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Plus-size Designer Clothing 12-34w Directory

Designer clothing runs the gamut in style from classic and contemporary to uber trendy, and that made for full-figured fashionistas
 is no different.  If you are looking for apparel for "ladies who lunch", a fantastic boardroom
suit that oozes class, a sophisticated evening gown, celebrity style or a pair of high end jeans - all can be found in designer collections.  Designer apparel can be extremely expensive due to the uniqueness, fabric quality and attention to detail, so be prepared to open your wallet. But mid and lower priced lines are more usual still in plus-sizes, making more unusual styles affordable to many. Those seeking truly high-end and exclusive fashion in larger sizes still, unhappily, are mostly stuck with shoes and accessories.  However, the internet is definitely increasing the accessibility of smaller plus-size design houses and boutiques with more mid-level designers also extending their size ranges to include women's sizes, although rarely beyond size 24.  It is advised to always check sizing charts as both extra small and vanity sizing is rampant in this sector of the plus-size clothing market, making sizing especially confusing.

 

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Plus-size Designer Clothing In the Spotlight


Kiyonna
Button Down
Trouser Jeans


Igigi
Lace Dress with Shrug


Monif C @ alight
Silk Butterfly Dress


Lafayette 148
Matte Jersey Dress


YASB @ Avenue
Silk Tunic


Nygard Collection @ Dillard's
Embroidered Cardigan


Marina Rinaldi
5 Pocket Denim Pants


Calvin Klein & Macy's
One Button Pant Suit


Chloe Dao @ QVC
Kimono Top


Ralph Lauren @ Dillard's
Tony Tunic Shirt


Adrienne Landau @ HSN
Embroidered Wrap Top


Exclusively Misook
Button Detail Jacket


Tadashi @ Saks
Beaded Silk Dress


Rachel Pally
Shoulder Tie Dress


Baby Phat
Pinstripe Trouser Jeans


Michael Kors
G
eometric Jacket


Max Studio
Crinkle Silk Shell


Svoboda
Back Flap Cord Pants


Clinton Kelly @ QVC
Denim Shirt Dress

 


Gayla Bentley
Ballet Neck Dress

 

Plus-Size Designer Clothes Directory

alight  - ultra trendy plus fashion store carries some designer clothing from designers such as Alex Evenings,  Abby Z, Monif C, Trentacosta New York, Donna Ricco, Blue Plate and other young labels. Sizing can run small here, as many designers size in junior plus - although all the designers but Blue Plate and Abby Z mentioned above are in classic women's plus sizing. Sizes up to 4X.

Anne Klein New York - Plus icon icon - clean, modern lines characterize the look from this contemporary designer. Select styles available in sizes up to 24W.

Armani Exchange A/X -  get luxury designer Georgio Armani's hip, ready to wear, street style on-line in sizes up to XL (14/16).

Ashro carries a variety of designer fashions from hip, denim from FUBU to designer evening and church suits from Lisa Renne and Donna Vinci. Sizes up to 26W.

Avenue now carries designer jeans from Seven, Antik and Yanuk and designer dresses, tops and skirts in silks, cottons and more from labels like YASB, Berek, Sandy Starkman, Tiana B and more,  as an on-line exclusive in sizes 14-26W.

Baby Phat - urban trendy designer fashion and jeans from Kimora Lee Simmons in sizes up to 3X.

Boden - unique British style for the American market. Sizes up to UK 20/US18.

Calvin Klein Jeans icon has expanded their popular casual collection of tops and jeans to sizes up to 24W.

Cashmere Boutique - if cashmere means luxury fashion to you, then this is the shop you'll want to spend a little time in.  Pashmina shawls and other stylish accessories abound along with cozy sweaters in sizes up to XL at great prices.

Citron icon - upscale designer clothing using silks and other fine fabrics to create Asian inspired works of art to wear. Select styles available up to Plus-size 3X.

Dana Buchman the swankest label from the Liz Claiborne design house, this  upscale  fashion uses contemporary lines,  luxury fabrics and clean modern design to create apparel for the full-figured career woman. plus-sizes 14-24W.

Dereon - designer jeans and urban fashion from the booty-liscious diva Beyonce in sizes up to 3X.

Dillard's - regularly carries designer labels like Karen Kane, Exclusively Misook, Nygard Collection, AK Anne Klein, Eileen Fisher, and Jessica Howard to name just a few. They have a particularly good and deep dress, special occasion, and corporate work collections in plus-sizes up to 24W.

The Dress-Directory  - visit  for the best selection of dresses available in one place.  Comparison shopping engine with an especially deep plus-size selection available up to size 40W.

 eBay (USA) - Buy or sell plus-size clothing on eBay. To find your favorite designer clothing simply plug their name into the search box, and then choose the plus-size listings.  High end designer accessories and shoes are also often available in the eBay Stores search, found under "Advanced Search." Designer overstocks from top department stores can often be found here in brand new condition for as much as 50% off.  Tips for buying on eBay1. Check customer feedback for individual sellers - and make sure you leave feedback after a transaction is complete - it's good eBay etiquette. This is a good way to figure out if the seller is dealing in designer originals or knock offs. 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 if you don't know your size in a particular designer.

eDress Me - is an especially good formal dress spot for the smaller plus with hundreds of formal gowns available in sophisticated, glamorous styles.  Choose from wedding, prom, cocktail, homecoming, clubbing and red carpet worthy designer gowns.  Small plus-size section for larger plus-sizes with designers like Monif C in stock, but most in the 12-20 size range are mixed throughout.

Eileen Fisher Woman icon icon relaxed and sophisticated upscale designs for women who prefer natural fibers and simple lines. Select styles available up to 3X.

Elie Tahari icon although there are no plus-sizes officially available on-line from this sleek, upscale designer with styles suitable for career, special occasions and evenings out, it's not unusual for misses garments to size up to a 16.

Exclusively Misook Plus icon - Comfortable elegance, exceptional design and superior craftsmanship results in a truly special collection of women's knits. Sizes up to 24W.

Gayla Bentley is a sophisticated, upscale contemporary designer who makes career and special occasion pieces. Sizes from 14 to 28W.

HSN has an excellent, stylish  jackets, coats, pants, skirts, dresses and accessories in plus-sizes up to 3X. There are a few larger sizes up to 5-6X available here and there. All at super savings prices. Designers like  Randolph Duke, Miss Tina Knowles, LukaStyle, Diane von Furstenberg's Silk Assets, and many more.

IGIGI - this small, up and coming plus exclusive designer runs the gamut from young and trendy club, contemporary work wear and casual wear to sophisticated evening wear. Exclusively for the stylish plus up to size 5X.

Jones New York Signature - upscale, designer wear for the stylish urbanite. Everything available up to size 16, some styles available up to Plus-size 24W.

Karen Kane icon occasionally women's sizes up to 24W become available in this feminine, designer label, and most styles are available up to a 16.

Kiyonna -  Stylish, elegant and contemporary clothing. Sophisticated dresses for day to evening, casual modal knit tops and dresses and contemporary day wear for office and denim for about town. Sizes up to 5X.

Kohl's carries budget friendly designer options for plus-sizes in labels like Daisy Fuentes and Cathy Daniels and Vera Wang in misses sizes.  Options available up to 24W.

 

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La Monir is a designer apparel spot including labels like Tadashi, Scala and Cassandra Stone, with an especially deep cocktail, bridal and formalwear selection.  Select styles available in sizes up to 30W.

Lafayette 148 offers gorgeous fabrics, attention to detail and exceptional fit.  Contemporary style fashion for upscale tastes in sizes up to 24W.

Lew Magram,  Runway Fashions at Runaway Prices. NEW, Spring 2006! Sizes up to 28W.

Liz Claiborne Woman - classic designer apparel that will take you from the golf course to the board room in sizes up to 24. Select styles available in petites.

Macy's.  With Clinton Kelly from "What Not to Wear" on board, Macy's is hip to quality plus-size fashion. Check out their women's department for labels like Baby Phat,  Lauren by Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger,  Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein. Sizes available up to 24W

 

Marina Rinaldi is a plus-specialty Italian designer that can be hard to find in the USA.  Beautiful, tailored lines and fine fabrics in sizes 14-24W.

Max Studio-- feminine and sophisticated designer collection with a clean, contemporary to romantic edge from Max Mara.  Most styles offered up to an XL/16-18 on-line

Michael Kors icon is probably one of the best known designers in the USA today, thanks to his judging spot on BRAVO televisions Project Runway.  Now he's extended his ready to wear collections to include select styles in plus-sizes.  Chooses from tops, jeans and the occasional dress in sizes up to 24W.

Monif C is a small, New York designer that specializes in upscale, trendy urban flavored fashion especially for the full-figured woman. Sizes 14-24W.

Nine West Plus-size Apparel icon - sophisticated designer style in fine fabrics that drape and flatter the Plus-size figure. Sizes up to 24W.

Nordstrom icon upscale department store offering plus-size clothing from designers such as Svoboda jeans,  Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Paige Premium jeans, Rachel Pally, Donna Ricco, Sweet Pea by Staci Frati and other fine labels. Sizes up to 24W.

Norma Kamali Everlast icon - timeless, sleek knits and styles in uber-wearable styles in sizes up to XL(16).

Paige Premium Denim icon Paige Adams-Geller launched her company on the principle that you don't need to be a size 2 to look and feel great in designer denim. She's recently expanded her line to include plus-sizes up to 24W.

QVC  has the latest fashion trends in apparel, accessories, footwear & more. Designer labels such as Chloe Dao (of Project Runway fame),  Carson Kressley, Bob Mackie, M by Marc Bouwer, City Knits, Me by plus supermodel Emme, Victor Costa and artsy labels such as Indigo Moon and Koos of Course. Most of their fashions are available in sizes up to 3X/26W.

Rachel Pally icon trendy, contemporary knits that are loose and flowing. Recently expanded into plus-size 3X in select styles.

Ralph Lauren Plus iconis easily one of America's favorite designers. Lines are clean, contemporary and often made of natural fibers. Styles range from upscale casual to career and special occasion wear. Sizes up to 24W.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of the premier luxury department stores in the United States. Their plus-size selection (Salon Z) is a frequent stop for stylists to curvaceous stars, with exceptional designer labels like Marina Rinaldi, Lafayette 148, Chetta B, Ellen Tracy, Carmen Marc Valvo, Tadashi, and Dana Buchman frequently among their offerings. Younger and trendier styles and designer jeans from labels like Svoboda and James Jeans are starting to turn up here, in addition to the contemporary classics. Gorgeous, well made upscale designer clothing for women sizes 14-24.

Sephora - THE spot for all your favorite upscale department store cosmetics, without having to bump elbows at the counter with other customers.

Shop Translated - new, contemporary and trendy plus exclusive designer fashion shop. Sizes up to 3X.

Sierra Trading Post - is a wonderful resource for upscale career clothing, as well as high quality outdoor wear. Convenient size finder good to size 2XL, but we know from browsing that they often have items like Hawksley & Wight designer suits in plus-size up to 24W. Plus-size petite sizes also turn up here.

Skirt Spot - check out this small designer skirt boutique for some unique styles available for the smaller plus in sizes up to XL.

Sweet Pea by Staci Frati Plus icon - trendy, youthful style tops and dresses in easy to wear mesh, this designer knows how to use color and pattern to your best advantage. Sizes up to 3X.

Svoboda is one of the hottest designer labels in plus size jeans. Up to the minute washes and styles constructed exclusively for women with curves. Sizes in both regular and tall inseam lengths 12-24W.

Tadashi if you are looking for high end, grown-up style cocktail dresses and evening gowns, this is the designer to shop.  Beautiful fabrics and finished details with superb fit in sizes up to 24W.

Target - along with regulars like Isaac Mizraahi, other designers cycle through this budget-conscious retailer with limited time collections, often available in sizes as large as 2XL. More is usually available on-line than in most stores. Also, the official "plus" collection is available up to 30W.

Torrid - this plus trendy retailer sometimes carries some designer fashions and accessories like purses from Betsey Johnson.

Ulla Popken  is a European designer (outlets in the US & abroad)  offering well made clothes for plus and super sizes 12 to 34. Almost everything is available in the full size range. Good selection of casual suits and separates appropriate for the office.

Women Suits carries a sophisticated selection of women's suits in designer styles from Lisa Renne and Donna Vinci for sizes up to 32W. Plus-size styles appropriate for the office, special occasions. Mother of the Bride, and church.

Zappos - in addition to one of the largest selections of designer shoes in hard to find sizes and hand bags on the internet, they've also begun to carry a large selection of women's designer clothing with a few labels here and there available in plus sizes.

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