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Rainbow Shops

4.3 ★★★★☆ 107 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Providence, Rhode Island

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 (401) 453-3010
  • Website stores.rainbowshops.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 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 shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 107 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 6 mentions

“00 absolutely recommend if you’re looking for affordable in style outfits.”

From the reviews

Prices here are amazing and there’s tons of clothing options I usually shop off their app but decided to take a drive over to the store to see what they had, needless to say I walked out with a whole new wardrobe for all 3 of my kids for less than 200.

★★★★★ — Ashleigh, Jan 2021

Not a bad place to shop for women's clothes, the sizes are a bit confusing as all.

★★★★☆ — Chaos, Mar 2022

Was first time in this particular Rainbows it was nice. They helped me very quickly. Very attentive staff. We couldn't find what I was looking for but they looked very hard to help me. I would recommend this store to anyone in the area.

★★★★★ — Carmel, Feb 2019

I'll give it 4 stars for having cute and affordable things but it wasn't much for this big girl everything is mostly tiny but I if you go at the right time you will definitely get lucky I got 3 shirts and 1 pair of pants... very cute items on the clearance rack for $16.

★★★★☆ — Alexandria, May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 107 reviews →

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

79 Eagle St, Providence, RI02909

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Plus size stores near Rainbow Shops

The Nest

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Bridal & formal finds around $30 alterations on sitequality pieces

Vintage shop featuring plus-size items (some from designers), along with workshops, events and sewing classes.

under a mile away

Rainbow Shops

3.1 ★★★☆☆ 19 reviews

167 Providence Pl, Providence, RI

Sizes 14–20

Extended sizes 4X+ great fitting rooms

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

under a mile away

AKIRA

3.9 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

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Bridal & formal personal styling helpgreat fitting roomsquality pieces

Women's fashion retail chain for designer dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.

under a mile away

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