High End Brands That Carry Plus-Size Work Clothes

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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 2026… admittedly, a fairly broad interpretation because this category is such a narrow one! Our favorite spots for work outfit shopping are in bold!

plus-size designer silk blouse in silvery animal print (snake?)
Catherine Gee at Amour 781, $334
A woman wearing a dark brown wool blazer and denim pants
Wool Twill Blazer at Ralph Lauren and Nordstrom
blue flannel suit on mannequin
Custom made-to-order French flannel suit at VigilanteLabs, $3,685

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
  • Basler – They used to make gorgeous plus sized items (including suits) that you could find at Saks
  • Capsule 121 – Looks like they briefly made plus sizes up to 3X
  • DvF – Used to make plus sizes
  • Ganni – doesn't appear to make plus sizes anymore
  • Henning – sold to Universal Standard
  • Marée Pour Toi
  • M.M.LaFleur (previously available up to size 4X)
  • Moi Meme – shuttered
  • Navabi – shuttered
  • Of Mercer – shuttered
  • Pari Passu – shuttered
  • Simone Aviv
  • White House | Black Market – no longer sells plus sizes

    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 these pants. You can find them at a bunch of retailers, including Nordstrom and Amazon.

    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: Plvsh, 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 2026, the best options we know of are Brooks Brothers, Sumissura, Etsy sellers (such as Heart My Closet, VigilanteLabs, and CelesteLilou), as well as smaller brands like Loud Bodies, Kirrin Finch, 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…

    More Reader Favorites for Plus-Sized Work Clothes

    The Best Plus-Size Pants for Work Outfits

    Hunting for the best plus-size pants for work? As of 2026, favorites include Eloquii, Nic & Zoe, NYDJ, Universal Standard, Liverpool, J.Crew, and Lafayette 148 New York. Abercrombie also has a lot of nice options up to size 38 (and in 38S!!).

    Plus-Size Sweater Jackets

    Sweater jackets are a great third piece — they elevate more casual outfits and make more tailored outfits feel “friendlier” and more accessible.

    Hunting for the best sweater jackets for plus sizes? Some of our favorites of 2026 include these options in sizes 1X-3X: J.Crew Factory, Quince, J.Crew, Nic & Zoe, and Lands' End. (I don't know this brand, but this $40 option is available up to size 6X.)

    Where to Find Stylish Plus-Size Suits

    Some of the best plus-size suits for interviews as of 2026 include Eloquii, Universal Standard, Lands' End, Talbots, J.Crew, Lane Bryant, and Calvin Klein. Looking to splurge? Check out Lafayette 148 New York, Veronica Beard, and Marina Rinaldi.

    The Best Plus-Size Dresses for Work

    As of 2026, some of our favorite plus-size dresses for work include options from Lands' End, Karen Kane, Talbots, J.Crew, Universal Standard, and Eloquii – also check Karen Millen and Tanya Taylor for more unusual choices.

    The Most Comfortable Wide Heels for Work

    These are some of our Hall of Famer heels that come in wide widths… see our latest roundup of the best black heels for business attire here!

    Some of our favorite comfortable wide heels as of 2025 include Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Walking Cradles, and LifeStride — for splurges check Inez, Margaux, Ally Shoes, and Poppy Barley. You can also try this link for a Zappos search narrowed to just the best brands and wide widths.

    Where to Find Plus-Size Maternity Workwear

    Hunting for where to buy the best plus-size maternity clothes for work? Some of our favorite retailers as of 2025 include Pink Blush, Target, and Ulla Popken. Seraphine also has a number of options in XXL.

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    2 Comments

    1. Thank you so much for including all of these options. It is hard to find good plus size options so these links are much appreciated! Suggestion for future post would be a ‘the hint’ for business casual or casual/weekend wear for those of us who are 20s/30s as most plus-size seems targeted to 40/50/60s aged women.

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