Since 2009 Stylish Curves has always stood for and supported black owned plus size clothing brands. We have shown them love with countless articles about their collections.
As Editor in Chief, I’ve spent my money and bought pieces from these black owned plus size clothing brands. As the founder of Stylish Curves it is my duty and honor to continue supporting these brands. We are not new to this, we are true to it.
So many of you have asked how you can support the black community. In a previous article, we listed a few actionable steps that you could take to help fight against the injustices of black people. Today I am listing black owned plus size fashion brands that you can support. These brands don’t receive millions of dollars in investments. However, they continue to maintain and grow their businesses celebrating black women.
BLACK OWNED PLUS SIZE CLOTHING BRANDS
This list includes a mix of black plus size designers, black size inclusive designers, and online boutiques that offer trendy clothing, custom made designs, swimwear, and plus size bridal gowns.
Zelie for She is an unapologetic expression of ones authenticity and individuality. Every collection is a different story , Stories of travel, friendship, women, and empowerment of ones self. Designed and Produced in Los Angeles by designer Elann Zelie.
Size Range: XL-4X
Where sustainability meets fashion. Offering everything from vegan leather coats and pants to sexy bodycon dresses.
Size Range: S-4X
If you are in need of black owned plus size clothing brands that make custom red carpet dresses and statement making pieces, checkout Courtney Noelle.
Size Range: L-5X.
Jibri is dedicated to creating garments for the fashion conscious curvy woman.
Size Range: 10-28
Rebdolls is a missy and plus size fashion brand who believes all women deserve amazing fashion.
Size Range: XS-5X
We’re a global luxury brand that puts creativity at the heart of our strategy, enabling our Houses to set new trends while crafting tomorrow’s luxe in a responsible approach.
Size Range: XS-3X
“Sweet Bitz is the perfect recipe to create a sweet edge for all your style needs. Take everything kawaii, add in a little bit of nerdy, top it off with femme vibes, and have you the perfect flavor of self-expression.”
Size Range: S-5X
A contemporary plus size designer offering avant garde high end style.
Size Range: 10-30
“Making women feel good about themselves rather than crying in fitting rooms. Let’s drape ourselves in beautiful and sustainable fabrics.”
Size Range: 1X-4X
“NAKIMULI aims to go beyond the traditions of women’s fashion and explore more of the imagination, creating fashion forward garments for forward thinking young women.”
Size Range: S-3X
“DIARRABLU is a contemporary lifestyle brand born from Diarra Bousso’s daydreams. The brand’s mission is focused on weaving sustainability seamlessly into a unique design and manufacturing process focused on thoughtfully merging the worlds of artisans and algorithms with the goal to reduce waste.”
Size Range: XS-3X
“KIN is a fashion destination created and designed by a plus size woman, for plus size women.
Size Range: 14-26
D’IYANU (dee-yah-nu) is a Black-owned, ready-to-wear African-inspired clothing brand offering quality, on-trend fashion at affordable prices.
Size Range: S-3X
A plus size contemporary brand offering unique and high end custom made pieces.
Size Range: 12-32
“The Tamela Mann Collection is an athleisure line for women sizes 12-32 designed with the comfortability of athletic wear in mind. We have the apparel for you – fashionable, one-of-a-kind pieces for the gym, running errands, or even for lounging around all day.”
Size Range: 12-32
Our collection features a range of styles and sizes to fit every body type, from classic one-piece swimsuits to trendy bikinis and stylish cover-ups.” Nina Sharae is a pioneer in plus-size fashion and holds the distinction of being the first Black-owned scuba suit company.”
Size Range: L-3X
“Dearcurves is the go to brand for contemporary, minimalistic plus size women’s wear. Renowned for its quarterly creation of capsule range, Dearcurves wholly embodies quality, and continues to reinvent the plus size silhouette.”
Size Range: 14-26
A popular site for plus size lingerie and swimwear.
Size Range: 1X-4X
This size inclusive brand offers unique handmade clothing in bold and bright prints.
Size Range: XS-3X
Creating high end designs for full figured women.
Size Range: S-4X
This bridal and ready to wear offers beautiful wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. “Disrupting the industry and making magic for clients of ALL sizes and EVERY skin tone!”
Size Range: 0-44 for bridal and XS-4X for ready to wear
This black owned plus size brand offers modern ready to wear pieces that take you from day to night.
Size Range: 14-26
“We use clothing to promote unity through empowering and supporting diverse body types by providing sustainable and technically sound styles that maintain a consistent fit across our wide range of sizes offered.”
Size Range: XS-5X
“Fumi The Label is for the woman looking for effortless and fresh new ways to stand out. Our brand speaks to women who have found their voices through their fashion and appreciate it a little bit more than the average shopper. Clothes are not just what we wear but who we are and Fumi The Label aims to remind women of how great they can feel when they look just as good.”
Size Range: XS-3X
“An African inspired brand, featuring beautiful pieces with vibrant prints and bold patterns for the everyday Queen. We pride ourselves on our dedication to donning and celebrating women of all shapes and sizes.”
Size Range: XS-XXXL
We use fashion as a conduit for self-expression and self- actualisation by sparking meaningful conversations and enabling women from all walks of life to feel seen and heard.
Size Range: XS-3XL
“Avant-garde fashion line is tailored for full-figured women, prioritizing the fit of clothes to the individual. Crafting unique designs from top-notch materials.”
Size Range: 12-24
This black owned brand creates fun and flirty fashion forward pieces.
Size Range: 10-28
This black female owned brand has been making waves on social media with their fun and sexy styles.
Size Range: 1X-3X
A slow fashioned and sustainable lifestyle collection of versatile minimum and zero-waste skirts and accessories.
Size Range: S-4X
An elevated size inclusive leisure wear brand designed with you in mind. Offering everything from sweatshirts and hoodies to athleisure matching sets.
Size Range: S-6X
If you’re looking for cool statement making body positive plus size t-shirts, checkout Feminine Funk.
Size Range: M-4X
“The Diva Kurves Collection is designed for the full figured woman, who loves fashion, looking good and showing off her confidence.”
Size Range: XL-4X
BLACK PLUS SIZE BOUTIQUE’S
ELEVEN 60
“Eleven60 is a dynamic and trendsetting brand that offers high-quality clothing and accessories for today’s modern women.”
Size Range: 1X-5X
You can find cool and sexy lingerie like crotchless lingerie for plus size and curvy women.
Size Range: 1X-3X
A size inclusive brand that offers on trend styles.
Size Range: S-3X
This designer creates custom kimono’s for all sizes.
Size Range: Custom
Checkout these of the moment trend styles from this female black owned brand.
Size Range: 1X-3X
Fashion forward supportive swimwear for plus size and curvy women.
Size Range: 8-22
“Shavonne Dorsey believes that fashion is a way for women to creatively express and celebrate themselves while living a lifestyle of beauty, comfort and luxury.”
Size Range: L-3X
This female black owned brand offers luxurious African inspired clothes. As well as accessories and bodycare
Size Range: XS-3X
Checkout these fashion forward pieces that will take you from day to
Size Range: 1X-3X
“One of the greatest wonders of G’wan by Charon is that it is a brand created by a woman and focused on women. The brand’s goal is to have women experience themselves as a part of the global fashion movement. G’wan (pronounced Gwahn) is inspired by the Caribbean patois meaning “go on” or “go ahead!” It represents the strength and independence that symbolizes womanhood.”
Size Range: L-4X
“Ayamani Design Co has built a brand with three priorities at the core. We serve our customers with love, we present some of the hottest fashions for curvy women, and we are committed to offering quality pieces to acheive the look without breaking the bank.”
Size Range: S-3X
A size inclusive boutique featuring trendy, fun and flirty plus size clothes.
Size Range: S-3X
Size Range: 10-22
Offering fashion forward styles for day and night.
Size Range: 14-22
Elizabeth Saint James is for any woman who ever played herself down, so others would not feel insecure around her. Saint James is the light! As you know when we allow our light to shine we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.
Size Range: S-6X
Modesty fashion for curves. You’ll find hijabs and abaya’s
Size Range: 10-22
“Offering fire plus size pieces in other boutiques for 4 years gave local plus size women the opportunity to shop stylish boutique exclusive clothing instead of having to shop commercial clothing stores where the pieces weren’t sexy or trendy.”
Size Range: 1X-3X
We aim to empower women, we know that when you look good you feel good!
Size Range: 1X-3X
Our Mission is to Provide Quality Apparel to Women with Curves, while Enhancing One’s Self Confidence through Fashion.
Size Range: 1X-3X
A size inclusive boutique offering bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses.
Size Range: 2-24
BLACK OWNED MEN’S CLOTHING BRANDS FOR BIG & TALL
“Founded by former MLB, MVP and three-time MLB All- Star Mo Vaughn, MVP Collections was created to help support the demand for more fashionable options in Big & Tall Clothing, understanding the challenges in the industry.”
Size Range: 2XL-6XL
“Brandon Kyle designs fashion forward big and tall clothing for the cosmopolitan man. Kyle fills a void in the fashion market that does not cater to big and tall men. We produce engineered clothing that fits true to size on the big and tall frame.”
SIZE RANGE: XL-5X
In addition, we hope you truly checkout some of these designers and boutique’s. Like the old saying, go where you’re celebrated and not tolerated.
