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Rainbow Shops

3.5 ★★★★☆ 139 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"
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (919) 661-6245
  • 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.

👠 Wide-Width Shoes 12 mentions

“I came in and went straight to the shoes, which was the only thing I was planning to buy, and left with a whole new wardrobe due to the placement of her items.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 139 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“Oh my gosh so the staff is amazing, but the manager named “Three” has her store nicely ran.”

From the reviews

The assortment of clothing is so amazing. It is not cookie cutter clothing, there is a wide variety every time I go. They carry plus sizes down. All of the employees are great, determined to make sure you find what you are looking for, but never pressure you or want you to purchase something that will not look good on…

★★★★☆ — Kellie, Sep 2017

Really love their selection and prices (the prices are amazing honestly). They have an awesome spectrum of sizes to fit everyone, and it's always very fashionable pieces no matter the size. They have kids clothes now too! And I really love their underwear and bra selection!

★★★★★ — Kelly, Jul 2021

Oh my gosh so the staff is amazing, but the manager named “Three” has her store nicely ran. I’ve been to plenty of Rainbow and have even had the liberty at working at 2 locations in Daytona, but her store by far is now in my top “three” coincidentally.

★★★★★ — Aone, Jan 2024

I stopped here twice on my day off. I was browsing around on my first visit. On my second visit, I made purchases. Everything fit when I brought them back home. That lets you know the clothes are true to size. The store has a welcoming & friendly staff. Typically, when I shop in a Rainbow store.

★★★★★ — Chigirl, Mar 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 139 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

4440 Fayetteville Rd, Raleigh, NC27603

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