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Plus Size Resources for Women
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| Alicia Simone.com |
This is a swimwear site that offers an extensive array of plus sizes in varied styles. Stop being afraid to go to the beach or the pool because you can’t find a decent suit that fits and is priced right! This site is for you – no more excuses! |
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| Alight.com |
Offering garments in women’s sizes 14 to 30, Alight has gorgeous clothes for both the young and the young at heart. They offer fashions for all areas of your life, from active wear to swimwear, underwear, dresses and accessories. |
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| Alwaysforme.com |
This is a great site for designer swim wear, lingerie, and athletic wear. The pieces are well constructed and reasonably priced, and you can shop for all of the above based on style, designer or body type. They also carry a lovely lingerie bridal line that's worth a look. |
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Apparel Search.com
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Offers annotated links to women’s clothing stores including casual, career, designer, special occasion, and custom made apparel. There are also links to stores that sell larger size shoes, lingerie, intimate wear, maternity, active wear, scrubs and swimwear. Look closely; some sites are also resources for men, children and super size women. |
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| Blair.com |
Blair proudly features an array of fashions for women, men and home at everyday value prices. Their women’s clothing line has offered excellent classics for years via the Blair catalog. The fashions come in petite (PS, PM, PL, PXL, P2XL), misses (S, M, L) and women’s (XL, 2XL, 3XL) sizes. Blair also offers limited time shopping incentives, such as $.99 shipping per item. |
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| Brylane Catalog Outlet.com |
Brylane Catalog Outlet offers big deals and big savings on clearance and sale merchandise from Women’s Within.com, Roaman’s.com, and Jessica London.com. Due to popular demand, sizes and styles on most merchandise are limited; however, if you enjoy bargain hunting, Brylane Catalog Outlet may be just what you are looking for. They also specialize in Men’s Big and Tall clothing. |
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Casual Plus.com
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Plus size clothing is progressively and increasingly being designed for today’s woman, and this site definitely isn’t your momma’s plus size clothing! You will find a variety of different types of young, hip clothing (including professional!) at bargain basement costs. The selection is fun and funky, and the cuts are flattering for younger large-sized women. However, many of their cuts are very similar, and the color choice is somewhat limited. But if you’re 25 and looking for fun (or 45 and looking for fun!), definitely check out Casual Plus. |
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| ColdwaterCreek.com |
Coldwater Creek carries fashionable women’s clothing in sizes 6 to 24. They also carry trendy season clothing. Coldwater Creek also has classically beautiful dresses and accessories. |
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| Dickies.com |
Williamson-Dickie began as an overall company, and today it has grown to be the number one manufacturer of work apparel worldwide. Since its beginnings in 1922, every piece of Dickies work wear has stood for the quality, toughness, and pride that embodies the spirit of the American worker. Dickies features a wide selection of clothing for the entire family, and are worth checking out. Their schoolwear line includes school uniforms in hard to find husky sizes for girls, boys, and teens. |
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| Diva Boutique.com |
“Plus size clothing for every kind of curvy” is diva boutique’s slogan. This web site is a shopping mall containing many stores for plus size fashions. Their recommended petite shops are Alight, Catherine’s, Jessica London, Size Appeal and Boscov’s. |
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| ElegantPlus.com |
Elegant Plus strives to be an online fashion mall serving plus size women sizes 12 to 34W. They offer a plus size shopping mall representing many stores, and a huge online book of fashion and style with plus and super-sized selections in every category. Their philosophy is size doesn't define who you are and beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, much like that of ClothesforUs.com. |
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| Swimsuits For All |
Offers a variety of cuts from $24.99, including skirted, one-piece, modest two-piece and tankini. Crossback and halterstyles but no midriffs or racer-back suits. Chlorine-proof athletic styles, and sizes 14 to 36. Cup-sized and long torso available. Style selector helps you choose what's best for you. |
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Ruby Glen
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Ruby Glen is a multi-purpose shopping reference that includes links to plus-size clothing for women, men and children. There are links to plus- size swimwear, tops, sweaters, dresses, pants, skirts, jackets, accessories, outerwear, footwear, vests, and intimate wear for people of any age. The plus-size page on this site is perhaps not as well developed as other resources that specifically target plus-size fashion, but can be a good starting point for people who have multiple interests.
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Moonlighting Lingerie and Costume Company
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ADULTS ONLY! Moonlighting Lingerie and Costume Company offers lingerie, intimate wear, and costumes for your more playful side. Women’s (missy and full figure) lingerie sizes up to 3x (22 C/D cup) and men’s loungewear (generally to XL) will make you feel sleek and sexy. Styles range from somewhat modest to delightfully daring. The costumes vary from party wear to private moments and the site provides matching costumes for couples. Size charts are accurate; be sure to check for the fit you want. You’ll get—and use—what you order! |
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Online Clothing Stores
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Use this URL and follow the “Plus Size Clothing” link to over 30 sites for larger women. There are links to mainstream retail store websites like Liz Claiborne, Lane Bryant, and Kohl’s, but there are also links to designer sites, upscale sites and fashion forward/contemporary sites that can expand your choices. It’s a good reference for women who want to check out the plus size offerings of their favorite stores like Eddie Bauer and Old Navy for items seldom on the storefront rack. However, browsers can search Sydney’s for prom dresses and formal wear, TravelSmith for easy care, packable wear or Making it Big for earth-friendly natural clothes in larger sizes.
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Chiff.com

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Chiff.com boasts a “fast find” on a plethora of topics from popular culture to taxes and your money. Their plus size women’s and girls’ clothing page includes fashion tips and tricks to buying “what fits,” but the choices are limited to six mainstream women’s sites and three girls plus size links. |
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| eShakti.com |
eShakti.com specializes in fashions with a trendy, updated style. Their sizes run from XS to 3X, and they include a very helpful pop-up sizing chart. eShakti also offers custom sizing by asking for specific measurements. This site is the ultimate tunic top site. |
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| Kohls.com |
Kohl’s Department Store is known for “always having a sale,” and who can argue with that? Kohl’s has many products available, including Women’s’ clothing from brand name manufacturers in sizes 16W to 24W. Kohl’s also features free shipping on orders over $75. Their women’s choices everything from accessories and shoes, to intimates, outerwear and dresses. |
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PersephonePlus.com
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There’s a little Goth in a lot of us, and for those that like to dress up like Morticia Adams on those rare occasions, this site is for you! All designs are plus size and unique, and there are even one-of-a-kinds offered. The prices seem on the low side for hand crafted quality, so these dresses might be the “steal” you’ve been looking for. She also offers a helpful sizing chart. |
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Hair Boutique
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Hairboutique.com is great for the perfect hair style to match your perfect new outfit, go to this site. They have over 16,000 pics of hairstyles! |
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JMS.com
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If sporty and comfortable is your style, Just My Size is the site for you. Probably most famous for the underwear, they offer bra sizes from both ends of the spectrum, and they also carry the hard-to-find sizes 5X & 6X. They prices are affordable and their clothing is sporty and fun – you can’t lose! |
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| PlusSizeChoices.com |
This web portal offers plus size clothing from many sites and manufacturers, allowing you to shop and compare for the best value. The sites they carry include Blaire, Avenue, SizeAppeal, Lane Bryant, Catherines, JMS, Always for Me, Torrid and Fashion Bug. For the shrewd price comparison shoppers, this is your site. |
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Zaftique.com
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“Upscale, sexy, elegant plus size fashions” are words used on the Zaftique website describing their clothes. They have a wide variety of types and styles of clothing, but what is perhaps more remarkable about Zaftique is their extensive wedding gown and formal selection. If you’re looking for that hard-to-find plus size gown for a special occasion, look no further! |
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Silhouettes
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Plus-size women's site offers casual and business clothes for women size 12W and up. Easily searchable site offers categories like size, fabric, occasion, accessories and shoes. Swimwear, sleepwear, lingerie, and outerwear are included. |
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SizeAppeal.com
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The word “size” truly substitutes for the word “sex” in this company’s name – Size Appeal. Their styles are fun and flirty, definitely not for the faint-hearted or timid. These styles let big beautiful bodies be seen, both some skin and curves. Cute, chic and affordable – with free shipping over $75 – makes this a fun place to visit! |
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| Target.com |
Target Department Stores offers a vast Women’s Plus size collection, featuring brands such as Mossimo and Merona, all at excellent values. They also offer shipping incentives. And if you like mixing philanthropy with your fashion, Target stores donates 5% of their proceeds to local organizations, focusing on education. Shopping with a conscious – does it get better? |
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| The Tog Shop.com |
The Top Shop is a mall-style website featuring sponsored links of various web retailers of women’s clothing, shoes, and baby items. The Tog Shop offers classic apparel for women who value style, quality and comfort in their clothes. Their Plus Size shopping links help you find what you need when you need it, and include OneStopPlus.com, LaneBryant.com, Newport-News.com, Avenue.com, and NormThompson.com. |
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Torrid.com
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Torrid appeals to the diva in all of us. Torrid is one of the fastest-growing mall-based specialty retailers. The site focuses on “cutting edge” casual, special occasion, intimate, work, and formal wear for the young, contemporary plus size woman sizes 12-26. Styles are fashion forward and reasonably priced; they include popular and private labels for a good mix of items. The merchandise assortment at Torrid includes apparel, lingerie, shoes and accessories centered around the various lifestyles of young women today. The assortment is 50% private label and 50% well known fashion brands like Paris Blues, Dickies, l.e.i., Z. Cavaricci, Tripp and others. The site also offers a “community” page where you can interact with other “divas,” participate in contests, and get fashion tips from the experts. Torrid also has 100+ storefronts in malls across the U.S. Check the site for a city near you.
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| OneStopPlus.com |
Specializes in sizes 12W to 44W in an online mall format. This site has women’s and women’s petites, and also researches available merchandise from Women’s Within, Roaman’s, Jessica London, Intimate Promise, and Kingsize for Men all in one site. A search under petite revealed over 197 items specifically for women 12WP to 26WP. This site is highly recommended for all sizes of hard to fit people. |
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Plus Woman
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Made-to-order career-forward, medical and casual clothing for plus and super-sized women of any height from 4'7". Because 95% of the garments are made to order in NC, consultants are on hand to help you address individual concerns such as small shoulders or swollen ankles to ensure a comfortable and stylish fit. Be sure to check the sizing charts! A Plus Woman 2x fits a 90" hip. Prices are reasonable to moderate, and the site includes links to plus-size swimsuits, bras and foundations, and sports and active clothes. |
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IGIGI
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Don’t even begin to try to pronounce the name (Igigi), but other than that, this site rocks. For those of us in our 30’s and 40’s that have moved beyond showing our bellybuttons but aren’t quite interested in dipping into our mother’s closets, Igigi offers great alternatives. With classic styles that are flirty and feminine, these garments are gorgeous fabric in motion. Prices are also more geared towards ladies earning a bit more, but nothing is outrageously expensive. Sexy, sophisticated special occasion wear for sizes 14-32. Weddings, cocktail parties, a night out on the town? Igigi lets plus-size women express their feminine side. "Our mission is to influence media and fashion industry to begin celebrating women's unique physical qualities and not discriminate against women that do not fit into the prevailing perception of women as abnormally tall and skinny fashion models. Our goal is to inspire all women to love, respect and treasure themselves by accepting their physical appearance." The lifestyle section can help with fashion emergencies or helping plus size women become more comfortable with a big, beautiful self.
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Kiyonna
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Plus size style for women between the ages of 25 and 45. Some dresses and tops are career appropriate; most styles are casual contemporary fashion forward. Sizes 10-32. Lingerie, shapers and swimwear can also be found on this site. |
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Pasazz
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Offers links to plus-size clothes shopping online. Links to casual, formal, swim, sports and maternity clothing. Links are worth browsing, but type the URL into your browser rather than clicking on the link. No business/career links. |
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Making it Big
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Create a soft career look by matching separates or choosing from a number of dress styles. Be sure to look at the jacket/coat selection for the perfect topper to your outfit. MIB offers its own sizing chart but offers women's size equivalents to help you choose. |
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Catherines Charming Shoppes
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Exclusively for plus, petite plus and extended plus sizes. Choose from separates to full suits for business/career wear. Easy to search tabs include casual attire, accessories, coats, intimates and swimwear. |
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| Charming Shoppes, Inc. |
Charming Shoppes owns a family of retail specialty apparel stores primarily for plus size women, including Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines Plus Sizes and Petite Sophisticate. Charming Shoppes offers Career and casual clothes, many in easy-care fabrics and hard-to-fit sizes including petite plus and tall. The URL for the parent company offers links to all four retailers plus Crosstown Traders, Inc., which is a direct-market group for women's apparel, footwear and accessories, including Old Pueblo Traders. |
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| DonnaRicco.com |
Donna Ricco says "life feels better in a dress," and if that's what you're looking for, check here. Her pieces are classic and timeless, and come in Missy (2-18), Petite (2P-16P) and Women's (1X-3X) sizes. If you have any questions about fit, this site has a superb size chart. DonnaRicco.com also carries bridal and special event wear. Ladies, if you want to look elegant and be certain he remembers the event, check this site out. |
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| EddieBauer.com |
Eddie Bauer knows classic style and function. You can trust them to carry quality merchandise in a multitude of sizes and styles that are street smart and wilderness ready. For women, their specialty sizing can't be beat. In women's sizes, they carry 16W to 26W; petites 2-18 (we received a tip that their pant collection fits splendidly) and tall's 4-20. |
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| FurCenter.com |
Fur Center is committed to making you feel as good as you look and look as good as you feel. Their outerwear comes in men’s, women's plus and petite sizes. Styling and fit are an important part of their assortment of fur coats, jackets and shearlings. Many of their collections are also offered in petite sizes. Fur Center will guarantee your perfect fit and look and that special feeling. Your satisfaction is assured. |
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| JJill.com |
JJill.com is owned by Talbots, Inc., and is a leading national specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailer of women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes and accessories. Their clothing lines come in misses, petites, women's and tall sizes and are classically chic and romantic. Timeless fashions in easy-to-wear styles that come in women's plus sizes 14 to 28W and 1X to 4X. |
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| LandsEnd.com |
The LandsEnd catalog has been a family favorite for years, and now their new women's plus sized clothing comes in beautiful styles. They specialize in comfy, casual pieces that never go out of style. They also carry clothing for men, women and children in hard to fit sizes. |
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| Lee.com |
Lee jeans are the jeans that women have trusted them for years to fit appropriately, but have only been available at retail shops. Now you can get Lee clothing directly from the manufacturer, with free shipping! Their jeans, skirts, shirts, tops, etc. for men and women are now available online in regular and plus sizes. For women, Lee carries both petite and plus sizes in jeans and pants to instantly slim you. For men, Lee has big and tall sizes, in loose, regular and relaxed fits. |
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| LeviStore.com |
Since 1873, Levi Straus created jeans. Levi Store is the ultimate source for Levi's jeans, in all the latest and classic styles. Besides traditional, they also carry men's Big and Tall sizes as well as womens' in Juniors, Misses, Petites and Plus sizes. Their "Jeanfinder" search engine is very helpful in choosing just the right Levi's. |
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| Nordstrom.com |
Nordstrom Department Store online is a mercantile carrying everything from home decor and accessories to shoe and beauty brands. They also carry a beautiful collection of petite and women's sized clothing, including maternity wear. Nordstrom prides itself on designer wear, and their variety and sizes is amazing. Whether you're looking for the perfect little black dress or a sporty top, Nordstrom.com is worth a look. |
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| Old Pueblo Traders |
Intimate Appeal is Old Pueblo Traders' site offering hard-to-fit intimates, with bra sizes 32-56 up to a J cup size, shapewear to size 10X and shoe sizes 5-13 N to WW. Post mastectomy bras and extra wide socks make up a "special needs" section. |
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Willow Ridge
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Career and casual wear for petites from size 4 through plus sizes to 4x. Classic styles with some suits; most items are separates in a range of sizes. |
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Brownstone Studio
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Elegant career styling for petites, misses and women's and women's petite sizes up to 26. Classy looks, timeless design. Moderate pricing. |
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Regalia Online
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Career, casual, church, and special occasion styling for a wide range of women's body types, petite size 6 through extended women's size 6x, but focus is on size 12 and up. Intimate apparel sizes up to HH cup. Shoe sizes 7 to 12, widths N-WW. |
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| C.J. Banks |
Find a store near you or get email updates from C.J. Banks. No online sales. C.J. Banks currently operates over 150 stores primarily in mid-sized markets in the Northern half of the United States. Size 16+ |
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Grand Style
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Links you to different retailers' fashions for size 14+. Editors compile "newest styles and best values on plus size clothing," including maternity and nursing clothes. Extras feature a promotions chart on the home page so you can shop by value as well as by size, retailer and occasion. Links to Lane Bryant, Junonia, Just My Size, Plus Village and more can help you find apparel to suit your size, style and budget. |
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Plus Size Yellow Pages
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Kelly Bliss' Plus Size Yellow Pages offers a variety of resources for plus-sized people. You'll find links to men's, women's (including petite plus!), and kid's apparel, articles on health and fitness, and activities. Other links offer resources for people with disabilities, online groceries, custom made items and sporting goods. This site takes a positive approach to "health for people of all sizes" and includes a column by Kelly and an opportunity to sign up for her eNewsletter. |
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| Sanctuarie Designs |
Offers plus size and super size women's clothing size 0x-9x. Dresses, casual tops and bottoms, gothic wear, swim and lingerie are featured on this site. There's also a category for "very pear" shaped women. Styles seem to be a bit limited and there's some cross category wear (Is it a dress or is it sleepwear?), but prices are reasonable. |
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| Jessica London |
Offers women's clothing in sizes 14W-34W. Includes petites, tall, and extended sizes. There's a range of casual and career styles, shoes, accessories and outerwear. Nice selection, reasonably priced. |
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Avenue
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Shop plus sizes or sizes 28-32 for weekend casual to wear to work clothes. Stylish without being too extreme; coordinates and separates for a variety of looks. |
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| HomeShoppingNetwork.com |
Home Shopping Network offers designer styles, such as Terry Lewis, in both missy sizes and Women’s. Their online virtual model allows you to easily visualize yourself in the fashions. |
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| Junonia.com |
Junonia.com specializes in active wear for Women sizes 14 and up. Their line is designed to be comfortable yet stylish, and is created for customers who demand quality garments in the newest high tech fabrics. Junonia carries active wear, swimwear, outer wear, intimates, shoes, and casual wear. Their sizing is customized to standards, so finding the right fit is easy at Junonia. |
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LaneBryant.com
WomanWithin.com |
Lane Bryant, a well-known name for larger women shoppers, specializes in fashionable plus size clothing sizes 14 to 28. Woman Within is the new Lane Bryant Catalog, featuring sizes 12W to 44W. For their jeans alone, Lane Bryant offers the Right Fit System. Lane Bryant understands that we’re all shaped differently, and they are a fantastic pants resource, whether you need jeans, slacks, or after-hours pants, and they cater to various shapes and sizes. And don’t miss Lane Bryant as a great resource for young, hot and trendy clothes! |
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| LewMagram.com |
Lew Magram.com carries runway fashions at runaway prices, and they carry both misses’ and women’s clothing. Their women’s sizes range from 16W to 26W and come in both trendy and classic styles. Lew Magram carries everything to complete your look, from shoes and accessories, and also offers swimwear and outerwear. |
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| LLBean.com |
L. L. Bean.com has been a staple for quality, casual fashions for years at very affordable, with a focus on outdoor wear. Their fashions are also available in women’s, petite and regular sizes. Their shoes and boots are high quality, low priced, and can’t be beat. |
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| Sizewise.com |
Sizewise.com is a site designed for plus size people. This site offers many links for women, men, and children of larger size in areas such as: health and fitness, politics of size, relationships, what’s in print, etc., This site is sponsored by BigDogs.com, a fleece wear clothing company. There are many, many clothing links listed for larger size resources covering a range of products, from scrubs to children's needs. |
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| StylesThatFit.com |
Stylesthatfit.com creates clothing made from your exact measurements, and they outfit both men and women. It is just like having your own personal tailor! They cater to clients who are big and tall, wide and short, and everyone in between at no extra cost. You can order anything, from casual jeans and shirts to western or formal wear. |
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| Talbots.com |
Talbots has been a staple for women’s clothing for over 60 years. They carry misses, petites, and women’s clothing. Their women’s sizes range from 12W to 24W. Their fashions are classics and last a lifetime! |
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| Titlenine.com |
Titlenine.com carries quality sport clothing, outerwear, shoes and accessories for both regular and hard to find plus sizes; however, their bras are especially great for plus size women. For example, they are rated on a barbell system, from 1-5, from lightest to heaviest control. The "Last Resort Bra" is rated 5 barbells and speaks for itself in terms of quality craftsmanship and control. If you've tried every bra out there and still bounce, try this one. |
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| UllaPopken.com |
UllaPopken.com carries trendy plus size women’s apparel in sizes 12 and up. At Ulla Popken you can experience one-stop shopping for all of your fashion needs. They carry activewear, career, classic and special occasion dresses, intimates, casual clothing, accessories, shoes, etc. Their site also features a sale and closeout section loaded with values. |
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