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Rainbow Shops

3.9 ★★★★☆ 178 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Raleigh, North Carolina

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 $10 — treat it as a feel for the racks, not a promise
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (919) 872-8233
  • 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 12–6 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

“They have lots of really nice dresses as well.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 2 mentions

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 178 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“The dressing rooms are not open.”

💵 good value 5 mentions

“I have a picky teen who is just in a stage where nothing fits her comfortably( based on her body type ) fashionably and affordable.”

From the reviews

I was so happy when I found this place. Coming from Brooklyn NY Rainbows was one of my favorite stores to shop in. Being a plus size women its hard for me to find clothes that fit me nice that why I love Rainbows always have my size in dresses tops and bottoms and stylish clothes too not drapes like some places like…

★★★★★ — Sylvia, Jun 2018

My first time here and I was delighted. I have a picky teen who is just in a stage where nothing fits her comfortably( based on her body type ) fashionably and affordable. I just left the mall and decided to stop in . The clerk was very helpful and very encouraging and positive.

★★★★★ — Candace, Aug 2022

I love to shop at Rainbow. They have clothes size 0 to plus size. I think that is very cool. My daughter found some pants yesterday that fit her perfectly. The dressing rooms are not open. But that's okay. We found what she needed and it fit when we got home. They also sell perfume. Three bottles for 10.00.

★★★★★ — Donna, Feb 2022

The clothes are really beautiful ,fashionable in affordable price. I like shopping in this store coz I really want the style and the fabric it self of all clothes. You will never regret buying here .

★★★★★ — Lyn, Jan 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

3901 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC27604

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4.5 ★★★★★ 1,302 reviews

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Bridal & formal Big & tall body-positive experiencefriendly staff

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Rainbow Shops

4.4 ★★★★☆ 104 reviews

3665 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC

Sizes 14–20

Bridal & formal Extended sizes 4X+ finds around $60 great fitting roomsgood value

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

2.4 miles away

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