Shop Local: NZ Plus Size Clothing

Wearing the Evie Dress from Isla-Maree.

After many weeks of our country essentially being shut down as we battle Covid-19, we know that it’s been tough going for a lot of people. You might not be in a position to shop at the moment and that’s totally okay. But if you are, I want to encourage you to consider supporting New Zealand owned businesses, to buy from our local designers and stores. So, here’s a reminder of some of the great New Zealand plus size clothing brands we have.

Citizen Women: Designed and made in New Zealand from natural fibres, and they have some gorgeous accessories as well. Size 12-26, SHOP HERE.

Curated Curves: New and pre-loved plus size clothing in sizes 14-32. Brands include 17 Sundays, City Chic and Stella Royal – SHOP HERE.

Wearing the Still I Rise Top from Firefly by Rachel Harrison

Farmers: A New Zealand owned and operated department store that includes plus size brands like Bodycode Curve, Carmakoma, Levis Plus and Wildchild in sizes 16-26. They have physical stores around New Zealand and you can SHOP HERE.

Firefly by Rachel Harrison: Designed and made in New Zealand, in sizes 18-28 – SHOP HERE.

HALL: New Zealand-made using natural fibres and sustainable practices, in size 10-24. They also sell clothing and accessories from other New Zealand brands. They have a physical store in Greytown and you can SHOP HERE.

Hine Collection: Women’s activewear in sizes XS-5XL (8-24) and men’s activewear in S-6XL – SHOP HERE.

Wearing the DEMELZA dress from House of Boom.

House of Boom: Designed and made in New Zealand, size 16-30 and everything has pockets. There are so many fabulous colours and prints, and this season they even have pyjamas! They also sell some cool accessories and underwear from other brands too – SHOP HERE.

Isla-Maree: This store sells both their own label and clothes from other brands, in size 12-24. They have a physical store in West Auckland and you can SHOP HERE.

Jason Lingard: Designed in New Zealand, in sizes 1-5 (10-24). They have a physical store in Auckland (as well as stockists around the country), and you can SHOP HERE.

K&K: They have both their classic K&K and Coco + Belle ranges in size S-3XL (10-26). They have 21 stores around New Zealand and you can SHOP HERE.

Key Black: This store sells both their own label and clothes and accessories from other brands, in size 10-24. They have a physical store in Christchurch, and you can SHOP HERE.

Wearing Tuck Hem Dress from Lost and Led Astray.

KoiNo Clothing: Designed and made in New Zealand, in size 2XS-4XL (8-28) with custom sizing available – SHOP HERE.

Lost and Led Astray: Designed and made in New Zealand, size 14-24. I have quite a few beautiful pieces from LaLA and every single one of them I wear season after season. They have a physical store in Auckland (as well as stockists around the country), and you can SHOP HERE.

Magazine Designer Clothing: Designed and made in New Zealand, size 10-26. This store also sells clothing, shoes and accessories from other brands including Cashews, Chocolat, Obi and Sabatini+. They have a number of physical stores, and you can SHOP HERE.

Nicki McClintock Design: Designed and made in New Zealand, size 14-26 – SHOP HERE.

On The Plus Side: They stock pre-loved clothing and new New Zealand made and designed clothing in sizes 14-26. They have a shop in Christchurch and you can SHOP HERE.

Rose & Thorne: Bras and underwear in Size 10-24 (cup size A-J) with maternity and active options. They have an outlet store in Drury, Auckland and you can SHOP HERE.

Wearing Peony Cardi and Lilac Pants from Ruby & Rain.

Ruby & Rain: Designed and made in New Zealand, size 14-28. I’m sure you’re all super familiar with Ruby & Rain by now because I wear their clothes a lot. They also have lots of maternity friendly options and a breastfeeding range as well. My affiliate code is MEAGAN10 will get you a 10% discount (excludes active and sale items). SHOP HERE.

Stella Royal: The plus size sister brand of Augustine, with sizes 1-4 (14-22). They are stocked in a number of boutiques as well as having their own stores and you can SHOP HERE.

Sama and Kiki: This store sells both their own label and clothes from other brands, in size 12-24. They have a physical store in Hamilton and you can SHOP HERE.

The Carpenter’s Daughter: Designed and made in New Zealand, size 14-24. This store also sells clothing, shoes and accessories from other brands. They have a physical store in Auckland, but for now SHOP HERE.

TheMarket: An online marketplace selling local and international brands including plus size brands like Blue Bungalow, Cotton On Curve, Dear Curves, Rebel Wilson and more. They have sizes 6-28 – SHOP HERE.

The Warehouse: A New Zealand owned and operated department store that includes plus size brands like H&H Plus, Anthem+ and Garage+ in sizes 18-28. They have physical stores around New Zealand and you can SHOP HERE.

Thunderpants: Made in New Zealand and best known for their super comfy undies. They have women’s sizes XS-2XL (6-26) with men’s and kid’s styles available as well – SHOP HERE.

Wearing Lady Voluptuous Lyra Dress from Two Lippy Ladies.

Two Lippy Ladies: Vintage, retro and rockabilly clothing in size 8-22 (with some styles to a 32) plus jewellery and accessories including enamel pins. They stock a range of brands including Lady Vintage, Lady Voluptuous, Hell Bunny and By Samantha Melbourne. You can visit their store in Napier or SHOP HERE.

Victoria J Designs: New Zealand designed and made clothing in size 6-26 with made to measure available. They have a store in Auckland and you can SHOP HERE.

Zebrano: This store sells a range of brands in size 14-26 including Chocolat, 17 Sundays, Maaike, Euphoria, Obi, Jason Lingard and more. They have a number of physical stores, but for now SHOP HERE.

I’d love to know what NZ owned plus size brands are your favourite! If I have missed any from this round up, please let me know so that I can add them in.