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Rainbow Shops

4.1 ★★★★☆ 179 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Richmond, Virginia

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 (501) 366-3076
  • 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–9:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9:30 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.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“There clothing, accessories and shoes are affordable.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 6 mentions

“There clothing, accessories and shoes are affordable.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 179 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“This store is very clean and Customer service is excellent and the store Manager is very nice and professional.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions

“Only down a star because no dressing room and returns need to be done within 7 days.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“There clothing, accessories and shoes are affordable.”

From the reviews

The company Rainbow is a great establishment with professional staff. They are very Knowledgeable with the lastest trends. There clothing, accessories and shoes are affordable. Great company that’s placed within our community. I would just suggest adding a little more glam to the fitting room area.

★★★★★ — Jannelle, Mar 2019

Nice staff, always greet you and ask if you're finding everything you need. Decent selection, good prices. Only down a star because no dressing room and returns need to be done within 7 days. This is probably a thing that happened during/after covid that just stuck. As long as you know, you're good.

★★★★☆ — Meg, Jan 2025

The young lady speak as soon as you come in the door everyone was very helpful and they made me feel very comfortable while shopping. This type of customer service makes you want to come back. keep up the good work rainbow.

★★★★☆ — Shontell, Oct 2022

Staff was hard at work and very helpful. Great selection of fashion & accessories. The store was organized and clean. Great sale & clearance prices.

★★★★★ — Lo, Jul 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

1112 Azalea Ave E, Richmond, VA23227

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