
They’re called Italian Rainbow Cookies and while making them from scratch is VERY involved, they are also VERY worth the effort!
it’s a three color or rainbow cake/cookie (the name depends on who you ask). it’s italian! they’re common in Italian bakeries and normal super markets in NY and NJ https://www.savoringitaly.com/italian-rainbow-cookies/
Thank you everyone! They sound amazing and I’ll try the recipes…or should I book a flight from Melbourne Australia to NYC for one?? I think yes.
https://freelabel.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22200037420&gbraid=0AAAAA-yNLNiTFunWQeUuX4kTQ4hSZ-qDo&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5abIBhCaARIsAM3-zFW8bta9qmMLugVUDPIIsjnGDtg_Li2_A0tnN_rA9BFVoOWpx1trO2QaAv51EALw_wcB Free Label! A Canadian company that specializes in comfortable clothing up to a 5x. It took 5 years of wearing their pants 3+ times per week to wear them out. Just bought them again. I love their bras as well.
Hello Canadians! Check out my friend’s new online store Loud Leopard. She’s carrying brands that she fell in love with as she lived abroad. “Colourful clothes for colourful people”!
If you’re looking for plus sized robes and you want an alternative, I’ve been happy with my robes from Highway Robery in Austin. No connection, just a satisfied customer: https://highway-robery.com/
I just checked out the shop. The texts are fun and I love their pictures. https://highway-robery.com/collections/extended-size-robes/products/lost-gonzo-robe
Lands end didn’t get good, they’ve always been good!! 😊
Lands End has TALL!!! I’m a devotee.
Here’s a little tip- Poshmark and Depop always have a steady rotation of these brands if anyone ever wants to buy secondhand.
Good tip!
Eileen Fisher does both petites and plus, and is sold both on her site and through some department stores (often with sale prices). There is also an EF effort to resell gently used pieces on her Renew site, with returns allowed.
Eileen Fisher Renew is amazing. There is an EF Renew store in Columbia City in Seattle. Amazing!!! Wish I could go all the time.
Thanks for compiling and sharing this great list! I’m at the point in my life where if a company only has teeny-tiny models in their photos, I won’t buy their products, even if they sell my size. I move right along! It’s disrespect on their part to the consumer, and also just dark marketing.
I’ll throw a made-to-order brand into the mix! Pamut Apparel: https://pamutapparel.com/ Her size range is XS (32-34″ bust, 34-36″ hip) to 4XL (51-54″ bust, 56-60″ hip) and they do custom tailoring.
Check out Conscious Clothing, a slow-fashion brand based in Michigan, with a good range of sizes! http://www.consciousclothing.net
You know what, COJ? I like that you are interested in about everything. It’s like meeting a friend for a walk who starts conversations with „you know, I had no idea, but wow it’s interesting: …“. I don’t have children, and I read every article with interest. I’ve never been to a Bat Mizwah, and I read every article that opens my world a little bit more with interest. I’m really eh … not brilliant at cooking, and always enjoy what miracles people can put on plates. Thanks for being you, xo
Great list! Sadly, Wray is closing up shop. They do still have a few items on their website that you can buy on huge sale as a parting gift.
Gosh, that is such a bummer.
Finally! Someone noticed that Lands End revamped (3-4 years ago). So many ppl have asked where I bought my perfectly fitted jeans and corduroys, adding a couple of possibilities. Uh nope, they’re from Lands End. Some upturned noses about it, too, which always makes me laugh. Go ahead, pay $200+ per pair. They do not look better than those, at all. You just think they do. And, I can afford two pair+ for the latest. Good sales too. Excellent roundup!
Hard agree. I love their bathing suits! Many are stylish, not matronly, but they feel like they’re built for actual adult women. Everything is held in and up without leaving you feeling like a stuffed sausage.
I will say, though, their website looks so cheap and poorly done that it makes me loathe to order from them. Even though I have a lot of their stuff!
Thigh society for this petite gal and were a cooling comfort saver this summer. So perfect under dresses.
I love everything about this post, thank you! I’ve noticed several times, readers asking for petite and smaller size recs, and almost every brand here has something for smaller sizes, even though i think this was a post meant to publize makers who serve on the other end of the spectrum. Win! We all just want clothes that fit and help us feel wonderful.
thank you, Sasha! and we have a petite week of outfits coming up, which I think you’ll love!
I was just thinking the same! Size inclusivity means having options for petite women too! I’m 5’0 and I have such a hard time finding clothes that fit well.
Joanna, so happy to hear this! Thank you for trying so hard to offer something for everyone. I’m 5’6″, but small in stature, and a lot of times petite fits me better. Anytime I don’t have to shop the girls (or boys) section, I’m happy lol (honestly, those can be great, but sometimes I’m full up on unicorn hoodies).
Petite week! I would love if petite week covers a range of short bodies, as I’m a petite (5′) mid-size (around a size 10). I find when the convo veers toward petite, it’s always slim petites.
I don’t usually do this (& I have politely reviewed/complained to the company) but save your $ & don’t buy from Thigh Society. Buy Jockey brand or cotton bike shorts from Old Navy instead. TS has a great concept, but they are pricey & do not hold up. I expected to have them for at least 1-2 summers but the 2 pair I invested in this summer are absolutely shredded; I was very disappointed:(
Shout-out to my sister’s brand, Elyse on Mars, which makes sexy undies and bodysuits up to 4X and does special orders for every body (type): https://elyseonmars.com/shop-1/p/onesie-no-3-kkwa7
wow so sexy!!!
Very nice indeed! You have a cool sister:)
THANK YOU FOR THIS PIECE!
I find lots of cute outfits on BloomChic as well!
This is a great list! Thank you. Amazon has a surprising repertoire of women’s clothing in xxx sizes!
Love this!!! Afraid though that everything on Wray says Final Sale. Hope one of your favorites isn’t closing before we can fall in love with it. Also for those in Europe adding Alme from France to the list.
these are so beautiful, Amanda! thanks for the rec. https://gb.almeparis.com
For those in Belgium, the Netherlands, France or Luxembourg: Belgian brand LolaLiza has inclusive sizing and affordable prices too: https://www.lolaliza.com/be-en
I haven’t looked closely at all of these yet, but I’m always struggling to find brands that do petites. Currently on the hunt for low rise* jeans and/or pants that aren’t wide leg or boot cut and come in shorter lengths. *I have a sensitivity to waistbands and am THRILLED to see low rise pants being offered again.
Petite girl here… “stuck” in rural Iowa (which means little to no in-store shopping). I use online Levi, Old Navy, Gap, JJill, and Talbots. Granted it takes a lot of sifting through styles that don’t match my vibe. Also many returns. Not easy. But it works. Good luck!
There was *just* a Wirecutter thing about these low rise jeans that are supposed to be amazing: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/levis-low-loose-jeans-review/
Girl, same. Have you tried jump suits or overalls? Dresses with leggings or tall socks? Those save me. Also any kind of stretchy yoga type pants or joggers.
https://www.jcpenney.com/p/st-johns-bay-womens-mid-rise-straight-corduroy-pant/ppr5008539283?pTmplType=regular&deptId=dept20000013&catId=cat100250095&rrplacementtype=pdp1_jrecs&criteriaName=E0_Seq_Jewelry_YesPlease_Aug2024_Default_Version2 Penney’s has a nice sale on petite corduroy pants going on. Maybe jeans too?
Uniqlo will alter their pants to whatever length you need: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E480752-000/00?colorDisplayCode=08&sizeDisplayCode=003&alterationType=11&alterationLength=26.5