If you want to hug the right places, and allow flow and dimension in others, it's helpful to understand your body shape (no matter what size you are) and what silhouettes and styles to go for. 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.
Although as long as you feel confident, beautiful, stylish and love your 'fit, then that's all that really matters!
Below, we've rounded up our favourite plus-size designer brands so you can dress up and feel your very best self.
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. Camilla
Why We Love It: Iconic Australian brand Camilla has the perfect party-ready dresses for the plus size maximalist. With sizes ranging up to XXXXL go big and bold for your next soiree and make a statement.
Price Range: $499 to $1999 AUD
Shop Now: Camilla
9. Tommy Hilfiger
Why We Love It: Iconic brand Tommy Hilfiger makes preppy all-American wear for the everyday. Denim, accessories, dresses and footwear it offer a range of styles to suit any occasion.
Price Range: $29 to $799 AUD
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8. City Chic
Why We Love It: No matter what you're after - City Chic have got it, and it has got it in sizes 12 to 24. Dresses, pants, occasion wear, workwear, we promise you'll find 'the one'.
Price Range: $60 to $189 AUD
Shop Now: THE ICONIC
7. Dyspnea
Why We Love It: If you want to make a statement then look no further than home grown cult label Dyspnea for sheer, glittery and bold pieces for your next event. We love its corsets and bralettes and it goes up to a size 18 which is a total win.
Price Range: $75 to $895 AUD
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6. Michael Kors
Why We Love It: Icon in the global fashion industry, Michael Kors is known for its timeless silhouettes and recognisable jewellery, however, the brand has lately been shaking things up with more diverse sizing and bolder fashion pieces we can't wait to score.
Price Range: $69 to $5799 AUD
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5. AJE ATHLETICA
Why We Love It: iconic Australian brand Aje's athletics range offer chic, stylish and practical workout pieces that feel luxury.
Price Range: $39 to $199 AUD
Shop Now: AJE ATHLETICA
4. Alice and Olivia
Why We Love It: Alice 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 it also have basic pieces that are simple enough for daily wear.
Price Range: $300 to $1500 AUD
Shop Now: Alice & Olivia
3. Atmos&Here Curvy
Why We Love It: Find endlessly chic designer style pieces for affordable prices at Atmos&Here in its Curve range which is designed for sizes 18 to 26 AU. We love its slinky midi skirts and event-ready dresses for every season.
Price Range: $39 to $159 AUD
Shop Now: THE ICONIC
2. Gucci
Why We Love It: Nothing says ‘luxury’ like an outfit from Gucci! This upmarket brand recently expanded its sizing up to size 24. Its timeless high-fashion aesthetic and oversized jackets will never go out of style.
Price Range: $1000 to $3000 AUD
Shop Now: Gucci
1. Faithfull The Brand
Why We Love It: Creating uniquely Australian pieces with its laidback, holiday-ready pieces made of linen and cotton - we promise if you're going on a trip (or want to feel like you're perpetually on one) you need some pieces from Faithfull. It goes up to sizes XXXL which we love to see.
Price Range: $36 to $349 AUD
Shop Now: Faithfull The Brand
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