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Africa
Styles Elegant, beautiful, practical and affordable African
fashionable attire for today's women. They have all the
selections in contemporary African clothing or weddings, special
occasion, and for work, shop or play. Sizes up to Plus (24). Check
sizing chart for proper fit.
alight - this young and trendy,
plus-size shop carries a variety of labels attractive to the more
artsy or bohemian fashionista. Look for designers like Blue
Plate with wonderful all-cotton world prints and styles, but be
careful since many labels (such as Blue Plate) are junior plus
sizing and run smaller than women's plus sizes. Plus-sizes
available up to 5X.
Ashro - carries a wonderful selection of
artsy skirts, sets, tops and more, in addition to more ethnic and Afro-Centric
fashions.
Great spot for finding cotton clothing with and
artistic flair. Sizes up to 3X (26).
Avenue is introducing more and
more styles with an artsy or bohemian edge to them, some in
beautiful silks and cottons from designers like YASB, Berek and
Sandy Starkman, in addition to their own labels. Sizes up to
32W.
Bedford Fair carries affordable
clothes for the everyday woman. Often can find things like
peasant skirts, embroidered tops and sweaters in this shop, in among
the more classically inspired basics. Sizes available up to
3X.
Cashmere Boutique - along with
gorgeous cashmere pashminas and wraps, you can spice up your
world-style wardrobe with ethnic jewelry from this shop.
Casual Living has artsy, distinctive and romantic
boutique style clothing in sizes up to women's sizes 3X. Appliqué,
embroidery, ethnic inspired design, batik, folkloric influences and flowing
styles can all be found here.
Catherine's has long built
their plus and super size specialty business on the tastes and
styles of women who like bold prints and colors, artsy and whimsical
details. Sizes from 16-34W. Plus petites available in select
styles.
Chadwicks frequently carries
more artsy and romantic styles among their more classic and tailored
offerings in sizes up to 24W.
Chico's carries a selection of
quality, contemporary fashion with clean, modern lines and artistic
details in natural fibers, appropriate for casual, work and dressier
occasions. Good travel knit collection also. Sizes available
up to 18.
Coldwater
Creek - distinctive, contemporary
style clothing with an artsy, Southwestern style edge for women who appreciate quality and unique details.
Excellent selection of dresses, jackets, skirts, tops and casual
wear in sizes up to 24W.
Dillard's carries upscale
fashion with a trendy to bohemian flair in wonderful fabrics like
cotton and silks from top labels and designers. Sizes up to 24W.
eBay
(USA)
- Buy or sell
Plus-size clothing on eBay. Lots of small dealers, some
with an artsy and ethnic flavor to their offerings of new
and used clothes, accessories and jewelry that you can't find anywhere else. You
never know what you can find, but even the hardest to
find super sizes can find options here - usually at
bargain prices. Tips for buying on eBay:
1. Check customer feedback for individual sellers - and
make sure you leave feedback after a transaction is
complete - it's
good eBay etiquette. 2. Know your measurements.
No two manufacturers size exactly the same way, so just
because the size listed says 20W and you often wear a
size 20 there is no guarantee it will fit. The downside
to eBay is usually no returns. So demand garment
measurements, and know your own.
Exotic
India has a spectacular collection of hand made Indian jewelry,
custom made saris and salwar kameez to your size, shawls and pashminas, textiles, gifts, books and
information on Indian culture and heritage. It's worth a browse just
to read some of their well written articles.
Fashion Bug has recently
increased artsier options like tunic tops and embroidered jeans
among their affordable fashions in sizes up to 30W.
HSN is the home of such fabulous art-to-wear designers as Storybook Knits,
Diane Gilman and Antthony, along with real contemporary designer
labels with a more detailed flair - there are some real gems to be found here at great
prices. Whether you want a fun hand knit sweater that tells a story, a
fabulous cha cha dress in painted silk, an African inspired caftan, or a gorgeous artist designed
scarf or hand bag this is the spot to look. Almost everything
comes in plus-sizes up to 3X.
Jessica London - this plus
specialty retailer keeps up with the trends, modified to more
wearable styles. Often has ethnic and Boho inspired options in
among the classics in plus-sizes up to 5X.
Just for Curves is a small,
trendy independent plus-size boutique that often carries romantic
and artsy styles for sizes up to 6X.
Lew Magram - since it was
bought by Charming Shoppes is starting to carry more and more
options in plus-sizes. Their collection is inspired by the
fashion runways with more romantic, boho and artsy styles frequently
available. Sizes up to 26W.
Macy's has recently increased
it's plus size offerings to offer young, fresh, contemporary and
artsy styles. The top selection is particularly good here.
Sizes up to 3X.
Metrostyle is a young,
fashionable, affordable hot spot that frequently has some artsier
offerings in sizes up to 20.
Midnight Velvet
often has artsy style dress sets and special occasion wear to make
you feel fabulous. Women's sizes
available up to 3X.
Monroe & Main
carries contemporary style clothing
for work and play, some with unique artistic detailing like
appliqués and crochet trims. plus-sizes available up to size 3X.
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