The 10 Plus-Size Designers That Should Be On Your Radar

Meet Shawna Farmer; an entrepreneur in the fashion world, designing plus-size clothing from home and pioneering the movement towards unique designs that customers can not only customize in style – but at no extra charge, can also request in custom sizing.

Ready to Stare founder Alysse Dalessandro is more than just a “size-inclusive” designer, she’s also a writer, blogger, advocate for body positivity and professional speaker. Ready to Stare may have its roots in handcrafted jewelery; but the online store now boasts a wide range of body-positive clothing, accessories and vintage finds.

Looking to focus more on long-lasting quality pieces rather than fleeting trends, designer Beth Ditto aims to create beautiful collections of funky-yet-classic clothing that makes fashion a little more fun for girls who, like herself, don’t want to feel cut off from unique styles just because they’re over a size 14.

It’s all about the perfect fit and unmatched tailoring for designers Lamarr and Pamela Nanton, dynamic duo behind PLY apparel. Besides offering high-end fashions that come in sizes 14-24, the line is also committed to donating part of its proceeds to the fight against breast cancer. Finally – plus-size clothing that doesn’t compromise its fashion sense, and a cause we can all get behind – whatever your size.

Based out of Los Angeles, this fashion-first-size-last label by Elann Zelie is all about offering up one-of-a-kind styles that put a new spin to the plus-size fit. Hoping her fun and on-trend designs will help pave the way for plus-size fashions that focus on style first, without compromising style or trends in the name of sizing.

Launched in 2013, Hackwith Designs first released one limited-edition design, following it with a new one each Monday after that, never making more than 25 pieces. The goal for Hackwith is to create pieces that embody the uniqueness of their customers. Made to order and crafted by a team of seamstresses out of their Minnesota-based studio, the design house has grown in its offerings, but holds true to their vision for unique fashions that reflect a society where no two women are alike and put their mission into action with an extensive plus-size line of clothing offered on their site.

For style-savvy women sizes 2 – 24, New York based Rue107 isn’t leaving anyone out with their size-inclusive fashions. They specialize in statement-making styles – fun and flirty clothing designed to celebrate a sisterhood that comes in every shape and size. We love their funky swimwear line!

Launched in 2015 by two women who saw a real need for change in the fashion industry, Polina Veksler and Alexandra Waldman set out to offer up plus-size clothing that matched the quality and style-variety their friends in the smaller size stream had available to them in every store. Universal Standard is a line of quality clothing that’s both current and chic in sizes 10-28, available online worldwide.

Bold styles, bright hues and funky shapes are the signature elements to Jasmine Elder’s designs for online store Jibri. Available in sizes 10 – 28, Jibri caters to the plus-size girl who appreciates loud prints and on-trend silhouettes. Breaking ground in the movement toward body-inclusive fashion, these styles will appeal to the curvy girl who isn’t afraid to take risks and is looking to make a statement. But don’t let that scare you off – we also found some great neutral staples online, like this outfit shown here, perfect for fall.

Smart Gamour was created with affordable and customizable size-inclusive fashion in mind. From plus-size to petite sizing, and everything in between, Smart Glamour aims to be a one-stop shop for every body size and shape. Every piece is offered in sizes from XXS to 6X, made in New York and customizable to the customer’s needs.