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Rainbow Shops

3.9 ★★★★☆ 182 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Boston, Massachusetts

Bridal & formal Extended sizes 4X+

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

Plan your visit

  • Size range sizes 14–20 — the store's own stated range, so you know before you drive over
  • Extended sizes 4X+ / size 26+ confirmed on the store's own site — not just a "plus section"
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (617) 427-1932
  • Website stores.rainbowshops.com

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–7 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, trunk shows, and private appointments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the racks

Clothing categories at Rainbow Shops, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 2 mentions

“Rainbows has exploded and made a humongous makeover and come up with their clothing and accessories.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 182 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Nice place to shop for clothes, good styles good prices.”

From the reviews

Rainbows has exploded and made a humongous makeover and come up with their clothing and accessories. Now moderately priced and more new quality clothing lines coming to the store. They are even carrying some name brand items if you love fashion and know how to look. Keep it up!

★★★★☆ — Erixa, Feb 2019

Good store, good location, plenty of parking available, the prices are good, the customer services is good too, most of the staff are pretty qualified to answer you all your questions, even about fashion, and the store manager does a great job too, very approachable, detail oriented and attentive to her customers.

★★★★★ — Doncesar, Apr 2018

Store neat and tidy, staff were friendly and I love their plus size options. You can shop on their online site and have even more options and return things that don't fit to any Rainbow store!

★★★★☆ — Lolita, Nov 2021

Good variety to choose from, very friendly customer service.. rockin stars for this location I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a quick low budget outfit..

★★★★☆ — Cequesta, Sep 2021

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Plus size bridal & formal at Rainbow Shops

Rainbow Shops comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find Rainbow Shops

474 Blue Hill Ave, Boston, MA02121

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Plus size stores near Rainbow Shops

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Sizes 14–20

Bridal & formal Extended sizes 4X+ great fitting rooms

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

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3.7 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews

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Sizes 14–20

Extended sizes 4X+ good value

Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and shopper reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.