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

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 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.

Boden - unique British style for the American market. Some fun, artsy and unusual looks frequently turn up here.  Sizes up to US18, including talls.

Casual Living  has artsy, distinctive and romantic boutique style clothing with a resort flavor.  Appliqué, embroidery, ethnic inspired design, batik, folkloric influences and flowing styles can all be found here. Sizes up to 3X.

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.

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.

Coldwater Creek - distinctive, contemporary style clothing with an artsy, Southwestern style edge 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.

Dance Store carries fun vintage and retro style clothing and shoes for swing dancing. Select styles available up to size 2XL.

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.

eShakti carries artsy and ethnic style tops, skirts, dresses and tunics made mostly from cool cottons. Choose from standard sizing up to 26W, or use custom measurements for the perfect fit.

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.

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

hessnatur is an upscale organic clothing company with artsy to contemporary flavor.  Use the search function after you've chosen a category to find options in your size. Sizes up to 18/20.

J Peterman Company is a fabulously bohemian shop that specializes in unusual and vintage upscale fashion.  Distinctive skirts, blouses, jackets and dresses can all be found here.  Women's sizes up to 18.

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.

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.

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.

Milanoo offers Lolita and Goth dresses, skirts, tops, shoes and accessories, in addition to Cosplay costuming and options available for Ren Fairs, at direct-from-manufacturer prices. All of it is found under the "Costumes" tab. Many styles are available up to size 26W, with a very small fee available for custom sizes and fits.

Midnight Velvet often has artsy style dress sets and special occasion wear to make you feel fabulous.  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 Glad Rags, Citron and Sweat Pea. Sizes up to 24W.

North Style carries a mixture of artsy, classic and natural fiber fashions 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. Sizes up to 20, petites too.

Pyramid Collection is a New Age gift catalog that carries romantic, vintage, artsy 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 artsy labels such as Indigo Moon,  Koos of Course and Quacker Factory. Excellent selection at excellent prices. Beautiful embroidery, beading, hand knits, painted silks ands more. Sizes up to 3X (26-28W)  available.

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.

Seventh Avenue Apparel - fun clothing for the more artsy at heart. Sizes up to 3X.

Shop Translated carries tops and dresses with art nouveau and art deco inspired prints.  Sizes up to 4X.

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.

Target sometimes has bohemian styles depending on the current trends and the latest designer capsule collection. There's usually a much larger selection available on-line than in most stores.  Sizes up to 30W.

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. 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.