Addition Elle - find casual classic and contemporary pieces among the trendier offerings at affordable prices here at this plus specialty retailer in Canada.  Sizing is the same as in the US.  Sizes 12 - 26W.

Ashley Stewart carries moderately priced contemporary dresses, suits and separates for casual, work and special occasions. Sizes 12-32W.

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.

Boden combines chic, contemporary styling with unique prints for an upscale tailored look with a twist in sizes up to 18.

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 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 upscale, contemporary women's fashion with clean lines, often in natural fibers in sizes up to 22W.

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.

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 3X.

Eliza Parker is an up and coming contemporary plus-size clothing designer that specializes in career wear, evening and cocktail dresses.  Sizes 10-28W.

eloquii (The Limited) - contemporary plus-size collection from a popular store.  Small collection but worth browsing through for modern dresses and separates. Sizes up to 24W.

eShakti has a growing collection of chic, affordable dresses, tops and skirts customizable to your measurements in vintage, retro and contemporary styles in sizes up to 26W.

Evans is the largest retailer of plus clothing in the UK is now available in USA, and offers contemporary styles.  Special collections from top name runway designers are also sometimes available.  Sizes 10-28W.

Exclusively Misook carries upscale contemporary designs in luxury knits that pack and travel like a dream.  A favorite label with busy corporate executives who need packable, yet stylish clothing for travel.  Sizes up to 3X.

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

hessnatur carries classic to contemporary style natural and organic fiber clothing.  Upscale offerings include cashmere, alpaca, organic cotton and more.  Sizes up to 20.

Igigi carries a mixture of contemporary style clothing for work and occasions.  Especially good selection of dresses for day, cocktails and evening.  Sizes up to 32W.

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 well made contemporary designer style for the working full-figured woman.  Options include contemporary suiting separates, dresses, and tops, in addition to more casual contemporary weekend wear. Plus-sizes up to 24W.

Karen Kane is an upscale and contemporary designer that uses fine details and fabrics. Styles are available for casual, work and occasions. 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 - known for classic basics like khakis, this shopping spot has taken on more of a contemporary edge in recent years.  Particularly good for hard to find items like plus-size cashmere sweaters and swimwear.  Selection of casual and work appropriate separates, dresses and suiting. Many pants styles can be custom ordered to inseam length. Sizes up to 26W.

Lane Bryant  - Trendy to contemporary clothing.  More is usually available on-line than in many mall locations. Sometimes carries select contemporary designer labels in addition to their own brands.  Sizes up to 28W.

Lord & Taylor carries upscale designer and better label contemporary fashion for all occasions from casual to work to special occasions in sizes up to 24W.

Macy's has a mix of trendy and contemporary fashion available on-line.  Contemporary labels like Calvin Klein and Michael Kors can be found among the increasingly younger, trendier options.  Deeper inventory available on-line than in most department store locations.  Sizes up to 24W.

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.

Midnight Velvet carries  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.

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 3X.

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. More and more mid and upscale independent contemporary designers are being added here too. Choose classic to contemporary styles for casual, special occasion and work wear in sizes up to 44W.

Rachel Pally is a contemporary Los Angeles resortwear designer best know for her beautifully draped jersey tops, dresses and maxi dresses.  Sizes up to 3X.

QVC  has the latest trends in apparel, accessories, footwear & more. Look for contemporary styles from labels like Me by Emme, Chloe Dao of Project Runway fame, Isaac Mizrahi, and Liz Claiborne. Great spot for contemporary coats, swimwear, career wear and and casual clothes in sizes up to 28W.

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. Expanded plus-size selection includes more contemporary designers like Anna Scholz, Melissa Masse, Marina Rinaldi and Elie Tahari and more. Pricy but gorgeously well-made clothing for women sizes 14-24.

Soft Surroundings  

Spiegel carries a stylish collection of reasonably priced contemporary fashion suitable for occasions, work and casual chic. Often can find luxury natural fibers here like silk and cashmere.  Choose from tops, dresses, suiting,  Regular misses sizes go up to an 18/20 here, while the plus collection in select styles is available up to 24W.

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).

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.

Vikki Vi carries classic to contemporary travel knits with clean, modern lines in sizes up to 4X.

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

Zappos - in addition to one of the best shoe selections on the internet, now carries an extensive selection of plus-size clothing in contemporary and designer styles in sizes up to 28W.