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Rainbow Shops

4.1 ★★★★☆ 93 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Oakland, California

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 $40 — treat it as a feel for the racks, not a promise
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (510) 635-6206
  • Website stores.rainbowshops.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 11 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 6 mentions

“I ended up getting a dress that was the exact same dress(in a different color) as the dress I purchases from Macy's!”

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👙 Plus Size Lingerie & Bras 2 mentions

“Great variety of current trendy fashions as well as an assortment of accessories, lingerie, baby/kids clothes, plus size as well as shoes.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 3 mentions

“Great variety of current trendy fashions as well as an assortment of accessories, lingerie, baby/kids clothes, plus size as well as shoes.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 93 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 4 mentions

“The sad part was that there was no fitting room so you really need to know your size before shopping.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Cute, inexpensive women’s clothing.”

From the reviews

I went in here, and had to leave before I ended up purchasing everything! I ended up getting a dress that was the exact same dress(in a different color) as the dress I purchases from Macy's! I couldn't believe that a dress that I paid $40 for as a clearance item at Macy's could be found for $5 at Rainbow!

★★★★★ — Mary, Feb 2018

Elena a very friendly cashier and helpful with selecting items on my purchase.I went back today 10/4/23 and Gina was the associate who helped me with my purchases. Very friendly and great customer service skills. Great staff you guys.

★★★★★ — Araceli, Nov 2023

Great prices, great clothes. I would buy more if they had a fitting room to try things on, but what I did buy I liked.

★★★★☆ — Talecia, Feb 2024

Came here last week and purchased a few things. It’s really hard not to want to buy clothes, since it’s priced at a fairly low rate. The sad part was that there was no fitting room so you really need to know your size before shopping. REMEMBER to ask for your receipt, because you cannot make any returns without it.

★★★★☆ — Adriana, Oct 2023

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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

7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland, CA94605

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Plus size stores near Rainbow Shops

2.0 miles away

Rainbow Shops

4.2 ★★★★☆ 150 reviews

10700 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA

Sizes 14–20

Extended sizes 4X+ actually stocks extended sizesgood value

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

2.2 miles away

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5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

600 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA

Big & tall Boutique personal styling helpgood value

This shop features edgy & sassy women's fashions & shoes designed for club-going.

2.7 miles away

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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.