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Lane Bryant
- the on-line presence of this well known retailer
has a selection of work clothing for the trendy to contemporary young
professional in plus-sizes up to 28W. (Some basics increasingly
becoming available up to size 32W)
Lew Magram,
carries sophisticated, contemporary and trendy styles for work and
special occasions including many dresses and suits. Newly added women's sizes 14-28W, misses sizes up
to 20.
Liz Claiborne is
back and better than ever with the help of fashion
designer Isaac Mizrahi. Sporty, contemporary apparel for
casual and work. Sizes up to 24W.
Macy's. carries
an increasingly deep and stylish
plus-size career clothing selection from labels like Lauren by Ralph Lauren,
Jones of New York, Tahari, and INC International Concepts Woman. Sizes available up to 24W.
Magellans
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 designer collection.
Unfortunately their plus line is not available on the internet. Most
things offered up to an XL/16-18 on-line.
MetroStyle carries trendy to contemporary suits and dresses for the young
professional woman up to size 20. Petites and talls also
available.
Midnight Velvet
has
an individual and eclectic flair with an artsy edge.
Great choice if you want more unusual
contemporary styles for the office in sizes up to 24W.
Monroe & Main
carries stylish dresses, fun suiting
for more creative environments and casual work
attire suitable for the younger professional woman. Most styles are
available in plus-sizes up to size 3X.
Monterey Bay has well made
classic and contemporary styles, some of which are appropriate for
the more casual office environment. Most styles are available
up to size 16, with the occasional offering up to 24W.
New York & Co
specializes in contemporary fashions for younger women who like
to look their best without breaking their bank account.
Styles suitable for work wear are available. Sizes
up to 20.
Nordstrom Plus-Size Shop
upscale department store offering plus-size clothing from designers
such as Ralph Lauren, Exclusively Misook, Anne Klein, New York Jones, Donna Ricco, Karen Kane and other fine labels.
Excellent selection for both the professional and work casual office.
Reliable spot for well-made classic suits, and one of
the best resources for contemporary style dresses. Sizes
up to 24W.
North Style carries mostly classic to contemporary
apparel, but a few pieces here and there are good
choices for the more casual working environment.
Sizes up to 24W.
Old Pueblo Trader - carries a wide range of value priced suits,
skirts, dresses and sets appropriate for work. Carries both plus and
plus petite sizes. Most available up to 26W, select styles
available up to 38W.
Orvis
upscale, country style for discerning tastes. Good spot to find
blazers, vests, and tailored pants and skirts. 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
including dresses, jackets, suits and pants appropriate
for work in sizes to 44W.
QVC often
has a very good selection of contemporary to classically tailored
work clothes, with more structured designer labels and travel and
soft knit styles both available. Sizes up to 3X (26-28W) available.
Roaman's
has a wide selection of value priced suits, dresses and separates
appropriate for the working woman. They even have a few suits in talls
and petite plus-sizes. Plus and super sizes available up to 44W.
Saks Fifth Avenue
is one of the premier luxury department stores in the United
States. Their plus-size selection (Salon Z) is a an excellent spot
for core pieces for the contemporary full-figured career woman with designer labels like Marina Rinaldi, Lafayette 148, Eileen Fisher, Ellen Tracy, Carmen Marc
Valvo and Dana Buchman frequently among their offerings. If you
subscri be to the theory of buying the highest quality black trousers
and jackets that you can afford, this is the place to buy them. Tailored
upscale suiting, tops, dresses and separates for women sizes 14-24.
Seventh Avenue Apparel
- has a small selection of fun clothing for the more contemporary, artsy or casual office.
Women's sizes up to 3X.
Sierra Trading Post Women's Clothing
often carries top name-brand suits and career clothing from brands
like Hawkesly & Wight in plus-sizes, at unbeatable prices, in addition
to casual clothing and outerwear. For some reason the size
search only goes up to 2XL or 20, but browsing through we see that
they almost always have things in plus-sizes up to 24W.
Silhouettes
carries exclusively plus-sizes with classic styles mixed
with contemporary to trendy styles. Some suits and dresses
appropriate for the more formal office, with lots of options of a
more relaxed office. One of the best spots on the net
for wide calf boots in season also. Plus and super sizes up to 34W.
Smart Bargains
- shop for full-figured contemporary and designer apparel,
accessories and shoes at up to 60% off retail. Women's sizes
available up to 24W with some big name designers and brands turning
up.
Soft Surroundings
carries high quality, ultra-soft clothing with
upscale designs perfect for the working woman who enjoys comfort with
her style . Average, petite and tall styles up to 18, plus-sizes up to
3X.
Target has a
growing collection, especially on-line, of affordable
contemporary and trendy styles appropriate for work in
sizes up to 30W.
Tog Shop carries an
excellent selection of classic, well made clothes for
the contemporary woman in casual and professional
offices in sizes up to 24W.
Torrid , the
plus-size sister site to Hot Topic, is a
young, fabulous site for the trendy woman. Great spot for
young professionals in creative jobs. Sizing is often Junior
Plus so make sure to check the size charts before ordering! Plus-size clothing up to 26W.
Travel
Smith offers an excellent selection of clothing perfect for
both traveling and meetings. Wrinkle free, wrinkle resistance and knits in styles that
can go from the plane to a meeting with ease. One of the best spots
for knit dresses in plus-sizes in addition to blazers, wrinkle free
tops and pants. Plus-sizes up to 3X.
Ulla
Popken is a European designer (outlets in the US &
abroad) offering well made classic clothes for
sizes 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.
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 carries value priced career apparel including suits and
separates in classic to contemporary styles. plus-sizes are available up to 26w, with petite and tall
sizes available up to size 20.
Woman Within
is a value priced plus and super size catalog that
carries a selection of suits and separates for sizes up
to 44W. Also carries scrubs for those that work in
hospitals.
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