Plus Size Stores in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria has 4 plus size stores — including 1 independent boutique, 2 with bridal & formal, 1 with men's big & tall, and 1 with proven extended sizes (4X+). Listings are ranked by what shoppers say (rating weighted by review count) and show size ranges and live open-now hours, so you can pick a store and go.
Elegance by Roya Alexandria
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Sophisticated, full-service bridal boutique offering dresses & accessories by well-known designers.
Lane Bryant
4.4 ★★★★☆ 144 reviews
Women's clothing chain with fashionable plus-size clothing, lingerie, shoes & accessories.
Talbots
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Women's apparel chain offering workwear, dresses, casual clothes & accessories in classic styles.
Rainbow Shops
2.9 ★★★☆☆ 169 reviews
Apparel chain offering fashionable clothing for women, men & kids, as well as shoes & accessories.
Good to know in Alexandria
One Alexandria store has a known size range so far — roughly sizes 14–20, shown on its listing. All 4 stores with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For curated racks and an owner who knows the inventory, the boutique here is Elegance by Roya Alexandria.
For depth past 4X — proven on the store's own site, not promised — Rainbow Shops stocks extended sizes (4X+ / size 26+).
Dress shopping for an event?
These stores show real bridal or formal evidence — from the store's own site or shopper reviews, not a guess. Plus size gowns to actually try on, whether it's a wedding, prom, or mother-of-the-bride.
- Elegance by Roya Alexandria ★★★★★ 4.7 (368)
- Rainbow Shops ★★★☆☆ 2.9 (169)
Shopping for him?
This store carries men's big & tall — evidence from the store's own site or shopper reviews, not a guess.
- Talbots ★★★★★ 4.6 (52)