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Across both sections you’ll find classic denim, fabulous and practical outerwear, adorable summer dresses and everything in between. Eloquii is one majorly cool exception. While the selection of plus-size clothing that’s fashion-forward is slowly but surely improving, there still aren’t a ton of great options out there. Its garments are a perfect balance between elegant and trendy and the retailer frequently collaborates with influencers like Gabi Fresh and I Am BeautiCurve, for curve-friendly collections designed by the very women who wear them. The most expensive pieces go for $150, but most styles are under 100 bucks, meaning you can stock up on both office- and date-appropriate looks without breaking the bank.
Tuckernuck has a classic American vibe similar to Ralph Lauren or Tory Burch, but with a bit of a cheeky twist. Tuckernuck does have its own in-house line with the same name, which features easy silhouettes, lots of chambray, ditsy florals and stripes and timeless accessories. The shop also carries labels you already know and love, such as English Factory, Loeffler Randall, Tanya Taylor and Banjanan. The website carries more styles and sizes of Nordstrom’s in-house brands, like BP., 1901, Chelsea28, Halogen and Zella, as well as some big brands, like Tory Burch, Good American, Boden, Eloquii and Rebecca Taylor. OK, so Nordstrom actually has lots of brick-and-mortar stores across the country, but we couldn’t make this list without a nod to its fantastic e-comm site.
Expect well-known designers, like Christian Siriano and Mara Hoffman, but also brands that teamed up with 11 Honoré to exclusively offer pieces in extended sizing, like Cushnie, Christopher Kane and Altuzarra. Do you ever wonder how so many celebrities, influencers and fashion industry folk get their hands on designer items fresh from the global fashion weeks? Shop for classic everyday staples, slinky dresses and chic office apparel, plus a very impressive offering of fancier getups for weddings, galas or cocktail parties.
What began 20 years ago as a digital shoe store has since evolved into a super-size retailer with everything from running sneakers to back-to-school clothes plus men’s suits and a heavy dose of fantastic women’s ready-to-wear thrown in there, too. Zappos’s shoe selection is still mighty impressive, with pairs from well-known brands (like Nike and Sam Edelman) and lesser-known names (including OluKai and Kaanas). As for the clothes, most of the pieces come in under $200, but there is also The Style Room, a section of the site where shoppers can find their fave designer brands, including Loeffler Randall, 1.State, Prabal Gurung and Tory Burch.
