10 Sustainable Brands That Offer Plus Sizes

I have to be honest, I never looked into plus size fashion, so I didn’t know how difficult it actually is to find it. I went into this thinking I would just quickly list a few brands who have some nice options for curvy and plus-size women. Turns out, I didn’t have much to choose from. Most sustainable brands stop at size XL, so I can imagine why this would hold you back from shopping sustainably if you have a size bigger. But, there are brands that do offer bigger sizes, and they aren’t any less stylish. In this post, you will find 10 sustainable brands who offer sizes above XL.

At the time of writing this post, there are 83 brands featured on this website. My rough estimate is that around 20% of these brands offer sizes above XL. I can’t completely blame the other brands though. Sustainable brands are often much smaller than fast-fashion brands. A lot of them are run by small teams and have small production quantities. Adding more sizes and having another batch produced per size is quite expensive for a small business. Especially if you don’t know if you’ll be able to sell all of them.

Luckily, there are still a lot of brands that are size-inclusive, so let’s focus on them. Scroll down to see 10 brands – listed in no particular order. I chose 2 items to show per brand, but they have a lot more options, so be sure to check the brands’ websites for more.

1. Alder

The first one is Canadian brand ‘alder’, who makes outdoor recreation apparel for women. Their sizes start at XS and go up to 6XL! The ‘get dirty dress’ is available in four colours and the ‘take a hike shorts’ in six. You’ll have enough room to bring essentials on your hike, because both items have between 4 and 8 pockets. Click here to discover more about the brand

2. For Days

American brand For Days, have less size options but still go up to XXL. The wrap skirt is available in four colours, and the sweatshirt is hand-dyed and designed especially for Pride Month. An added bonus: when you purchase from For Days, you will receive swap credits, which you can use to swap out anything. Click here to discover more about the brand

3. Birdsong

I mentioned earlier, adding more sizes can be expensive for small businesses. British brand Birdsong avoid this problem by using a made-to-order system. Their items are produced after you place your order. It takes 2-4 weeks, but it’s worth the wait, and they don’t have to worry about leftover stock. They offer sizes from XXS to 3XL. Click here to discover more about the brand

4. Knickey

All these clothes look nice, but what about the layer underneath? American brand Knickey has got you covered. They offer five shapes of underwear, and four bralettes. All in five to eight colours, and in sizes from XXS to XXXL. Enough options for all types of bodies and preferences. If you’re in the US, you can send them your old underwear, after which they will be recycled. Click here to discover more about the brand

5. Anne Mulaire

The most size-inclusive brand on this list is Canadian ‘Anne Mulaire’. They offer sizes from XXS to 6XL! The pants are available in 3 colours, and you are able to choose your inseam measurement, to ensure they fit perfectly. The jacket is offered in 4 colours, and all items are made in Canada. Click here to discover more about the brand

6. Ada

Just like For Days, Brazilian brand Ada’s sizes go up to XXL. The model below wears the biggest size. The jumpsuit is available in 3 lengths, so you can choose which length suits your body the most. And just like Birdsong, Ada also produces the items after the orders are placed, so they never waste garments that are not sold. Click here to discover more about the brand

7. Vege Threads

Australian brand Vege Threads offer sizes from XS to 3XL, but not for all items. Like the rib tee below, which stops at XL. They do have other options for 2XL and 3XL, so be sure to check their website if you’re curious. The rib tee is available in 5 colours, and all items are manufactured in Australia. Click here to discover more about the brand

8. Tonlé

American brand Tonlé uses textile waste to make their garments. They are not only size-inclusive, but also gender-inclusive. The skirt below is gender-expansive and designed to fit many body types. The model is wearing size 2XL, and they also offer 3XL. The skirt is available in 4 colours, and the dress in 7. Click here to discover more about the brand

9. Encircled

Like two other brands mentioned, Canadian brand Encircled offers sizes from XS up to XXL. Their bestseller sweatpants are available in 8 colours, so there must be at least one that fits your style. The jumpsuit is a new release and is currently available in black and olive green. Their garments are locally produced in Canada, and you can buy, sell or trade Encircled clothes on their Facebook. Click here to discover more about the brand

10. Maggie Marilyn

The last brand on this list is Maggie Marilyn, who are based in New Zealand. The models below are wearing XXL, but they offer sizes up to 4XL. The linen pants are also available in black, and all MM garments (except one) are made in New Zealand. Click here to discover more about the brand

Let me know which one is your favourite!