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Information about manufacturers of clothing/shoes/glasses, wedding attire, patterns for making your own clothing, U.S./European size conversion info, and clothing for big kids had been split off into a new FAQ: Clothing for Big Folks: U.S., Part 3.
Type of store [catalog] Catalog store [internet] Web store [chain] Retail chain store [single] Retail single store. [state name] follows. [consignment] Sells some clothes on consignment [overseas] Will ship overseas [misc] Other lists of clothing resources Whom they make clothing for [women] [men] [unisex] [children] [maternity] Maternity and/or nursing clothing and/or bras. What sizes they make Note: All of the outlets make midsize clothing (1X-3X, women's sizes 16-28), except as noted in the listings. Not all outlets make clothing in all sizes in that range, however. [supersize] 4X or 5X or bigger, women's size 30 and up [petite] Petite women's sizes [tall] Tall women's sizes [custom] Does custom work Type of clothing [accessories] Jewelry, belts [casual] Slacks, nice shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses [career] Suits [costumes] Halloween and other holiday costumes [evening] Evening dresses, evening suits [lingerie] Lingerie, including bras, underwear, sleepwear [outdoors] Jackets, coats, other cold weather gear [shoes] Shoes and boots in large sizes and/or wide widths [sportswear] T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants, shorts [swimwear] Bathing suits (men or women) [uniforms] Nurses' uniforms, etc. [wedding] Wedding and wedding-party dresses
L'Atmosphere
20 E 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
212 620 0822
Another $10 store with a large section of extra size and plus
clothing. Most clothes are $5 and $10. Examples of "finds" are
hooded ponchos in 3x for $10, a white eyelet long sleeved
blouse size 3x for $6 and both a rayon and a demim A line jumper
for $10. This is part of a 15 store chain in NYC. Always
pleasant surprizes when you come in.
LL Bean
[internet][catalog][overseas][men][women][casual][sportswear][outdoors][shoes]
Freeport, ME 04033
Phone: (800) 221-4221
Web site: http://www.llbean.com/
Women's sizes to 20 (as of Mar 00, a very small selection of
women's items go to 3X). Men's pants to 46 in some styles
(inseam sometimes to 36), shirts and jackets to XXL Tall in some
styles. Shoes in wider sizes. Great quality. Service varies.
Some clothing runs small, especially pants/tops, not so much
outerwear, which is cut for layering.
Labyrinth Clothing
[catalog][internet][single][Georgia][women][custom][casual][career]
[accessories]
Jorgi Shipley
1228 Franklin
Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-818-0151
Email: info@labyrinthclothing.com
Web: www.labyrinthclothing.com
Small line of loose, flowing basics in high quality fabrics.
Very reasonable prices. Seasonal colors. Custom sizing.
Lady Dare -- "For the Distinctive Woman sizes 14-32"
[single][North Carolina][women][supersize][casual]
MP14, Outer Banks Mall
P.O. Box 441
Nags Head, NC
Phone: 919-441-7461
This is a fairly small store, but they had some unusual clothes
there, such as a batiked summer dress. Good quality, kinda high
prices. They don't have a catalog, but they have a mailing list
and they will notify you if they get something in that you might
be interested in.
Lady Grace Intimate Apparel
[chain][catalog][women][supersize][custom][lingerie][maternity]
61 Exchange St.
PO Box 128
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: (800) 922-0504
Email: ladygrace5@aol.com
Web site: www.ladygrace.com/
Bras and maternity bras to 52-I, bustiers, panties to 9X,
girdles. Stores are located on East Coast of US. Send email with
name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number for free
catalog. Their website has bras that aren't in the catalog. They
are good about returns (you don't owe any postage for your first
exchange). Mar01
Land's End
[catalog][internet][women][men][casual][swimwear][sportswear]
1 Land's End Ln.
Dodgeville, WI 53595
Phone: (800) 356-4444
Email: mailbox@landsend.com
Web site: http://www.landsend.com
Land's End offers an increasing percentage of their clothing
styles in larger sizes (men's to 3X, women's to 26 except
bathing suits to 24). Items in larger sizes are not listed in
all their catalogs but are available in a separate department on
the web site. Some shoes in wide widths. Quality is good, prices
inexpensive to moderate. Phone service is good (service reps
have all the clothing measurements on screen). Web site has a
staggering array of sales with great prices, but it can be
difficult to find what you're looking for. Shipping is fast.
I've heard rumors that they offer some clothing in sizes up to
5X but only over the phone. This clothing may only be available
if you are ordering a quantity of specially printed items. Mar01
Lane Bryant Catalog
[catalog][women][men][supersize][casual][career][sportswear][evening]
[swimwear][lingerie]
PO Box 8301
Indianapolis, IN 46283-8301
Phone orders: (800) 477-7070
Customer service: (800) 477-7030
The catalog is not affiliated with the retail stores. Misses'
sizes 14-20, women's sizes 36-60. They have strapless and
soft-cup bras. They have swimsuits. They use thin models.
Clothing varies in quality (for example, buttons sometimes come
off easily) and fashion consciousness. If you read the catalog
carefully and avoid certain fabrics (such as rayon, which tends
to shrink) you can find a few fashionable good quality things.
Clothing sizes are usually accurate. Some have praised their
silk blouses and Hunter's Run denim leggings. Good sales. Good
about taking things back. One person complained that a sales
clerk gave her wrong information about a backordered item. "I
know it's common to pooh-pooh the Lane Bryant and Roaman's
catalogs, but the fact is that they *are* the most affordable
clothing source for women up to the smaller end of supersize."
Dresses and suits are less commonly offered in larger sizes.
Lane Bryant Stores
[chain][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie][outdoors]
Web site: http://www.veneziajeans.com/
Mall store owned by The Limited. Not affiliated with the Lane
Bryant catalog. Trendy clothing. Not cheap unless you buy on
sale. Sizes to 28 or 32. Some people have problems with the
quality and fit, others are happy with their clothing.
Selections and sizes vary a lot by location -- not every store
gets every kind of item -- e.g., one branch told me they were
not offering swimsuits but the branch at a nearby mall would be.
They use mid-size models in their advertising. A saleswoman at a
Lane Bryant store wrote that she is grateful they offer jobs to
plus-size women when most retail stores will not, and she finds
the attitude at Lane Bryant fat-positive. Jan 00: One woman
wrote "My perception is that they are...not carrying as wide a
size range as they used to. At least in Utah I rarely see sizes
over 26 any more."
Large Lovely Lady
[catalog] [wedding] [supersize] [evening] [career]
PO Box 4385
Chatsworth, CA 91312-4385
Phone: (818) 709-0950
Catalog $2
Laughing Sisters
[catalog][custom][women][supersize][lingerie][maternity]
4514 Manitou Way
San Diego CA 92117
Phone: 858.272.1976
Email: laughingsisters@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.laughingsisters.com
Free catalog
They make and sell unusually high quality 100% cotton nightgowns
of their own design, old-fashioned, extremely full, and
graciously gathered with set-in sleeves. Sizes to super and
custom. Well-constructed and high-quality. They also make
flannel or summerweight cotton nightgowns for nursing women,
with two openings concealed in deep pleats in gathers at the
yoke. "The owner is an amusing woman to speak with. She sells
her gowns in two sizes, Small and Medium. Medium is for about
24-36+, which she said she named Medium because that's her size
and it's her company. She also will custom-size as necessary."
Lebow Brothers Clothing for Men and Boys
[single][Massachusetts][catalog][internet][men][children]
178 Linden Street
Diehl's Plaza
Wellesley, MA 02181
Phone: (617) 431-7194, (800) 814-2229
Web site: http://www.tiac.net/users/lebow/
Lightstone's
[single][California][men][supersize]
1696 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 282-1243
Men's work clothing to 6X or so. Pricey, but very good quality.
Lillian Lavergne Designs
[catalog][women][supersize][lingerie]
7401 Lunar Dr.
Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (800) 416-0063
Slips and camisoles in sizes XS to 10X. Prices around $40.
Linda's Classic Woman
[single][Michigan][women]
139 E. Chicago Blvd.
Tecumseh, MI
Phone: (517)423-7155
Classic women's clothing
Lingerie at Large
[single][California][catalog][internet][women][lingerie][sportswear][swimwear]
161 Carousel Mall
San Bernadino Ca 92401
Phone: 909-885-5611
Fax: 909-624-2288
Email: michelle@lingerieatlarge.com
Web site: http://lingerieatlarge.com/
Catalog $5 (comes with $5 coupon)
Sizes to 4X (a few items to 5X). Also sells Danskin Plus. The
web site uses large models. Bras to 52DDD. Longline bras and
bridal corselettes. Half-slips, camisoles, bra liners, teddy and
bra extenders, and strapless bras, teddies, baby dolls,
garterbelts, gowns, open bust and glow in the dark teddies.
Long Elegant Legs
[catalog][women][tall]
PO Box 1290
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone orders: (800) 344-2225
Customer service: (800) 344-2235
Fax: (908) 359-0691
Clothes for tall women, up to size 22.
Lord & Taylor
[chain][women]
Department store.
Web site: http://www.mayco.com/may/Stores/lt_contact.html (lists phone numbers of stores)
Good plus-size department.
Love Your Peaches Clothing Company
[catalog][Internet][supersize][women][evening][swimwear]
Phone: 888-274-7499
Email: janelle@loveyourpeaches.com
Web site: http://www.loveyourpeaches.com
Luxurious fabrics. Sizes to 6X. Small, appealing online and
print catalog. Pricy. "I've fallen in love with a silk and
velvet lace jacket which I probably won't be able to resist much
longer." Jackets reported generously cut. One piece and two
piece mix-n-match swimwear. "When my bikini top arrived, it
didn't fit right. We took some digital photos, sent them off to
her, and she made me a new one. When I put the new one on, it
*fell* into place. It's just so perfectly made that I can't
believe it. And now she has my size and pattern on file, and can
make other things to fit me just as perfectly."
Loving Woman Lingerie and More
[single][California][catalog][supersize][lingerie]
425 Broadway
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: (415) 652-7980
Lucy
[single][New York][women][outdoors][sportswear]
1109 second Ave, between 58th and 59th streets
new york, new york 10022
Phone: 212-758-8216
Fax: 212-758-8673
Web site: www.lucy.com
Workout wear for women in a variety of sizes, reportedly
reasonably priced. Currently only one retail location, with more
planned in 2001. No web ordering but you can sign up to be
notified when Lucy opens more retail stores. Mar01
MTF Geriatrics [catalog][women][casual] PO Box 320 Ellis, KS 67637 Phone: (913) 726-4807 Dresses, slips/camisoles, skirts, blouses -- clothing for folks with disabilities. Macy's [chain][women][evening][career][lingerie] Web site: http://www.macys.com Department store. Plus-size clothes in Macy's Woman section. Pricey, evening/career focus. Recommended that you get a "Personal Shopper," who can help if you have problems. Sizes up to 24. Jockey For Her underwear to size 12 or 13. Madame X Lingerie [catalog][women][lingerie] 3023 N. Clark St., Suite 271R Chicago, IL 60657 Catalog $5 Lingerie to 4X (24). Magical Creations Boutique [single][Oregon][supersize][casual][evening] 4232 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR Phone: (503) 288-5450 Plus and supersize designer samples, wearable art, ethnic. "Really cool clothing...a bit more expensive, but they are apparently worth it and the clothes they do are gorgeous." Magic Makers Costumes, Inc. [catalog][internet][single][West Virginia][overseas][women][men][unisex] [children][supersize][costumes] 545 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 Phone: 800-233-5810, (304)525-5333 Fax: (304)525-1041 Web: http://www.magicmakers.com Some of their rental/purchase costumes come in large sizes. Costumes list relevant chest/bust/waist measurements. Making It Big [single][California][internet][catalog][women][supersize][petite][tall][casual] [career][evening][sportswear][lingerie][swimwear] 501 Aaron St Cotati, CA 94931-3062 Phone: 707-795-1995 Fax: 707-795-4874 Email: mib@bigwomen.com Web site: http://www.bigwomen.com Cottons, linens, and rayons, dyed to order, high quality. Mostly solid colors with an ever increasing percentage of overdyed prints and rayon prints. Moderate prices. They make all their own garments in the U.S. Some petites, talls. They use large and supersize models. Service is good, they are receptive to customer comments and Canadian-friendly. Some folks complain that they frequently discontinue styles. Some folks complain that they don't update their styles fast enough. They have 2 or 3 sales a year in Berkeley. "Over the last few catalogs, I've noticed quite a bit of improvement" (in stylishness of clothing). Website reported not to work with Macintosh browers. Marianne Plus [chain][women][casual] Mall store. Funky clothes at reasonable prices. Cool urban fashion. Marian's Full Figure Designs [catalog][women][casual][sportswear] 385 W. Marigold Altadena, CA 91001 Phone: (213) 681-5845 Catalog $2 (refunded with first order) Tops, shirts, stirrup pants. Marilyn's [catalog][women][lingerie] PO Box 1117 Santa Maria, CA 93456 Phone: (800) 462-4447 Lingerie in sizes 1X-4X. A little pricey. Marshall's [chain][women][men] Discount store. Hit or miss, but sometimes they have good stuff. Marshall Field's [chain] Department store. Sizes to 24-28. Not bad in price if you hit a sale. Quality and selection varies by location. Maryland Square [catalog][internet][women][shoes] Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-1567 Phone 800 274 7196 Web www.marylandsquare.com Women's shoes. Secure online ordering. Wide range of sizes, styles. Massey's [catalog][women][shoes] 601 Twelfth St. PO Box 10088 Lynchburg, VA 24506-0088 Phone: (800) 4-MASSEY Women's shoes up to size 14 in a variety of widths. MaxMara [single][California][women] San Francisco, CA Limited selection of larger clothes (sizes 12-22). If their style matches yours, you'll be in heaven. McB's Shoes [catalog][shoes] 715 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: (415) 546-9444, (415) 957-9988 Sizes 6-13, AAAAA-EE. MegWear [catalog][internet][women][custom][supersize][casual][evening][lingerie] 341 Main Street, Suite 13 West Haven, CT 06516 Phone: 203-937-8118, 888-909-2384 Email: megwear@megwear.com Web site: http://www.megwear.com/ Line of avant garde clothing for people who want to make a statement. "Wild," "daring," "retro" clothing such as leopard print halters and "shrugs," bloomers. Sizes larger than XL are made to order. Mid-sized models. Owner Meg Giannotti writes: "I do use mid-size 12-16 and smaller models 6-10 for the web and brochure. This is not meant to exclude anyone. It's just those are the samples and model that I had available. Anything that anyone sees can be made to order. At this time we do not accept M/C Visa (soon however). We will try our hardest to accommodate any of our customers. Thank-you again for the mention." ModeStyle.com [internet][women] Web: http://www.modestyle.com Online site associated with Mode magazine, featuring clothes you can find in the magazine. Sizes to 24. Clothes tend to be expensive. Modern Woman [chain][women][supersize][casual][career][evening][lingerie] This store has been subsumed by Catherine's (see the US Clothing FAQ part 1). More To Hug [catalog][single][California][internet][women][lingerie][evening] [casual][career] Phone: (800) 850-8525 Web site: http://www.vcnet.com/moretohug/ Stores in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, CA. More To Love, Too [single][Kentucky][women][supersize][casual][career][evening] Breckenridge Lane South in the Hikes Point area Louisville, KY Sizes from 14 to 36 and can special order anything from a size 3 up to 8x MrSportswear [catalog][internet][single][unisex][supersize][custom][sportswear] 702 West Melinda Lane Phoenix, Arizona 85027 Phone: 720-344-9250 Fax: 623-582-9854 info@mrsportswear.com www.mrsportswear.com T-shirts up to men's and women's 6x, plain or with a variety of slogans printed on them. Quality of t-shirts is excellent, and they also do custom screenprinting for a very reasonable price and a small minimum order. They have supersize cotton t-shirts in colors! Muldoon's Men's Shop [catalog][internet][single][Wisconsin][men][women][supersize][casual] [career][sportswear][outerwear][lingerie] 1506 South Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54701, USA Phone: 1-800-942-0783 and (715) 832-3502 Fax: (715) 832-6798 Email: jmuldoon@muldoons.com Web site: http://www.muldoons.com/ Large range of sizes. Reasonable prices. US shipping is free for orders over $100. They also ship to Canada. Lot of variety and colors. They are very nice on the phone. They hem slacks no extra charge. Short, regular, and long-rise trousers, waist sizes from 28 to 80 inches, shirt sizes from 14 1/2 to 24 1/2 inch neck, sleeve lengths from 32 to 40 inches, outerwear from small to 8X big (74-76 inch chest) and talls to 5X. Suits and sport coats from size 34 Extra Short to 60 Long (Extra Longs up to size 54) are in stock; can order up to size 72 Portly Long and 60 Extra Long in suits and sport coats. Sweatshirt and sweatpants up to size 10X Big and 6X Tall. Myles Ahead [catalog][single][Florida][women][supersize][tall] 6652 NW 57 St. Tamarac, FL 33321 Phone: 888-MylesAhead, (305) 724-0500 Fax: (305) 724-7177 Web site: http://www.mylesahead.com When the web site URL changed, I got several notes about it -- this company clearly has a lot of fans!
NAAFA Feminist SIG [catalog][unisex] Lynn Meletiche 2065 First Ave. #19-D Dept. RM New York, NY 10029 Phone: (212) 721-8259 Large-size hospital gowns (allow 4-6 weeks for delivery). Nakazawa's [single][New York][women][casual][evening] 132 Thompson St NY, NY 10012 Phone: 212-505-7768 Nancy Lawrence [single][Minnesota][women] Edina, Minnesota Phone: (612) 925-9305 Pricey boutique, sizes 14-26. Nancy's Choice [catalog][shoes] Indianapolis, IN 46201 Misses' sizes 10-20, women's sizes 36-46, also shoes. National Wholesale Co. [catalog][women][lingerie][casual] 400 National Blvd. Lexington, NC 27294 Phone: 910-249-0211 (orders only), 910-249-4202 Fax: 910-249-9326 Pantyhose by the dozen at reasonable prices. Several queen-size styles. Non-run pantyhose in large (up to 200 lbs). Naturally Yours [catalog][women][sportswear] PO Box 86481 Portland, OR 97286 3405 SE 63rd St. Portland, OR 97206 Phone: (503) 777-1027 Leggings in sizes 1X-4X. Neel Gagan [internet][custom][women][casual][evening] Phone: (888) 464 4685, (603) 437 4715 Email: info@gagan.com Web site: http://www.gagan.com Custom-made options for women to design and create their own wardrobe. Offer a number of silk fabrics and colors and embroideries. Traditionally Indian clothes tend to be loose fitting and comfortable without looking big and unattractive. Visit the Design it Yourself section of the site. New Attitude [single][Hawaii][supersize] 1289 Kilauea Ave. Hilo, HI Phone: (808) 935-6055 Clothing "with an island attitude." Sizes 14-34. They ship. New Look [catalog][women][tall] Phone: (800) 998-1985 Tall and BBW. New Mode [chain][women][casual] One incarnation is in the Plaza Camino Real Mall in Carlsbad CA Hip, trendy clothing to size 22. Newport News [catalog][women][casual] Avon Lane Hampton, VA 23630-1244 Phone: (800) 688-2830, (804) 827-9000 (customer service) Formerly Avon Fashions. Casual clothes. Some of their stuff goes up to size 16, 18, 20, 2X. Nicole Summers [catalog] [career] [casual] [evening] PO Box 3003 Winterbrook Way Meridith, NH 03253-3003 Phone: 800-642-6786 Sizes to 26 Nordstrom [catalog][chain][women][career][casual][shoes] Catalog info: PO Box 91018 Seattle WA 98111-9118 Phone: (800) 285-5800, (206) 215-7100 (outside US and Canada) Fax: (800) 285-7288, (208) 215-7288 (outside US and Canada) TDD: (800) 285-7344 Email: npta@nordstrom-pta.com Web site: http://www.nordstrom-pta.com Department store is upscale, service oriented. Plus-size clothes in Encore department. This is a *great* place to find large shoes, especially for women. They will move heaven and earth to find a fit! They have a new plus-size catalog that uses large models. Nordstromshoes.com You can put in your size, the width, and the type of shoe you're looking for. The search engine will return all styles that fit that description. Not A Small World [single][California][consignment][career][casual][sportswear] [evening][lingerie][accessories][swimwear] Monica Francisco 1527 Cypress Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (925) 933-7592 Fax: (925) 933-7592 Email: monica@notasmallworld.com Plus size only consignment shop, sizes 14-4X. Designer labels. Layaways and 24-hour approvals. Consignment split 50/50.
Ocean Ray Wetsuits [internet][custom][supersize][swimwear] Phone: 800-645-5554 Web site: http://www.oceanray.com/ Wet suits, custom sizing. Web site has very complete price list, including custom suits for people 350 pounds or more. Oddessy Martial Arts and Medieval Supply Center [single][Missouri][internet][unisex][supersize][sportswear] Phone: 1-800-ODDESSY (1-800-633-3779) Email: info@oddessy.com Web site: http://www.oddessy.com Large martial arts uniforms, including Karate gis up to size 12 (equivalent to men's 5X). Also Japanese swords and knives, medieval swords, Karate, Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do training equipment, aids and safety gear, and numerous other martial arts and medieval related products and literature. Web site uses some large models. The supersize uniforms are quite expensive. Oh! Susanna [catalog][women][supersize][sportswear] 206 Culver St Chatta, TN 37415 Phone: (615) 874-0792 Shorts, sweats, T-shirts in 5X to 8X. Old Pueblo Traders [catalog] [casual] [petite] [women] [lingerie] [shoes] Palo Verde at 34th St PO Box 27800 Tucson, AZ 85726-7800 Phone: (520) 747-5000 Catalog $2 One Angry Girl Designs [catalog][internet][overseas][unisex][supersize][sportswear] PO Box 400674 North Cambridge MA 02140 oneangrygirl@hotmail.com Web: http://www.oneangrygirl.net/ Wonderful shirts (small through 6XL) with feminist and size-accepting slogans such as "Practice Guilt-free food consumption." and "Start a revolution - stop hating your body". Not all shirts come in all sizes, and larger sizes cost more. Also bumper stickers including the pot-bellied "Bud the Silver Naked Trucker". Orchard Corset Discount Center [internet][single][New York][overseas][women][lingerie][costume] Orchard Corset Center 157 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002 Phone: 877-2OR-CHARD; (212) 674-0786 Email: orchard@bway.net Web site: http://www.bway.net/orchard_bras/ Many kinds and brands of lingerie, sizes to 54-I. Also theatrical, costume and period items. "They've been in business about 70 years and pride themselves on being able to fit just about anyone." But: "I was VERY unhappy with Orchard Corset Center. I ordered panties from them over the phone. I said a size 17. When they arrived they were a size 13. I returned them immediately, but they refused to credit my account." Original Jo's [catalog][women][supersize][sportswear] 8766 Wicklow Lane Dublin, CA 94568-1149 Phone: (800) 352-9156 T-shirts decorated with sayings or pictures, sizes 1X-8X.
PS Plus Sizes Plus Savings
[chain][women][supersize][casual][career][lingerie]
This store has been subsumed by Catherine's (see US Clothing FAQ
part 1).
Pango Pango Swimwear
[catalog][women][custom][swimwear]
1905 E. Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6562
Phone: (305) 786-0255
Really skimpy, really sleazy swimsuits, mostly bikinis.
Bottoms up to XXL (45"-47" hips). Tops have cup sizes AA to F,
and they make the band to your measurements. They do special
requests.
Paradise on a Hanger
[catalog][unisex][supersize][casual]
4389 F Road
Crawford, CO 81415-9732
Phone: 800-921-3050 in the USA, 970-921-3050 elsewhere
Email: hotshirts@hotshirts.com
Web site: http://www.hotshirts.com
Mail-order Hawaiian shirt company. Almost all shirts up to 2X,
most to 4X, and many to 7X (men's sizes). Shirts average $50-60
US and come from several different makers. One of the owners is
a big man. Mar01
Paula Sanders Plus Size and Super Size Custom Clothing
[internet][single][women][supersize][custom][casual][career][evening]
[wedding][accessories]
Web site: http://www.paulasanders.com
Custom clothing: Send email describing what you have in mind.
"I have spoken to Paula several times and she appears to be very
customer service oriented and eager to please her clients." Site
also offers ready-made accessories and hats, a gallery of art
images featuring large women, and *The Big Girls Blue Book*, a
resource guide for plus and supersize women.
Payless Shoes
[chain][women][men][shoes]
Inexpensive shoes. Wide sizes.
Peacock Clothes
[single][California][women][supersize]
311 Town & Country Village
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (408) 730-0941
Carries XL-XXXL (28 can fit up to 500lbs or more). Reasonable
prices. Some people think quality is good, a few disagree.
One comment: "Deborah always produces high quality merchandise,
and the price reflects the quality. Deborah makes anything you
want. She provides polite advice, but if you insist you need a
green and yellow sequined rain slicker with pink poodles and
purple dinosaurs, that's what you'll get."
Peggy Lutz Plus
[catalog][internet][single][California][custom][petite][tall]
[supersize][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie]
7650 Bell Road
Windsor, CA 95492
Phone: (707) 837-1897
Fax: (707) 837-1899
Email: peg@peglutz.com
Web page: www.plus-size.com
Catalog w/ fabric swatches $5 (refundable upon order). Elegant
designs and high-quality interesting fabrics. Good selection of
sizes. Expensive. Catalog and web site use plus size models and
older models. "Peggy's designs get more beautiful and refined
every year, and she has an intuitive sense of what looks good on
plus-size bodies." "The dress fit as if it were made *exactly*
for me. Another good thing about Peggy: almost all her styles
can be cut to fit all body types."
In Summer 2000 there were a lot of complaints about this
company. Summary: she was reluctant to take back or fix
mail-ordered clothing that didn't fit properly or was otherwise
not as ordered; she sometimes didn't respond to email or phone
contact.
In Feb 2001, Peg Lutz took the time to phone me and respond to
the criticisms (which no other manufacturer/designer has done).
A summary of her comments: she has learned her business on the
job and views mistakes as challenges and opportunities for
improvement. During times of sudden high demand it may be
difficult for her to respond quickly to everyone since she
offers very personalized service to each client. With regard to
fit, her standard patterns fit a wide range of bodies but
sometimes alterations are necessary. Her return policy: all
shipped items are returnable, unworn, within two weeks and are
subject to a 10% restocking fee for clothing purchased off the
rack and a 15% cut charge for clothing made for you. She is
working on a digitized pattern system that will offer more
customization options for lower prices.
Persephone Plus
[internet][women][supersize][custom][evening][costumes]
2801 Ocean Park Blvd. PMB 366
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Orders@persephoneplus.com
http://www.persephoneplus.com
"Gothwear to die for, and I'm not even gothy." Sizes up to bust
62, waist 52, hip 64, and custom sizes.
Phoenix
Pryor, Oklahoma.
Phone: 918.825.6152.
Wholesale supplier of large-size t-shirts. Marilyn Wann: "I like
them the best of all the t-shirt companies I've used for
FAT!SO?. They recently instituted a $200 minimum for orders."
Phoenix Big and Tall
Has merged with Repp Big & Tall (listed below).
Plus Active Wear Co.
[catalog][women][supersize][sportswear]
P.O. Box 337
3216 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 877 994 5353
Fax: 877 633 9439
Email: plusactive@earthlink.net
T-shirts to 9X, leggings to 8X, denim shirts, walking shorts up
to 3X, palm weights, exercise videos, casual clothing,
AquaJogger swimwear. Prices are lower than Junonia's. Email to
request free catalog. Oct 99
Plus Shop
[catalog][internet][overseas][women][supersize][custom]
[casual][evening][swimwear][lingerie][accessories]
Michele
6846 Reseda Blvd. #121
Reseda,CA 91335
Phone (818) 345-2245
Fax (818) 345-1050
Email Mail@plusshop.com
Web www.plusshop.com
Owned, operated and designed by BBWs. Private label swimwear,
French lingerie, silk ballgowns, casual, activewear, sleepwear,
jewelry, size-related books, and an outlet department for
one-of-a-kind bargains. New items added on a weekly basis. Sizes
1x to 6x. Custom work available on some items. All swimwear is
designed from your individual body measurements. Ship anywhere
in the world. Site is mirrored in French language:
http://www.plusshop.com/fr/indexfr.htm.
Plus Size Outlet
104 Greensprings Highway
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205) 916-0144 or (205) 916-0078
Web www.plussizeoutlet.com/
Free shipping with your first order in the continental U.S.
Sizes 1X-10X. Ship anywhere. Mostly they carry casual wear up to a
size 10x; they have a great t-dress. Some career wear, beaded clothing
up to 4x, "foundations," and coats, sometimes as closeouts from Lane
Bryant and other stores. Good prices and quality. Family-owned business.
Plus Woman
[catalog][custom][women][supersize][tall][petite][casual][career]
[sportswear][uniforms]
60 Laurel Haven
Fairview, NC 28730
Phone: 800-628-5525, 704-628-3562
Email: pluswoman2@aol.com
Web site: http://www.pluswoman.com
Each season they put out a catalog with a selection of fabrics
(including cotton, Tencel, rayon, linen-rayon, and
cotton-polyester blends, solids and prints) and a selection of
separates. You can get most of the separates in any fabric and
you can specify inseam, length; sleeve length; neckline type,
and so on. "They have wonderful interview clothing. Blazers that
fit and are not polyester! in supersizes!" They also carry
scrubs, and casual clothing and sportswear from other
manufacturers. Sizes 1X-9X (83" bust, 90" hip). They do custom
work with a one-time $10 pattern fee. Good quality. Good
customer service and prompt delivery. "They have given me
excellent service when I wanted an unusual length or other
special detailing." Attractive supersize and midsize models.
They will send you fabric swatches. Mar01
Poley's Big & Tall
[internet][catalog][men][supersize][casual][outdoors]
Email: poleyk@rcinet.com
Web site: http://www.poleys.com
Men's clothes up to 4XT and 8X.
Prairie Rose Lingerie
[catalog][women][lingerie]
New addresses:
Vendredi Enterprises
1030 E. El Camino Real #314 Sunnyvale, CA 94087
PO Box 70817 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: 408-739-4192
Fax: 408-739-4192
Catalog $10 (refunded with $50 order)
Lingerie in sizes 40-46, variety of colors, fabrics, and
styles. Large-size models.
Pretty Plus
Nicole St Jacques (Owner/Designer)
Phone/fax: (705) 692-0688
Email: info@prettyplus.net
Web: http://www.prettyplus.net
Carries Bromani line of jeans and casual pants, sizes 18-34 (38-54).
Canadian company, but accepts orders from US customers.
Pretty Plus Plus
[single][New York][women][consignment]
Madison Ave, around 90th St.
Manhattan, NY
Phone: (212) 427-4724
Consignment store with good large-size clothing.
Pretty Woman Plus
[single][Illinois][women]
Peoria, IL
Good quality, somewhat expensive.
Primadonna
[single][North Carolina][women][casual]
Durham, NC
Ethnic clothes up to size 24 or so.
PrimaDonna
[single][California][women][accessories][casual][career]
[evening][lingerie][outdoors][shoes]
2020 South Bascom Avenue, #C
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (408) 377-3370
Fax: (408) 377-7090
Email: florab@msn.com
Consignment store. Carry assortment of large-size catalogues.
Will look for a particular item for a customer and call them
if it comes in. Consignor is paid 50% of the sale price for
new items (with their original tags) and 40% on "gently used"
items. 2 sales per year.
QVC [catalog][women][accessories] QVC (one of the home shopping television channels) offers high-quality clothing at (usually) good prices. The Forgotten Woman (see retail for women) hosts shows on QVC, as does August Max Woman. Other names sold include Le Chute, DVFurstenberg, etc. About 90% of the clothing lines they sell include plus sizes (to 3X/26-28). They deliver within 5 working days and have a "no questions asked" 30-day money-back return. They also have large-size models working right alongside thin models. On the jewelry end of things, they usually offer rings up to size 10, and they occasionally have the longer bracelets. Queen of Hearts [catalog][women] 19 Merrick Ave. Merrick, NY 11566 Phone: (516) 377-1357 Catalogue $5 Sizes 14-22/24
Rainy County Knit Wear
[catalog][custom][women][unisex][casual]
PO Box 7852
Everett, WA 98201-0852
Phone: (206) 653-7189
Custom-made sweaters.
RealSize.com
[catalog][internet][women][petite][tall][casual][career][evening][swimwear]
[accessories]
Phone: 877 900 7325 (toll free)
Web site: http://www.realsize.com
Mid-size clothing from several designers including Delta Burke.
Some items to size 28/3X. Prices very reasonable. Also watches,
exercise videos. Nov 99
Regalia
[catalog][women][lingerie]
3740 East 34th St.
Tuscon, AZ 85713-5305
Phone orders: (800) 362-8420
Customer service: (602) 748-8600
Catalog $1
Bras up to sizes F & G. Connected with Intimate Appeal.
Rennar Boutique
[catalog][internet][single][New Jersey][women][supersize][custom]
[casual][career][evening][wedding][accessories]
800 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Phone: (201) 823-3043
Email: Rennar@rennar.com
Web: www.rennar.com
Wide range of clothing - casual chic, day-to-evening,
formalwear. Sizes to 8/10X. Price range $70-$400. They make to
order and do adjustments. They will work with you by
photos/swatches, and over the phone. "Ask for Keith or Dianne."
They're praised for their dedication to their customers. Ship to
the U.S. and Canada. In business for 20 years. Supersize models
on web site. Online ordering (you submit order and they phone
you to confirm order and arrange payment). Mar 00
Repp Ltd. Big & Tall
[catalog][internet][men][tall][supersize][career][casual][shoes][sportswear][swimwear]
1492 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30201
Phone: 800-690-REPP
Fax: 800-225-6072
Web site: http://www.reppbynet.com/
Brand name men's careerwear and sportswear. Most items to size
4XT and 6X; some items to 8X. Some shoes to size 16 EEEE.
Most items on the expensive side. Secure online ordering. Dec 99
Ripley Custom Shirtmaker
[catalog][single][Louisiana][internet][men][custom][casual][evening]
222 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 488-2288
Fax: (214) 941-3340
Web site: http://www.ripleyshirts.com
Manufacturer of upscale men's custom shirts (dress and western
style). You send them $5 and they send you a "Shirting Packet."
It contains measuring instructions, a tape measure, 100+ fabric
samples and a brochure illustrating different pocket designs,
cuffs, collars, etc. The $5 can be credited to your first order.
Roaman's
[catalog][women][outdoors][swimwear][casual][career][sportswear][lingerie]
[uniforms]
PO Box 8360
Indianapolis, IN 46283-8360
Phone: (800) 274-7130 (24 hour ordering)
Sister company of Lane Bryant catalog. Also seems affiliated with
the Sears catalog. Women's sizes 38-60. Most items are
relatively inexpensive. Some unattractive pieces. Some random
sexy pieces. Cute casuals. Nice coats. Swimsuits. Scrubs.
Rochester's Big & Tall Clothing
[chain][men][career]
There's a store in San Francisco, 1-415-982-6455.
They sell, among other things, suits.
Rocky Mountain Clothing
[catalog][women][casual]
Phone: (800) 688-4449
Call to find a location in your area where they sell this
company's jeans and blouses. Currently sizes up to 26, soon up
to 30.
Roselyn
[single][California][catalog][women][supersize][career][evening][lingerie]
[sportswear][casual]
347 14th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 444-7472
Fax (510) 444-4754
Dresses, suits, lingerie, girdles and bustiers, gowns, hosiery,
Danskin. Plus and supersizes.
Ross
[chain][women]
Discount store (Midwest and West Coast) with selection of large
sizes, 14-28. Selection can be spotty.
Ross Unlimited
[single][Georgia][women][custom][supersize][lingerie][casual]
366 Flat Shoals Ave., SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 522-4083
If they don't have your size, they will custom-make clothing for
you (such as jeans) if you purchase at least six of the item.
Supersize underwear.
Royal Resources
Vendredi Enterprises
New address:
1030 E. El Camino Real #314 Sunnyvale, CA 94087
POBox 70817 Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: 408-739-4192
Fax: 408-739-4192
Information and source directory for large folks. Information
on clothing, shoes, and much more. This is not a catalog, but
a book -- cost is $29.95.
Royal Woman
[catalog][women][casual]
14 East 38th St.
14th floor
New York NY 10016
Catalog $2.
Women's sizes 14-46 in natural silks and cotton. Capes, dresses,
blouses, sweaters, sleepwear.
Ruthie's Big Galz Boutique
[single][California][women]
1307 First St.
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 255-7737, (800) 655-7738
Fax: (707) 255-8789
Saks Fifth Avenue "Salon Z"
[chain][women][lingerie]
Beautiful silk and cotton nightwear. "Pricey, definitely, but
they carry *quality* - Tomatsu, Jones, etc. And they have good
sales."
Sandie's Boutique
[catalog][internet][single][consignment][overseas][women][supersize][petite]
[tall][outdoors][casual][career][evening][swimwear][lingerie][accessories]
[sportswear][shoes][coats][wedding][costumes]
Email: zaftig2k@aol.com
Web: http://www.zaftig-2000.com/sandie/
"Gently used" items, close-outs, costumes, lingerie accessories.
Also original designs in a variety of fabrics. Sizes 16-40+
(1X-8X). To order a consignment item, send email and follow up
with payment within 7 days. Refund for store credit only.
Supersize models used in original designs section. Consignment
items displayed on hangers. July 00
Sara's Shoes
[catalog][custom][unisex][shoes]
5638 County Rd., #102
Guffey, CO 80820
Shoes, boots, and sandals made to your foot, ankle, and calf
measurements. Very casual styles, Birkenstock-type foot shape.
High-quality materials and work, very comfortable and durable.
Prices run about $125-$250. May take several months to receive
the finished shoes.
Sassy Scrubs
[catalog][internet][single][New York][overseas][misc][women][men][unisex]
[maternity][petite][tall][custom][uniforms]
Peggy Piontkowski or Christie White
102 Church Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: 315/458-6404
Fax: 315/458-6440
Email: info@sassyscrubs.com
Web: http://www.sassyscrubs.com
Designer scrub wear (uniforms) for men and women, including
maternity styles. Sizes from XS thru 4XL with custom options for
length (tall or short). Price range: $20 - $50. Ship anywhere.
"We are a 10 year old US woman owned manufacturing company and
we cater to the unusual - maternity, custom length pants and
tops, printed lab coats, many specialty prints for peds, vets,
men, foods, etc."
Sav-On Surplus
[single][California][men][supersize][outdoors][casual]
Hawthorne St.
Lawndale, CA
Men's camping, outdoors, and regular clothes up to size 8X.
Reasonable prices.
Says Who?
[single][California][catalog][supersize][women][casual][career][evening]
[sportswear]
Two locations:
3903 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 547-5181
and
539 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (415) 324-3511
Email: sayswho@sayswho.com
Web site: http://www.sayswho.com
Catalog $1.
Very nice clothes. Somewhat expensive. Mostly simple and casual.
Some swimsuits. They are adding size 0 and size 5X to their lineup.
Seams to Fit
[single][California][women][consignment]
6527 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 428-9463
Big dressing rooms. Responsible and honest. Great clothes, both
consignment and new. Affiliated with Says Who? (see above).
Searagz
[catalog][internet][women][swimwear]
Phone: 1-877-248-9567
Fax: 1-407-469-4766
Email: info@SeaRagz.com
Web: www.searagz.com
Swimwear, $79.95 for a three piece set (shorts, bra & top).
Pieces may also be purchased separately. Secure online ordering.
Midsize models. Sizes for tops and shorts to 48" bust, 58" hips
(sizes for bras to 48" bust).
Sears
[catalog][chain][men][women][supersize][shoes]
Phone: 800-948-8800 (catalog ordering)
Web site: http://www.sears.com/
Clothing very similar to that in Roamans catalog.
Several free specialty catalogs. Regular catalog sizes to
women's 24, plus catalog sizes to women's 56 or men's 8X. Big
and wide shoes. Apparel in stores goes to women's size 24. Mails
within US only (but there is also a Sears Canada -- phone
800-267-3277 in Canada for more information).
Semi Q Fashions
[women][evening]
Phone: (213) 623-9713
Sensual Adventures
[single][women][supersize][lingerie]
8967 Taft Street
Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024
Phone: 954-704-4114
Fax 954-704-4113
Thigh-high stockings, cat suits in many colors to 4x, pantyhose to
5-6x, one-piece garter belt and stockings. Owner Alma will respond to
customer requests.
Serendipity
[single][Indiana][women]
Indianapolis, IN
Sheer Mahogany
[catalog][women][lingerie]
3870 Crenshaw Blvd, #781
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Catalog $6.
Lingerie up to 5X.
Silhouettes
[catalog][internet][women][petite][supersize][evening][casual][lingerie]
[accessories][shoes]
340 Poplar St.
Hanover, PA 17333-0069
and
5 Avery Row
Roanoke, VA 24012-8567
Phone: (800) 852-2822
Web site: http://www.silhouettes.com
Most items to 26, some items to 34 (their sizing runs roomy).
Some petites. Moderate prices (a little more than Lane
Bryant/Roaman's, less than small catalog companies such as
Making It Big). Good variety of stylish, young clothes. They use
thin models (one person noted that Lands End models are larger).
Most are pleased with the clothing quality. Their customer
service and return policy is reported good. Secure online
ordering. Some folks have been complaining about the fact that
some items only come in sizes up to 3X. If you have an opinion
about this, email them! July 00
Silver Lining
[single][Georgia][women][supersize][lingerie][wedding][sportswear]
Buckhead Court, 3872 Roswell Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
Phone: (404) 237-9911, (888) 237-9911
Fax: (404) 237-8385
Web site: http://www.silverliningplus.com/
"They carry very nice things, and they're extremely helpful. They
carry "foundation wear" and a great selection of bras in a wide
range of sizes, as well as sexy lingerie (I understand they're
pretty popular with Atlanta's TV population for that) and some
exercise/cruisewear. They've recently added wedding gowns, as
well. They've special-ordered items for me in the past--in fact,
they went to some trouble to track down the precise color
stockings I needed in the right size. The hosiery on their web
page goes up to 7X. Most of the lingerie I've found in their
store goes up to a 4X. Both owners are BBWs."
Sizes Unlimited
See The Avenue in part 1.
Sizes Woman
See The Avenue in part 1.
The Smart Saver
[catalog][women][lingerie]
PO Box 105
Wasco, IL 60183-0105
Bras up to size 48DD. Reasonably priced.
Smart Size
See The Avenue in part 1.
Snapdragon Studios
[catalog][internet][single][overseas][unisex][supersize][custom][sportswear]
2066 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
716-827-1258
info@snapdragonstudios.com
www.snapdragonstudios.com
Sweats and t-shirts in a variety of original printed designs,
sizes 2X to 10X. Large section of Christian-theme designs. Also
custom t-shirts.
Softspots
[catalog][women][shoes][lingerie]
Phone: 800-735-4994
Comfortable well made shoes in a wide range of sizes. Expensive
but long lasting. They also have a few clothing articles that
are plus sized and things like back supports and support hose.
SoHo Woman on the Park
[single][New York][women]
32 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Located in Manhattan. Carries sizes from 14 to 26. The clothes
are reported to be "beautiful and unusual," "one-of-a-kind...
non-restricting and in luscious fabrics that are especially
designed and lot-dyed by the owner, Penny Healey."
Spiegel
[catalog][women][men][career][evening][casual][coats][lingerie]
PO 182555
Columbus, OH 43218-2555
Automated order line: 800-448-7070 (must be current customer)
New customer satisfaction: 800-474-5555
Order questions: 800-706-7600
Catalog requests: 800-345-4500
Web site: http://www.spiegel.com
They offer a line of midsize clothing for women called "For
You." Their retail "For You" stores no longer exist. Some men's
items to 2X. They use thin models.
Spencer's Gifts
[chain][unisex][costumes]
Mall store.
Halloween costumes in plus sizes.
Stage Clothes USA
[internet][women][lingerie]
Web site: http://www.stageclothes.com/
Lingerie and sex toys for regular and plus-size women to 4X.
Torso extenders (they snap onto the crotch area of a teddy and
add 4"-6" length), choker extenders, and chain bra extenders.
They use large models in the large-size section of their web
site.
Stan's King Size Men's Shop
[single][California][men][supersize]
7428 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 469-0336
Some very large sizes.
Stormy Leather
[single][California][men][women][lingerie]
1158 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 626-1672
Web site: http://www.stormyleather.com/
Manufactures, wholesales, and retails fetish attire and sex
toys. Leather, lingerie, and fetish wear in sizes to 6X (sizes
run small -- 6x corresponds to 52-inch bust, 44-inch waist, and
54-inch hips). Dildo harnesses to 60-inch hip. Pricey and well
made. A variety of other stores stock their merchandise; see
their web site for more information.
Stout Men's Shop (aka Big Men | Tall Men | Stout Men's Shop)
[single][Massachusetts][catalog][internet][overseas][men][supersize][casual]
[career][swimwear][accessories][sportswear][outerwear][shoes]
59 Temple Pl.
Boston, MA
Phone: 800-458-5650 or (617) 542-5397
Fax: 617-542-5762
Email: TallBig@aol.com
Web site: http://www.bigmen.com/
"Specializes in shoes and clothing in large and hard-to-find
sizes." Big selection. Very wide size range on many items (some
by special order, some in stock) -- sweats to size 12X, suits to
waist size 72, etc. Worldwide mail order. Online ordering.
Stuarts Plus
[chain][women]
Mall store.
Owned by the people who own Stuarts. Trendier and cheaper than
Lane Bryant.
Styleplus Catalogue
[catalog][women][lingerie]
1201 North Dearborn Parkway
Suite 134
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (800) 34-STILE
Beautiful lingerie, photographed on large models.
Sue Brett
[catalog][women][sportswear][casual][lingerie][shoes]
Dept. A
Indianapolis, IN 46207
Sportswear, dresses, lingerie, shoes, in misses' 10-24,
women's 34-52, and half sizes.
Suits Me Swimwear
[catalog][women][swimwear]
2377 Deltona Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Phone: (904) 666-1485
Bathing suits designed to fit all sizes of folks. Easy to put on
and take off -- They are tie-on wraparound swimsuits that can be
fastened either as a one-piece suit or as a bikini. Four sizes:
up to 60 lbs, 60-120 lbs, 120-250 lbs, and 250+ lbs.
Sula and the Snapdragon
[single][Massachusetts][women]
393 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
Phone: (508) 487-7200
Nice clothes up to 3X.
Suzanne Henri, Inc.
[catalog][women][lingerie]
PO Box 2399
Appomattox, VA 24522
Phone: (800) 634-2590
No-underwire bras in a wide range of sizes up to 60MM. They use
their own sizing system. The bras are very comfortable to wear,
and never ride up or cut into the shoulders.
Syd & Sam
[internet][women][supersize][petite][tall][casual][career][evening]
[lingerie][sportswear]
Web site: http://www.sydandsam.com/
Outlet store. Variety of sizes and manufacturers, including Onyx
Night, We Be Bop. Some areas under construction. Nov 99
Sweet Cheeks
[catalog][women][supersize]
PO Box 7767
Redlands, CA 92375
Phone: (909) 792-7014
Fax: (909) 792-5060
Original fun fashions, sizes 1X-6X.
Sweet Dreams Intimates
[single][New York][women][supersize][lingerie][swimwear]
81 Route 111
Smithtown NY 11787
Phone: (516) 462-9097
Bras 34B to 60H. Swimwear to 26. Lingerie sizes 1X-6X.
Sweeter Measures
[catalog][women][custom][supersize][casual][uniforms][career]
[sportswear][lingerie]
PO Box 340
819 Front St
Gibbon, NE 68840
Phone: (308) 468-5156
Catalog $2.
Sizes up to 60 or 70 and custom. Some people find the quality
good, some not so. May be a little pricey. They carry nurses'
uniforms. They will custom-make clothing (for instance, a skirt
to match a blouse or jacket they offer) -- their custom
measurement guides are very complete. They offer an
unconditional guarantee (but custom fitted items are not
returnable) and will send fabric swatches. Owner: Nancy Kollars
Sylene's
[catalog][internet][overseas][women][supersize][lingerie]
2495 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Fax: 609-883-7083
Email: info@sylenes.com
Web: http://www.sylenes.com
Bras, panties, girdles, sexy lingerie, breast enhancers,
mastectomy bras and prostheses. Bras from 32AA through 54i, and
other sizes XS through 10X. Ship internationally and accept
credit cards and international money orders.
Sylvia's Swimwear
[single][Washington][women][supersize][swimwear]
Stores in Bellevue and Seattle.
Tafford Uniforms [single][Pennsylvania][catalog][uniforms] Tafford Showroom 104 Park Drive Montgomeryville, PA Phone: 215-643-9666 ext. 241 -- The Scrub Shop 134 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-351-6222 Free catalog: 1-800-283-0065. Their sizes run to 6x (the 4x size is very generous), also sizes 4 to 32. They are primarily a catalog company but have two stores in which you receive 20% off the catalog price as well as a very cheap discontinued area of the store and various sales. The salespeople are very nice to deal with. Target [chain][men][casual][swimwear] Discount chain. Swimsuits up to about 24. Inexpensive. Reasonable selection of big and tall men's clothing (up to about XXXL and XXXLT). Texas Body Hangings * Office, Showroom, and Mail Order 2052 E. Hwy 84 Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681-0547 Phone: 1-800-642-8075 or (903)822-3000 * Retail Store 835 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116 * Order Forms P.O. Box 547 Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681-0547 Email: bodyhang@sat.net Web site: http://www.bodyhangings.com/ Cloaks in wool flannel and velveteen. Some styles work for big folks. TenBucTees Novelty Shirt Company [catalog][internet][overseas][unisex][supersize][sportswear] 58 Hawley Street Buffalo, NY 14213-1053 Web: http://www.tenbuctees.addr.com/" T-shirts to 10X (86" hip). Iron on transfer designs, many categories. Secure online ordering via PayPal. Reasonable shipping costs. You can get your photo on a T-shirt. Also runs auctions on eBay and 321Gone.com. Ten Plus Shoes [catalog][internet][single][California][overseas][women][shoes] 13450 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 PH : 818 - 386 - 1001 FAX: 818 - 386 - 1025 Email: mail@tenplusshoes.com Web http://www.tenplusshoes.com/ Ladies shoes up to size 14 W (web store). Retail store also carries size 15 and very narrow and very wide sizes. Spike heels, fetish boots, sandals, casual shoes, pumps. Online ordering is not secure. Terry Precision Cycling. 1657 East Park Rd Macedon, New York 14502 Phone: 800-289-8379, 315-986-2103 Fax: 315-986-2104 Email: talktous@terrybicycles.com Web: http://www.terrybicycles.com Size range up to 28W (53" bust 46" waist 57" hip) and men's size 2X. Tops and bottoms for cycling and other sports, in high-tech fabrics, some in cute prints, pictured on plus-size models. The "commuter sportskort" looks especially cool: it's a polyester microfiber wrap-around skirt (3-4" above the knee) over a pair of quality bicycle shorts with 8" inseam; at $80, it's pricey, though. A bicycle seat called "chubby cheeks" for wider people. Comments: expensive but high-quality stuff; limited plus-size line at this time (April 2001). Let's call 'em and write 'em and encourage them to carry more stuff! The Big Page Web site: http://www.thebigpage.com/ "Big and tall men's one stop Internet shop." Links to a number of online retailers of big and/or tall men's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Thera-Swim [catalog][internet][single][overseas][women][custom][swimwear][sportswear] Rita Allured PMB 333 100 N. Dixieland Road Rogers, AR 72756 Phone: 877-603-7117 Fax: 877-603-7120 Web: http://www.theraswim.com Sizes to 26 in stock, larger sizes available upon request. Swim pants, shorts, bras, and tops (you can put the tops on over your own bra). Prices $30-$65. American-made of tricot (nylon/spandex) fabric. Modestly cut. Good for water exercise requiring extra warmth. Models of all sizes. Secure online ordering. July 00 Today's Proud Women Mail returned 4/97 Today's Woman [chain][women][casual][evening][lingerie][sportswear][swimwear] Chain of stores in Florida (mostly). They carry Exquisite Form bras, midsize clothing, and some accessories. Somewhat pricey, but the discount rack has bargains. Clothing ranges from sportswear to semi-formal. Swimsuits and a limited selection of lingerie. They use larger size models in their store advertisements. Torrid [catalog][internet][chain][overseas][women][children][casual][evening] [lingerie][accessories][sportswear][shoes] Web: http://www.torrid.com/ New mall store and Internet catalog for plus sized younger women, by the company that operates Hot Topic mall stores. Street, club and casual wear for sizes 14-26 (54" bust 47" waist 57" hips). Lingerie, jewelry, belts, shoes, hats. Stores currently in CA, CO, MA, MD, NE. April 2001. turnstylz.com [catalog][women][children][casual][swimwear][lingerie][accessories] [sportswear][coats] 460 Park Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: 866 250 turn (8876) Fax: 212-223-1146 e-mail: info@turnstylz.com Web: turnstylz.com Catalog for plus junior sizes 14 to 24. (52" bust 45" waist 54" hip) "Offers large-size clothing from brands including One Step Up, Tag Rag, Zana-di, L.A. Movers and Paris Blues. The styles include V-neck T-shirts, asymmetrical skirts, denim jackets, pajamas and a smattering of accessories, with most prices running less than $50." Will also offer their own brand. Midsize models on web site. 2 Cute Lingerie Web: http://2cutelingerie.com Lingerie from Intimate Attitudes in sizes up to 51" bust, 43" waist, 53" hips. Secure online ordering. Two Girls and a Garage [catalog][internet][women][unisex][custom][accessories][sportswear] Web: http://www.twogirlgarage.com/ T-shirt Company offering T-shirts with Fat Liberation, Vegan-ism, and Queer messages. The really rad thing is that you can get the T-Shirts and ink in any combination of colors that they have available. The T-shirts and baseball jerseys go up to a size 4X. The Ringer, hoodie, and long sleeve Ts go up to a size 2X. Also patches, buttons, bumper stickers. No online ordering. Two Sisters - Fashions for the Generous Figure [internet][women][petite][supersize][outdoors][casual][career] [evening][lingerie] Texas Phone: (800) 343-9559 Fax: (800) 343-9559 or (915) 580-7909 Email: twosisters@marshill.com Web site: http://www.marshill.com/twosisters/ Internet-only catalog. Clothing tends to be in polyester or poly blends and prints. Some clothing comes in petite sizes. Prices range from inexpensive to moderate. They use large-size models and give the model's height and the size she is wearing.
Ulla Popken [internet][catalog][women][petite][tall][supersize][career][casual] Towson Town Center, 4th floor 825 Dulaney Valley Road Towson, MD 21204 10610 Beaver Dam Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Phone: (410) 494-8108, (800) 245-8552 Fax: 410-329-1320 Web site: http://www.ullapopken.com/ Sophisticated designs including career clothes and classics. They make all their clothing themselves. They like viscose, rayon, and slinky fibers, but also offer some cottons and cotton blends. Sizes to 30/32. They give an indication of the fit for each garment: relaxed fit, slim fit, etc. Prices have come down some. Good sales. "Quite impressed with their fit and very beautiful fabrics." "Many of their clothes have beautiful detailing that you can't see in the catalog pictures." One person complained that a swimsuit fell apart soon after she received it. Unique Feet [single][Alabama][women][men][unisex][shoes] 1725 Montgomery Highway Suite 117 Birmingham, AL 35244 Phone: 800-646-3338 Fax: 205-733-8843 Web: http://www.uniquefeet.com/ Women's shoes in sizes 4-14 and widths 4A-EE. Mens sizes 6-18, widths AA-EEEE. No online ordering. Urban Basics [single][Colorado][women][lingerie][casual][outdoors] The Seasons Mall Avon, CO Phone: (970) 845-7820 Now carries sizes 14-26. Seems to specialize in denim items.
Valentina 29799 Northwestern Highway Apple Gate Square Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: 810-354-4560 Fax: 810-354-4012 "I have been shopping there since 1985. The boutique carries a large selection of stylish, quality fashions from sizes 14 to 34. One-of-a-kind fashions. Attention and service provided to customers is excellent. Layaway is available. Prices range from moderately expensive to excellent sales." Valley Department Store [single][California][men][women][supersize][accessories] 245 N. Euclid Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 Phone: (909) 984-8646 Large selection, friendly staff, clothing and accessories. Women's clothing in 16-18 to 30-32W. Men's clothing to 10X shirts, pants up to about 64. They have said that they will mail clothes. Value City [single][Illinois][men][women] Chicago area Carries large men's clothes up to 4X and women's clothes to about 24 or 26. Velvet Pear [catalog][internet][single][women][casual][career][evening] PO Box 74, Poultney, VT 05764 Email: velvetpear@abundancemagazine.com Web: http://abundancemagazine.com/velvetpear Designer clothing at sale prices. Free shipping. Refunds are merchandise credit only. Items are photographed on hangers, not on models. Some item information is sketchy; email for further details/measurements. July 00 Vermont Country Store [catalog][women][lingerie] PO Box 3000 Manchester Center, VT 05255-3000 Phone: (802) 362-2400 Web site: http://vermontcountrystore.com/vcs/vcs.htm Slips, chafe shields, mumus, robes, float dresses. Sizes vary; some items to 28, most smaller. Good prices, good quality. They also sell 100% cotton mid-thigh panties which do a good job of preventing chafing and protecting stockings. Vibrant Handknits USA [catalog][custom][women][casual] Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry St Savage, MD 20763 Phone: (800) 765-KNIT High-quality art sweaters in sizes 16-28. Will do custom work. Village East at Gottschalks [chain][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie] Most malls with Gottschalks have a Village East next door; it's their large women's department. Though the prices are a little steep, they have nice evening wear. Accessories but no shoes. Some undergarments (mostly slips) and granny nighties; no cute lingerie. Lots of separates. Vivian Young [catalog][women][lingerie] 9291 Greenwich Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92615-8333 Bras. Votta's Wearable Art [catalog][women][accessories] PO Box 243 Wilmington, IL 60481 Catalog $2 (refunded with first order) Large-size bangles and bracelets.
W & M's Fantasy Fashions
[catalog][single][Pennsylvania][women][lingerie][swimwear][casual]
5664 Sandylake-Polk Rd
Sandylake, PA 16145
Phone: (412) 376-7057
Fax: (412) 458-7631
Email: cocoon@nauticom.net
Catalog $3.
Lingerie and clothing up to size 4X.
WalkUSA
[catalog][unisex][sportswear][outdoors]
6310 Nancy Ridge Drive, #101
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (800) 445-2209
Men's and women's walking shorts and activewear up to 2XL.
Tell them you want larger sizes!
WalMart
[chain][women][men][casual][swimwear][sportswear]
Some large size clothing up to 24 or 26, including lines by
Richard Simmons and Kathie Lee. Large size t-shirts, shorts, and
sweatpants. Inexpensive men's pants (cotton and polyester
slacks, jeans) up to size 50. Swimwear to size 25. Everlast
plus-size sports bras. July 00
WaterWear
[catalog][single][New Hampshire][swimwear]
Riverview Mill
Wilton, NH 03086
Phone: (800) 321-SUIT
Aquatic fitness wear, chlorine resistant fabric, sizes to 28.
We Be Bop
[catalog][internet][single][California][women][supersize][casual][evening]
Two locations:
1903 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 771-7294
and
1380 10th St., Berkeley
Web site: http://www.webebop.com
Kicky hip loose clothes, beautiful prints, up to size 4X.
We Be Bop items also carried in other plus-size stores. Web site
features plus-size models and online ordering. You can also
pre-order items from their next season's collection.
Wedding Place
[single][Indiana][women][wedding]
Fort Wayne IN
Boutique. One bride-to-be called them up to make an appointment
and told them of her encounter with fatphobic salespeople at a
local wedding chain. When she arrived for her appointment, a BBW
saleswoman was waiting for her. She was very pleased with the
service.
WearGuard
[catalog][internet][unisex][supersize][outdoors][casual]
141 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: (800) 388-3300
Fax: 800-436-3132
Web site: http://www.wearguard.com/
Work clothes, outdoors clothes, some casual clothing. Some of
their stuff is available up to 5X.
Welfare Warriors
Web: http://www.execpc.com/~wmvoice/sales.htm
Non profit organization offers T-shirts in sizes from xl to 6xl.
The logo says "Motherwork IS Work." $15 & $10.
Westport Woman
[chain][women][career][casual]
Chain in California, possibly elsewhere.
One in Folsom and one in Vacaville.
Very nice clothes, from good blue jeans through handmade
sweaters and good suits. Reasonable prices.
Wide and Comfortable
[single][Oregon][internet][unisex][supersize][custom][casual][outdoors]
Roseann and Joe Hall
8021 SE Stark Street
Portland, Oregon, 97215
Phone: (503) 261-9222
Email: widecomfy@aol.com
or widecomf@teleport.com
T-Shirts to 12X, Henley's three button tab shirts to 8X and 10X.
Sweats to 8X right now, looking at a company that goes to 12X.
Shorts to 10x. Tank tops to 8X, in both mens and womens styles.
Jersey Pants & Baggy pants. Jeans & Stretch jeans to 66 inches.
Twill work pants to 74 inch waist. Custom sewing.
Willow Ridge
[casual] [career] [catalog] [midsize]
421 Landmark Dr
Wilmington, NC 28410
Phone: (800) 388-8555, (800) 388-2012 customer service
Winged Elephant Designs
[catalog][internet][custom][accessories]
Web site: http://wingedelephant.martynet.org
Original design jewelry in plus and custom sizes. Bracelets,
necklaces, anklets, earrings, hairsticks. Online ordering via
PayPal. "The jewelry is exactly as pictured on the web site.
Marty's work is beautiful and extremely reasonably priced; she
happily accommodates special requests."
Winter Silks
[catalog][men][women][unisex][lingerie][casual]
2700 Laura Ln.
PO Box 620130
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: (800) 648-7455
Email: webmaster@wintersilks.com
Web site: http://www.wintersilks.com/
Silk long johns, shorts, robes, and so on. Some styles up to
unisex (men's) 2X. A few styles up to women's 3X. Call and ask
for more large sizes.
Wishes, Wants and Needs Consignment and Bridal Boutique
[single][Maryland][consignment][women][maternity][supersize][outdoors]
[casual][career][evening][swimwear][lingerie][accessories][sportswear]
[shoes][coats][wedding]
Pat Miller
530 Eastern Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21221
Phone: 410-574-7998
Fax: 410-574-6629
Email: Wisheswantsandneed@aol.com or Tripmaker2@aol.com
Consignment store. Regular clothing in sizes 14-30 plus, formal
and bridal in all sizes, including children's. Inexpensive.
Ships in US only. Accepts Paypal and credit cards. Accepts
consignments from 5 states and has 3000 sq. ft show room. Owner
is a plus size woman and her "goal is to make life easier for
those of us who seem to be discriminated against because we do
not fit the manufacturer's mold of average." Mar01
Wisotta Trader
[catalog][men][women][shoes]
Phone: 800-833-6421
They have a good variety of walking shoes, both men's and
women's, in wide widths.
WomenSuits.com
[catalog][internet][single][women][supersize][career][evening][accessories]
9663 Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
800-285-4710
info@womensuits.com
www.womensuits.com
Discount price, high quality suits and hats, special occasion to
business. Supposedly up to size 34 (66" bust, 56" waist, 70"
hip), but the largest size on web site as of November 2002 was
size 28. Web site uses thin models. Ships to US and Canada.
Woman's World
[chain][women][petite][casual][career]
Mall store.
They carry women's petites and sizes up to 26.
WorkAbles for Women
[catalog][women][outdoors]
Oak Valley
Clinton, PA 15026-0214
Phone: (800) 826-9317
Cold weather wear up to size 20W or 22W. Call and ask for larger
sizes. They sell, among other things, long underwear, polar
pants, wind pants, and wool pants with access panels so that
using the bathroom in the wilderness does not require baring
all.
Worldesigns Incorporated
[catalog][Internet][men][supersize][accessories]
PO Box 355
New York City, NY 10024
http://members.aol.com/wdinyc
Fanny packs 59"-92" and tailored cotton long-sleeved shirts (black,
white or blue denim).
X-chrom [internet][women][maternity][supersize][lingerie] Lisa Sorrentino Phone: (773) 385-9557 Email: active@X-Chrom.com Web: http://www.X-Chrom.com Sports bras, 34 styles in more than 50 sizes. Interactive guide. Maternity, mastectomy and plus-size options. Affiliated with Chicago retailer Vertel's. 24-hour shipping policy. XL Collection Plus [catalog][women] Box 20511 Rochester, NY 14602 $12.95 Fashion resource guide. XTC Leather of NY Limited [catalog][women][lingerie] 120 Nancy St., Unit E West Babylon, NY 11704 Phone: (516) 643-3030 Fax: (516) 643-3510 Web: www.xtcleather.com Leather lingerie in sizes up to 3X. They are a wholesale operation and will not sell to individuals. You might be able to call them to see if anyone near you carries their stuff. "Quality is mediocre- to pretty decent, BUT their large-size body template wears a B cup and so *all* of their plus stuff comes in 1X, 2X, 3X B. This (obviously) doesn't work well for those of us in 40Ds."
Yoko Honda [catalog][women][supersize][casual] PO Box 35 New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 868-2050 Washable A-line dress/caftans in four colors.
Zaftique [catalog][internet][women][supersize][outdoors][casual][career][evening] [swimwear][lingerie][accessories][coats] 8824 Shirley Ave., #15 Northridge, CA 91324 Phone: (800)909-4ZAF (4923) or (818)775-9606 Fax: (818)775-9603 Offers clothing by several designers. Much of the clothing is in sizes to 8X. Zala Design [catalog][women][supersize][sportswear] Box 80018 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Phone: (612) 871-4809 Catalog $2 Leotards up to size 7X.
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