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Best-Dressed: 10 Amazing Plus Size Designer Brands in Australia

Expand your wardrobe with these 10 plus size designer brands in Australia! - by Rhys McKay
  • 04 Dec 2019
Best-Dressed: 10 Amazing Plus Size Designer Brands in Australia

Finding the perfect outfit is hard when most stores barely have anything plus-sized – and when they do, the designs are frumpy and unflattering. Is there a way to get dressed without getting stressed? The answer is YES!

Thanks to plus size designers, you can find casual clothing, formal apparel, swimwear, and wedding dresses that are tailor-made to fit a plus sized body type! In this article, we’ve rounded up our top recommendations for plus size designers in Australia to help you steal the show.

RELATED: Tess Holliday: The size 24 model

What Plus-Size Clothing Looks Like On Plus-Size Women

Big Is Beautiful

Since the early 2010s, women all over the world have begun challenging beauty standards by accepting their natural build – and the world of fashion has followed suit. Brands began launching body-positive campaigns to improve their range of sizes and options for all body types!

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The Shape of You

You want an outfit that hugs you in all the right places and stretches to give you enough breathing room. But before spending time and money on a new wardrobe, it’s important to know what styles will compliment your figure! Here are some quick tips on how to dress for your shape:

  • Apple - create a pronounced waistline with a belt to highlight your shoulders and legs.
  • Pear - balance out your bottom-heavy proportion by drawing attention upwards with a structured top. 
  • Hourglass - accentuate your curves with body con material and a cinched waist.
  • Rectangle - add volume to the right places with flared silhouettes and asymmetrical cuts.
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The 10 Best Designer Plus Size Clothing Brands

Why hide your curves when you can flaunt them? If a large size is what you need, these plus size designer brands have exactly what you’re looking for!

10. Alembika

Why We Love It: This brand takes its inspiration traditional Israeli fashion for a unique aesthetic. Alembika’s designer Hagar Alembik uses intricate prints and colourful, loose-fitting fabric for a futuristic look!

Price Range: AUD$180 to AUD$599

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9. Hear Us Roar

Why We Love It: This Aussie brand if perfect for women on-the-go! Hear Us Roar gives you a wide range of products from blouses, pant suits, and blazers, to bottoms, outerwear, and plus size designer dresses.

Price Range: AUD$29 to AUD$980

Shop Now: Hear Us Roar web store

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8. Alex Evenings

Why We Love It: If you want to look fabulous for the night, you can trust Alex Evenings to get the job done! Their products range from formal gowns to flirty party dresses, and all of them are equally gorgeous.

Price Range: AUD$60 to AUD$249

Shop Now: Shop Style & Nordstrom

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7. Anna Scholz

Why We Love It: Plus size fashion designer Anna Scholz has lots of wild pieces, but she’s best known for her signature leopard print dress. Her passion for fashion motivated her to start her own size-inclusive brand!

Price Range: AUD$200 to AU$599

Shop Now: Anna Scholz online store & Navabi

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6. Anne Barge

Why We Love It: Getting married is a big deal, so why not splurge on yourself? Anne Barge is the go-to brand for special occasions like your wedding! You’ll find the dress of your dreams among their classic bridal gowns and modern silhouettes.

Price Range: AUD$500 to AU$3000

Shop Now: Anne Barge webshop

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5. Ashley Nell Tipton

Why We Love It: Plus size designer Ashley Nell Tipton won season 14 of Project Runway and started her own plus-size fashion brand. As a big girl herself, she knows how to tailor pants, sheer skirts, and jumpsuits to fit your needs. As a bonus, she models for her clothing too!

Price Range: AUD$39 to AUD$199

Shop Now: Ashley Nell Tipton’s collection & Still White

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4. Alex and Olivia

Why We Love It: Alex and Olivia is a brand full of high-quality dresses, suits, and (plus size) skinny jeans! The collections designed by Stacey Bendet are flashy and colourful, but they also have basic pieces that are simple enough for daily wear.

Price Range: AUD$300 to AUD$1500

Shop Now: Alex and Olivia web store & The Iconic

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3. Pretty Little Thing

Why We Love It: Famous plus-size model Ashley Graham collaborated with Pretty Little Thing to make a clothing line for full-bodied women! You’ll find affordable tops, dresses, swimsuits, and lingerie for all shapes and sizes.

Price Range: AUD$60 to AUD$168

Shop Now: Pretty Little Thing online shop

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2. Gucci

Why We Love It: Nothing says ‘luxury’ like an outfit from Gucci! This upmarket brand recently expanded their sizing up to size 24. Their timeless high fashion aesthetic and oversized jackets will never go out of style.

Price Range: AUD$1000 to AUD$3000

Shop Now: Gucci online shop & Nordstrom

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1. Harlow

Why We Love It: Harlow is a proudly Australian brand based in Melbourne, and it’s our ultimate fave! Their plus size clothing is versatile, making it perfect for mixing and matching. Whatever mood you’re in, they’ve got you covered from head to toe with their outerwear, blazers, pants, skirts, and accessories!

Price Range: AUD$79 to AUD$399

Shop Now: Harlow store

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Dress Your Best

Fashion comes in all shapes and sizes! The world is your runway, and now you’re ready to strut your stuff in the best brands. In the end, plus size clothing is more than just a trend: it’s a movement of self-love and confidence!

RELATED: How to shop designer brands on a budget

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