VOLUP2 MAGAZINE'S ULTIMATE PLUS SIZE SHOPPING GUIDE TO PARIS by Veronica Reyes Translated by Jordan Riviere
Original illustration by Daria Burobina
With Paris at the epicentre of the fashion world, its shops and popular style tend to reflect the fashion standards exhibited on its haute couture runways. As a result, searching for clothes in Paris which fit those with curves, can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But fear not, we have found the best plus-sized or “GRANDE TAILLE” stores to shop at in Paris so without further ado, here's VOLUP2 Magazine’s…
ULTIMATE PLUS SIZE SHOPPING GUIDE TO PARIS!!!
The New Look is a great place to start your shopping experience if you're looking for stylish clothing that won't burn a hole in your wallet. Parisian style isn't flashy and exotic, it’s toned down and polished and this store will help you nail the minimalist look everyone’s going for. The New Look has all the basics your closet needs to create a simple but sleek look. They carry both plus-size and curvy collections with a variety of sizes ranging from 46-60.
Head over to 89 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris to check out French plus-size designer JMP Jean Marc Philippe or check his designs out online at https://jeanmarcphilippe.com/en/ JMP has comfortable designs which may be worn from office to soiree, as well as more fashion-forward pieces such as this vegan leather pencil skirt or funky A-Line Vinyl jacket
If you're looking for modern and unique clothing in larger sizes, take a look at Lila La Tigresse located at 119 Boulevard de Sebastopol, 75002 . Here sizes range from 38-56 and you can find everything from tailored pencil skirts to fashionable leather pants. All merchandise at Lila La Tigresse is made in France so you know you're getting the best quality for the price you’re paying. Additionally, the owner of the shop Lili, is known to be very personable with her customers and always tries to give them the best possible experience while shopping.
Located in the 11th arrondissement is Kiabi, a trendy store that carries everything you need to take your Parisian style up a notch. They have a wide variety of checkered print pants and pleated skirts sizes XL to 4XL that work perfectly as statement pieces.
It wouldn't be a completed shopping trip in Paris without the purchase of a trendy blazer or jacket. C&A has a large selection of reasonably priced clothing ranging from sizes 44-62 in tops and 44-60 in bottoms, that would make the perfect addition to any outfit. C&A has four locations in Paris along with a handful of locations outside Paris. You can find one of the locations at Boulevard Haussmann 49 75009 near to Galerie Lafayette in the 9th Arrondissement. Galerie Lafayette is a great area to check out with beautiful cafes and pastry shops to stop by after a long day of shopping.
If dominating the streets of Paris sounds like something you'd be interested in, Almé is your next stop. Almé is a plus-sized focused brand where you can find everything from going out attire to business casual pantsuits. Almé is located in the 9th arrondissement right near C&A so you can hit both stores on the same day. Almé carries up to size 54 and is perfect for the girl who wants a cutting edge look to walk the streets of Paris.
For a store that is not dedicated to plus sized merchandise, Violeta has quite a large selection. Violeta is the off brand of Mango which is another popular clothing store in Paris. While Mango does have a selection of plus size clothing, they do not have nearly as many options as Violeta. Under a section in their website labeled “lower body silhouettes” you can click which model has the silhouette most similar to your own and build a wardrobe based off of it. It’s a great tool to use when trying to get a sense of what would look best on your body type without having to try anything on. Sizes are available from 40-54 and Small to XXL. Violeta is also located in the 9th arrondissement at 54 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 which is walking distance from C&A.
Make your way over to Ulla Popken, a plus-sized boutique that carries both Men and Women’s clothing. Located at 32 boulevard haussmann, 75008, Ulla Popken is an upcoming and trendy store where you can find clothing for any gender and any occasion ranging from sizes LG-8XL in Mens and 12-34 in Woman’s. The store is also home to a partially and completely sustainable fashion line called PURE where you’ll find casual and workout clothing. There is also a blog called https://www.ullapopken.com/magazine/ where you can find various styling tips, trends and lifestyle content.
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Take a trip to 46 et plus on 77 Avenue Aristide Briand, Montrouge, 92120 where you will find brands such as Edmond Boublil, Elena miro, Ulla Popken and Zizzi. 46 et plus has a broad variety of merchandise ranging from work attire and jeans to fun and flowy dresses and skirts ranging from sizes 46-70. They have a large and diverse enough collection that you could create an entire new wardrobe just from this one store.
Located at 15, place du Havre 75008 is Rafal, a trendy store for plus-sized men. They carry a variety of sports clothing, suits, coats and business attire ranging from sizes 40-50. Rafal is also known for carrying brands such as Pierre Cardin, Monte Carlo, and Bugatti at great prices. Rafal is always willing to help customers with personal advice and styling assistance to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
http://www.rafal.fr/a-propos/notre-histoire/
Couleurs is a large size clothing store located at 17 rue Rivoli, 75004 offering sizes 42-62. At Couleurs you’ll find around fifty different brands including Mat Fashion, Oliver Jung, Kokomarina and Chalou. They also have tailoring available if needed which is a great added bonus to shopping at Couleurs.
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Next up is Marina Rinaldi, a ready to wear plus size brand with three locations in Paris: 20 rue Royale, 75008, 56 rue du Four, 75007 and 7 avenue Victor Hugo, 75010. Marina Rinaldi is an upscale brand, so when shopping expect to find higher prices but good quality. Merchandise includes dresses, knitwear, coats and blouses that range from size 38-54.
German designer Oliver Jung is known for his elegant and chic large size clothing. Although he wasn't born in France, his brand was built out of Paris and his clothing is now being sold in over 250 stores in France. With sizes starting at 14, his brand is about individuality and representing diversity. You can find his clothes in stores located on 135 boulevard de Sébastopoll and 3 rue du Louvre, 75001.
If you’re on the hunt for a more mature look in larger sizes, All Sizers is your next stop. All Sizer has a great selection of chic and classy dresses and tunics that are perfect for anyone who's looking to spice up their work attire. Their sizes go from 22-52 and they are located at 50 rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011.
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Located in the 7th and 16th Arrondissements is Di-Castri, a young and modern plus size mens clothing store. Di-Castri offers an array of jackets available in sizes 44-66 that can be tailored to your liking. If you need a suit that you’re only going to wear once, you have the option to rent the merchandise instead of buying it. You’ll find Di-Castri at 27 bld de La Tour Maubourg 75007 and 3 rue Benjamin Franklin, 75016.
https://www.dicastri.fr/photos#&gid=1921509214&pid=9
If you’re struggling to find a man's 5XL then Big XXXXXL Diffusion Newman Distributeur is the place for you. This store has the perfect mix of elegant, comfy and sporty making it the perfect place to shop for all your needs. Sizes range from XL to XXXXXL and brands such as Bugatti, Digel, Camel Active and Casamoda are available for purchase.
http://www.bigxxxxxl.com/#post-210
At 11 rue Tournon, 75006 Paris you’ll find Capel Grandes Tallies, a plus-size men’s clothing store. They sell clothing for every occasion and carry everything from casual polos to suits and blazers. Jackets go from sizes 54-60, pants from 44-50, and suits are sold up to size 64. Cutter and Buck, Vilebrequin, Eminence, Pal Zileri are just some of the many brands you might come across while shopping at Capel Grandes Tailles. Don’t forget to take a look at their blog to keep up with all the latest trends and new arrivals. https://www.capelstore.fr/blog/
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If you're looking to get into the sustainable fashion game check out Dressarte Paris where you can get a custom made dress. You can choose from dozens of sustainable upcycled fabrics to create your dream dress that will make your Parisian experience all the more memorable. Dressarte Paris has also been featured in a number of magazines including Women on Topp, Luxiders, World Wide Women and Bridebook.co. You can find this one of a kind store in Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement.
Another unique shop to check out while in Montmartre is Zélia Sur La Terre Comme Au Ciel located at 47 ter, rue d’Orsel 75018 Paris. Zélia Sur La Terre Comme Au Ciel is best known for its custom bridal gowns but you can also get other dresses designed to your liking. Each dress is designed to fit your exact body so no need to worry about sizing. If you want to feel like a princess for a day in Pairs, this is the store for you.
https://zelia.net/en/2018/10/24/wedding-59/
Last on the list is Size Factory on 15 rue Marie-Andrée Lagroua Weill-Hallé, 75013. At the Size Factory you’ll find tee shirts, polos and sweaters offered in sizes 2XL to 8XL and pants in sizes 48-62. If you're looking to add some shoes to your new outfit they also sell shoes aimed towards tall men that are available from sizes from 47-49. To stay updated on new merchandise check out The Size Factory’s journal at https://www.size-factory.com/le-journal/