Plus size indie fashion designers were making major moves in 2019.
Indie fashion has us feeling like 2020 is going to be an even more exciting year, and we’re here for ALL of it.
Plus size indie fashion designers truly design pieces that are sure to make you stand out. No basic offerings here where you might bump into someone wearing the same look.
They’re also passionate about what they create for their customers so when you find an indie designer who loves to dress plus size women, support them 100%. They’re here for us, to offer us clothing that’s fabulous, fits well and is slay-worthy.
Here are 12 plus size indie designers we personally love that we will be shopping this holiday season to prepare to slay in 2020, so watch out!
#1: Tamara Malas
With features in Nylon, Glamour and Fashionista.com, 2019 has been Malas’ year! She is on the rise at a time where luxury plus size fashion is rapidly growing and her luxury high-end pieces are quirky, fun and fashion-forward. That sets her apart and has quickly made her brand a favorite among plus-size fashionistas. Her goal with every collection is to offer unique-statement separates that go way beyond basic styles.
Website: tamaramalas.com
Instagram: @tamara.malas
Size range: 10 – 32
Price range: $32 – $499
#2: Hannah Caroline Couture
Designer Hannah Nodskov has tapped into an underserved market with her custom wedding gowns, prom dresses, and formalwear for women of all sizes, especially black wedding dresses and bridal jumpsuits. She creates every piece by hand to your exact body measurements because she believes that we shouldn’t get caught up in what size we wear. She aims to get your perfect fit and make all women feel beautiful. She’ll also custom make anything you want so let your imagination run wild!
(Zinfandel Lace Organza Ball Gown)
Website: hccdesign.co
Instagram: @hannahcarolinecouture
Size range: Everything is made customized to your measurements
Price range: $129 – $1299
#3: 2B (Continued) Denim Boutique
(Tropical Safari Maxi Train Dress)
Owner and designer Conchita E. Jamison believes in style, comfort and the perfect fit. That’s how 2B (Continued) was born. Jamison is tapping into a popular market where there are major fit issues… denim. Her custom denim business has now evolved into offering dresses, tees, outerwear, skirts and kids clothing, made with the same principles and fit goals. If you’re looking to slay 2020 in some great fitting jeans and other styles, this brand is it.
Website: 2bcontjeans.com
Instagram: @2bcontinuedjeans
Size range: 10/12 – 30/32 (custom also available)
Price range: $20 – $150
#4: Christian Omeshun
Atlanta-based designer A’Shontay Hubbard is the brains and talent behind Christian Omeshun, who set out to create a line that would offer modern, sophisticated styles to plus size women, which she felt were needed in the fashion industry. Hubbard offers 100% customization on all her garments because she’s passionate about catering to all women, including those who are tall or petite. Her goal is to offer timeless pieces that are showstoppers. She not only offers ready-to-wear but also bridal and prom.
Website: christianomeshun.com
Instagram: @christian_omeshun
Size range: 12/14 – 30/32 (100% customization on all garments)
Price range: $65 – $900 (gowns)
#5: Courtney Noelle
Courtney Noelle is all about self-empowerment and confidence. She is known for her statement mermaid pieces and her recent ‘Uncomfortable’ collection took her talents to new levels with sexy, glam pieces that are stunning and made so well. Designer Courtney Smith designs sophisticated pieces with a funky edge that are unique and guaranteed to have you slaying all year long in 2020.
Website: shopcourtneynoelle.com
Instagram: @courtneynoelleinc
Size range: L – 4X
Price range: $25 – $599
#6: Zelie For She
Blogger Elann Zelie launched Zelie for She in Fall 2012 and seven years later, her brand has evolved into this popular and incredible brand that offers up unique, statement-making pieces for plus size women who yearn for a boho-luxe feel. And right now, everything is on sale, so stock up for the holidays and beyond!
Website: zelieforshe.com
Instagram: @zelieforshe
Size range: 1X – 3X
Price range: $32 – $149
#7: Jibri
(Black/Gray Textured High Waist Slouch Pants)
Atlanta-based plus size indie designer Jasmine Elder is all about creating dramatic, bold, stylish pieces that are truly statements. Her high waist slouch pants put her on the radar of many fashionistas and she hasn’t looked back since. That was 10 years ago! She has since launched a bridal collection (in 2018) and expanded her line to include kids clothing! For custom pieces, be sure to contact Elder via her website.
Website: jibrionline.com
Instagram: @jibrionline
Size range: 0 – 4
Price range: $60 – $1650 (bridal)
#8: Proud Mary Fashion
Los Angeles-based plus size indie designer Jessica Hinkle decided to not only create her own line but also open a storefront where she can also offer vintage pieces along with her original clothing and accessories. She caters to that customer who seeks vintage pieces and statement clothing. Most notably, her 2 Fat 2 Furious tee and her FAT tee are her best-sellers, helping plus size fashionistas take back the word and make it a positive descriptor, instead of a negative connotation.
Website: proudmaryfashion.com
Instagram: @proudmaryfashion
Size range: XL – 5X
Price range: $26 – $102
#9: URTÜMUCH
With a tagline “Too much of a good thing is beautiful”, plus size indie designer Jen Wilder is making caftans the central focus of her new line, with designs that are statement-making, luxe and simply, so much fun! She offers caftans in different lengths, eye-catching colors and beautiful fabrics. Wilder also runs the popular resale and vintage store The Plus Bus in LA that also sells indie designer pieces.
Website: ur2much.com
Instagram: @urtumuch
Size range: 1 – 2 (oversized fit, please see website for measurements) or custom
Price range: $88 – $588
#10: Cutting Shapes Club
When Australian plus size alternative fashion blogger Kobi Jae of Horror Kitsch Bitch launched her new dress line Cutting Shapes Club, her mission was to provide unique prints created by indie artists in an effortless dress silhouette, up to size 6X, because as she states, “You can sit with us.”. She currently has 5 dresses on her site, all in fun, quirky prints including one that features the face of iconic drag queen Divine (shown above) and one that pays homage to blogger Margot Meanie. There’s even a Riots Not Diets dress!
Website: cuttingshapes.club
Instagram: @cuttingshapes.club
Size range: 1 – 6 (You can check out their size charts here)
Price range: All dresses are the same price – $130AUD ($88.65 USD)
#11: Generose
Mexican plus size indie designer Melina Alarconi created her brand to empower plus size women to embrace their own inner queen and know that beauty comes in ALL sizes. Using luxe fabrics in vibrant, eye-catching colors and paying attention to fit details make Generose a brand to watch in 2020. The luxe, fashion-forward designs showcase the brand, whose name was inspired by the feminine plural form of the word “Generoso”, which means well-born, noble, superior and excellent.
Website: generose.mx
Instagram: @generosemx
Size range: 14 – 30
Price range: $49 – $297
#12: Rene’ Tyler Designs
Not only does designer Angela Rene’ use her brand to make all women feel beautiful and stylish but she has also turned this into a family business where her son Chase is the Creative Director of the brand. They have since opened a boutique in the famed Grand Canal Shoppes at The Palazzo, making it the only plus-size boutique on the Las Vegas Strip. She doesn’t care if you’re a celebrity or an everyday woman, she treats all her customers like queens, dressing them to the nines, whether it’s ready-to-wear pieces or that gown to wear on New Year’s Eve. You can shop via her website or if you’re in Vegas, stop by her shop for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Think personal assistance, large dressing rooms and a body-positive atmosphere. She’ll have you ready for the holidays and 2020, looking your best.
Website: renetyler.com
Instagram: @renetylerplussize
Size range: 0X – 6X
Price range: $79 – $429
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