Best Sustainable Plus-Size Clothing Brands UK 2024 6 Labels You’ll Love
Save the planet in style.
If you’re a plus size gal trying to shop more sustainably, you have your work cut out for you – but here, I’m sharing six seriously cool brands doing things a little differently.
As it becomes clearer how detrimental fast fashion is on our environment, sustainable fashion is only set to grow in popularity. In fact, reports suggest that the second hand clothing market is set to overtake fast fashion within the next 10 years. Brands are taking note too. Zara and COS have launched their own reselling platforms, while H&M has been working on innovative collections that focus on using more sustainable materials.
It all sounds great, but so far plus size women seem to have been left out of the equation. While vintage fashion rarely caters for plus size women, there are few sustainable fashion brands that sell curve sizes either. This leaves women who want to look after the environment and give up fast fashion stuck between a rock and a hard place.
It’s not all doom and gloom though. The plus-size fashion market was worth $288 billion in 2023, so sustainable plus size fashion brands are an obvious gap in the market – and brands are catching on. As a result, some shops having recently started making their lines more inclusive and those are the ones we want to shout about. All women should be able to dress exactly how they want without feeling excluded.
Here, I’m sharing some of our favourites. Next, read about these seriously cool fashion brands that are anti-fast fashion.
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Lucy Yak
Lucy Yak have come under fire in the past for excluding plus sizes from their ranges, but they now stock up to size 32 in many styles. It’s great to see a brand that listens to their consumers. We love their dungarees – particularly this corduroy pair!
Rhoden Fleece Jacket, £65 – buy now
Ragan Jumpsuit, £72 – buy now
Alexa Trousers, £44 – buy now
Lora Gene
Lora Gene is a London-based contemporary fashion label, with many designs going up to a 3XL. The designs are sleek yet comfortable, elegant yet easy to wear, with sustainability at the core of the brand. Their garment makers are from Bulgaria and are paid 10% above the regular wage, going up to 30% more in some cases. 60% of their garments are made in-house, while all their suppliers are based in the EU or UK.
Virgin Wool Shiro Wide Leg Trousers, £175 – buy now
Camille Dress in Pure Silk, £225 – buy now
The Maxi Pure Linen Dress in Mint Green, £175 – buy now
We Are Kin
We Are Kin is a slow fashion label, which avoids passing trends to keep their garments as long-lasting as possible while working with a local factory in Bow, East London to create them. Don’t be fooled into thinking their garments aren’t stylish, however. They’re effortless, combining minimal designs with beautiful details. Sizes go up to a 26.
The Strappy Maxi in Fuchsia, £130 – buy now
The Juliet Top, from £65 – buy now
The Sferik Mini, £40 – buy now
Mary Benson London
Gone are the days of sustainable fashion being dull thanks to Mary Benson London. Her dresses are made-to-order from deadstock fabric and are made in-house at their studio in London. They stock up to a size 30 and can create bespoke designs, while they also sell pre-loved pieces online. It goes without saying that her dresses are simply gorgeous, perfect for those who like to stand out from the crowd.
Sophia dress, now £240 – buy now
Elizabeth in Rose Starlet Dress, now £500 – buy now
Zelda in Pink Midsummer Meadow Dress, £350 – buy now
By Megan Crosby
Megan Crosby’s designs are all about colour and pattern. You won’t find a beige thing in her store! She designs everything you see online and then makes them in-house with her tiny team of seamstresses. Megan also uses remnant, sustainable and deadstock fabrics to create her garments and only uses environmentally friendly dyes as she aims to reduce any harm fashion has on the planet. As her designs are made-to-order, she caters for any size and can create bespoke orders too. All you need to do is measure your body before putting an order in and you’ll get the perfect fit.
Rae Red Gingham Trousers, £70 – buy now
Charlotte Organic Cotton Red Maxi Dress, £160 – buy now
Willa Lurex Denim Mini Dress, £140 – buy now
Kai Collective
Kai Collective is an inclusive and sustainable womenswear brand with attitude from influencer and blogger Fisayo Long. It’s making waves in the fashion industry, with celebrities including Maya Jama and Ella Eyre being spotted in Long’s designs, while also changing previous ideas about what a sustainable fashion brand looked like. Kai Collective stocks up to a size 3XL and works with ethical manufacturers.
Gaia Ruched Long Sleeve Maxi Mesh Dress in Turquoise, £180 – buy now
Zehlia Faux Croc Leather Wide Leg Trousers in Coffee, £160 – buy now
Renua Striped Silky Shirt in Purple, £145 – buy now
Renua Striped Silky Trousers in Purple, £140 – buy now
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