These Indian brands with sizes up to 6XL will rescue you from retail heartbreak

Your days of wearing baggy, uninspired clothes are numbered

Confessions of a Shopaholic and Aisha would have us believing that shopping is universally the most thrilling experience. But that can be far from the truth, especially for those of us who are bigger. The struggle is real: constantly switching between apps and tabs, wondering which of the dresses you’ve clicked on has the right sleeves for your arms, whether the waistband will be too snug, and does it even spark joy? The silhouettes that are marketed as plus-size, are often so boring and unflattering, we could just achieve them at home by wearing a person-sized garbage bag.

Imagine—well, not imagine, because we remember, from experience—the pain of instantly liking an outfit, scrolling down to add your size, and it’s not available. Recently, there was a news piece about prisonmates jailbreaking for a day, to go out and have poha. What if they got to the poha shop and were told it was sold out? That’s exactly how it feels when you jailbreak out of overthinking your body, to find something you instinctively love for once, only to find it’s not available in your size. They’re not out of stock, they just never stock your size. This is not retail therapy, this is retail heartbreak.

We decided to hunt for Indian brands that not only stock a wide range of sizes (like these brands that offer party dresses up to 3XL) but also create designs that are on trend. And lo, we found distinctive options that are perfect for holidays, board meetings, lazy afternoons, workouts, and many other occasions. Drab, shapeless outfits in our closet, your days are numbered.

Six Indian brands making cool fits in sizes up to 6XL (and sometimes beyond)

Neofaa for 9 to 9 outfits

A three-year-old Indian brand, Neofaa (New Era of Fashion and Apparel) is bringing size inclusivity into the spotlight, as this brand doesn’t stop at 6XL but goes right up to 15XL. What’s even better is that they can customise an outfit to your size, so you won’t be stuck with a dress that fits well on the chest, but is loose around the waist. Their silhouettes are a dream for those who love fit-and-flare cuts and styles that gently skim the waist without clinging.

Don’t be fooled by the breezy looks, many of their pieces are more than office-appropriate and will translate well after hours too—like this black and white jumpsuit featuring waist cutouts. Throw on a white blazer in office, and take it off for post-work cocktails.

Tara C Tara for lazy afternoon fits

If you’re looking for Indian outfits such as kurtas and co-ord sets, you’ll find several options at Tara C Tara. Their A-line silhouettes skim the torso without clinging to the midriff, making you feel comfortable and look good. Like this co-ord set, featuring handblock print on organic cotton, and gundi buttons. However, not everything is available in 6XL, so you’ll have to sift through, but you’ll still have enough options to pick from.

Chidiyaa for breaking free from the mundane

What is it with balloon sleeves and anti-fit silhouettes dominating the bigger sizes? Unlike brands that would prefer us to hide our arms or have our bodies under dark fabrics, this Indian brand collection feels like finally being alone in your car, wind rushing through your hair and belting Beqaaboo on top of your lungs. They have kurtas, dresses, and co-ord sets that don’t bind you with redundant rules of ‘dressing for your body type’. Want halter necks, strappy sleeves, bright colours? Chidiyaa says, done. Just like this block-printed rani-pink halter-neck dress that’s playful, feminine and breathable.

Pink Moon for flattering bottoms

First of all, can we acknowledge how difficult it is to find pants in bigger sizes that fit well? If the waist fits, the crotch is weird, and if the hips fit well, the pant legs feel like sausage casings. Or worse, you’re having a nice meal and the buttons decide to either break free or break into your skin. Pink Moon’s pants have an elastic waist, so a few inches of loss or gain won’t make you have to invest in another pair. Sitting in these is also comfortable due to the stretchy fabric. You can pick from a variety of styles, such as wide-leg trousers, joggers, palazzos, and the trendy Korean-style pants. If you’re someone who loves owning a variety of prints, this Indian brand also offers dresses, tops, and outerwear that will tempt you to throw all your money at them.

Sonsie for going-out tops

If you’re bored of tops that are supposedly plus-size-friendly but act like an employee on their notice period, doing the bare minimum, this Indian brand will serve as the antidote. They don’t stick to the regular style with a V-shaped or square neckline, long sleeves, and no other element of distinction. They will give you ruched detailing, corsets, patchwork shirts, off-shoulder tops with statement sleeves, and a lot more. Every piece has at least one interesting detail. Like this black waistcoat top with a sailor collar—an otherwise uninspired basic, designed to look eye-catching.

Spirit Animal for chic activewear

If you’ve been wearing your dad’s oversized t-shirts for workouts, it’s time to switch things up in your activewear wardrobe. Sometimes, just a nicely fitting sports bra that supports your breasts without suffocating them makes the quality of your workout so much better. Indian brand Spirit Animal has several options, like this sports bra in electric blue with mesh ventilation in the front and back. The brand also has stretchy tights that take the shape of your legs, flattering swimwear like A-line swim dresses, ruched bottoms, and body-positive graphic tees that have statements like ‘100% Beach Bod’. We approve of this message.