Plus-Size Sustainable Fashion

When I put up my Instagram/blog post about sustainable fashion on a budget a few weeks ago, it was brought to my attention that a lot of these options weren't available for people who are plus-sized.

I had the privilege while writing that post and throughout my daily life of not having to consider whether a brand will stock my size, averaging a 10/12, it would be very unusual for a brand not too. Though I am on the taller side and that comes with its own problems (my butt hanging out of skirts more often than I'd like - no shame, just not for me!), it's nowhere near the level of lack of products that are available for plus-sized women and people.

Charity and vintage shops quite often aren't an option either, as items in bigger sizes are few and far between and sometimes snatched up by smaller women wanting to wear something oversized!

That all being said, I've done some research and yikes, the sustainable fashion movement needs to step up its game! To be honest, I'd say it's up to plus-size fashion consumers to demand better. Write to brands that you'd like to stock larger sizes, show them that there is an interest and a market for larger sizes. Though it sucks that your options are tiny at the moment, hopefully your voice can make a change.

Now without further ado, here are the few brands I was able to find. Please contact me with any more if you are aware of them. I've only listed Europe based brands due to carbon-impact, however the options are very limited, so I've included some links to some other blog posts that list brands mainly based in the US. Additionally, since the brands were already so few and far between, I wasn't able to stick to more "budget" items, but hopefully, you can find something new!

Kitty Ferreira

• http://kittyferreira.co.uk/shop/

• €€€

• Ethically made designs in the UK

• Sizes up to UK26

• Pieces can be custom made also

Amamiko

• https://www.amamiko.dk/

• €€

• Made in Denmark

• Prices range from more affordable to more expensive

• Website is in Danish, but most web browsers should have a built in translator

• Sizes from UK18 TO UK30

• Shoes up to size EU43

By Laura Ella

• https://lauraella.co.uk

• €

• Girl power designs printed on deadstock

• UK

• Sizes up to 3XL

The Emperors Old Clothes

• www.theemperorsoldclothes.co.uk

• €€€

• Made in the UK

• Every item is made from vintage and end of roll fabrics and so is completely unique.

• Sizes up to UK28

Linen Stitch Store

• https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/LinenStitchStore?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=750238271

• €€

• Made in Lithuania

• Sizes up to 4XL

Seasalt Cornwall

• https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/

• €€-€€€

• UK based

• Sizes up to UK28

• Only rates 3/5 on Good on You

By Megan Crosby

• www.bymegancrosby.com

• €€

• Fun and colourful handmade pieces from organic, deadstock and sustainable fabrics.

• Only lists up to XL but does custom sizing

If nothing else this post highlights the work the sustainable fashion movement and brands have to do. Sustainable and ethical fashion should be accessible. End of.

If anyone knows any more brands, please tag them under my Instagram post!

Love,