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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).
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.
Coldwater
Creek - distinctive, contemporary
style clothing with an artsy edge for women who appreciate quality and unique details.
Excellent selection of dresses, jackets, skirts, tops and casual
wear in sizes up to 24W.
Drapers & Damons is for the
casually elegant and sophisticated woman who likes an artsier edge
to her wardrobe. Women's sizes available up to 3X.
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. If you are a non-US,
international customer - check out the version of eBay
that is right for you! eBay Australia
| eBay Canada
| eBay Netherlands |
eBay UK
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 Overdose is an
ultra-trendy plus-shop that draws that is more cutting-edge pop than
bohemian. Artsy types may like some of the pieces here for
their unusual, hard-to-find quality at affordable prices.
Sizes up to 5X.
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.
Lane Bryant Catalog is separate
from the mall store and offers a different inventory and larger size
selection. Sometimes you kind find some artier and bohemian
offerings in and among the contemporary offerings. Sizes up to 44W.
Lapis
Lazuli World:
The finest handcrafted Lapis Lazuli jewelry set in Sterling Silver and 18K
Gold. Innovative designs and skilled craftsmanship create wearable
works of art!
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.
Midnight Velvet
often has artsy style dress sets and special occasion wear to make
you feel fabulous. Awkward division between the main Midnight
Velvet apparel offerings and the "Midnight Velvet Style" offerings
on this website. Make sure to check both collections. 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.
Nordstrom Plus-Size Shop
 upscale department store
regularly offers more artsy fashions from designers like Glad Rags,
Citron and Sweat Pea. Sizes
up to 24W.
Norm
Thompson Women's - has a small, but upscale selection
of plus-sizes for work and play. Many fun, artsy styles for the young
at heart. Sizes up to 24W.
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! |
