A beautiful space that specializes in plus-size clothing with larger selections with the most options in the larger spectrum of sizes. It's easy to get to, has an amazingly fun shopping atmosphere, and really feels like the owners behind the place really understand some of the frustrations plus-size people have had with clothes shopping - and tried to mitigate it as best as possible.
Honestly, it's really fun to shop here!
STUFF TO NOTE:
-There's a parking lot right behind Plus Size Pretty. There's also free street parking on both sides of the street. Depending on how busy Broad is, you're looking at less than a block's walk. Tons of space when I parked on a Saturday.
-The door to Plus Size Pretty is actually on the side of the building. It looks more like an employee entrance than the front door, so you might be confused at first. Look for the door labeled with their street number 924.
-There are multiple chairs inside for easy seating. There are chairs inside with and without arms, and most of them look pretty sturdy.
-If I remember correctly there are a few (just one or two!) into the store itself. Everything is flat, one-level once inside.
-As far as I could tell, the store carries size 14-30+. The "+" is included, and they do have a section that's small, but there, for sizes over 30. The 14-16 section is probably the smallest.
PROS
-This place is so PRETTY. Easily one of the cutest clothing boutiques I've been in. It feels bright, welcoming, fun, and colorful. From the bold color choices to the pretty wallpapers and carpets and jewel-toned furniture, shopping here feels like a treat.
-The dressing room is gigantic! Like, it's easily 6-8 times bigger than my bathroom at home. It's probably the size of my second bedroom. Tons and tons of space to try on clothing without ever feeling cramped. There are giant mirrors to see how things fit as well as a fan installed on the ceiling for staying comfortable. There are even feather boas in the corner that really make it feel like you're supposed to really be enjoying the experience. (Large, supportive couch and chairs in there too for getting into complicated clothing!)
-All the clothing is sorted by size. This makes it really easy to stick with your size. Everything is really well organized and in its place too. I didn't see anything in the wrong areas.
-All the clothing is pretty in-season. It's March, and there are no coats and sweaters out. Just like a standard clothing retailer, they've swapped over to lighter fabrics and swimsuits. There's a small section for formal outfits too, and I picked up a beautiful red evening gown for dirt cheap. (Okay, no real events to go to anytime soon, but when you find something that makes you feel like a million bucks and costs virtually nothing, you buy that!)
-They also sell shoes (wide widths!), jewelry, tights, and more. You can get your accessories here alongside some new outfits.
-The staff member here was sooooo helpful when I came out of the dressing room looking for opinions. They had so many compliments for me, and we talked about my body (and how it fit in the clothing) in non-destructive terms. Clearly, they were quite used to a lot of it, but it was really refreshing to not have someone comment on cellulite or shapewear.
CONS:
-I'd love to see more selection. That's, honestly, about it. However, the selection they DO have is in-season, current styles, and in good shape. I'd much rather see a slimmer selection that's great (which it is here!) than weed through a larger selection that's worse. read more