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Rainbow Shops

3.8 ★★★★☆ 196 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Chicago, Illinois

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"
  • Price shoppers mention finds around $5 — treat it as a feel for the racks, not a promise
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (773) 483-6867
  • Website stores.rainbowshops.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 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.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 2 mentions

“She even help me picked the dress and got multiple sizes for me to see all .”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 8 mentions

“Porsche said the dress and shoes go together but she got me the shoes off the display her co workers looked for the box for me to purchase them .”

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 4 mentions

“The navy sweater and a jacket for my son!”

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From the reviews

I found my daughters uniforms for $5 each! Everything in this picture was only $5. The navy sweater and a jacket for my son! The lady informed me they get shipments everyday. I will come back for the school shirts that they didnt have in her size. Friendly staff. Great deals!

★★★★★ — Erica, Aug 2019

I initially went to the Rainbow in Hammond, IN it was fabulous! I was able to walk around and find the things I was looking for. The store was clean and not cluttered. I had to exchange an item. That bought me to the city on 87th Street which took my review down a star. It was too much stuff in there.

★★★★☆ — Latonia, Apr 2024

I recently went into rainbow just to browse. I am celebrating this weekend . The sales associate was so kind and helpful and nice . She even help me picked the dress and got multiple sizes for me to see all .

★★★★★ — Krystle, Nov 2025

I love rainbow me and my best friend and my auntie Everytime we go out to eat we always got to pick the cutest outfits from there. To be honest I would rather choose a outfit from rainbow then go on a date I just couldn't help myself

★★★★★ — Shaday, Feb 2018

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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

105 W 87th St, Chicago, IL60620

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Bridal & formal actually stocks extended sizesgreat fitting rooms

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under a mile away

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Ashley Stewart

4.4 ★★★★☆ 108 reviews

1631 E 95th St, Chicago, IL

Sizes 10–36

Bridal & formal good value

Retail chain featuring stylish womenswear in sizes 10-36, plus shoes, lingerie & accessories.

2.4 miles away

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