For sustainable fashion to transition from niche to normal, it’s vital that fair fashion be accessible to everyone who wants to engage in it—and that includes thoughtfully made plus-size clothing. For so long, the path to adopting the slow fashion movement was blocked as brands failed to offer inclusive sizes. But not so much anymore!
This season, check out these 10 sustainable brands offering ethically made plus-size clothing for the curvy woman, from everyday basics to fabulous formalwear.
Looking to complete the look? Check out our guides to responsibly made shoes and handbags.
Best Overall | Best Plus Size Denim | Best Plus Size Activewear
1. TomboyX
Best For | Comfortable & conscious intimates
Size Range | Up to 6X
Price Range | $-$$
TomboyX makes unisex undergarments, activewear, swimwear, loungewear, and accessories for bodies of all shapes and sizes. These are designs that are meant to fit who you are, how you are, as you are. Every garment is produced without harmful chemicals, and the brand uses a water recycling program in its production. TomboyX also works directly with suppliers and factories, caring for their workers across their supply chain. If you’re looking to update your top drawer this is the shop for you!
2. Warp + Weft
Best For | Denim
Size Range | Up to 24
Price Range | $$
Warp + Weft is a TGT fave for its sustainable practices and excellent denim. The family-owned brand believes that in order to look great, the denim has to fit right (no argument here!) and that’s why their collections are size inclusive. No one wearing their goods has to suffer from a waistband that gaps or digs, which sounds great to us!
3. Girlfriend Collective
Best For | Activewear & swimwear
Size Range | Up to 6XL
Price Range | $–$$
Girlfriend Collective is a revolutionary activewear brand that’s using recycled plastic to create comfortable and durable leggings, sports bras, and swimwear that you’ll wear time and time again. The brand’s dedication to transparency is clear on the About Page, where you can learn about the entire production process, the factory it partners with, and its fair labor initiatives and certifications. With sizes that go up to 6XL, these pieces are designed to easily go wherever your next adventure calls you.
4. EILEEN FISHER
Best For | Organic linen, cotton, & cashmere
Size Range | Up to 3X
Price Range | $$$–$$$$
From sustainable and organic fibers to a squeaky-clean supply chain and focus on human rights, EILEEN FISHER’s ethical approach is multi-faceted. In terms of aesthetics, expect effortless staples in muted tones. Not content with simply scaling the size range up a few notches, the company has a dedicated Plus collection, which is designed to be flawlessly proportioned up to a 3X. Intentional every step of the way.
5. Big Bud Press
Best For | Unisex apparel
Size Range | Up to 6X
Price Range | $$–$$$$
The Los Angeles-based Big Bud Press gives off good vibes with its vibrant and, dare we say, groovy apparel. Ethically made with local Californian contractors, the rapidly-growing brand specializes in inclusive, unisex everyday wear so all genders can rock custom-dyed trousers or statement jumpsuits. With sizes ranging from XXS through 6XL, this small business is one of the most size-inclusive brands on the list.
6. Loud Bodies
Best For | Dresses & formalwear
Size Range | Up to 10XL; free custom tailoring
Price Range | $$–$$$
Loud Bodies is loud and proud when it comes to their belief that everybody deserves to feel beautiful. This brand offers sizing from XXS through 10XL, and if you have an atypical body type or don’t fall within that range, Loud Bodies will customize pieces for you, free of charge. And most items are made-to-order with only sustainable materials and shipped in plastic-free packaging, ensuring you get exactly what you asked for—without the added waste.
7. Loup
Best For | Curve-friendly pants & jumpsuits
Size Range | Up to 4X
Price Range | $$$
Inspired by the likes of Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, Loup is a brand combining New York City ethics with Parisian style. Designed and produced locally in the Big Apple, this womenswear brand focuses on curve-friendly clothing, particularly pants and jumpsuits. And don’t worry about wear and tear—Loup will help with repairs or offer you store credit for any fixes you paid for.
8. The Standard Stitch
Best For | Tees, tops, loungewear
Size Range | Up to 5X
Price Range | $–$$
The Standard Stitch’s mission is to “create clothes that are as gentle on the earth as they are on your body—every body.” And it’s achieving just that, with inclusive sizing up to 5X. (If you don’t see your size, you can also get in touch!) Its line of tees, tanks, and loungewear are perfect for mixing and matching in our closets, all made with recycled and/or organic cotton. Even the bright colors are achieved using low-impact and nontoxic dyes. Checks all the boxes!
9. Karen Kane
Best For | Tops & layers
Size Range | Up to 3X
Price Range | $$–$$$
Guided by respect for both people and the planet, family-run Karen Kane believes “women should feel beautiful and comfortable, always.” And it speaks from experience as over 70 percent of the company’s management team is women. Using sustainable fabrics (like rayon and viscose made from wood and tree pulp) and with most of the clothing cut and handsewn in Los Angeles, Karen Kane’s clothing is feminine and versatile. Not the most* inclusive of the bunch, but they do have a plus line that includes everything from dresses to outerwear.
10. Levi’s
Best For | Denim shorts, jeans, and jackets
Size Range | Up to 4X
Price Range | $$–$$$
For over 150 years, Levi’s has been making our favorite wardrobe staples. Though it is not the most inclusive or sustainable (yet!) on this list, they do have items in sizes up to 4X, with denim jeans and jackets available for the whole family to rock. Made with responsibly sourced cotton and Lyocell or even recycled denim, the brand has made the move over to eco-friendly practices like reduced water consumption.
Featured image from Loup
