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17 Best Plus-Size Brands to Shop for Any Occasion

So you can finally find your ’fit.

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17 best plus size brands, including universal standard and popflex
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Looking for outfit inspiration as a plus-size girlie can be disheartening—unless, that is, you know where to look. Kiss the days of looking through every item in the store (IRL or online) to find your size goodbye, because with these plus-size brands, you'll always find a perfect fit.

Though there’s still a long way to go, plus-size clothing is more accessible than ever, thanks to plus-size brands like Eloquii and more straight-size (typically 00-16) brands like Old Navy, Anthropologie, and even Amazon now offering extended sizing. Shopping as a plus-size woman used to feel impossible, but now it’s much easier to find plus-size clothes for all occasions and styles. Whether you’re looking for the perfect athleisure outfit or a gingham piece for the summer, there are plus-size options for you—you just need to know where to find them. (And hey, perfect timing! Amazon Prime Day is happening right now, in case you're looking for a deal...)

Trust me, a size 18/20 with an apron belly and a tragically flat derrière, these are the best plus-size and size-inclusive brands to shop if you want to make curating your perfect wardrobe a little easier.

1
Best Plus Size Brand Overall

Universal Standard

Universal Standard

Pros

  • Offers a wide selection of high-quality basics

Cons

  • Can get pretty pricey

Universal Standard is the gold standard of size inclusivity. Every single item of clothing comes in sizes 00-40. Every. Single. One. And the clothes are designed for a sample size 18 (which they call a Medium), so you’re not getting clothes that were originally made to fit only sizes 0-12.

The brand offers many items that are made to mix and match, so you can build an entire capsule wardrobe or just shop for specific, more high-quality pieces.

  • Size range: 00-40
  • Price: Most items range from $44-250
  • Best for: Sophisticated basics and workwear
  • Our pick: Denim Wide Leg Pant
2
Best Plus-Size Brand at Amazon

The Drop

The Drop

Pros

  • Relatively painless shopping experience with free shipping (with Prime)

Cons

  • Not for those who love prints

Amazon is very hit or miss when it comes to plus-size shopping, but one of the retailer's in-house lines, The Drop, is mostly the former. The brand offers a lot of well-priced dresses and basics in sizes up to 5X that’ll help you look on trend without breaking the bank. Plus, with Amazon Prime Day in full swing, you might be able to find a nice discount.

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Best Plus-Size Dresses

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

Pros

  • Great for classic wardrobe staples and more trendy pieces

Cons

  • Doesn't always have plus size in stores

Anthropologie’s extended sizing has, quite frankly, completely changed my life. The brand offers a ton of its signature pieces, like the Somerset Dress, in plus sizes (at no additional cost). And it’s not just Anthropologie’s in-house lines, like Maeve and Pilcro, that offer plus sizes. Brands like Hutch and Mac Duggal also have plus-size items available at Anthro.

  • Size range: XXS-3X (00-28)
  • Price: Most range from $28-300
  • Best for: Dresses
  • Our pick: Somerset Maxi Dress
4
Best Plus-Size Jeans

Good American

Good American

Pros

  • So many different styles and denims to choose from

Cons

  • You will probably need to get these hemmed

No matter what size you are or have been, odds are you’ve had at least one traumatic experience while jean shopping. Good American offers dozens of denim styles in multiple washes and varying stretch levels, so you can say goodbye to the jump-and-pull dance of getting into a too-tight pair of skinny jeans forever. Good American also sells workwear, bodysuits, and loungewear—all Khloé Kardashian–approved, of course—but the jean selection is really where the brand shines.

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5
Best Plus-Size Brand for Working Out

Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective

Pros

  • Bras and leggings offer a lot of support

Cons

  • Plus sizes can sell out quickly

Good quality, size-inclusive exercise clothes can be hard to pin down, especially if you need something that’ll give you support during high-impact workouts. Girlfriend Collective does it all. It’s cute, well made (so it won’t rip at the seams the second you do a deep squat), and everything is available in sizes XXS-6XL, so you can finally get a cute workout set that fits without having to mix and match whatever pieces you find in your size (though you totally can if that’s your style!).

6
Best Plus-Size Workwear

Eloquii

Eloquii

Pros

  • Plenty of matching suit sets and dresses perfect for the office

Cons

  • Pants often run long

Eloquii is my favorite mid-price point plus-size brand to shop because it offers clothes that look nice and high-end without the luxury price tag. I personally am a big fan of the brand’s workwear—the site always has a good array of blazers, pantsuits, and wide-leg pants that look good in and out of the office.

What I love most is that I’m often between sizes, and Eloquii has tons of options with an elastic waist at the back, so I can size down and get the right fit in the leg and at my waist! (P.S. I’m a fan of the brand’s dresses too.)

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7
Best Plus-Size Brand on a Budget

Fit & Flare Crepe Mini Dress

Fit & Flare Crepe Mini Dress
Now 40% Off

Pros

  • Constant deals available

Cons

  • Tall and Petite sizing isn't always available past XXL

Ever since Old Navy introduced extended sizing, it’s become one of my go-to stores. Not only does the brand offer every clothing item under the sun, from workwear to beachwear, but it’s all available in extended sizes.

I love that Old Navy has dependable basics, generous sizing, and classic styles they bring back year after year. (One of my personal faves is the Fit & Flare dress, aka my signature summer outfit.)

8
Best Plus-Size Cottage Core Brand

Hill House

Hill House

Pros

  • Smocking top offers a lot of stretch to move with you along your day

Cons

  • Not every style offers sizes larger than an XXL

Hill House is best-known for its signature Ellie Nap Dress, which is super comfy thanks to the elastic smocking top and A-line skirt, and, yes, the Ellie Nap Dress does come in extended sizes. What makes the dress so special is its versatility. Depending on how you style it, you can make it your lounge-around-the-house dress or your going-out dress.

  • Size Range: XXXS-XXXXL (000-30)
  • Price: Most range from $150-498
  • Best for: Cottage core
  • Our pick: The Ellie Nap Dress
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9
Best Plus-Size Bras

Cacique by Lane Bryant

Cacique by Lane Bryant

Pros

  • Wide band actually keeps this strapless bra up without being uncomfortable

Cons

  • Not great for plunging tops

Don’t sleep on Lane Bryant’s line of intimates, Cacique. I pretty much exclusively wear Cacique bras because they have thick bands and straps, so it never feels like it’s digging into my skin. My personal fave is the Comfort Bliss Lightly Lined Multi-Way Strapless Bra. It’s a total summer game changer. And Lane Bryant also offers a wide range of styles, from oversized tunics and peplum to formfitting dresses and jeans.

10
Best Plus-Size Athleisure Brand

POPFLEX

POPFLEX

Pros

  • Some pant styles come in various lengths, so you won't need to hem

Cons

  • Shorts are very short, so might not prevent chub rub completely

Popflex is always going viral—remember when Taylor Swift wore the brand's pirouette skort?—and I'm happy to report that it definitely lives up to the hype. The brand is mostly focused on athleisure, featuring comfy clothes that can take you from the gym to brunch, and has a lot of great sets.

  • Size range: XXS-3X
  • Price: Most range from $42-148
  • Best for: Athleisure sets
  • Our pick: Pirouette Skort
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11
Best Plus-Size Brand for Special Occasions

Never Fully Dressed

Never Fully Dressed

Pros

  • Lots of unique, fun pieces that stand out

Cons

  • UK sizing can run small

They say you’re never fully dressed without a smile, but odds are if you actually shop at Never Fully Dressed, you’ll do alright regardless.

This small, funky brand is not, strictly speaking, a plus-size clothing brand, but it does offer many styles in extended sizing. But what makes Never Fully Dressed really stand out is its bright colors and patterns, which are perfect if you want to add a little color and/or sparkle to your wardrobe.

  • Size range: 2-24 (when available in extended sizes)
  • Price: Most range from $68-525
  • Best for: Colorful dresses
  • Our pick: Rosa Aria Dress
12
Best Plus Size Brand for Trendy Pieces

ASOS

ASOS

Pros

  • Includes budget basics and more elevated formal wear

Cons

  • Sizing is inconsistent

ASOS has a very large Plus section (also called Curve) that'll cover all your bases. Consider ASOS your one-stop-shop for all things Plus—jeans, tops, workwear, bridesmaids dresses, etc. The site even sells plus size lingerie and bathing suits.

It's a great place to shop if you want trendy pieces on a budget, like this floral embroidery mesh crop top and maxi skirt set, which I may or may not have in my cart. Even better? ASOS Pus doesn’t just have ASOS brand clothes, the online retailer also carries plus-size items from Good American and Never Fully Dressed.

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13
Best Plus-Size Department Store

Nina Parker

Nina Parker

Pros

  • Lots of colorful options

Cons

  • I wish some styles came in different colors or patterns

Macy’s has an entire Plus-Size section that carries extended sizes of big names like Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, and Calvin Klein. One of my favorite lines only available at Macy’s is from Nina Parker, a fashion designer and TV host.

The Nina Parker Collection is full of bold colors, eye-catching prints, and body-hugging silhouettes. In other words, it's the perfect line for those who want to stand out and show off their curves. Plus, almost every item in the Nina Parker Collection also has a some stretch, so you won’t have to go to war every time you have to hook, zip, or button.

14
Best Plus Size Brand for Teens

Torrid

Torrid
Now 25% Off

Pros

  • Torrid also carries wide width shoes and bras, so you can shop for your entire wardrobe

Cons

  • Some of the designs can get a little too busy

Torrid is one of the only plus-size brands out there that caters to a younger customer base, which means it’s not all workwear and peplum tops (though it has that too). If you have more of a laidback style, this is where you wanna go.

  • Size range: 10-30 (M-6X)
  • Price: Most range from $25-100
  • Best for: Basics and Prints
  • Our pick: Foxy High Neck Crop Top
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15
Best Plus-Size Brand for Wedding Guest Dresses

City Chic

City Chic

Pros

  • Offers so many options for any dress code

Cons

  • Runs a little small

I first discovered City Chic when my friends started to get married and I needed to find clothes that looked nice and would be comfortable to dance in. Needless to say, I’ve since bought many a wedding guest dress from the brand. City Chic offers a nice mix of business and casual wear, so you can find something for every occasion. Plus, the brand also sells wide-width shoes and lingerie.

  • Size Range: 12-24
  • Price: Most range from $25-150
  • Best for: Special occasions
  • Our pick: Sweet Pea Maxi Dress

P.S. You can also shop a select range from City Chic on Amazon!

16
Best Plus-Size Swimsuit Brand

Swimsuits for All

Swimsuits for All

Pros

  • Two-piece sizing makes it easier to find a good fit for your body

Cons

  • The bra cups can be a little big, depending on your body

I swear by Swimsuits for All. For the first time in my adult life, I have bathing suits that fit comfortably and look sexy. The brand has matching bikinis, separates, one-pieces, cover-ups—pretty much everything you need for a fashionable day at the beach. What I love most about it is that some swimsuits come in bra sizes, so you can find a bikini that actually offers support and adequate coverage.

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17
Best Plus-Size Brand for Going Out

Rebdolls

Rebdolls

Pros

  • Most items have a lot of stretch for comfort

Cons

  • Small selection of available items

Rebdolls is another brand that aims to bring affordable, stylish clothes to women of all sizes. What I love about it is that it doesn’t follow the outdated belief that plus-size women need to hide their bellies—or any other parts of themselves—so it’s got a lot of stretchy, close-to-the-body style sets and dresses.

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Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an Editor at Cosmo and has been shopping plus-size brands for a decade as a size 18/20. She's also a celebrity news enthusiast, who has covered everything from the Best Sneakers for Wide Feet to the latest Love Island USA news.

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Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. She loves finding and testing the best skincare products to recommend, like the best tinted sunscreens, and is always researching the best cat accessories for her fur baby. She has over 10 years of experience as an entertainment and culture writer and editor, and her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.  

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