High End Brands That Carry Plus-Size Work Clothes

Wondering where to find designer plus-size clothing for professional women?

As readers have noted in the past, trendy, fast-fashion spots abound for plus-size work attire — so finding quality fabrics and classic styles for polished looks can be difficult. We wanted to do a roundup of high-end brands and websites that include investment pieces made of high-quality fabrics to add to your everyday workwear collection.

We'll also note a few options if you're in the market for a date-night outfit or special occasion.

We've rounded up the best plus-size suits for interviews and beyond, and we've done roundups in the past for the best workwear for plus sizes as well as workwear in size 16 and up — for more plus-size content, please sign up for for CorporettePlus, our newsletter! Signing up helps us gauge interest in the project, and we promise not to blast your email more than once a week at most. (Right now it’s more like once a month.)

We also want to hear from you: What are your go-to brands or fashion sites when seeking out designer plus-size clothing for professional women that'll last, in terms of style and substance? Here are some of the interesting companies we know of in this space — we'd love to hear if you know of any others!

The Best Places to Shop for Designer Plus-Size Work Clothes

These are some of the best spots for designer plus-size work clothes as of 2024… admittedly, a fairly broad interpretation because this category is such a narrow one! Our favorite spots for work outfit shopping are in bold!

• Able Clothing
• Adrianna Papell
• Amour 781 (boutique of different brands; limited options up to 5X)
• Anthropologie
• BAACAL (limited options up to size 28)
• Bleusalt (limited options up to size 3X)
• Brunello Cuccinelli (up to 4X!)
• Dia & Co. (subscription service) 
• Harshman (also at Nordstrom and Saks)
• Hackwith Design House
• Hilary MacMillan
• Hours
• Good American
• Gravitas 
• Frances Valentine (also at Neiman Marcus)
• Jibri
• Karen Millen
• Kiyonna (sizes 0X–5X)

• Lafayette 148 New York
• LaLigne (XS-3X)
• MadeTrade
• Mara Hoffman (XS-3X)
• Marina Rinaldi/Persona by Marina Rinaldi
• Minnie Rose (cashmere, also at Nordstrom, Neiman, and Saks)
• Nic + Zoe
• Pari Passu (also at Nordstrom)
• Pomp (Power Of My People)
• Poplinen
• PLVSH Style (subscription service)
• Rachel Antonoff
• Rachel Pally
• Ralph Lauren
• Rita Phil Custom Fashion (custom skirts)
• RIXO London

• Sachin & Babi
• See Rose Go
• Spanx (up to 3X)
• Summersalt (up to 2X)
• Tanya Taylor (00-22)
• TielDorein (Etsy store)
• Universal Standard
• Veronica Beard (00-24, but some warn that 24 = 20W)
• VigilanteLabs (Etsy store, custom suits for women)
• Vince (great for basics!)
• Wildfang (up to XXL)

Plus-Size Designer Brands to Thrift

These brands aren't being made anymore, but you may still see them on the resale sites or in thrift stores:

• 11 Honore
• Anna Scholz
• Alice Alexander
• HENNING (sold to Universal Standard)
• M.M.LaFleur (used to be available up to size 4X, now only 00-20)
• Marée Pour Toi
• Navabi
• Of Mercer
• Simone Aviv
• White House | Black Market (not quite designer, but they briefly made plus sizes)
• Violetta by Mango – Mango still makes plus sizes but they've closed the

Further Notes on Where to Find Designer Plus-Size Clothing for Professional Women

Amour 781: Founded with a mission of sustainability, Amour 781 combines ethical luxury with modern style, offering versatile essentials like eco-friendly blazers and trousers. Their sleek designs cater to the conscious professional looking for polished workwear.

BAACAL: Launched by stylist Cynthia Vincent, BAACAL specializes in size-inclusive fashion for women sizes 10 and up. Known for its classic tailoring and high-quality fabrics, their bestselling structured jackets and trousers are perfect for elevating a professional wardrobe.

Gravitas: Founded in 2012, Gravitas offers workwear basics in classic styles; many have a hidden shapewear component. Dresses are around $275.

Harshman: Harshman was founded with a vision to reinvent classic American workwear for the modern woman, focusing on timeless button-down shirts and outerwear. Their oversized shirts and trench coats are go-to pieces for a sophisticated office look. You can also find the brand at also at Nordstrom and Saks.

Good American: Founded by Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede in 2016, Good American revolutionized inclusive sizing with premium denim. Their bestselling high-rise jeans and sculpting blazers offer a chic, comfortable look for the modern office.

Jibri: With sizes from 10–28, Jibri offers off the rack pieces as well as pieces that are handmade-to-order. Celebrities who've worn this line include Jill Scott, Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Tess Holiday, and Gabourey Sidibe.

Kiyonna: Since 1996, American-made Kiyonna has been offering multiple colors, fabrics, and styles for plus-size fashions size 10–32, particularly their popular and flattering wrap dresses and cocktail dresses. (The brand also shows up in some of the high-end style stores like Nordstrom, as well as on Amazon!)

Lafayette 148 New York: Available online and in some department stores and at their own locations around the U.S., the high-end retailer sells blouses, suits, skirts, dresses, and other must-haves made from the finest European fabrics, up to size 24.

Marina Rinaldi / Persona by Marina Rinaldi: Part of the Max Mara family, the brand has more traditional dresses and more whimsical, casual options as well. You can find the brand at designer stores; prices range from around $210–$1000+.

Minnie Rose: Established in 2006, Minnie Rose is known for its luxurious cashmere and cotton knitwear. Their bestselling ponchos and sweaters are perfect for layering in the office, offering comfort and style in one chic package. You can also find the brand at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks.

Nic + Zoe: This brand is guilty of some… bold patterns, shall we say — but if that isn't quite your style, some of their solids are great for workwear, including their popular Twirl dress and skirt, their four-way cardigan, the riding jacket, and the “Perfect” line of pants. You can find them at a bunch of retailers, including Nordstrom and Amazon.

Pari Passu: Launched to address the need for luxury plus-size fashion, Pari Passu designs tailored workwear for women sizes 12 and up. Bestsellers like their sheath dresses and blazers provide flattering, elegant options for the professional wardrobe. You can also find the brand at Nordstrom.

PLVSH Style: With this retailer, you can either opt for a style box, or shop online for a range of high-end items size 14 and up. Prices range from $80–$280+.

RIXO: Founded in 2015 by best friends Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, RIXO is known for its bold prints and vintage-inspired dresses. Their bestselling “Georgia” dress offers a standout option for creative professionals seeking a vibrant office look. You can also find the brand at NET-A-PORTER.

Rita Phil Custom Fashion: Like the name suggests, this skirt designer can do custom orders, and the site's FAQ page states there is “no size limit.” (BuzzFeed’s Kristin Chirico also gave it her seal of approval.)

Sachin & Babi: Launched by husband-and-wife duo Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia, this luxury brand offers couture-inspired workwear with intricate detailing. Bestsellers include embroidered blazers and elegant tops, perfect for women who want high-fashion office attire.

Tanya Taylor: Founded in 2012, Tanya Taylor’s brand is known for its colorful, hand-painted prints and playful designs.

Universal Standard: This line has been receiving high praise from fashion mags, blogs, and our own readers for its workwear options. They are offering an executive workwear kit that includes eight pieces where you can choose the color and size for each piece, and they do the rest.

Other Possibilities for Designer Plus Size Clothing for Professional Women

Subscription Boxes for Plus Sizes

There are a number of style box options for high-end, plus-size items: You tell them what you want, and they will make it so: Gwynnie Bee, Plvsh, Dia & Co, and Stitch Fix.

Made to Measure Clothes

Another option is bespoke professional clothing — check out our previous roundups of where to get custom blouses, blazers, dresses and suiting!

Hunting for the best made-to-measure work clothes? As of 2024, the best options we know of are Brooks Brothers, Sumissura, Etsy sellers Heart My Closet, VigilanteLabs, and CelesteLilou, as well as smaller brands like Loud Bodies, Sharpe Suiting, IGIGI, and Rita Phil (pencil skirts only), plus eShakti.

Some of our favorite stores that offer free alterations for members include Nordstrom, J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Uniqlo (select styles). If you're crafty, you may also want to check out our roundup of sewing patterns for workwear outfits.

Readers, have you tried any nicer options for plus-size designer clothes workwear lately? What's the number one thing you look for when you seek out investment pieces from plus-size labels? Fit? Fabric? Style? Do tell…

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