Clothing for Supersized Folks: U.S.
Created April 2001
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A * B * C * D * E * F * G * H * I * J * K * L * M * N * O * P * Q * R * S * T * U * V * W * X * Y * Z *This web page contains an alphabetized list of US clothing retailers who offer supersize clothing (US women's size 4X / 32 and larger, US men's size 4X and larger).
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Type of store [catalog] Catalog store [internet] Web store [chain] Retail chain store [single] Retail single store. [state name] follows. [consignment] Sells some clothes on consignment [overseas] Will ship overseas [misc] Other lists of clothing resources Whom they make clothing for [women] [men] [unisex] [children] [maternity] Maternity and/or nursing clothing and/or bras. What sizes they make [petite] Petite women's sizes [tall] Tall women's or men's sizes [custom] Does custom work Type of clothing [accessories] Jewelry, belts, hats [casual] Slacks, nice shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses [career] Suits and other office wear [costumes] Halloween and other holiday costumes [evening] Evening dresses, evening suits [lingerie] Lingerie, including bras, underwear, sleepwear [outdoors] Jackets, coats, other cold weather gear [shoes] Shoes and boots in large sizes and/or wide widths [sportswear] T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants, shorts [swimwear] Bathing suits (men or women) [uniforms] Nurses' uniforms, etc. [wedding] Wedding and wedding-party dresses
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A Personal Touch [catalog][women] 1411 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 398-0007 Fax: (212) 398-1987 Tops to size 60, skirts to size 46, tunics to size 5X. Abundant Fashions [catalog][single][New Jersey][women][lingerie] Belmar, NJ Phone: (908) 988-0550 One of a kind fashions up to size 7X. Accent Any Size [catalog][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie] P.O. Box 1051 New York, NY 10024 Phone: (212) 283-1710 Email: AccentNY1@aol.com All stock except Danskin line in 1X-8X. Pantihose to 7X (450#). Alice's Undercover World [single][California][women][lingerie][custom] Torrence, Calif. Phone: (310) 326-6775 Bras and foundation garments. 28Ato 64Z and custom. Amazon Designs [internet][women][custom][petites][tall][shoes][career][casual] [uniforms] 1473 Old Airport Rd. Paris, Arkansas 72855 Phone: 501-963-6536 Fax: 501-963-3648. Web site: http://www.amazondesigns.com/ Clothing for big and tall women. Nurse's uniforms. Custom work and standard size chart, 1-9, to 84" hip. Jeans to blazers, broomstick skirts, turtle-necks, custom rainwear and polar-fleece coats, denim western wear, "Munro shoes" and sandals to 14ww. Embroidered t-top, pant sets, sweatshirts. Custom embroidery. One person reports: "The jeans are wonderful! Real denim (in blue or black), front pockets, zipper, belt loops ... just regular old-fashioned jeans. If they don't fit quite right when you get them, she'll fix them." Ample Duds [chain][unisex][women][men][sportswear] Jeans up to size 60, T-shirts to 10X. Women's clothing to size 52 or 60. Ample Seconds [single][consignment][women][casual][career] Marcella Monbaron - Marcella Clothing and Craft Market 201 E Central, Sutherlin, Oregon 97479 Mailing address: PO Box 1400, Sutherlin, OR 97479 Phone: 541-459-8691 FAX: 541-459-5587 Email: monbaron@rosenet.net All types of clothing for large sized women; new and consignment; casual and some professional/Sunday Church dresses and suits. Sizes: 14 and up. July 00 Ana's Accoutremonts, Ruth's Custom Sewing and RK Tailoring [catalog][internet][men][women][custom][career][casual][costume] [evening][accessories][wedding] P.O. Box 1625, Slidell, LA 70445. Phone: 1-888-SEW-FITS (739-3487), 1-504-882-6958 http://www.sewfits.com Custom-made period costumes, their design or yours, their fabric or yours. Also custom-sized patterns. Custom men's wear, bridal wear, and dresses. Feb01 Ann Murdock's Lingerie and More [catalog][internet][single][Oregon][women][casual] [lingerie][sportswear] 8527 N. Lombard Portland, Oregon 97203 Phone (503) 289-9497 Email ann@annmurdock.com Web www.annmurdock.com "I love the shop and the people who work there. We found the perfect bra for me... I also picked up a very pretty longline corset, which she help me to fit." Some items to supersizes. Danskin sportswear and some regular clothes. "Good selection, wide range of sizes, nice people." "Great place to find large and supersize lingerie.. the plain stuff as well and lots of fancy sexy garments. Ann is a good woman to know and she will indeed special order for you." Apples and Pears [catalog][overseas][women][casual][sportswear] 20488 SW Inglis Dr. Aloha, OR 97007 Phone: Reported disconnected 03/97 (800) 475-5166, (503) 649-4601 in Oregon and overseas Casual women's clothing -- tunics, coats, sweatshirts, cardigans, knit tops and shorts. Much of the clothing has embroidered designs. Sizes 1X-8X. Pricey, and they may charge more for clothing in sizes 6X-8X. [checked 4/7/95] Arlene's [single][Massachusetts][women][swimwear][wedding][evening] [lingerie] 100 Elm St Salisbury, Ma 01952 Phone: (508) 462-6444 Best selection of everything and they will order things for you. Hundreds of bathing suits, lots of wedding dresses you can try on, party dresses, Renata B clothing, bras, etc. Astarte Woman by Design [catalog][internet][women][lingerie][casual][evening] Phone: (310) 373-0638 Web site: http://www.astartewoman.com/ Video catalog $10 (applied to purchase) Family owned, clothing designed in-house. Expensive, but good quality and good service. Sizes up to 32-34W. All kinds of stuff, from casual wear to lingerie and holiday party dresses. They have a mailing list and a quarterly newsletter. Mail order and trunk sales and fashion shows. Large women in video catalog. "She realizes that not all of us are fat in the same way and cuts clothing to flatter any figure.... There are quite often multiple ways to wear the same thing. I can dress for a 2 week vacation by taking 6 pieces of her slinky knit. All washable, packs like a dream." "Almost all of her clothing is cut on the bias. This allows the fabric to drape in a flattering way for all body types." July 00
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Baby Becoming [catalog][women][maternity] PO Box 7238 or 10 Nate Whipple Hwy Michigan Bldg., 2d Flr. #5 Cumberland, RI 02864 Phone: 401-658-0688 Fax: 401-658-3008 Email: babybecoming@igc.apc.org or bbcatalog@babybecoming.com Web site: http://www.babybecoming.com/ Good customer service, friendly and inspirational owner -- Charlotte Bradley. Nice shirts, pants to size 8X. Some nice nursing attire. Sizes 16-48, bras 30AA-60M. Baby slings. "I bought some maternity clothes from Babybecoming when I was pregnant, and the items were wonderful--great quality and great customer service. I highly recommend them." Jan 00 Baladi Boutique [catalog][internet][women][custom][accessories][costumes] Web site: www.baladiboutique.com Custom size belly dance costumes. Site uses some large models. Banana Boat Key West [catalog][internet][women][unisex][maternity][custom][casual][sportswear] Phone/Fax 973-541-1950 Email order@bananaboatkw.com Web http://www.bananaboatkw.com Call for catalog. Manufactures and sells colorful hand printed clothing, 100% cotton. Offers custom made clothing. Web site has a detailed fit chart with suggestions for different body shapes. "Great little company I found when she did a local street fair... I have found that she carries more of the x sizes than she advertises on the page. I always email her when I like something and ask her if it comes in my size. Her stuff runs large and lasts forever." One person complained, "Their xl size fits only up to sz 14; maybe 16." July 00 Barb's Large & Lovely [single][Missouri][internet][catalog][women][lingerie] 4928 Woodhaven, Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 761-5311, (888) 761-5311 Email: Lingerfield@aol.com Web site: http://www.bll.com Catalog $5 Plus and supersize lingerie to 8X. They use large and supersize models, unlike a lot of the lingerie catalogs who use models who are barely plus size. Barely Nothings [catalog][women][lingerie][sportswear] 1514 Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433-2209 Phone orders: (800) 4-BARELY (800-422-7359) Customer service: (805) 489-5591 Fax: (805) 489-5987 Email: barelynothings@worldnet.att.net Web page: http://www.barelynothings.com Catalog $3. Regular size and mid-size lingerie -- stretch lace bustiers and teddies, garter belts and stockings, baby doll nighties and long silky gowns, faux leather bustiers and thongs, bare bosom bustiers, French maid costumes, split crotch panties, fishnet stockings. and a few other items (T-shirts, Danskin Bodywear, etc.). Sizes up to 6X in some items, 4X in others. (Note: web page seems to show only mid-size items.) They also sell bra extenders, bustier extenders, and torso extenders (which elongate the crotch section so as to better fit long waisted/round bellied folks). (These items are also not available on the web page.) Clothing is high quality and telephone operators are helpful. Web page uses large models. [checked 12/98] Big At Heart Plussize and Supersize Tees [internet][women][men][unisex][sportswear] P.O. Box 1326 Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901 Phone: (505) 894-6342 Fax: (505) 894-6341 Email: bigatheart@zianet.com Web site: http://www.bigatheart.com Affordable plus- and supersize T-shirts for around $20. Large selection of designs and plain tees. Sizes 3X-10X. International shipping, US currency only. "I am very impressed. They are nice and roomy, thick material, and here's the best part: the necks are the right size!" Feb01 Big & Tall Direct [internet][men][casual][career][sportswear] Phone: US 800-214-9686 International 214-221-8255 Fax: 214-221-0254 Web site: http://www.bigtalldirect.com Discount men's clothing to supersizes. Big & Tall Outlet Store [single][California][men][evening][casual][career] 1240 W. 7th St. Upland, CA Phone: (909) 946-7234 Warehouse-type place with racks of clothes at incredible prices. Dress shirts up to size 21, sports shirts to 6X, pants to size 60 and higher. Big Bugga Sportswear [internet][catalog][unisex][sportswear] 18 Baldwin Avenue Paia, Maui HI 96779 Phone/fax: (808) 579-6216 Email: bigbugga@maui.net Web site: http://www.bigbugga.com T-shirts 2x to 10x; polo shirts 2x to 8x; nylon surf shorts, Size 40 to 60 inch waist; Aloha Fabric Cotton shorts, to 58" waist; Aloha Shirts 2x to 7x; Dorm/Sleep Shirts and Beach coverups fit up to size 6x; Beach coverups fit up to size 6x; Sweatpants and shorts to 10X, Sweatshirts to 8X. Ship anywhere. Big Daddy Boxers [catalog][women][men][custom][sportswear] Bertha P.O. Box 220-061 Brooklyn, NY 11222 Phone: 415 241 1570 info@bigdaddyboxers.net Web: www.bigdaddyboxers.net/ Boxers to 8X (78" hips) cut for big women and men. Nylon mesh, woven cotton, gauze, flannel. Flannel robes to 8X. T-shirts to 10X. Special orders for custom sizes or fabrics. Inexpensive. Mar01 Big Day at the Beach [catalog][women][swimwear] Phone: (909) 798-5228 Custom sizing. Good prices. Big Dogs [catalog][chain][unisex][men][sportswear][casual] Web site: http://www.bigdogs.com Boxers, t-shirts, shorts, pants & other up to 5XL men's sizes. High quality & relatively good prices. big grrls don't cry [catalog][internet][unisex][overseas][sportswear][accessories] P.O. Box 41836 Philadelphia, pa 19101-1836 Email: babygrrl@netaxs.com Web site: www.fattitude.com/ T-shirts to size 6X with fat-acceptance and girl power slogans. Buttons, stickers, patches. May 99 Big Guys [single][New Jersey][catalog][men][evening][casual][career] [sportswear][outdoors] Locust Grove Plaza 1692 Clements Bridge Rd. Deptford, NJ 08096 Phone: (800) 848-8255, (609) 848-8255 and 721 E. Landis Ave. Vinland, NJ 08360 Phone: (609) 848-8255, (609) 696-0955 Good selection of dress and casual men's clothes with dress suit sizes in stock up to 72, dress shirts up to 8x, jeans to 74, and dress and casual pants to 74. Also bathrobes, underwear, T-shirts, outerwear, etc. They will mail order within the U.S. Big on Batik Sarongwear [catalog][women][casual][swimwear] P.O. Box 2352 Carlsbad, CA 92018 Web site: http://www.bigonbatik.com E-mail: cathy@bigonbatik.com Email your mailing address for brochure. Partners Cathy Miller and Cathi Berchiolli make cocoon jackets and flowing tops out of washable rayon Indonesian batik sarongs. The jackets fit all sizes up to at least 50, and the tops through about size 32 or so. Also hand painted dresses and swimwear. Attractive stuff in several simple styles and gorgeous fabrics. Current brochure shows pattern and color samples. Secure online ordering and large size models on web site. Update Jan 00: Big on Batik needs help developing a new fat kids' line. Please contact them if you can give them measurements or if you know fat kids who are willing to offer feedback. Big Shots [single][New York][women][casual][career][outdoors][swimwear] [evening][lingerie][accessories] 182A merrick rd. Lynbrook, NY 11563 Phone: 516-593-2900 Lingerie catalog: $6 to Large Encounters, PO Box 364, Island Park, NY 11558-0364 Sizes to 60; all types of clothing, lingerie, accessories. Big Stitches Swimwear [catalog][custom][women][swimwear][sportswear] 2423 Douglas St. San Pablo, CA 94806 Phone: (510) 237-3978 Send long self-addressed stamped envelope for catalog (ask for free fabric swatches) Custom made large-size bathing suits. Basic suit is about $70. Special fabrics, extra features $20 more. They also make bicycle shorts and cover-ups to hip size 84 inches. Good service. One person complained the suits don't hold up well in chlorine, but that may depend on the fabric. They may also make suits out of fabric you send them. "It took me a while to get her catalog but it didn't take her too long to make my two piece suit. I wear it twice a week to the pool and it hasn't broken down or faded." The Big, the Bad & the Beautiful [single][California][custom][catalog][women][lingerie] [casual][sportswear] Main store: 19225 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 Phone: (818) 345-3593 Fax: 818-345-1033 Outlet (discount) store: 29002 Roadside Drive Agoura Hills, CA Phone: 818-735-0706 Catalog $2 (credited to first order) Sizes 14-32+. They also do custom work. Among other things, they sell bike shorts and lingerie. Inexpensive. Blowfish [catalog][internet][accessories] Web site: http://www.blowfish.com Sex toy store. Carries Stormy Leather dildo harnesses that fit up to a 60" hip, and they also sell a 38" extender for adapting harnesses that are smaller. Boutique Unique: Fashions for the Unique Woman, Sizes 18 to 8X [single][Ohio][women] Colony Square Mall 3575 Maple Avenue Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: (614) 453-1053, (614) 454-3886 Located 50 to 55 miles east of Columbus, Ohio on Interstate 7. I understand it's the only large size store out in that area. Bras Custom-Fit by Maxine [single][Missouri][custom][women][lingerie][maternity][swimwear] 11104 E. Sheley, Independence, MO 64052 (near 30th & Sterling) Phone: (816) 252-1899 Bras 28A-64N & Custom (some Maternity, Prosthesis, and Strapless as well), Swimwear cup-sized. When calling, state that you found her listed on the fat-acceptance clothing list on the Internet. Bras Plus [catalog][internet][women][lingerie] 1563 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada 89502 Phone: 800 446 1718 Fax: 775 324 2931 Web site: http://www.brasplus.com Breast forms, plus size bras and breast enhancers. Family business with mother, daughter, and two granddaughters as owners and operators. Sizes to 56 FF and 48 I. By Ro! Designs [catalog][women][sportswear][casual][swimsuits] New address: 567 W 5th St #1 San Pedro, CA 90731 Phone: (310) 221-0059 Fax: (310) 221-0307 Email: byrodesign@aol.com For brochure send a long SASE with $.55 postage Active wear for plus- and supersize women to size 5X (36). Bike shorts, unitards, sports bras, swimsuits, lycra dresses. Several people reported extremely slow service (six to nine month delays, unreturned phone calls) on clothing promised much more quickly and paid for in advance.
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Cabela's [catalog][unisex][tall][sportswear][outdoors] 812 13th Ave. Sidney, NE 69160 Phone: (800) 237-4444 (orders U.S. or Canada), (800) 742-4008 (catalog request) Fax: 800-496-6329 TDD: 800-695-5000 Email: cabelas@attmail.com Web site: http://www.cabelas.com/ GoreTex parkas and pants up to at least 5XL. Many other items up to 3XL in both big and tall sizes. Reasonable prices. Castles Direct [catalog][unisex][sportswear] PO Box 690002 Houston, TX 77269 Phone: (618) 675-0121, (800) 424-1008 T-shirts up to 4X (some have fat-positive designs). The sizes seem to run small. Casual Male/Big & Tall [chain][men][casual][career] Web site: http://www.thinkbig.com/ Good customer service, nice stuff, reasonable prices. Sizes up to 6X. "Not only do they know what they stock, but if they do not have what you want, they will call around to other stores in the chain to see if they have it." Catherine's [chain][women][lingerie][evening][outdoors][casual][career] Mall store. Has subsumed Modern Woman and Plus Sizes Plus Savings. Nice, good quality lingerie, bras in a wide range of sizes, nice formal wear, more business wear than Lane Bryant or The Avenue. Some folks think their clothes are a bit on the frumpy side. Sizes 14-32. Moderate prices, comparable to Sears or Penney's. Good sales. Good service. One person wrote: "They have even mailed, postage free, the item so I didn't have to drive in to get it. I am disabled and they are more accommodating then any of the other large women's stores in the area." Another wrote: "If you get a Catherine's charge card, go the extra bit and get the Catherine's Perks card too. The Perks card costs you something ($20/yr?), but you get 10% off every purchase for a year, and it gets you on the mailing lists so you get flyers for all the sales." Cloak & Dagger Creations [internet][overseas][women][men][unisex][children][custom][costumes] [evening][outdoors][wedding] Dina Flockhart Cloak & Dagger Creations 61 Gilson Road Littleton, MA 01460-1300 Phone: 978-486-4414 phone Fax: 978-486-4427 Email: info@cloakmaker.com or cloak@ziplink.net Web: http://www.cloakmaker.com Historically accurate and fantasy clothing. Our historic costumes are thoroughly researched and can be used for SCA as well as medieval and Renaissance faires, weddings, theatre, and performance. We also custom design clothing for special events and design custom outerwear for handicapped and folks who have difficulties with buttons and zippers. We make custom clothing to a person's measurements, so we can make any size or shape. We make our own patterns, so we are not limited to "what's available". Custom designed garments generally need a lead time of 8 to 10 weeks. Price ranges: $40 for a simple muslin chemise, $125 for cloak or simple gown, $350 and up for wedding gowns and more complex styles. Color Me Big [catalog][custom][women] PO Box 9773 San Bernadino, CA 92427 Phone: (909) 887-8969 Catalog $3. Sizes 16-60, custom work available.
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Dallis Fashion [single][New York][career][casual] 34 W 37th St NY, NY 10018 Phone: 212-967-9744 Daphne [single][New York][custom][women][lingerie] 473 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY 10024 Phone: (212) 579-0479 Sizes 1X-5X, and custom sizes over 32. Good fabrics, nice clothes, clothes run the gamut of prices. Decent Exposures [catalog][overseas][custom][women][maternity][lingerie] PO Box 27206 2202 NE 115th Seattle, WA 98125-1606 Phone: (800) 524-4949 (U.S./Canada), (206) 364-4540 (Seattle/overseas) Fax (206) 364-0488 Email: requests@decentexposures.com Web site: http://www.decentexposures.com/ Maternity/nursing bras and leisure bras in many colors of cotton, velour, or lycra (they send swatches). "Look like outerwear, have no hardware and are quite comfortable." Cup sizes AA to K and band sizes 30-58; also custom sizes. Elastic is covered. Bras are sturdy. Follow their special sizing instructions. Some women think the bras aren't supportive enough; some love them. Underwear up to size 12, sweatpants, leggings, T-shirts, tanks to 4X; cotton nightshirts to 67" hip. "They also will do just about anything you want to a basic cotton t-shirt (change neck, sleeves, length), so I think they're also a great source for inventing your own sleepwear." If you don't like how a bra fits, they will adjust it for free. They also keep a file of your preferences for the next time you order. Feb01 Desert Rain Mercantile Co. [catalog][women][sportswear][casual] 4705 N. Sanders Road Tucson, AZ 85743 Phone: (800) 771-9771 T-shirts and pants with glittery Native American and southwestern designs. T-shirts up to 5X, sweatshirts up to 4X. Design Graphics Unlimited [catalog][internet][unisex][custom][sportswear] 4857 Browne St. Omaha, NE 68104 Phone: (402) 455 2062 Email: swxdga@earthlink.net Web site: http://dgu.omahanet.com/ Screen print and transfer t-shirts (your design or theirs), denim vests, skirts, jackets, and jeans, sweatshirts, caps, jackets, aprons to 10X. Volume discounts. Fat models on web page. Fat-positive designs. "The owner is a single male :) who loves big wimmen by the way ;) ... he's very nice and very accommodating." Design by Batya [internet][overseas][custom][women][tall][outdoors][casual] [career][evening] 1200 Santee St. 208 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone: (213) 746-7844 Web page: http://www.batya.com Designs for "tall, large, big, and super" women in fabric and leather. Ships internationally. Accepts special, wholesale, and retail orders for coats, suits, blazers, skirts, pants and other fashion wear. Designs by Phillippe [catalog][women][evening][casual] Phone: (800-9-KAFTAN) Caftans, loungewear, and evening wear in plus and supersizes. Dharma Trading P.O. Box 150916 San Rafael, CA 94915 toll-free: (800) 542-5227 (USA and Canada) phone: (415) 456-7657 (elsewhere) FAX: (415) 456-8747 (everywhere) e-mail: catalog@dharmatrading.com Plain white/natural t-shirts, many different manufacturers and styles, three types to 4X and one type to 6X; can be prepared for dying. Volume discounts.
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eBay [internet][consignment][overseas][women][men][unisex][children][maternity] [petite][tall][outdoors][casual][career][evening] [swimwear][lingerie][accessories][sportswear][shoes][coats][costumes] Web site: http://www.ebay.com/ This online auction site has an extensive collection of clothing (and just about everything else) May 99 Elegance Plus [single][California][lingerie] Phone: (213) 292-6283 Can order up to 6X or 8X. Elfcat Designs [internet][unisex][sportswear] PO Box 273595 Concord, CA 94527-3595 Phone: (925) 671-8024 Fax: (925) 671-6959 Email: avery@infoasis.com Web site: www.infoasis.com/people/avery/elfcat.html "Love Has A Shape" t-shirts. $15 for sizes S-2X, $27 for 3X-6X, $32 for 7X-10X. Elianna [catalog][women][tall][petite] 7758 Via Rosa Maria Burbank, Ca 91504 Phone: 213-622-8868 Fax: 213-653-5585 Supersize clothing, tall and petite. Enell Inc. [catalog][women][sportwear][lingerie] P.O. Box 808 317 Second St. Havre, MT 59501 (800) 828-7661, (406) 265-8250, Germany 49-699-798-1401 101.19145@germanynet.de, Canada 800-633-2443 Email: 7enell@3rivers.net Web site: http://www.gomontana.com/sportsbra.html Sports bras to 50DDD/52DD. $49. They look very sturdy and supportive. Front closure, back support, wide straps. Epic Menswear [catalog][internet][overseas][men][unisex][tall][outdoors] [casual][career][accessories][sportswear][coats] P.O. Box 3002 New Haven, CT 06515 Phone 203-787-6594 FAX 203-787-0354 Email sales@epicmenswear.com Web site: http://www.epicmenswear.com 5% of profits donated to charity. "Good selection of clothes at the 'bigger' end of the scale. Trousers and shirts seemed to be of good quality and fair price. The quality of customer service was beyond what I would usually expect. They even sent my order over with a member of staff who was visiting the UK to save me some postage." ER Moore Academic Apparel and Choir Robes [uniforms] 1810 West Grace St. Chicago, IL 60613 Phone: (312) 477-7277 Fax: (773) 549 4625 E-mail ermoore@ripco.com Web site: http://www.ermoore.com/ A poster reports: "All they asked was my height and weight (5'6" and 450), and they provided me with a gown (size 509) that fits beautifully. I also needed a larger cap, and they provided that as well. The best part is that they didn't charge me any more for mine than they did anyone else. (It was less than $20.)" Extra Emphasis [catalog][women][lingerie][maternity] PO Box 1725 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Phone: (800) 539-0030, 1-916-581-0848 Fax: (916) 581-5719 Bras in sizes 32-56, cup sizes C-H. Some prenatal, maternity, and sports bras as well. Particularly recommended is the Leading Lady Nursing Bra, model LL491. One person said she received an unpleasant email from them regarding a return. Several people have experienced long delays in receiving their orders, have received no response when queried about the delay, and/or have canceled orders. May 99
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Fabu [single][Washington][women][career] 1st Avenue (just south of the new Safeco Stadium) Seattle, WA "Pretty nice careerwear...it goes up to very large sizes." Dec 99 Fairy Godmother at Large [single][California][catalog][consignment][women][lingerie] [casual][sportswear][maternity] 273 S. Cragmont Ave. San Jose, CA 95127 Phone: (408) 272-3147 Fax: (408) 272-9428 Email: fairygodmotheratlarge@yahoo.com Catalog $1. New and used clothing in sizes 14-super. Women's jeans to size 60. T-shirts to 72-inch hip; big shirts to 78-inch hip; panties to size 16; pettipants to 6X. Also maternity clothes. Sells consignment and discounted new clothing from manufacturers like Says Who and Plus Woman. Consignment policy: you can take your payment in cash, new clothing (15% bonus) or used clothing (30% bonus). Will also sell your clothing on eBay. Aug 99 Fat Chance Belly Dance [catalog][internet][overseas][women][petite][tall][custom] [lingerie][accessories][costumes] FCBD P.O. Box 460594 San Francisco, CA 94146 Phone: (415) 647 6035 Web site: http://www.fcbd.com For catalog send SASE with two stamps. Tribal style belly dance costumes and accessories, custom sizing. Femme Fancy [single][California][women][wedding] 217 S. Ellsworth San Mateo, CA 94401 Phone: (415) 340-8392 Plus and supersize wedding gowns. Fo' Paws [catalog][internet][unisex][casual] P. O. Box 4627 Lexington, KY 40544 Phone: 606-225-1522 E-mail: info@fopaws.com Web site: http://www.fopaws.com/ Science fiction, fantasy, and mystery theme T-shirts, long-sleeved T's, sweatshirts, and embroidered denim and polo shirts. Some items to 5X. Also kids' sizes. Frank's Big & Tall [chain][men][casual][career] One store's info: 115 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah, NJ 07430 Phone: (201) 529-5445 Full Bloom [catalog][women][casual][sportswear][lingerie] 2172 S. Trenton Wy 8-104 Denver Colorado 80231 Phone: (303) 733-6264 Catalog $2 (credited to first order) Sizes 2x-12x T-shirts, sweatshirts, nightshirts, tank tops, "fanny wraps". Reported "Canadian friendly." Full Figure Design [catalog][women][career] 3900 Lavista Rd. #106 Tucker, GA 30084 Phone: (770) 414 8880 Plus-size video featuring career wear, evening wear, plus- and supersize models. $19.95 + $3 s+h.
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Gingiss Formalwear [internet][chain][men][petite][tall][evening][wedding] Web: www.gingiss.com Chain store offering formal wear rental, primarily for men, but they are also reported to do formal gowns. They have men's coats up to 72" chest. Rental charge depends on the style, not the size. They won't do mail order for some large men because of fitting issues. The stores in Burlington and Dedham, MA reported to have excellent customer service. Mar01 Glamour Puss [catalog][women][swimwear] Phone: (818) 357-7277 Goddess 2000 Project [catalog][internet][overseas][unisex][sportswear][accessories] PO Box 403 Benicia, CA 94510 USA Phone 707-745-4470 Email WillowWebs@aol.com Web www.goddess2000.org/G2000Tshirts.html Pagan oriented T-shirts to size 6X. Jewelry. Good Vibrations [catalog][unisex][casual][sportswear] 1855 Englishtown Rd. Old Bridge N.J.08857 Mail order firm that specializes in large size clothing, T-shirts and sweats to 6x and night shirts to 5x. Animal designs funny felines, dogs, or any photo. Over 170 designs and reasonable prices. Gotcha Covered [catalog][women][unisex][casual][sportswear] PO Box 40443 Downey, CA 90241 Pants, T-shirts, etc. in sizes 1X-5X. Reasonably priced. Grande Dame [single][California][women][petites][casual][career][evening] [sportswear[[lingerie][accessories] Alice Anderson 306 Lincoln Center Stockton,CA.95207 Phone: (209) 477-2508 FAX: (209) 477- 2508 Email: cbeepa@webtv.net Full-line fashion boutique. Sizes XL-6X and special orders, including shipping. May 99 Great Changes [single][California][women][sportswear][lingerie][casual] [evening][swimsuits] 12516 Riverside Dr, North Hollywood, CA 91607 Phone: 818-769-4626 "Wonderful Victorian style boutique with an equally wonderful selection of avant guard, vintage, elegant clothes plus fun stuff like leather vests, beautiful lingerie, great swimsuits and a good selection of Danskin exercise wear." Their own line of leather lingerie, as well as Stormy Leather lingerie. Sizes to 6x. Greater Salt Lake Clothing Company [catalog][internet][women][men][unisex][tall][outdoors][sportswear] P.O. Box 171422 Salt Lake City, Utah 84117-1422 Phone: 801-273-8700 Fax: 801-273-7700 E-Mail: sales@gslcc.com Web: www.gslcc.com Ski and exercise clothes. Sizing varies -- some women's bottoms up to 62" hips and 's parkas up to 68" hip. Most men's items up to 3X and 2XT, a few to 4X. On-line sales. On-line ordering (not secure). Some mid-size models on web site. Sponsors ski and river trips for plus-size women. GroovyWare [catalog][internet][unisex][sportswear][lingerie][accessories] 2853 Snow Rd. Suite #5 Lexington, KY 40517 Email: groovyware@aol.com Web site: www.iglou.com/george/ Tie-dye T-shirts (short-sleeve to 6X, long-sleeve to 3X), dresses (one size), women's underwear (to 10), socks, sarongs, scarves, and other accessories. No on-line ordering. Gulfcoast Apparel [internet][men][tall][casual][career] 13594 Cherrytree Ct, Ft Myers, Florida 33912 Email: instantcowboy@cs.com Web: http://www.instantcowboy.com Liquidating 6xl tall dress shirts, 2xl 3xl 4xl western shirts, and size 2xl 3xl 4xl golf shirts for $10.00 each plus shipping. (Retail prices up to $50.) They also sell shirts on eBay. Email for more info. Ship to USA only. Gut Instinct (formerly Gut Reaction) [catalog][internet][unisex][accessories][sportswear] E-mail: matt@gutboyz.com Website: http://www.gutboyz.net T-shirts with funny fat-male-(mostly)positive themes to size 6X and 4XLT. Also baseball caps, polos. Shorts XL - 8XL. The owner of Gut Instinct has a request/offer for female-friendly readers: "We need some female oriented slogans/designs, and I would be happy to produce them, but we haven't come up with anything very good so far. If anyone has any ideas they think would make a good t-shirt, let us know. If we use your idea we will send you an entire set of shirts (1 of every design) as a thank you. Send them to matt@gutboyz.com GynoCentric Catalog [catalog][unisex][sportswear][accessories] PO Box 934 Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0934 Phone: (408) 457-4838 Email: datkins@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu (Dawn Atkins) T-shirts (two designs, sizes small-10X) and jewelry that promote body image diversity. Gypsy Moon Enchantment Collection [single][Massachusetts][internet][catalog][women][custom][evening] [casual][lingerie][accessories] 1780 Mass Ave. Cambridge, MA 02140 Phone: (617) 876-7095 (store), (800) 955-GYPSY (mail order) Email: themoon@tiac.net Web site: http://www.gypsymoon.com/ Catalog $3. Velvets and chiffons, faerie tale clothes. Pricy, exciting, unusual, feminine, and available in "bountiful" and custom sizes. Bountiful size (to 48" bust, 48" waist, and 52" hips) costs a bit more. Their web site says: "Bountiful sizing varies from one design to another, and there's some leeway for adjustment.... be sure to let us know your measurements." They offer custom tailoring of their existing patterns for 20% more. In fabrics they offer a variety of velvets and tapestries.
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Hands of Woman [catalog][internet][single Florida][women][maternity] [petite][tall][custom][casual][career][evening] 111 C Street Unit B St. Augustine, FL 32080 Email: sales@handsofwoman.com Web site: http://www.handsofwoman.com/index.html They custom-make to your measurements (size XXS-10X and more) a line of basic items -- several styles of dresses, a skirt, blouses, jackets, pants, jumpers, vests & dusters. They offer over 100 rayon fabric choices. "And they deliver fast too!" Henri's Full Figure Boutique [catalog][single][Colorado][women][career][wedding][evening] 1419 Krameria St Denver, Co 80220, Phone: 303-355-1811 Web site: http://www.sni.net/~hadavis/ Lacy bridal and evening wear, suits. Some items in supersizes. They use thin models. Her Majesty's Treasures [catalog][internet][misc][women][casual][career][evening] 12762 Brookhurst #222, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Web site: www.hermajestystreasures.com Web site offers jewelry, household goods, and clothing. They have inexpensive special occasion dresses and "everyday elegance" suits and dresses, most to size 2X or 3X, but a few styles of gowns to size 5X (60" bust, 52" waist, 62" hip) and dresses to 6X (67" bust, 61" waist, 68" hip). Feb01 Hilo Hattie's [catalog][internet][chain][women][men][unisex][children] [casual][accessories][sportswear][shoes] Web site: http://www.hilohattie.com Phone: 888 526 0299 Chain store in Hawaii, Arizona, and Guam. Aloha wear in various fabrics. Some items to a men's 5X (67" chest, 63" waist, 21" neck) and a women's 3X (54" bust, 45.5" waist, 57" hip). Feb01 H.L.S. Belts [catalog][unisex][accessories] 4757 W. Park #106-410 Plano, TX 75093 Catalog $2 Belts in plus and super sizes. Hovis Jeans by Hoveland Mfg. Co. [catalog][men][women][custom][casual][sportswear] Box 1717 Cody, WY 82414 Phone: (307) 587-5233 Denim blue jeans (to 60" waist), vests, blazers, dusters, and jackets. 1X to 5X - up to 60" waist & custom sizing. Hovis is carried by a number of retail outlets, and catalogs, but if you can't find them, they will sell to you direct. Hugestore.com [catalog][internet][overseas][men][casual][career][sportswear] Phone: USA: 1-800-259-7283 International: (317)-321-9999 FAX: (317)-321-9988 E-mail: carl@indy.net Web site: http://www.hugestore.com/ Men's dress and sportswear shirts, pants, jeans, suits, boxers. Some items (such as dress pants) in supersizes. Hy Fishman Furs [single][New York][women][custom][outerwear] 305 7th Avenue (at 27th St. 19th Fl.) New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 807-8660, 800-653-8216 Fax: (212) 627-4920 E-mail: sales@hyfishman.com Web site: http://www.hyfishman.com/ Plus and supersize fur, fur-trimmed microfiber, and fur-trimmed cashmere coats. "Fur remodeling" (they will take your existing fur and use it in designing a new style and/or size of coat). Hyde Park Ink [catalog][internet][single][misc][women][unisex][sportswear] 1211 North 14th St., Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 888 950 8337 Fax: 208 342 2463 Email: hpink@micron.net Web: http://www.hydeparkink.com/ Woman owned/operated screenprinting company offers beautiful size-positive artwork on short- or long-sleeve T-shirts, coverups (sizes S-10X), and sweatshirts (M-2X). Prices $20-$50 (larger sizes more). Artwork also available on totes, notecards, and magnets. July 00
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Irene's Fashions at Large [single][California][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie] 2939 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone: (916) 483-1065 Pam Segalman is the owner. Irene's has been serving large women for over 25 years. Sizes are 36-60. They carry everything from career wear, evening wear, slacks, jeans, sweater, lingerie & bras. Will ship. Island Shirts [internet][men][overseas][custom][casual] Jane Taylor Email: Jane@IslandShirts.com Web site: http://www.IslandShirts.com Men's hawaiian shirts to 6X. Will ship anywhere. Each shirt is made to order (to measurement or following your favorite shirt), custom sizes are no problem. "I bought a couple and am extremely pleased with the results as I am a quite hard-to-fit 'supersize' bloke. They're not cheap - but they are good and Jane has never been less than very friendly and speedy in her responses to me." Aug 99 It's A Secret Plus [catalog][women][lingerie] PO Box 5001 Englewood, CO 80155-5001 Phone: 800-390-3528 Catalog $3. Sexy lingerie, also oils, lotions, books, etc. Sizes 1X-6X. Average prices.
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JC Penney's [catalog][chain][women][men][kids][maternity][casual][career] [outdoors][swimwear][lingerie][wedding][uniforms] PO Box 2021 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2021 Phone: (800) 222-6161 Web site: http://www.jcpenney.com Their regular catalog has some large-size clothing, in particular maternity clothing. They fill orders in a few days. They are good about returns. You can return catalog merchandise to their stores. Some folks have had problems ordering from JC Penney's large size and kids' catalogs (many items are sold out before the catalog even arrives). Their outlet stores have good sales on women's and men's and maternity clothing and offer clothing in women's sizes 28-30 and up. Uniforms seen at Penney's outlet store, to 5X. Whites and prints. Oct 99 CATALOGS OFFERED: Bridal catalog (their larger stores have bridal departments). Fashion Plus catalog Women's jeans, casual and career dresses and separates, suits, outerwear, swimsuits, leggings, and split slips. Sizes 14W-34W, and also women's talls and petites. Swimsuits up to size 26W. Several people say their sizes run small. Report: "I think their quality is pretty good. They have more what I would call dressey and career type clothing and their spring issue also has some ethnic prints. Their models, are a decent size, bigger than some other women's catalog's models....they also carry some of the Delta Burke Collection." JC Penney's Big & Extra Tall Catalog Basic men's clothes -- waists up to 60:, chests up to 64", necks up to 21", sizes to 4X or 5X. Dress slacks with elastic or partially elastic waists. Big Kids Catalog Two catalogs a year (spring and fall), with girl's Plus and Extra Plus sizes and boy's husky and shorter husky sizes. Levi's Dockers, Union Bay, Bugle Boy, snow pants, wind suits, denim and flannel shirts, the works. Fairly thin models. Maternity Catalog Maternity outfits up to size 26, bras to 44DD, maternity panties and pantyhose. Good quality, sized well, somewhat limited selection, somewhat pricey. Janette [catalog] [lingere] [women] PO Box 26458 Tucson, AZ 85726 Phone: (520) 746-9474 Bras to 76 and cups to Z Jasco Uniform Co. [catalog][men][women][unisex][uniforms] Phone: (800) 222-4445 Fax: (708) 291-7928 Uniforms in misses' sizes up to 20, women's sizes up to 32W/52, unisex sizes up to 3XL. Women's scrubs up to 5XL (54-56). Men's scrubs up to 5XL (chest 62-64, waist 56-58). They won't sell to people in FL and five other states. UPS won't deliver for them. John Sun Silks Design Center [single][California][women][custom][career][casual] [evening][lingerie] 1600 E 29th Street, Signal Hill, CA Phone: (310) 989-1242 Handpainted silk clothing, one-of-a-kind, designer originals, shirts, separates. Expensive. Judith Couturiere [catalog][internet][custom][women][wedding][evening] S. 1314 Grand Se. 2-252; Spokane, Wa. 99202 Phone: 800-483-5598, 509-624-4795 Fax: 509-624-4795 Email: Judith@wasuper.net Web page http://www.fabrics.net/default1.htm Two lines of bride and bridesmaid gowns, to size 28-30, priced from $100: the J Line and the Alexa. Jump In [single][New York][women][lingerie] 46 W 14th St New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 352-1777 Supersize as well as regular sized lingerie (wholesale to the public). Example: royal blue silk camisole with beaded lace applique in 5X is $5.99. Junonia for Active Women [catalog][women][outdoors][sportswear][casual][swimwear][lingerie] The Minnesota Building, Suite 216 46 East Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (800) 671-0175 Web site: www.Junonia.com/ Sportswear (their own line, plus some Danskin and Champion). Underwear (their own hi-tech fabric, QuikWik, is good for hot weather). Swimwear (including two-piece suits) to 6X. Bike shorts, sports bras (to 50s), T-shirts, leggings, tennis skirt, ski wear, casual wear, travel wear. Good service, except that items are often backordered, sometimes for months. Catalog sometimes does not describe sizing/fabric idiosyncrasies, but telephone sales people know a lot about the clothes. Secure online ordering. Mid-size models. Most like the quality of their clothing, but one person had problems with shorts that fell apart quickly. Their line fits apple-shapes better than pear-shapes. "I ordered some Rocky Mountain Jeans from Junonia catalog. It was the first time I found jeans large enough around and long enough. The jeans were 36 inch inseam." Just Big Sportswear [catalog][unisex][sportswear] 4700 Rozzelles Ferry Rd. Charlotte, NC 28216 T-shirts up to 10XL, 100% cotton and poly/cotton. Also sweats, dorm shirts, and hooded shirts. Radiance Magazine uses them for some of its silkscreened t-shirts. Some complaints that availability is unpredictable. Just My Size [internet][catalog][women][lingerie][sportswear][casual] PO Box 748 Rural Hill, NC 27098-0748 Phone orders: (800) 522-9567, (910) 635-3447 Customer service: (800) 522-0889 Web site: www.justmysize.com They don't ship to Canada. Pantyhose to super sizes. Some say their pantyhose aren't sized right for pear shaped bodies, feel rough against the skin, and tend to bag at the knees and ankles. Bras: Bali, Playtex, JMS and other brands, up to 50DDD or so. Panties to size 14. Inexpensive casual and sports clothes to 4X. Their sweatshirts are generously sized and comfortable. Thin models. Nov 99
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Kaufman's Tall & Big Men's Shop [chain][Colorado][Washington][internet][men][tall][career] [casual][shoes][evening][outdoors] Two locations: 3395 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado 80110 Phone: (303) 761-6000; (888) 761-8255 Fax: (303) 761-3395 and 10707 N. E. Fourth Street Bellevue, Washington 98004 Phone: (425) 453-8255; (888) 761-8255 Fax: (425) 453-8181 Web site: http://www.kaufmans.com Email: sam@kaufmans.com No printed catalog. Men's clothing to sizes 5LT and 5X (60-inch waist). Kathleen's Full-Size Fashions and Bridal [single][Washington][women][casual][lingerie][accessories] [sportswear][outdoors][evening][wedding] NE 120th and 15th Ave NE Seattle WA.98107 (206) 784-5996 Email kathfsf@aol.com Carry over 100 bridal gowns in large sizes only. Can special order. Large size prom and special occasion. Many different styles. Also Jeans, sportswear, separates. Sizes 14-32+. Many styles in limited size range: i.e., 1x-3x, 1x-4x, or 4x-6x. No shoes or business suits. Not much variety in bras or panties. Styles range from casual to fashionable to funky to elegant to sexy. One reader buys most of her clothes there. Another praised the wedding dress she bought there and the staff. A third said she had especially good luck with dresses there. Kay Largo Custom Sized Jewelry & Accessories [internet][women][unisex][custom][accessories] [coats][costumes] PO Box 7088, Huntsville, AL 35807 Phone: 205-518-9413 Fax: 205-518-9415 Email: Kate@ro.com Web site: http://www.kaylargo.com Custom-sized jewelry (including eyeglass keepers, tummy chains, and jewelry for the feet). Key Industries [men][sportswear] Phone: (800) 835-0365 Bib overalls to about a 66" waist. King Size [catalog][men][casual][swimwear][outdoors][career] PO Box 8385 Indianapolis, IN 46283-8385 Phone orders: (800) 846-1600 Fax: (800) 682-8109 TDD: (800) 682-8095 Tall and big men's clothing: T-shirts up to 9XL for $14.95. Cotton draw-string pants, turtlenecks, overalls, shorts, swimsuits. Inexpensive. Large-size unisex rain gear, extra-large umbrellas, ties, and fanny packs. Levis up to 60" waist. "They are usually cheaper on most things than the local big men's stores (and more available)."
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Labyrinth Clothing
[catalog][internet][single][Georgia][women][custom][casual][career]
[accessories]
Jorgi Shipley
1228 Franklin
Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-818-0151
Email: info@labyrinthclothing.com
Web: www.labyrinthclothing.com
Small line of loose, flowing basics in high quality fabrics.
Very reasonable prices. Seasonal colors. Custom sizing.
Lady Dare -- "For the Distinctive Woman sizes 14-32"
[single][North Carolina][women][casual]
MP14, Outer Banks Mall
P.O. Box 441
Nags Head, NC
Phone: 919-441-7461
This is a fairly small store, but they had some unusual clothes
there, such as a batiked summer dress. Good quality, kinda high
prices. They don't have a catalog, but they have a mailing list
and they will notify you if they get something in that you might
be interested in.
Lady Grace Intimate Apparel
[chain][catalog][women][custom][lingerie][maternity]
61 Exchange St.
PO Box 128
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: (800) 922-0504
Email: ladygrace5@aol.com
Web site: www.ladygrace.com/
Bras and maternity bras to 52-I, bustiers, panties to 9X,
girdles. Stores are located on East Coast of US. Send email with
name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number for free
catalog. Their website has bras that aren't in the catalog. They
are good about returns (you don't owe any postage for your first
exchange). Mar01
Lane Bryant Catalog
[catalog][women][men][casual][career][sportswear][evening]
[swimwear][lingerie]
PO Box 8301
Indianapolis, IN 46283-8301
Phone orders: (800) 477-7070
Customer service: (800) 477-7030
The catalog is not affiliated with the retail stores. Misses'
sizes 14-20, women's sizes 36-60. They have strapless and
soft-cup bras. They have swimsuits. They use thin models.
Clothing varies in quality (for example, buttons sometimes come
off easily) and fashion consciousness. If you read the catalog
carefully and avoid certain fabrics (such as rayon, which tends
to shrink) you can find a few fashionable good quality things.
Clothing sizes are usually accurate. Some have praised their
silk blouses and Hunter's Run denim leggings. Good sales. Good
about taking things back. One person complained that a sales
clerk gave her wrong information about a backordered item. "I
know it's common to pooh-pooh the Lane Bryant and Roaman's
catalogs, but the fact is that they *are* the most affordable
clothing source for women up to the smaller end of supersize."
Dresses and suits are less commonly offered in larger sizes.
Large Lovely Lady
[catalog] [wedding] [evening] [career]
PO Box 4385
Chatsworth, CA 91312-4385
Phone: (818) 709-0950
Catalog $2
Laughing Sisters
[catalog][custom][women][lingerie][maternity]
4514 Manitou Way
San Diego CA 92117
Phone: 858.272.1976
Email: laughingsisters@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.laughingsisters.com
Free catalog
They make and sell unusually high quality 100% cotton nightgowns
of their own design, old-fashioned, extremely full, and
graciously gathered with set-in sleeves. Sizes to super and
custom. Well-constructed and high-quality. They also make
flannel or summerweight cotton nightgowns for nursing women,
with two openings concealed in deep pleats in gathers at the
yoke. "The owner is an amusing woman to speak with. She sells
her gowns in two sizes, Small and Medium. Medium is for about
24-36+, which she said she named Medium because that's her size
and it's her company. She also will custom-size as necessary."
Lightstone's
[single][California][men]
1696 Valencia
San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 282-1243
Men's work clothing to 6X or so. Pricey, but very good quality.
Lillian Lavergne Designs
[catalog][women][lingerie]
7401 Lunar Dr.
Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (800) 416-0063
Slips and camisoles in sizes XS to 10X. Prices around $40.
Love Your Peaches Clothing Company
[catalog][Internet][women][evening][swimwear]
Phone: 888-274-7499
Email: janelle@loveyourpeaches.com
Web site: http://www.loveyourpeaches.com
Luxurious fabrics. Sizes to 6X. Small, appealing online and
print catalog. Pricy. "I've fallen in love with a silk and
velvet lace jacket which I probably won't be able to resist much
longer." Jackets reported generously cut. One piece and two
piece mix-n-match swimwear. "When my bikini top arrived, it
didn't fit right. We took some digital photos, sent them off to
her, and she made me a new one. When I put the new one on, it
*fell* into place. It's just so perfectly made that I can't
believe it. And now she has my size and pattern on file, and can
make other things to fit me just as perfectly."
Loving Woman Lingerie and More
[single][California][catalog][lingerie]
425 Broadway
Millbrae, CA 94030
Phone: (415) 652-7980
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Magical Creations Boutique [single][Oregon][casual][evening] 4232 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR Phone: (503) 288-5450 Plus and supersize designer samples, wearable art, ethnic. "Really cool clothing...a bit more expensive, but they are apparently worth it and the clothes they do are gorgeous." Magic Makers Costumes, Inc. [catalog][internet][single][West Virginia][overseas][women][men][unisex] [children][costumes] 545 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 Phone: 800-233-5810, (304)525-5333 Fax: (304)525-1041 Web: http://www.magicmakers.com Some of their rental/purchase costumes come in large sizes. Costumes list relevant chest/bust/waist measurements. Making It Big [single][California][internet][catalog][women][petite][tall][casual] [career][evening][sportswear][lingerie][swimwear] 501 Aaron St Cotati, CA 94931-3062 Phone: 707-795-1995 Fax: 707-795-4874 Email: mib@bigwomen.com Web site: http://www.bigwomen.com Cottons, linens, and rayons, dyed to order, high quality. Mostly solid colors with an ever increasing percentage of overdyed prints and rayon prints. Moderate prices. They make all their own garments in the U.S. Some petites, talls. They use large and supersize models. Service is good, they are receptive to customer comments and Canadian-friendly. Some folks complain that they frequently discontinue styles. Some folks complain that they don't update their styles fast enough. They have 2 or 3 sales a year in Berkeley, in a rented hall. MegWear [catalog][internet][women][custom][casual][evening][lingerie] 341 Main Street, Suite 13 West Haven, CT 06516 Phone: 203-937-8118, 888-909-2384 Email: megwear@megwear.com Web site: http://www.megwear.com/ Line of avant garde clothing for people who want to make a statement. "Wild," "daring," "retro" clothing such as leopard print halters and "shrugs," bloomers. Sizes larger than XL are made to order. Mid-sized models. Owner Meg Giannotti writes: "I do use mid-size 12-16 and smaller models 6-10 for the web and brochure. This is not meant to exclude anyone. It's just those are the samples and model that I had available. Anything that anyone sees can be made to order. At this time we do not accept M/C Visa (soon however). We will try our hardest to accommodate any of our customers. Thank-you again for the mention." Modern Woman [chain][women][casual][career][evening][lingerie] This store has been subsumed by Catherine's (see the US Clothing FAQ part 1). More To Love, Too [single][Kentucky][women][casual][career][evening] Breckenridge Lane South in the Hikes Point area Louisville, KY Sizes from 14 to 36 and can special order anything from a size 3 up to 8x Muldoon's Men's Shop [catalog][internet][single][Wisconsin][men][women][casual] [career][sportswear][outerwear][lingerie] 1506 South Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54701, USA Phone: 1-800-942-0783 and (715) 832-3502 Fax: (715) 832-6798 Email: jmuldoon@muldoons.com Web site: http://www.muldoons.com/ Large range of sizes. Reasonable prices. US shipping is free for orders over $100. They also ship to Canada. Lot of variety and colors. They are very nice on the phone. They hem slacks no extra charge. Short, regular, and long-rise trousers, waist sizes from 28 to 80 inches, shirt sizes from 14 1/2 to 24 1/2 inch neck, sleeve lengths from 32 to 40 inches, outerwear from small to 8X big (74-76 inch chest) and talls to 5X. Suits and sport coats from size 34 Extra Short to 60 Long (Extra Longs up to size 54) are in stock; can order up to size 72 Portly Long and 60 Extra Long in suits and sport coats. Sweatshirt and sweatpants up to size 10X Big and 6X Tall. Myles Ahead [catalog][single][Florida][women][tall] 6652 NW 57 St. Tamarac, FL 33321 Phone: 888-MylesAhead, (305) 724-0500 Fax: (305) 724-7177 Web site: http://www.mylesahead.com When the web site URL changed, I got several notes about it -- this company clearly has a lot of fans!
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NAAFA Feminist SIG [catalog][unisex] Lynn Meletiche 2065 First Ave. #19-D Dept. RM New York, NY 10029 Phone: (212) 721-8259 Large-size hospital gowns (allow 4-6 weeks for delivery). Neel Gagan [internet][custom][women][casual][evening] Phone: (888) 464 4685, (603) 437 4715 Email: info@gagan.com Web site: http://www.gagan.com Custom-made options for women to design and create their own wardrobe. Offer a number of silk fabrics and colors and embroideries. Traditionally Indian clothes tend to be loose fitting and comfortable without looking big and unattractive. Visit the Design it Yourself section of the site. New Attitude [single][Hawaii] 1289 Kilauea Ave. Hilo, HI Phone: (808) 935-6055 Clothing "with an island attitude." Sizes 14-34. They ship.
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Ocean Ray Wetsuits [internet][custom][swimwear] Phone: 800-645-5554 Web site: http://www.oceanray.com/ Wet suits, custom sizing. Web site has very complete price list, including custom suits for people 350 pounds or more. Oddessy Martial Arts and Medieval Supply Center [single][Missouri][internet][unisex][sportswear] Phone: 1-800-ODDESSY (1-800-633-3779) Email: info@oddessy.com Web site: http://www.oddessy.com Large martial arts uniforms, including Karate gis up to size 12 (equivalent to men's 5X). Also Japanese swords and knives, medieval swords, Karate, Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do training equipment, aids and safety gear, and numerous other martial arts and medieval related products and literature. Web site uses some large models. The supersize uniforms are quite expensive. Oh! Susanna [catalog][women][sportswear] 206 Culver St Chatta, TN 37415 Phone: (615) 874-0792 Shorts, sweats, T-shirts in 5X to 8X. One Angry Girl Designs [catalog][internet][overseas][unisex][sportswear] PO Box 400674 North Cambridge MA 02140 oneangrygirl@hotmail.com Web: http://www.oneangrygirl.net/ Wonderful shirts (small through 6XL) with feminist and size-accepting slogans such as "Practice Guilt-free food consumption." and "Start a revolution - stop hating your body". Not all shirts come in all sizes, and larger sizes cost more. Also bumper stickers including the pot-bellied "Bud the Silver Naked Trucker". Original Jo's [catalog][women][sportswear] 8766 Wicklow Lane Dublin, CA 94568-1149 Phone: (800) 352-9156 T-shirts decorated with sayings or pictures, sizes 1X-8X.
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PS Plus Sizes Plus Savings
[chain][women][casual][career][lingerie]
This store has been subsumed by Catherine's (see US Clothing FAQ
part 1).
Pango Pango Swimwear
[catalog][women][custom][swimwear]
1905 E. Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6562
Phone: (305) 786-0255
Really skimpy, really sleazy swimsuits, mostly bikinis.
Bottoms up to XXL (45"-47" hips). Tops have cup sizes AA to F,
and they make the band to your measurements. They do special
requests.
Paradise on a Hanger
[catalog][unisex][casual]
4389 F Road
Crawford, CO 81415-9732
Phone: 800-921-3050 in the USA, 970-921-3050 elsewhere
Email: hotshirts@hotshirts.com
Web site: http://www.hotshirts.com
Mail-order Hawaiian shirt company. Almost all shirts up to 2X,
most to 4X, and many to 7X (men's sizes). Shirts average $50-60
US and come from several different makers. One of the owners is
a big man. Mar01
Paula Sanders Plus Size and Super Size Custom Clothing
[internet][single][women][custom][casual][career][evening]
[wedding][accessories]
Web site: http://www.paulasanders.com
Custom clothing: Send email describing what you have in mind.
"I have spoken to Paula several times and she appears to be very
customer service oriented and eager to please her clients." Site
also offers ready-made accessories and hats, a gallery of art
images featuring large women, and *The Big Girls Blue Book*, a
resource guide for plus and supersize women.
Peacock Clothes
[single][California][women]
311 Town & Country Village
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (408) 730-0941
Carries XL-XXXL (28 can fit up to 500lbs or more). Reasonable
prices. Some people think quality is good, a few disagree.
One comment: "Deborah always produces high quality merchandise,
and the price reflects the quality. Deborah makes anything you
want. She provides polite advice, but if you insist you need a
green and yellow sequined rain slicker with pink poodles and
purple dinosaurs, that's what you'll get."
Peggy Lutz Plus
[catalog][internet][single][California][custom][petite][tall]
[women][casual][career][evening][lingerie]
7650 Bell Road
Windsor, CA 95492
Phone: (707) 837-1897
Fax: (707) 837-1899
Email: peg@peglutz.com
Web page: www.plus-size.com
Catalog w/ fabric swatches $5 (refundable upon order). Elegant
designs and high-quality interesting fabrics. Good selection of
sizes. Expensive. Catalog and web site use plus size models and
older models. "Peggy's designs get more beautiful and refined
every year, and she has an intuitive sense of what looks good on
plus-size bodies." "The dress fit as if it were made *exactly*
for me. Another good thing about Peggy: almost all her styles
can be cut to fit all body types."
In Summer 2000 there were a lot of complaints about this
company. Summary: she was reluctant to take back or fix
mail-ordered clothing that didn't fit properly or was otherwise
not as ordered; she sometimes didn't respond to email or phone
contact.
In Feb 2001, Peg Lutz took the time to phone me and respond to
the criticisms (which no other manufacturer/designer has done).
A summary of her comments: she has learned her business on the
job and views mistakes as challenges and opportunities for
improvement. During times of sudden high demand it may be
difficult for her to respond quickly to everyone since she
offers very personalized service to each client. With regard to
fit, her standard patterns fit a wide range of bodies but
sometimes alterations are necessary. Her return policy: all
shipped items are returnable, unworn, within two weeks and are
subject to a 10% restocking fee for clothing purchased off the
rack and a 15% cut charge for clothing made for you. She is
working on a digitized pattern system that will offer more
customization options for lower prices.
Plus Active Wear Co.
[catalog][women][sportswear]
P.O. Box 337
3216 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 877 994 5353
Fax: 877 633 9439
Email: plusactive@earthlink.net
T-shirts to 9X, leggings to 8X, denim shirts, walking shorts up
to 3X, palm weights, exercise videos, casual clothing,
AquaJogger swimwear. Prices are lower than Junonia's. Email to
request free catalog. Oct 99
Plus Shop
[catalog][internet][overseas][women][custom]
[casual][evening][swimwear][lingerie][accessories]
Michele
6846 Reseda Blvd. #121
Reseda,CA 91335
Phone (818) 345-2245
Fax (818) 345-1050
Email Mail@plusshop.com
Web www.plusshop.com
Owned, operated and designed by BBWs. Private label swimwear,
French lingerie, silk ballgowns, casual, activewear, sleepwear,
jewelry, size-related books, and an outlet department for
one-of-a-kind bargains. New items added on a weekly basis. Sizes
1x to 6x. Custom work available on some items. All swimwear is
designed from your individual body measurements. Ship anywhere
in the world. Site is mirrored in French language:
http://www.plusshop.com/fr/indexfr.htm.
Plus Size Outlet
[catalog][internet][chain][single][overseas][women]
[outdoors][casual][career][evening][lingerie][sportswear][coats]
104 Greensprings Highway
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205) 916-0144 or (205) 916-0078
Web www.plussizeoutlet.com/
Free shipping with your first order in the continental U.S.
Sizes 1X-10X. Ship anywhere. Mostly they carry casual wear up to
a size 10x; they have a great t-dress. Some career wear, beaded
clothing up to 4x, "foundations," and coats, sometimes as
closeouts from Lane Bryant and other stores. Good prices and
quality. Family-owned business.
Plus Woman
[catalog][custom][women][tall][petite][casual][career]
[sportswear][uniforms]
60 Laurel Haven
Fairview, NC 28730
Phone: 800-628-5525, 704-628-3562
Email: pluswoman2@aol.com
Web site: http://www.pluswoman.com
Each season they put out a catalog with a selection of fabrics
(including cotton, Tencel, rayon, linen-rayon, and
cotton-polyester blends, solids and prints) and a selection of
separates. You can get most of the separates in any fabric and
you can specify inseam, length; sleeve length; neckline type,
and so on. "They have wonderful interview clothing. Blazers that
fit and are not polyester! in supersizes!" They also carry
scrubs, and casual clothing and sportswear from other
manufacturers. Sizes 1X-9X (83" bust, 90" hip). They do custom
work with a one-time $10 pattern fee. Good quality. Good
customer service and prompt delivery. "They have given me
excellent service when I wanted an unusual length or other
special detailing." Attractive supersize and midsize models.
They will send you fabric swatches. Mar01
Poley's Big & Tall
[internet][catalog][men][casual][outdoors]
Email: poleyk@rcinet.com
Web site: http://www.poleys.com
Men's clothes up to 4XT and 8X.
Pretty Plus
Nicole St Jacques (Owner/Designer)
Phone/fax: (705) 692-0688
Email: info@prettyplus.net
Web: http://www.prettyplus.net
Carries Bromani line of jeans and casual pants, sizes 18-34 (38-54).
Canadian company, but accepts orders from US customers.
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Rainy County Knit Wear [catalog][custom][women][unisex][casual][custom] PO Box 7852 Everett, WA 98201-0852 Phone: (206) 653-7189 Custom-made sweaters. Rennar Boutique [catalog][internet][single][New Jersey][women][custom] [casual][career][evening][wedding][accessories] 800 Broadway Bayonne, NJ 07002 Phone: (201) 823-3043 Email: Rennar@rennar.com Web: www.rennar.com Wide range of clothing - casual chic, day-to-evening, formalwear. Sizes to 8/10X. Price range $70-$400. They make to order and do adjustments. They will work with you by photos/swatches, and over the phone. "Ask for Keith or Dianne." They're praised for their dedication to their customers. Ship to the U.S. and Canada. In business for 20 years. Supersize models on web site. Online ordering (you submit order and they phone you to confirm order and arrange payment). Mar 00 Repp Ltd. Big & Tall [catalog][internet][men][tall][career][casual][shoes][sportswear] [swimwear] 1492 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30201 Phone: 800-690-REPP Fax: 800-225-6072 Web site: http://www.reppbynet.com/ Brand name men's careerwear and sportswear. Most items to size 4XT and 6X; some items to 8X. Some shoes to size 16 EEEE. Most items on the expensive side. Secure online ordering. Dec 99 Ripley Custom Shirtmaker [catalog][single][Louisiana][internet][men][custom][casual][evening] 222 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: (504) 488-2288 Fax: (214) 941-3340 Web site: http://www.ripleyshirts.com Manufacturer of upscale men's custom shirts (dress and western style). You send them $5 and they send you a "Shirting Packet." It contains measuring instructions, a tape measure, 100+ fabric samples and a brochure illustrating different pocket designs, cuffs, collars, etc. The $5 can be credited to your first order. Roaman's [catalog][women][outdoors][swimwear][casual][career][sportswear][lingerie] [uniforms] PO Box 8360 Indianapolis, IN 46283-8360 Phone: (800) 274-7130 (24 hour ordering) Sister company of Lane Bryant catalog. Also seems affiliated with the Sears catalog. Women's sizes 38-60. Most items are relatively inexpensive. Some unattractive pieces. Some random sexy pieces. Cute casuals. Nice coats. Swimsuits. Scrubs. Rochester's Big & Tall Clothing [chain][men][career] There's a store in San Francisco, 1-415-982-6455. They sell, among other things, suits. Roselyn [single][California][catalog][women][career][evening][lingerie] [sportswear][casual] 347 14th St. Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 444-7472 Fax (510) 444-4754 Dresses, suits, lingerie, girdles and bustiers, gowns, hosiery, Danskin. Plus and supersizes. Ross Unlimited [single][Georgia][women][custom][lingerie][casual] 366 Flat Shoals Ave., SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Phone: (404) 522-4083 If they don't have your size, they will custom-make clothing for you (such as jeans) if you purchase at least six of the item. Supersize underwear. Royal Woman [catalog][women][casual] 14 East 38th St. 14th floor New York NY 10016 Catalog $2. Women's sizes 14-46 in natural silks and cotton. Capes, dresses, blouses, sweaters, sleepwear.
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Sandie's Boutique [catalog][internet][single][consignment][overseas][women][petite] [tall][outdoors][casual][career][evening][swimwear][lingerie][accessories] [sportswear][shoes][coats][wedding][costumes] Email: zaftig2k@aol.com Web: http://www.zaftig-2000.com/sandie/ "Gently used" items, close-outs, costumes, lingerie accessories. Also original designs in a variety of fabrics. Sizes 16-40+ (1X-8X). To order a consignment item, send email and follow up with payment within 7 days. Refund for store credit only. Supersize models used in original designs section. Consignment items displayed on hangers. July 00 Sara's Shoes [catalog][custom][unisex][shoes] 5638 County Rd., #102 Guffey, CO 80820 Shoes, boots, and sandals made to your foot, ankle, and calf measurements. Very casual styles, Birkenstock-type foot shape. High-quality materials and work, very comfortable and durable. Prices run about $125-$250. May take several months to receive the finished shoes. Sassy Scrubs [catalog][internet][single][New York][overseas][misc][women][men][unisex] [maternity][petite][tall][custom][uniforms] Peggy Piontkowski or Christie White 102 Church Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212 Phone: 315/458-6404 Fax: 315/458-6440 Email: info@sassyscrubs.com Web: http://www.sassyscrubs.com Designer scrub wear (uniforms) for men and women, including maternity styles. Sizes from XS thru 4XL with custom options for length (tall or short). Price range: $20 - $50. Ship anywhere. "We are a 10 year old US woman owned manufacturing company and we cater to the unusual - maternity, custom length pants and tops, printed lab coats, many specialty prints for peds, vets, men, foods, etc." Sav-On Surplus [single][California][men][outdoors][casual] Hawthorne St. Lawndale, CA Men's camping, outdoors, and regular clothes up to size 8X. Reasonable prices. Says Who? [single][California][catalog][women][casual][career][evening] [sportswear] Two locations: 3903 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 547-5181 and 539 Bryant St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 Phone: (415) 324-3511 Email: sayswho@sayswho.com Web site: http://www.sayswho.com Catalog $1. Very nice clothes. Somewhat expensive. Mostly simple and casual. Some swimsuits. They are adding size 0 and size 5X to their lineup. Seams to Fit [single][California][women][consignment] 6527 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 Phone: (510) 428-9463 Big dressing rooms. Responsible and honest. Great clothes, both consignment and new. Affiliated with Says Who? (see above). Sears [catalog][chain][men][women][shoes] Phone: 800-948-8800 (catalog ordering) Web site: http://www.sears.com/ Clothing very similar to that in Roamans catalog. Several free specialty catalogs. Regular catalog sizes to women's 24, plus catalog sizes to women's 56 or men's 8X. Big and wide shoes. Apparel in stores goes to women's size 24. Mails within US only (but there is also a Sears Canada -- phone 800-267-3277 in Canada for more information). Sensual Adventures [single][women][lingerie] 8967 Taft Street Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024 Phone: 954-704-4114 Fax 954-704-4113 Thigh-high stockings, cat suits in many colors to 4x, pantyhose to 5-6x, one-piece garter belt and stockings. Owner Alma will respond to customer requests. Sheer Mahogany [catalog][women][lingerie] 3870 Crenshaw Blvd, #781 Los Angeles, CA 90008 Catalog $6. Lingerie up to 5X. Silhouettes [catalog][internet][women][petite][evening][casual][lingerie] [accessories][shoes] 340 Poplar St. Hanover, PA 17333-0069 and 5 Avery Row Roanoke, VA 24012-8567 Phone: (800) 852-2822 Web site: http://www.silhouettes.com Most items to 26, some items to 34 (their sizing runs roomy). Some petites. Moderate prices (a little more than Lane Bryant/Roaman's, less than small catalog companies such as Making It Big). Good variety of stylish, young clothes. They use thin models (one person noted that Lands End models are larger). Most are pleased with the clothing quality. Their customer service and return policy is reported good. Secure online ordering. Some folks have been complaining about the fact that some items only come in sizes up to 3X. If you have an opinion about this, email them! July 00 Silver Lining [single][Georgia][women][lingerie][wedding][sportswear] Buckhead Court, 3872 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342 Phone: (404) 237-9911, (888) 237-9911 Fax: (404) 237-8385 Web site: http://www.silverliningplus.com/ "They carry very nice things, and they're extremely helpful. They carry "foundation wear" and a great selection of bras in a wide range of sizes, as well as sexy lingerie (I understand they're pretty popular with Atlanta's TV population for that) and some exercise/cruisewear. They've recently added wedding gowns, as well. They've special-ordered items for me in the past--in fact, they went to some trouble to track down the precise color stockings I needed in the right size. The hosiery on their web page goes up to 7X. Most of the lingerie I've found in their store goes up to a 4X. Both owners are BBWs." Stan's King Size Men's Shop [single][California][men] 7428 University Ave. La Mesa, CA 91941 Phone: (619) 469-0336 Some very large sizes. Stout Men's Shop (aka Big Men | Tall Men | Stout Men's Shop) [single][Massachusetts][catalog][internet][overseas][men][casual] [career][swimwear][accessories][sportswear][outerwear][shoes] 59 Temple Pl. Boston, MA Phone: 800-458-5650 or (617) 542-5397 Fax: 617-542-5762 Email: TallBig@aol.com Web site: http://www.bigmen.com/ "Specializes in shoes and clothing in large and hard-to-find sizes." Big selection. Very wide size range on many items (some by special order, some in stock) -- sweats to size 12X, suits to waist size 72, etc. Worldwide mail order. Online ordering. Suzanne Henri, Inc. [catalog][women][lingerie] PO Box 2399 Appomattox, VA 24522 Phone: (800) 634-2590 No-underwire bras in a wide range of sizes up to 60MM. They use their own sizing system. The bras are very comfortable to wear, and never ride up or cut into the shoulders. Sweet Cheeks [catalog][women] PO Box 7767 Redlands, CA 92375 Phone: (909) 792-7014 Fax: (909) 792-5060 Original fun fashions, sizes 1X-6X. Sweet Dreams Intimates [single][New York][women][lingerie][swimwear] 81 Route 111 Smithtown NY 11787 Phone: (516) 462-9097 Bras 34B to 60H. Swimwear to 26. Lingerie sizes 1X-6X. Sweeter Measures [catalog][women][custom][casual][uniforms][career] [sportswear][lingerie] PO Box 340 819 Front St Gibbon, NE 68840 Phone: (308) 468-5156 Catalog $2. Sizes up to 60 or 70 and custom. Some people find the quality good, some not so. May be a little pricey. They carry nurses' uniforms. They will custom-make clothing (for instance, a skirt to match a blouse or jacket they offer) -- their custom measurement guides are very complete. They offer an unconditional guarantee (but custom fitted items are not returnable) and will send fabric swatches. Owner: Nancy Kollars Sylene's [catalog][internet][overseas][women][lingerie] 2495 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Fax: 609-883-7083 Email: info@sylenes.com Web: http://www.sylenes.com Bras, panties, girdles, sexy lingerie, breast enhancers, mastectomy bras and prostheses. Bras from 32AA through 54i, and other sizes XS through 10X. Ship internationally and accept credit cards and international money orders. Sylvia's Swimwear [single][Washington][women][swimwear] Stores in Bellevue and Seattle.
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Tafford Uniforms [single][Pennsylvania][catalog][uniforms] Tafford Showroom 104 Park Drive Montgomeryville, PA Phone: 215-643-9666 ext. 241 -- The Scrub Shop 134 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-351-6222 Free catalog: 1-800-283-0065. Their sizes run to 6x (the 4x size is very generous), also sizes 4 to 32. They are primarily a catalog company but have two stores in which you receive 20% off the catalog price as well as a very cheap discontinued area of the store and various sales. The salespeople are very nice to deal with. Texas Body Hangings * Office, Showroom, and Mail Order 2052 E. Hwy 84 Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681-0547 Phone: 1-800-642-8075 or (903)822-3000 * Retail Store 835 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116 * Order Forms P.O. Box 547 Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681-0547 Email: bodyhang@sat.net Web site: http://www.bodyhangings.com/ Cloaks in wool flannel and velveteen. Some styles work for big folks. Thera-Swim [catalog][internet][single][overseas][women][custom][swimwear][sportswear] Rita Allured PMB 333 100 N. Dixieland Road Rogers, AR 72756 Phone: 877-603-7117 Fax: 877-603-7120 Web: http://www.theraswim.com Sizes to 26 in stock, larger sizes available upon request. Swim pants, shorts, bras, and tops (you can put the tops on over your own bra). Prices $30-$65. American-made of tricot (nylon/spandex) fabric. Modestly cut. Good for water exercise requiring extra warmth. Models of all sizes. Secure online ordering. July 00 Two Sisters - Fashions for the Generous Figure [internet][women][petite][outdoors][casual][career] [evening][lingerie] Texas Phone: (800) 343-9559 Fax: (800) 343-9559 or (915) 580-7909 Email: twosisters@marshill.com Web site: http://www.marshill.com/twosisters/ Internet-only catalog. Clothing tends to be in polyester or poly blends and prints. Some clothing comes in petite sizes. Prices range from inexpensive to moderate. They use large-size models and give the model's height and the size she is wearing.
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Ulla Popken [internet][catalog][women][petite][career][casual] Towson Town Center, 4th floor 825 Dulaney Valley Road Towson, MD 21204 10610 Beaver Dam Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Phone: (410) 494-8108, (800) 245-8552 Fax: 410-329-1320 Web site: http://www.ullapopken.com/ Sophisticated designs including career clothes and classics. They make all their clothing themselves. They like viscose, rayon, and slinky fibers, but also offer some cottons and cotton blends. Sizes to 30/32. They give an indication of the fit for each garment: relaxed fit, slim fit, etc. Prices have come down some, too. "Quite impressed with their fit and very beautiful fabrics." "Many of their clothes have beautiful detailing that you can't see in the catalog pictures." One person complained that a swimsuit fell apart soon after she received it. In June 99 some people were complaining that every time they order, the items have been "discontinued" or the largest sizes are not available.
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Valentina 29799 Northwestern Highway Apple Gate Square Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: 810-354-4560 Fax: 810-354-4012 "I have been shopping there since 1985. The boutique carries a large selection of stylish, quality fashions from sizes 14 to 34. One-of-a-kind fashions. Attention and service provided to customers is excellent. Layaway is available. Prices range from moderately expensive to excellent sales." Valley Department Store [single][California][men][women][accessories] 245 N. Euclid Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 Phone: (909) 984-8646 Large selection, friendly staff, clothing and accessories. Women's clothing in 16-18 to 30-32W. Men's clothing to 10X shirts, pants up to about 64. They have said that they will mail clothes. Vibrant Handknits USA [catalog][custom][women][casual] Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry St Savage, MD 20763 Phone: (800) 765-KNIT High-quality art sweaters in sizes 16-28. Will do custom work.
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We Be Bop [catalog][internet][single][California][women][casual][evening] Two locations: 1903 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 771-7294 and 1380 10th St., Berkeley Web site: http://www.webebop.com Kicky hip loose clothes, beautiful prints, up to size 4X. We Be Bop items also carried in other plus-size stores. Web site features plus-size models and online ordering. You can also pre-order items from their next season's collection. WearGuard [catalog][internet][unisex][outdoors][casual] 141 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061 Phone: (800) 388-3300 Fax: 800-436-3132 Web site: http://www.wearguard.com/ Work clothes, outdoors clothes, some casual clothing. Some of their stuff is available up to 5X. Wide and Comfortable [single][Oregon][internet][unisex][custom][casual][outdoors] Roseann and Joe Hall 8021 SE Stark Street Portland, Oregon, 97215 Phone: (503) 261-9222 Email: widecomfy@aol.com or widecomf@teleport.com T-Shirts to 12X, Henley's three button tab shirts to 8X and 10X. Sweats to 8X right now, looking at a company that goes to 12X. Shorts to 10x. Tank tops to 8X, in both mens and womens styles. Jersey Pants & Baggy pants. Jeans & Stretch jeans to 66 inches. Twill work pants to 74 inch waist. Custom sewing. Winged Elephant Designs [catalog][internet][custom][accessories] Web site: http://wingedelephant.martynet.org Original design jewelry in plus and custom sizes. Bracelets, necklaces, anklets, earrings, hairsticks. Online ordering via PayPal. "The jewelry is exactly as pictured on the web site. Marty's work is beautiful and extremely reasonably priced; she happily accommodates special requests." Wishes, Wants and Needs Consignment and Bridal Boutique [single][Maryland][consignment][women][maternity][outdoors] [casual][career][evening][swimwear][lingerie][accessories][sportswear] [shoes][coats][wedding] Pat Miller 530 Eastern Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21221 Phone: 410-574-7998 Fax: 410-574-6629 Email: Wisheswantsandneed@aol.com or Tripmaker2@aol.com Consignment store. Regular clothing in sizes 14-30 plus, formal and bridal in all sizes, including children's. Inexpensive. Ships in US only. Accepts Paypal and credit cards. Accepts consignments from 5 states and has 3000 sq. ft show room. Owner is a plus size woman and her "goal is to make life easier for those of us who seem to be discriminated against because we do not fit the manufacturer's mold of average." Mar01 Worldesigns Incorporated [catalog][Internet][men][accessories] PO Box 355 New York City, NY 10024 http://members.aol.com/wdinyc Fanny packs 59"-92" and tailored cotton long-sleeved shirts (black, white or blue denim).
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X-chrom [internet][women][maternity][lingerie] Lisa Sorrentino Phone: (773) 385-9557 Email: active@X-Chrom.com Web: http://www.X-Chrom.com Sports bras, 34 styles in more than 50 sizes. Interactive guide. Maternity, mastectomy and plus-size options. Affiliated with Chicago retailer Vertel's. 24-hour shipping policy.
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Yoko Honda [catalog][women][casual] PO Box 35 New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 868-2050 Washable A-line dress/caftans in four colors.
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Zala Design [catalog][women][sportswear] Box 80018 Minneapolis, MN 55408 Phone: (612) 871-4809 Catalog $2 Leotards up to size 7X.
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