Avenue has an affordable selection of contemporary style clothing for work and play. Sizes up to 32W. A few plus-size tall and plus petite styles also available.

Blair  carries a good selection of classic to contemporary value priced clothing in plus-sizes up to 3X (26/8W). Select styles are also available in plus petite sizes up to 2X.

Brownstone Studio carries a good selection of career and upscale casual clothing including suits, dresses, tops and separates. Styles range from classic to contemporary in sizes up to 24w.

Casual Living has an excellent selection of contemporary boutique style clothing suitable for resort and more casual artsy fashions available up to 3X in many styles.

Catherines Good selection of career suits, dresses, separates and casual wear. Also carries petite sizes. Remember to check out their outlet for bargains. They carry both plus-sizes and super sizes up to 34W. Some Plus-size petites available also.

Chadwick's of Boston carries a selection of contemporary women's clothing with modern fashion sense for work, play and special occasions. Women's sizes up to 3X.

Chico's carries a selection of quality, contemporary fashion with clean, modern lines in natural fibers, appropriate for casual, work and dressier occasions.  Sizes available up to 18.

CJ Banks carries classic to contemporary style for casual wear and the more casual office in sizes 14-24W.

Coldwater Creek - distinctive, contemporary style clothing for women who appreciate quality and unique details.  Excellent selection of dresses, jackets, skirts, tops and casual wear in sizes up to 24W.

Curvaceous Chic Woman carries contemporary clothing for casual occasions, the office and less formal special occasions. Often can find discontinued styles from designers like Kiyonna and Igigi here.  Fashion in sizes 10-26W.

Dillard's - carries an excellent selection of contemporary women's clothing at a variety of price points in sizes up to 24W.

Eddie Bauer Woman - Carries casual and work casual clothing, perfect for the stylish, contemporary woman. plus-sizes up to 4X.

Fashion Bug carries affordable and stylish clothing for work, play and special occasions.  Plus-sizes up to 32W.

HSN has an excellent selection stylish  jackets, coats, pants, skirts, dresses and accessories in plus-sizes up to 3X. Look for contemporary labels like LukaStyle, ABS by Allen Schwartz, Silk Assets and Randolph Duke to name just a few. Pricier items often have an option available to pay over time in installment billing.

Igigi  has fabulous, contemporary designer style for the plus and super size fashionista. Casual, work & formal wear.  Sizes available up to 5x (34W).

Jessica London has a large selection of contemporary fashion for work, play and special occasions in plus and super sizes up to 34W.

Jones New York carries sophisticated, contemporary designer style for the working full-figured woman. Plus-sizes up to 24W.

Kiyonna - this small, up and coming contemporary style Plus-size designer is an editor's pick. Stylish, elegant and simply to-die for clothing. Sophisticated dresses for day to evening  and contemporary day wear for office or about town. Sizes up to 5X.

Kohls carries an excellent selection of contemporary fashions for work, casual and occasions in sizes up to 24W.

Lands' End  - carries a gorgeous selection of cashmeres for the Plus-size figure in the winter months, cottons and linens in the summer months. New this year are cashmere-wool pants, with stretch. Ultra style for the contemporary Plus-size woman. Sizes up to 26W.

Lane Bryant  -Great contemporary Plus-size clothing for work or weekends.  Hot, Hot, Hot! Sizes up to 28W.

Lew Magram offers contemporary clothing inspired by runway fashions without the runway prices.  Most styles are available up to a Misses size 18, with select styles available up to women's 24W.

Macy's has a great selection of contemporary clothing for the sophisticated full-figured woman. From the latest boucle suiting to designer casual wear they have it all. plus-sizes up to 3X.

Magellan's has a selection of travel separates perfect for the professional woman who finds herself flying frequently. Wrinkle resistant fabrics in professional styles that look as good after hours of travel as when they first came out of the closet. Plus-sizes up to 26W.

Max Studio - feminine and sophisticated contemporary style designer collection. Sizes available up to 16/18.

Midnight Velvet carries gorgeous contemporary style clothing for casual, work and special occasions. Almost everything is available in women's sizes up to 3X.  The site can be a little tricky to navigate with two collections presented separately, so be sure to also click on "Midnight Velvet Style" to get the full range of their offerings.

MetroStyle carries contemporary to trendy styles for the younger working woman and fashionista. Up to the minute styles at affordable prices in sizes up to 20.

Monroe & Main  carries stylish contemporary dresses, casual work attire and weekend wear for the Plus-size woman. plus-sizes available up to size 3X.

Monterey Bay Clothing Company - relaxed contemporary style in sizes up to 3X.

Nautica carries contemporary casual clothes for fashionable urban and sub-urban men and women. Women's size available up to 16.

New York & Co specializes in contemporary fashions for women who like to look their best without breaking their bank account. Styles are suitable for both casual and work wear. Sizes up to 20.

Nordstrom Plus-Size Shop upscale department store offering contemporary full-figured clothing from designers such as Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein, Nine West, Citron and other fine labels. Sizes up to 24W.

North Style carries casual contemporary fashion with a few options appropriate for the more casual work environment.  Sizes available up to 2X.

Orvis upscale, country style for discerning tastes with a Town & Country vibe. Particularly good for high quality tweeds, cottons and wools. Sizes up to 20, petites too.

One Stop Plus offers affordable fashions for full-figured and super-sized women from the entire Redcat apparel family.  Choose classic to contemporary styles for casual, special occasion and work wear in sizes up to 44W.

QVC  has the latest trends in apparel, accessories, footwear & more. Look for contemporary styles from labels like Me by Emme, Citiknits, Nina Leonard and Modern Soul. Great spot for contemporary coats, swimwear, career wear and and casual clothes in sizes up to 26W.

Roaman's, once known as on the stodgy side, this Plus-size clothing catalog has got a more contemporary to trendy edge to it,  with lots of must have items in sizes up to 36W. Some plus-size talls and petites also available.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of the premier luxury department stores in the United States. Their plus-size selection (Salon Z) is full of contemporary designer labels like Marina Rinaldi, Lafayette 148, Eileen Fisher, Ellen Tracy, Carmen Marc Valvo and Dana Buchman for full-figured women. Pricy but gorgeously well-made clothing for women sizes 14-24.

Shop NBC - has a more premium selection of clothing than some of the other TV shopping networks which appeals more the upscale plus-size woman.  Many items available in sizes up to 3X.

Silhouettes carries exclusively plus-sizes with contemporary apparel mixed with classic to trendy styles. One of the best spots on the net for wide calf boots in season also. Plus and super sizes up to 34W.

Soft Surroundings  

Target has a growing, stylish and affordable plus-size department on-line in sizes up to 24W with many misses contemporary and designer styles available up to XXL (20).

Travel Smith offers an excellent selection of clothing perfect for traveling. Wrinkle free, wrinkle resistance and knits in styles that can go from the plane to a meeting with ease. One of the best spots to find knit dresses in full-figured sizes. Travel accessories and luggage too. Wome's sizes up to 3X.

Ulla Popken  is a European designer (outlets in the US & abroad)  offering well made classic, comfortable clothes for sizes 12 to 34. Almost everything is available in the full size range.

White House Black Market offers chic, contemporary style clothes in upscale fabrics and cuts.  Everything is either black, white or combination. Styles are appropriate for work, casual and dressier occasions.  Sizes up to 16.

Willow Ridge is a cataloguer which offers wearable and affordable fashions for the full-figured contemporary woman in sizes up to 26W.