Artsy Plus-size Clothing
Wearable Art, Ethnic Style Apparel, Vintage, Retro and Embellished Fashions

BoHo, Retro, Vintage and Pin-Up Style Shopping Directory

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. Sizes up to 26.

Avenue is introducing more and more styles with an artsy or bohemian edge to them along with their contemporary to trendy styles.  Particularly good peasant top and maxi dress selection in the resort season and warmer months..  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.

Bloomingdale's frequently carries upscale designer labels with a bohemian flair in fine fabrics like cotton, linen and silk.  Look for names like Johnny Was, Love Addy, Anna Scholz, T Bags, and Melissa Masse to name a few.  Sizes up to 24W.

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.

Chic Star carries Goth, Retro, Vintage and Rockabilly style fashion in sizes up to 28W.

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 22W.

Citron is a beautiful artsy, silk designer collection characterized by kimono jackets, tunics and pants. Sizes up to 3X.

Coldwater Creek - distinctive, contemporary style clothing with an artsy to contemporaryedge for women who appreciate quality and unique details.  If you like artisan jewelry and belts, great spot for those too.  Excellent selection of dresses, jackets, skirts, tops and casual wear in sizes up to 24W.

Deb Shops carries young, trendy fashion. Current trends include some peasant and BoHo styles appealing to artier style types.  Sizes up 24W.

Dillard's carries upscale fashion with a trendy to bohemian flair in wonderful fabrics like cotton and silks from top labels and designers. Look for labels like Peter Nagard, MSSP and Karen Kane. Sizes up to 24W.

Eileen Fisher is one of the most popular brands of upscale, natural fiber clothing.  Great basic layering pieces to mix with artier prints from other labels. Garments are often made of knit linen, silk, cotton or wool with beautiful hand and drape.  Sizes up to 3X.

eShakti carries retro and pin up style tops, skirts, dresses and tunics with many made from cool cottons. Everything available up to 6X.

Evans brings trendy, contemporary and BoHo English style to the American plus-size market with tribal prints, crochet, peasant tops, maxi dresses and more in sizes 12-28W.

Figuresque is a small, trendy independent plus-size boutique that often carries romantic and artsy styles for sizes up to 6X.

Hips and Curves is primarily a plus size lingerie merchant but they also carry goth and steampunk fashion and accessories, in addition to an excellent selection of corsets for period costuming.  Sizes up to 6X.

Igigi is a plus-size specialty designer that frequently creates style with sophisticated vintage and bohemian flair for work and special occasions.  Sizes up to 32W.

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.

Johnny Was is a youthful, contemporary L.A. designer with a bohemian flair.  Details often include embroidery, beading and trims with natural fabrics like cotton and silk.  Sizes up to 3X. Select styles are also frequently available at Bloomingdale's,

Karen Kane is an upscale designer label with an artistic flare.  Fine fabrics like silks and cottons use beautiful prints, embroidery and more. Sizes up to 24W.

Kiyonna designs styles especially suited to plus-size figure.  Lace dresses with a vintage feel are a specialty. Sizes 12-32W.

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. Look for their in-house label INC for fun prints and styles. Sizes up to 3X.

Midnight Velvet often has both romantic, vintage inspired options and selections with a more tribal and bohemian flair. Good selection of tops and dresses.  Women's sizes available up to 3X.

Modcloth is a fabulous spot for vintage and retro style indie fashion.  Small runs from a variety of designers in hard to find styles.  New search function makes finding options available in your size a snap.  Plus-sizes up to 4X.

Monroe & Main  carries contemporary style clothing for work and play, some with unique artistic detailing like appliqués and crochet trims. Excellent spot for tops and dresses. Plus-sizes  available up to size 3X.

Nordstrom Plus-Size Shop upscale department store regularly offers more artsy fashions from designers like Tolani, Nic & Zoe, Citron and Rachel Pally. Sizes up to 24W.

North Style carries a mixture of artsy, classic and natural fiber fashions. Great spot to find tiered broomstick skirts and peasant blouses in sizes up to 3X.

Novica is one of those amazing places where you can learn a little bit about the origin of beautiful ethnic crafts, meet the artisans, and get GREAT prices! Check out the beaded purses, jewelry, and wraps - the pashminas are an especially good bargain! 

Old Pueblo Trader carries mostly classics, but every now and again you can find something really artsy and Boho in their offerings, with most styles available up to 3X and occasionally up to 5X.

Orvis upscale, country style for discerning tastes carries an excellent selection of unique ethnic fabric jackets and dresses in more classic styles. Sizes up to 20, petites too.

Pyramid Collection is a New Age gift catalog that carries romantic, vintage, artsy, steampunk, and goth fashion and jewelry including tops, skirts and dresses. A consistently good spot for unusual finds in hard to find sizes.  Sizes up to 3X.

QVC  has the latest fashion trends in apparel, accessories, footwear & more. They are home to the wearable art created by Bob Mackie and Mad Men designer Janie Bryant.  Look for labels like RP by Rachel Pally, Gypsy by Mara Hoffman, and more. Sizes up to 3X (26-28W)  available.

Rachel Pally is an upscale resortwear designer with a bohemian flair.  Especially good for jersey knit maxi skirts and maxi dresses, both of which can run very long so plan to hem.  Sizes up to 3X.

Roaman's - with the world and bohemian inspirations coming into trendy fashion in recent years, this cataloguer has been consistently carrying artsier styles that are both easy on the budget and in harder find sizes.  Plus sizes 12-44W.

Saks now carries a young, contemporary collection of designers with an artsier and bohemian edge to high style. Look for labels like the bohemian designer Johnny Was, T-Bags, and Anna Scholz. Sizes up to 24W.

Serengeti often carries an extensive collection of border print crinkle skirts, in addition to tops with a bohemian flair.  Sizes up to 3X.

Seventh Avenue Apparel  carries some unusual artsy, bohemian style tops, dresses, skirts and jeans in it's catalog. Sizes up to 3X.

Soft Surroundings  world style clothing made of the softest fabrics. Wrap yourself in comfort. Particularly good selection of long, sweeping bohemian skirts and tops. Plus-sizes available up to 3X, petites and tall sizes up to 18.

SWAK - is an independent plus and super size clothing boutique that frequently has affordable romantic and artsy style fashions in sizes up to 6X.

Tolani designs beautiful upscale BoHo chic in silk.  Gorgeous prints, peasant tunics and maxi skirts.  Sizes up to 3X.

Ulla Popken  is a European designer (outlets in the US & abroad)  that offers some artsy kimonos and scarves in its special occasion collections, and casual art to wear in its summer dress selections, all in sizes 12 to 34W.

Unique Vintage carries new pin-up, Rockabilly, flapper, and retro style dresses and swimwear in hot styles from brands like Stop Staring, Queen of Heartz, and their in house label. Sizes up to 4X.

We Love Colors Inc.  - this fabulous tights spot has an amazing collection of tie dye, striped and rainbow hued tights in 45 colors that are perfect for completing the ultimate artsy outfit. plus-sizes available up to 4X.

Willow Ridge is a value-priced women's apparel catalog that carries a selection classic, contemporary and trendy fashions, some with novelty and bohemian detailing. Plus-sizes up to 3X.

Woman Within is a real-priced catalog and e-retailer that specializes in plus and super-size apparel.  Style has been coming up as consumer demand pushes for more on-trend fashions.  If you wear a hard-to-find size, this shop has some gems in artsier styles from time to time. Recently added an organic cotton line to their offerings too.  Sizes from 12 to 44W.

Yes Bridal stocks a selection of  Lolita, Cosplay and Chinese Cheongsam dresses, in addition to cocktail dresses and formalwear. Sizes up to 26W, with a small fee for custom sizes.

Zappos carries a growing collection of plus-size clothing in various styles in sizes up to 28W, in addition to one of the most extensive shoe inventories available on-line.