Plus Size Fashion

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Are You a Size 12W–30W who likes fun, comfy, updated style? We’ve got you! Here at monroe+main, we believe in aspiring to be…ourselves, embracing the body and the life we have now. Since life is a balancing act for us all, we’re bringing you really pretty, super-wearable outfitting that’s not too sexy or too frumpy, not too young or too old, not too boring or too edgy. And we’re bringing you flexible ways to pay that make it all work. If you’re ready to feel beautiful, at ease, and very much YOU, let’s walk out our style journeys together: day by day, outfit by outfit.

Plus size model wearing a black top with jeans with a burgundy purse over her shoulder.

Flatter your body with the fit-and-flare dress style

Experimenting with clothes is the best way to learn what looks best. One popular style plus-size women should definitely consider is the fit and flare.

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Plus size model wearing brown zebra dress with black belt with gold buckle.

Best dresses for the full-figured body type

Find out how full-figured women can create an entire ensemble out of the Slimming Sassy Dress.

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two plus-sized models wearing long-sleeve black dresses.

Best dress styles for plus-sizes

For any woman, finding the right dress is all about accentuating the features you want to show off and downplaying those you don't. Check out our lookbook and other tips to get tips & ideas.

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plus size model wearing burgundy knit dress.

What colors make you look thinner & slimmer

When dressing a plus-size figure, a basic understanding of color can be a real asset.

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Mermaid-style skirts: 5 reasons you need one in your plus-size wardrobe

Plus-size skirts with mermaid-style hemlines offer a look that's as fun as it is flattering.

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Don’t forget about shapewear this fall

Find out how to revamp your shapewear strategy for fall.

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Plus-size guide for business suits that fit

Every woman should have at least one great suit that can be worn for interviews and other formal business occasions.

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Floral tops, various jeans, and stylish shoes arranged on a neutral background, showcasing a trendy outfit selection.

the power of versatility

Mix + match any of these pieces, and you’re gonna look good. You can’t go wrong! This is the power of versatility. versatile top options…

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monroe+main’s new fall catalog

hi! we're so happy to send you our catalog because we designed e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g in it for you. take a look now!

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hi, we’re new for you!

as of fall 2023, we've become exclusive to sizes 12w-30w! Here at monroe+main, we believe in aspiring to be...ourselves, embracing the body and the life we have now. If you're ready to feel beautiful, at ease, and very much YOU, let's walk out our style journeys together: day by day, outfit by outfit.

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Plus size woman in denim jacket and jeans

best photo shoot ever! [behind the scenes]

Thank you to our plus-size models for bringing so much fun, energy, and art to our first photo shoot of our new rebrand!

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Smiling woman in a zebra-print top with bell sleeves, posing against a soft beige background.

meet blair!

Meet our model, Blair! Here at monroe+main, we believe that we are all beautiful in this moment, as we are—and that we should aspire to be…ourselves! That’s why our models come in many shapes and sizes: to help you envision how you might look in our clothes.

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Smiling woman in a burgundy top and ripped jeans poses against a soft beige background, showcasing a confident style.

meet staci!

Meet our model, Staci! Here at monroe+main, we believe that we are all beautiful in this moment, as we are—and that we should aspire to be…ourselves! That’s why our models come in many shapes and sizes: to help you envision how you might look in our clothes.

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Smiling woman with curly hair wears a colorful, patterned dress, posing against a soft beige background.

meet haddassah!

Meet our model, Haddassah! Here at monroe+main, we believe that we are all beautiful in this moment, as we are—and that we should aspire to be…ourselves! That’s why our models come in many shapes and sizes: to help you envision how you might look in our clothes.

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Smiling woman in a striped black and white dress, wearing a cross necklace, poses confidently against a light background.

meet melissa!

Meet our model, Melissa! Here at monroe+main, we believe that we are all beautiful in this moment, as we are—and that we should aspire to be…ourselves! That’s why our models come in many shapes and sizes: to help you envision how you might look in our clothes.

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Smiling woman in a brown zebra-print dress with a gold belt and layered necklaces, posed against a soft beige background.

meet shadia!

Meet our model, Shadia! Here at monroe+main, we believe that we are all beautiful in this moment, as we are—and that we should aspire to be…ourselves! That’s why our models come in many shapes and sizes: to help you envision how you might look in our clothes.

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Plus size black woman in bright patterned dress

Dress your way to slimmer-looking legs

The first rule in plus-size fashion is this: Know how to highlight the positives of your body while downplaying the areas you aren't so crazy about.

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Flattering your arms this summer

This summer, don't worry about covering up. Stay comfortable! With these tools, you can keep cool and look fabulous.

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Define Your Waist [Lookbook]

From narrowing the waist with fabric construction, print design or a belt to adding emphasis or volume in other key areas,  you'll find figure-flattering solutions that highlight your best features for top curve appeal. 

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Smiling woman in a burgundy dress with an empire waist, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

How To Wear the Figure-Flattering Empire Waist Style [Lookbook]

With just a few guidelines in this lookbook, you can easily find the right empire style for your shape.

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Choosing the Best Plus-Size Dress for Your Body Type [Lookbook]

See our lookbook for 6 popular dress styles to help you decide which style works best for your individual body type.

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Control top denim is comfortable for everyone

Women of all shapes and sizes can wear a pair of control top slimming jeans with the confidence they had in their skinny jeans back in the day!

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This fit is for you!

At Monroe and Main, one of the things we pride ourselves most on is how well our clothing fits women's bodies - and that's any woman, no matter her size!

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With your well-defined waist and ample bust, a peplum top is a perfect choice.

Following office dress code with a fuller figure

We've got some helpful tips for women with fuller figures to find the right clothing to wear to work.

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