The number one question I get asked is, “where do you find cheap clothing in plus size?” At first I 100% set on creating a list of places to buy affordable plus clothing, but then I sat down and through through it a little more and made a decision. See I personally believe in size inclusive clothing. The plus girl wants to wear the same dang things as the straight-sized girl. It’s not like you cross over the boundary to plus size sizing and suddenly you want to wear elastic banded pants and oversized grandma florals. No, thats what happens when people who aren’t plus size design for the thickums. The reality is every plus woman wants to wear the same fashions as everyone else. The also want to have options in terms of the aesthetic, riskiness and level of comfort. Simple. So for today’s post- and for several more to come in this series, we are looking at brands that are size inclusive as well as being affordable. These are brands investing in making inclusive shopping a reality, and a good way to tell them we like what they are doing and want more, is by speaking with our dollars. For more plus brands, check out my recent post on where to buy plus size and size inclusive loungewear.
Where You Can Shop for Size Inclusive Clothing (In-Store + Online)
Anna wears an outfit from H&M + NordstromRack
Target This discount store offer affordable everyday fashions in sizes in size 0-26. Check out in house brands like Wild Fable for trendy wear, Who What Wear for style forward pieces or Universal Thread for well made essentials. Universal Thread is also fair trade certified.
Walmart: Lots of people overlook this low-cost mega retailer, but they have gone out of their way to improve their clothing offering recently. They have a diverse size range (XS-5X), just note the online selection is often much better than in store.
American Eagle: New to the plus game this store offers pants in sizes 0-24- also available in store. These are some of my favorite denim and they offer two fits, one made for apples, and another for pear/hourglass shapes. That said, in their other clothing size xxl, is supposed to be a catch all for sizes 20-24, leaving it to be unreliably sized.
Old Navy: Old Navy offers colorful affordable basics in sizes 0-30. Old Navy is great for staple items, lounge wear and active wear.
Forever21: Low cost, high trend items in size 0-24. Items are designed with a younger buyer in mind so sometimes may run smaller than normal in bust, hips and butt.
Maurices This store focus on casual basics in size 0-24. I shop Maurice’s for cute flannels, theme tees and other comfy casual wear. They also make what I consider the best leggings in the market.
Nordstrom Rack: Nordstrom rack is a secret fave of mine for amazing deals on more expensive high quality brands. Catch item is fresh from their main store in size 00-4X. Note: deeply discounted items are usually final sale.
Rue21: Most people don’t even know Rue 21 is size inclusive and offeris clothing in size xs to 4x . This store has super affordable casual wear, that is on trend and often has playful nods to pop culture.
Cato: This store offers size 2 to 28, though sizing can run a bit small. A southern budget staple, Cato offers fun prints and designs with classic southern charm.
Kohl’s : This department store offers affordable everyday items in s-3x. They’ve recently also created a few in-house lines. I have my eye on them to step up their fashion game. While items may be slightly over $50 a piece, they are ALWAYS on sale.
Where You Can Shop for Size Inclusive Clothing (Online Only)
Anna wears a bikini from ASOS and a cover up from Forever 21
Centsofstyle: This new to me store offers size xs-3x and carries a plethora of fun, unique, and fashionable tees, joggers and etc. I reached to the owners and they gave me a discount code ( for you to use to save %15 off your purchase
H&M: This fashion store provides accessible and affordable fashion pieces in 0-28, unfortunately their plus sizes is only available online. If you like buy it, pieces on this site move very very fast. They offer lots of trend forward pieces, at great prices and some are eco-conscious and fair trade.
ASOS: This brand offer fashion forward clothing for sizes 00-26. Items move very quickly and this site is popular with todays fashion trendsetters.
Reb Dolls: This store offers some of the coolest designs and in sizes small to 5X. Note items from here sell out VERY quickly so if you see something, your best bet is to buy it then and there.
Missguided: This fashion brand carries on trend pieces in in size 0-20. While I would love to see their brand expand further into plus, what they offer is sorely needed in size inclusive fashion
BooHoo: This online only store offers a wide variety of quickly rotating styles in size 0-24. Construction at times leaves things to be desired, but nothing their easy return policy can’t fix.
Daily Ritual: This brand offers elevated basics at extremely prices. Shorts range from s- 7x, making this another great option for babes of all sizes.
Venus: Venus provides sone seriues glam at super affordable prices. They offer size s-3x so every babe can feel like a glamazon showstopper.
Women Within– offering size 12-44w, women within is the most inclusive brand on this list. Great for basics and sporty pieces, That said, sizing runs 1-2 sizes small, so size up on pieces that are not oversized.
Shein: I am only listing this store out of due diligence. This brand has been problematic as of late, so I currently do not buy from the. Based on past purchases and experience, the quality is inconsistent and the clothing unimpressive
Rosegal: I am only listing this store out of due diligence. I have not personally shopped this brand, but has not heard positive things.
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