where to shop for plus-size clothes that suit Asian bodies

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With celebrities such as Lizzo, Amy Schumer and Ashley Graham championing body positivity, society is increasingly embracing fuller body shapes. In fashion, this also means sizes bigger than XL are now more available for women, and they’re no longer frumpy nor ill-fitting.

But the definition of plus-size can depend on where you are in the world. Sophia Hung, owner of plus-size boutique The Amber Loft said: “In the Singapore context, this would mean sizes XXL (UK 14) and above. For most US brands, the sizes that are considered Asian plus-size are not really plus-size so it’s relative.”

Being a petite plus-size – or what she calls “inbetweenie” – who struggled to find well-fitting clothes led to Hung starting her boutique.

“I couldn’t fit into anything in the usual shops, but plus-size clothes from overseas brands made me look like I was swimming in them,” she said.

“Also, whatever was on offer in the plus-size market at that time was dismal – there were dowdy and expensive plus-size clothes in department stores made for women much older than me, or cheap and poor quality ones. I simply wanted clothes in which I could communicate visually to the world who I am.”Similarly, the founders of another homegrown plus-size boutique Be You Co, Phyllis Tan and Jasmine Neo – all self-described “curvy girls” – started their label when they found it challenging to find affordable, flattering and well-made womenswear.

In Singapore, most female clothing stores usually only cater up to XL, or UK 10 to 12. We’ve seen a rise in regular stores trying to be inclusive, and bringing in XXL or UK 14 clothes," said Tan.

"However, most of these clothes are not very true to size and usually only fit regular sized ladies with a slightly bigger built. So despite being more inclusive, there is still a gap or demand for larger sizes."Rani Dhaschainey, founder of The Curve Cult, another plus-size boutique, said she started her store because she wanted to foster inclusivity. “We started this business to create a safe space and foster a community of support for plus-size women. We chose to use fashion to create awareness and promote body positivity.”

So, embrace your curves and find your perfect fit with this list of fashion options that runs from homegrown plus-size boutiques to international fashion labels that cater to full figures.