A long time in the works, this list has been repeatedly requested and I’m so delighted to share it - ethically made brands that dared expand past a size 18. Who knew the trials and tribulations, the energy I’d expend in my adult life merely trying to dress myself.
There is a mighty swift current in the lake self doubt that comes with being an outlier.
There is the honest and brutal reality that 80% of the clothing I see and would love to wear is not made for my body
That my style, my wardrobe, my sense of self expression is all to often held captive by an industry that sees my body as unworthy of dressing, but I hope this list of plus size ethical fashion helps take the sting out. That it gives you a jumping off place to find pieces you'll love, as well as some tips to make purchasing clothing online easier. You are not alone, it is really really hard, but there are places, brands, shops that think your body is beautiful and worth adorning with gorgeous garments.
THE LIST
SIZE 26 + (including Custom)
Clothing
Anne Mulaire ( CAD / Indigenous Owned)
Alice Alexander
Alder Apparel (CAD)
Altar Houseline
Big Bud Press
Copper Union
Day Won
Emperor’s Old Clothes
Halseene Bridal (CAD)
Loud Bodies
Mettamade (CAD)
Odd Bird Company
Revelle
Sotela
The Perennial Closet
Tamara Malas
Tuesday Bassen
Tuesday of California
Sea Salt Cornwall
Superfit Hero
Little High, Little Low
Tradlands
WRAY NYC
Nettle Studio
Decade Studio (CAD)
Universal Standard
Sell Trade Plus (Second Hand Consignment)
Intimates | Bathing Suits
Revol Girl (CAD)
ARQ
Siobhan Barrett
TomboyX
Kayleigh Peddie (CAD)
Kade & Vos
Vava Lingerie
Snag Tights
Origami Customs (CAD)
Period Aisle (CAD)
SIZE 22 /24
Clothing
ABLE
Jamie and the Jones
Beaton Linen (CAD)
Power of My People (CAD)
Vincetta
Buttercream Clothing (CAD)
State the Label
Selkie
Miranda Bennett
Ilana Kohn
Two Fold Clothing
Mildred Handmade (CAD)
Pamut
Esby
Elizabeth Suzann (Extremely Limited Stock)
Big Bud Press
Uniform Handmade (CAD)
Girlfriend
Kanuk Coats (CAD)
Nettle’s Tale Clothing (CAD)
Eli and Barry
Noemiah (CAD)
Brass Clothing
Free Label (CAD)
Osei Duro
Winsome Goods
Berriez (Vintage)
Farmhouse Frocks
L’envers
Leka Design (CAD)
Rachel Antonoff
Warp and Weft Denim
Label by Three
Museo Studio
Boutique Lustre (CAD)
Seek Shelter (CAD)
Henning
NAADAM
Oge Ajibe (CAD)
FRANC (CAD)
Lora Gene
Reformation
VINCE
Christy Dawn
Intimates | Bathing Suits
Nettle's Tale Swimwear (CAD)
The Sleepshirt (CAD)
Em & May (CAD)
SIZE 18 / 2XL
Pyne & Smith Clothiers
Ace & Jig
Hendrik Lou (CAD)
UZI NYC
Jung Maven
Loup NYC
Nooworks
7115 NYC
Two Days Off Clothing
Aliya Wanek
AFFANDJAM
Eliza Faulkner (CAD)
ACCESSORIES etc
Shoes | Scarves | Hats | Jewelry
Blockshop Textiles
Poppy Barley (CAD)
Manitobah Mukluks (CAD)
Fieldwork Co. (CAD)
Boutonne
Primecut Bags
Janessa Leone
Richer Poorer Socks
Bergs & Betts (CAD)
Pyrrah Jewelry (CAD)
Ora - C (CAD)
Le Lou Ula (CAD)
Heirloom Hats (CAD)
Laasso
Louve Montreal (CAD)
Tree Fairfax
WKNDLA
Luna Goods (CAD)
Bryr Clogs
Unbelts (CAD)
Brother Vellies
Zou Xou Shoes
Lingua Nigra
Maguire Shoes (CAD)
Brick & Mortars
Luna Collective (CAD and they stock up to a 4X)
Fieldstudy (CAD | Up to an XXL)
Victoire (CAD | Up to an XXL)
Hazel & Rose
Ad Hoc Penticton (CAD | Up to an XXL)
Disclaimer: This list is a working document. I own it in the sense of I get to decide who and what brands are given space on my corner of the internet. If you have suggestions, please email at hello@marielleelizabeth.com and I will gladly take them into consideration. Finally, ethical fashion is a spectrum and some brands aren’t as transparent as I’d like, however if they stock up to a size 28, I am more willing to include them due to the incredibly limited options. Ethics for me includes size diversity in marketing, representation, and give back programs. These brands will be denoted with an asterix (*). I am here for progress and accessibility - not just perfection. I have not tried every brand on this, nor am I personally endorsing them, this is a resource list that I simply hope helps.
Pictured Above: Pyne & Smith Dress | Block Shop Textiles Scarf | Boutonne Purse