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Rainbow Shops

4.1 ★★★★☆ 191 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 (412) 281-1840
  • Website stores.rainbowshops.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Activewear 3 mentions

“The only problem I have is, I got some leggings and didn't realize I had the same ones already, I went to return them and they wouldn't let me.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 2 mentions

“I mainly go to this Rainbow for cute heels for myself and cute shoes/boots for my nieces.”

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 2 mentions

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 191 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🛍️ personal styling help 2 mentions

“The sales associate was very nice and helped me find what i was looking for, you can tell shes experienced.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions

From the reviews

I love shopping at Rainbow! They such of a wide variety of selection of fashionable styles! And the pricing is so reasonable! They also have a large selection of plus size clothing! I gained a lot of weight and I bought a whole new wardrobe there! I never had to pay more than $22 there, and they're always having sales!

★★★★★ — Cindy, Sep 2020

The older African-American lady who is a manager I think, has worked there for years and is always nice and helpful. The place is jam packed with stock and it’s hard to comfortably navigate the store. Of course online has a wider selection but if you need something sooner i recommend coming here.

★★★★☆ — Queen_Of_, Feb 2019

I went on my lunch break and as busy as it was, I was still in and out in a reasonable time. A very wide selection, really reasonable prices. I shared a laugh with one of the associates so that's always good.

★★★★☆ — Kortney, Feb 2019

It's not as big as the south side store but the selection is still good. I mainly go to this Rainbow for cute heels for myself and cute shoes/boots for my nieces. Also the staff is helpful as well.

★★★★☆ — Jameka, Oct 2019

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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

330 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA15222

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