Best Plus-Size Dress Styles & Brands: High-Street, Designer & Boutique
Author: Stylist and brand team at TellarDate: 2025
1. High-Street Heroes
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M&S – Celebrated for offering flattering plus-size options (up to UK 24/26), their denim V-neck midi (around £49.50) has been praised as looking “more expensive”
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ASOS Curve – Ages old favourite, ranges UK 18–30, offering everything from casual to occasion wear
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New Look & H&M – Trend-conscious with sizes up to UK 28; H&M covers XS–4XL, featuring linen, shirt-dresses, and cowl-backs
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Yours Clothing, Evans, Curvissa, Nasty Gal, Kit & Kaboodal – Dedicated plus-size retailers offering UK sizes 14–40+
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2. Designer & Premium Labels
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Marina Rinaldi – Luxury Italian specialist (UK 8–28), known for premium fabrics, tailoring, and celebrity collaborations
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Pleats Please Issey Miyake, Reformation, Ganni, Tommy Hilfiger Curve, Savage X Fenty, The Hour – Vogue identified these brands as leading size-inclusive labels, ranging from designer to modest and lingerie lines
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3. Independent & Boutique Gems
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Mølby – British slow-fashion brand (UK 6–24, made‑to‑order up to 34) offering printed dresses that can be tailor-made
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Froxx – Based in Hertfordshire, Eve from 2015, offers luxury European plus-size clothing (UK 16–30) with in-store and pop-up options
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Topsy Curvy – UK sizes 16–38, community‑driven brand known for bold prints, soft fabrics, and strong customer feedback
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Tiger Lily Boutique – UK-based boutique offering sizes up to UK 24, with flattering midi styles
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Plus community-loved labels featured in guides like She Might Be Loved
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🔍 Choosing Styles That Flatter
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Wrap & V-neck dresses – Universally flattering; emphasise the bust and define the waist.
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Empire-line & trapeze silhouettes – Great for mid-section comfort, offering flow and elegance.
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Structured shirt dresses & tiered floaty styles – Versatile for day-to-night and seasonal wear.
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Puff sleeves & high-waist midi cuts – Add that fashion-forward edge while enhancing your shape.
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Quality fabric matters – Pure cotton, stretch blends, textured jerseys, linen etc. breathe and drape beautifully.
Fashion editors highlight that inclusive high-street options like Tesco, Sainsbury’s Tu, George (Asda), Next (up to UK 28) offer budget-friendly, flattering designs with pockets—many shoppers rave about them
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Why blindly guessing a size doesn’t work:
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Brand sizes vary wildly—your UK 18 could be a 22 in one label, a 16 in another.
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Guessing leads to returns, frustration, and wasted time or money.
Tellar.co.uk to the rescue:
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Links to similar sizing posts for deeper insights:
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Explore how sizing compares between high-street and designer: [Tellar: High‑Street vs Designer Plus‑Size Fit]
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Discover how UK brands like Yours, Evans & Curvissa really measure up: [Tellar: UK Curve Brands Fit Guide]
(Ensure URLs are live and accurate on Tellar.co.uk).
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Never guess—match to real-time brand fit with Tellar.co.uk.
Shop the Looks: Store Links
Here are go‑to stores where you can explore and buy the dresses mentioned:
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✅ Smart Fit Checklist
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Measure yourself – Use Tellar’s free tape.
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Final Fashion Takeaway
From M&S and ASOS Curve to Marina Rinaldi or independent labels like Mølby and Froxx, the plus-size dress scene in the UK is rich with inclusive, stylish options. What ties them all together? Fit precision—the key to looking and feeling your best.
Stop guessing. Start matching. Let Tellar.co.uk guide you to your perfect fit—real-time, size-accurate, and bias-free. Your wardrobe—and confidence—will thank you.
✂️ Pro tip: Bookmark relevant Tellar fit articles for your go-to brands—like “Monsoon Midi Dresses Fit Explored” or “Why Marina Rinaldi Runs Large”. Links are right there on the site.
Happy dressing—and flawless fitting!
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