Plus Size Stores in Athens, GA
Athens has 4 plus size stores — including 2 independent boutiques, 2 with bridal & formal, and 1 with proven extended sizes (4X+). Listings are ranked by what shoppers say (rating weighted by review count) and show size ranges and live open-now hours, so you can pick a store and go.
For U Dress, Prom, Bridal & Evening Gown
4.7 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Store in Georgia Square Mall offering an array of formalwear including prom and homecoming dresses.
Lane Bryant
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Women's clothing chain with fashionable plus-size clothing, lingerie, shoes & accessories.
Rainbow Shops
4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.
Dress Up Athens
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews
Good to know in Athens
One Athens store has a known size range so far — roughly sizes 14–20, shown on its listing. All 4 stores with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For curated racks and an owner who knows the inventory, the boutiques here are For U Dress, Prom, Bridal & Evening Gown and Dress Up Athens.
For depth past 4X — proven on the store's own site, not promised — Rainbow Shops stocks extended sizes (4X+ / size 26+).
Dress shopping for an event?
These stores show real bridal or formal evidence — from the store's own site or shopper reviews, not a guess. Plus size gowns to actually try on, whether it's a wedding, prom, or mother-of-the-bride.
- For U Dress, Prom, Bridal & Evening Gown ★★★★★ 4.7 (398)
- Dress Up Athens ★★★★☆ 4.4 (37)