Sustainability and plus sizes have gone hand in hand since the beginning because, as we know, the best way to “shop” sustainably is to dive back into your wardrobe. For the longest time plus size people have had little choice but to wear what they already own, as there were little to no brands willing to cater to larger sizes.

But when it comes to buying new, plus size people still feel like the only option available is to turn to fast fashion brands for their price point, accessibility, and inclusivity in terms of sizing.

We’ve got a long way to go, but we’ve come a long way since then. 

With the brands like Zara and ASOS’s prices going up and production cost and quality going down, it’s even more in our best interest to seek out and spend with the brands who we know are centering and catering for plus size people specifically. On top of that, putting our money towards the brands that we know are putting in the time, money and care into being ethical and sustainable where they can in the process.

I’m excited to dive into this list which is certainly not exhaustive but a great place to start. There are brilliant brands who have been working tirelessly from their early beginnings and also young brands who have stormed the scene with these core values at heart.