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Plus Size Stores in Providence, RI
Providence has 5 plus size stores — including 1 independent boutique, 3 with bridal & formal, and 2 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.
The Nest
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Vintage shop featuring plus-size items (some from designers), along with workshops, events and sewing classes.
Rainbow Shops
4.3 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews
Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.
NAVA
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Charming gift shop with a homey vibe offering a range of clothing, jewelry, candles and home accents.
AKIRA
3.9 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews
Women's fashion retail chain for designer dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.
Rainbow Shops
3.1 ★★★☆☆ 19 reviews
Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.
Good to know in Providence
Across the 2 Providence stores with a known size range — stated by the store or mentioned by shoppers in reviews — coverage runs from about size 14 up to size 20; each listing shows its own range. All 5 stores with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For curated racks and an owner who knows the inventory, the boutique here is NAVA.
For depth past 4X — proven on the store's own site, not promised — Rainbow Shops and Rainbow Shops stock 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.
- The Nest ★★★★★ 4.8 (148)
- Rainbow Shops ★★★★☆ 4.3 (107)
- AKIRA ★★★★☆ 3.9 (32)