I get a lot of questions about plus size brands for women over 50…
First, if you’re over 50, you’re in the right place!
Eighty-one percent of my readers are age 45 and over! So, you’re in good company.
Second, if you’re looking for new brands and retailers to shop, be sure to check out my plus size shopping guide.
And lastly, I put together a list of my top picks of brands for women age 50+ as well as the results from my Instagram poll.
Check ’em out…
Plus Size Brands for Women Over 50
Plus Size Brands for Women Over 50
(in alphabetical order)
Boden
Sizes 0 – 22. I love Boden’s use of color and print. If you’re a bit preppy and love color, this is your place!
You can also find Boden at Nordstrom.
Foxcroft
Plus sizes 14W – 24W. Foxcroft is known for their iron-free shirts. Great investments!
You can also find Foxcroft at Nordstrom.
Frances Valentine
Sizes 0 – 18, and plus sizes 1X – 3X.
You can also shop Frances Valentine at Bloomingdale’s.
J.Crew
Sizes 00 – 24. J.Crew sizing is comparable to Lane Bryant. Tall sizes 0T – 20T.
One thing to note is that some of their pants and jeans come by waist sizing (vanity), so check the size chart:
J.Jill
Sizes XS – 4X, 2 – 28, Petite sizes 0P – 20P, Tall sizes 4T – 20T.
J.Jill is a little earthy and boho mixed with some mature refinement. High quality.
Karen Kane
Sizes 0X – 3X and 14W – 22W.
Karen Kane is a little trendy, a little boho, and a bit of everything.
You can shop Karen Kane in plus sizes at Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Belk, and Bloomingdale’s.
Karen Millen
Lafayette 148
Lands’ End
Sizes 00 – 16 and 18W – 34W.
I feature LE on the blog all the time. They have great quality classic items at a reasonable price. Yes!
You can now also find Lands’ End on Amazon!
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Sizes 14W – 22W or 1X – 3X
American classics in high quality fabrics. Love!
You can also shop Lauren Ralph Lauren at Bloomingdale’s, Dillards, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Zappos, or Belk.
Ming Wang
Sizes 1X – 3X.
Ming Wang makes high end knits for workwear and events.
You can find Ming Wang here and at Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillards.
M.M. Lafleur
Sizes 00 – 20.
A lot of high end professional wear up to mid sizes.
You can shop M.M. Lafleur at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Marina Rinaldi
Sizes 4 – 24.
You can find Marina Rinaldi at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Marina Rinaldi is a European brand, so check the size chart:
Soft Surroundings
Sizes 2 – 24W.
Comfortable and cute. Seriously, some of the softest clothes you can find!
Spanx
Sizes XS – 3X, with petite and tall in all sizes!
You can also shop Spanx at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Talbots
Sizes X – 3X and plus size petite in sizes X – 3X.
Classic clothes, high quality, and great colors.
Tanya Taylor
Tanya Taylor has extended sizing in 14 – 22 or 1X – 3X.
Tuckernuck
Sizes 00 – 18 or XXS – XXXL.
Limited sizes, but worth mentioning because Tuckernuck has quintessential preppy wear. If it will fit, you def wanna check out this brand.
Universal Standard
Sizes 00 – 40.
You can also find Universal Standard at Nordstrom.
Top 15 Brands for Women Over 50
So I polled y’all on Instagram asking you to tell me you’re favorite plus size brands for women over 50.
Here are the results, in order of popularity:
- Talbots – Sizes X – 3X and plus size petite in sizes X – 3X.
- Nordstrom – up to size 40.
- J. Jill – Sizes XS – 4X, 2 – 28, Petite sizes 0P – 20P, Tall sizes 4T – 20T.
- Anthropologie – up to size 26W.
- Lands’ End – Sizes 00 – 16 and 18W – 34W.
- Macy’s – up to size 36W.
- City Chic – Sizes 12 – 30.
- Universal Standard – Sizes 00 – 40.
- Torrid – Sizes 10 – 30.
- J. Crew – Sizes 00 – 24.
- Eloquii – Size 14 – 32.
- Banana Republic – Sizes 00 – 20.
- Lane Bryant – Size 12 – 40.
- Johnny Was – Sizes XS – 3X.
- Spanx – Sizes XS – 3X, with petite and tall in all sizes!
If you prefer to shop these via the LTK app, go here.
For more shopping suggestions, check out my Plus Size Shopping Directory.
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