Plus Size Intimate Apparel GIfts That Won't Cramp Your Style or Squeeze Your Body
Shopping for plus size intimate apparel gifts can be a bit of a pain. Sure there’s plenty of pretty lingerie and robes available in “core” sizes, but most of it doesn’t come in sizes suitable for larger figures.
Part of the problem is that the patterns don’t easily upscale after a certain point. Plus, depending on the garment, a larger body can require stronger underwires, heavier mesh, and different fabrics in order to get enough support or to stretch in different directions (depending on body shape).
The other challenge is producing garments that are proportioned correctly. A robe designed for an hourglass figure won’t fit someone who is more pear-shaped and carries weight in the hips. If you're apple-shaped, you need more fabric around the middle. And a chemise cut for someone with larger hips might pull too tight on top (and have too much material on the bottom) for a women with a larger bust and narrower hips.
Regardless of the challenges, being full figure shouldn’t mean that you should be shut out of wearing something pretty, or sexy, or elegant. And neither should your plus size friends, girlfriend, mom, or sister.
Now sometimes a gift means something sexy for a bridal shower or a holiday. Other times you want something pretty just for yourself (who says you can’t buy your own gifts?) Making yourself happy is just as important as making others happy.
Or, maybe you’re buying for a grandma, mom, or sister who likes elegant sleepwear, regardless of whether anyone else will see it or not.
And then there are the times when the right gift isn’t sexy or daring, but something comfortable and warm. Because not every occasion calls for dressing up. And sometimes the perfect evening means watching your favorite TV show or curling up with a good book, plus a glass of wine or a mug of hot cocoa.
So, this gift guide has chemises, elegant nightgowns, comfy soft robes, pajamas, and lace bras too, all sized for fuller figures.
Everything is sorted by type, with notes about the sizing and fit so you can find just the perfect gift you want.
iCollection Silky Short Chemise
This chemise is soft, silky, and available in an entire rainbow’s worth of colors. The straps are adjustable, so it’s easier to get them the right length (some people had trouble with the clasps, you may want to sew them in place).
The bottom is roomy, so it’s ideal for women with larger hips and thighs (no need to be squashed). Comes in white, teal, blue, black, red, gold, lavender, and six other colors. Sizes 1X-3X. Scroll down on this page to see the matching robe.
Mystique Intimates Bliss Knit Waltz Length Gown
Cut a bit loose, so it's comfy for pear shapes. A touch of spandex gives the material a bit of stretch, so it will fit better over larger stomachs and hips.
This gown has a lined lace bodice with a sheer, empire waist. The gown skirt is just light enough to twirl around in. The material is comfortable, soft, and elegant.
Black or raspberry sizes S-3X (some larger sizes are priced differently)
Shadowline Charming Charmeuse Chemise
Silky soft and smooth this gown feels like satin against your skin. The V-neck design is quite flattering and generously trimmed with lace (as are the sleeves).
It's cut on the bias (or a diagonal, so that the weave of the fabric is on an angle). Cutting the fabric that way is more expensive, but it results in a style that will have more give (it will naturally stretch a little) and be more flattering to your curves. It runs a bit long, so it's better if you are taller.
Comes in pale pink, fuchsia, blue, and navy. Sizes S-3X, with some larger sizes priced higher.
Sleep Lace Bust Chemise in Blue
A lace bodice and spaghetti straps make this gown pretty. The soft material and stretch keep you comfortable. The dark navy color is a refreshing change from the usual black or red.
Torrid designs only for women with curves, so they know how to get it right.
There are no wires in the cups, but the bodice is still supportive (especially good for heavier breasts). Hand wash this (or use a delicate cycle) and air dry it (don't use the dryer). Comes in Torrid sizes 00-6 (which is equivalent to M/L through 6X, or 10-30). And, since Torrid designs specifically for larger sizes, all sizes are priced the same.
iCollection Plus Size Satiny Robe
This matches the silky chemise higher up on the page. It’s got its own belt, three-quarter sleeves, and hits about mid-to-upper-thigh depending on how tall you are, and whether you carry your weight behind you. The sleeves are wide and roomy enough to accommodate larger arms.
Comes in 1X/2X and 3X/4X and in fourteen colors.
Shirley of Hollwyood Plus Size Robe and Nightgown Set
Robes are grand, and so are nightgowns, but a set is even better. This one has a pretty lace bodice on the gown with underwires and seams for support and shaping. The gown has a wavy hem and the robe is sheer with no closures. Great for date night! The bust does seem to run a bit small, so keep that in mind.
It comes in this gorgeous blue (left), red, and black, in sizes 1X-5X.
Jockey Plus Size Cotton Robe
Made entirely of comfy, 100% cotton, this robe is lightweight, but not at all sheer. Wear it over PJs or after your morning shower. It also washes beautifully.
There are two pockets (yes!) and the belt is stitched on so it won’t slide off or get separated in the wash.
There's plenty of room for wider hips, even if your hips are 10 inches larger than your bust. If you have a long torso, the belt may be a little high, so it's best if your torso is average length or short.
Comes in eggplant, black, red, and taupe in sizes 1X-3X.
Miss Elaine Plus Size Patchwork Robe
Like prints? This robe comes in lots of them. And, it has a special zipper that opens all the way, so you don’t have to step into the robe (or try to pull it over your head!). There’s a bit of stretch in the material so you can move around easily. Comes about mid-calf on an average height woman.
Comes in pink patchwork, rose medallion, yellow botanical, blue patchwork, pink botanical, and turquoise/white floral. Sizes 1X and 2X.
Alexander Del Rossa Bathrobe
This cozy Turkish terry cloth robe comes in a rainbow of colors. It’s entirely cotton, so it’s absorbent, soft, and cozy. It has two big pockets so you can keep your hands warm or keep your keys or phone handy if you have to run out (or at the beach or pool).
It does run big, and it's ankle length on an average height person, so keep that in mind. Comes in teal, purple, gray, burgundy, chocolate brown, marina, sea foam, pink and lots of other colors. Sizes S-3X.
Floral Print Challis Lace Trim Robe in Black/Red
A silky soft robe with a fun vintage-inspired garden print. The sleeves are trimmed with delicate black lace for an elegant look.
It's not really silk, but it's so soft and comfortable you may not want to take it off. Pair it with a solid color chemise or treat yourself to the matching gown..
Comes in Torrid sizes 00/0-5/6 (which is M/L through 6X).
Carole Hochman Flannel Plus Size Pajamas
Soft, warm flannel cotton pajamas are just the thing for snuggling up on a chilly winter night. These are 100% cotton and they won’t shrink when you wash them.
Carole Hochman nightwear is always lovely and this set is no exception. It's warm, soft, and sized to fit larger women (without pinching or binding anywhere). I particularly like the botanical toile pattern.
Sizes 1X-3X in falling pinecones (red/white print), botanical toile, and ribbon carnations.
Nautica Womens Plus Size Pajamas
No buttons to bother with here. Just pull the top over your head and the bottoms over your hips. Done. This is soft and warm, and comes in three fun prints: berry, mini sailboats, and stars.
Sizes 1X-3X.
Alexander Del Rossa Horseshoes Pajamas
I don't know about you, but I find it endlessly annoying that lots of womens nightwear seems to be upsized kids wear (with pastels, little duckies, ice cream cones, etc.)
These pjs are different. They have horses! Or cats. Or owls or lots of other fun prints that aren’t the usual ordinary flowers or butterflies (unless you want butterflies). Lots of different prints in sizes S-3X.
Ashley Graham Fatal Attraction Plus Size Lace Bra
Designed for plus-size women by a women who is plus-sized herself, this bra has pretty floral lace over a lined bra. You get good looks without giving up coverage and support. It's cut-and-sewn for shaping and lift.
The vertical seams raise you up and the transverse seams give a rounder shape. Boning in the sides gives additional support and helps keep the sides from rolling up. There's also control fabric on the back and sides, which will help suppress lumps and bulges.
Comes in beige and black in US sizes 34, 36 DD-H, 38-42C-H, and 44C-DD.
Curvy Couture Tulip Lace Balconnet Bra
This bra gives you the modesty/coverage of a t-shirt bra with the support of a seamed style. It's padded and lined inside, so nothing shows through, but it has seams for a better fit.
This is a particularly good bra if you are sagging or have little upper fullness (if you are full on top, size up). The padding on the bottom helps give you more lift. The center panel is arched so it's more comfortable if you carry weight in your stomach.
US sizes 32-34 DDD-H, 36-42 C-H in beige, black, cabernet, purple, and turquoise.
Goddess Adelaide Plus Size Lace Bra
Need full coverage? Plus sized, but still want something feminine and lacy? No problem.
Larger size doesn't have to mean boring. This bra is lavished with lace, sports a sheer panel, and still gives great support and shaping. Multi-part cups give you lift and shaping, and the panels on the sides help push your tissue forward and away from your sides.
There's also super-strong control fabric on the back and sides to keep bulges and back fat under control. Since it has an arched center panel, it will be more comfortable if you are short or have a larger stomach.
This bra has not two or three, but five part cups for fantastic shaping and lift. The combination of vertical and arched seams equals great support and a rounder shape, while keeping everything up where it belongs.
Panels on the sides of the cups and extra-strong material around the back and sides of the band keep you looking smooth and minimize side and back fat.
And, if you're tired of the same old boring beige bras, this one comes in fun prints and colors with a sheer mesh panel on the top of the cups. In fact, it doesn't even come in beige.
Part of the problem is that the patterns don’t easily upscale after a certain point. Plus, depending on the garment, a larger body can require stronger underwires, heavier mesh, and different fabrics in order to get enough support or to stretch in different directions (depending on body shape).
The other challenge is producing garments that are proportioned correctly. A robe designed for an hourglass figure won’t fit someone who is more pear-shaped and carries weight in the hips. If you're apple-shaped, you need more fabric around the middle. And a chemise cut for someone with larger hips might pull too tight on top (and have too much material on the bottom) for a women with a larger bust and narrower hips.
Now sometimes a gift means something sexy for a bridal shower or a holiday. Other times you want something pretty just for yourself (who says you can’t buy your own gifts?) Making yourself happy is just as important as making others happy.
Or, maybe you’re buying for a grandma, mom, or sister who likes elegant sleepwear, regardless of whether anyone else will see it or not.
And then there are the times when the right gift isn’t sexy or daring, but something comfortable and warm. Because not every occasion calls for dressing up. And sometimes the perfect evening means watching your favorite TV show or curling up with a good book, plus a glass of wine or a mug of hot cocoa.
So, this gift guide has chemises, elegant nightgowns, comfy soft robes, pajamas, and lace bras too, all sized for fuller figures.
Everything is sorted by type, with notes about the sizing and fit so you can find just the perfect gift you want.
Full Figure Chemises
iCollection Silky Short ChemiseThis chemise is soft, silky, and available in an entire rainbow’s worth of colors. The straps are adjustable, so it’s easier to get them the right length (some people had trouble with the clasps, you may want to sew them in place).
The bottom is roomy, so it’s ideal for women with larger hips and thighs (no need to be squashed). Comes in white, teal, blue, black, red, gold, lavender, and six other colors. Sizes 1X-3X. Scroll down on this page to see the matching robe.
Cut a bit loose, so it's comfy for pear shapes. A touch of spandex gives the material a bit of stretch, so it will fit better over larger stomachs and hips.
This gown has a lined lace bodice with a sheer, empire waist. The gown skirt is just light enough to twirl around in. The material is comfortable, soft, and elegant.
Black or raspberry sizes S-3X (some larger sizes are priced differently)
Shadowline Charming Charmeuse Chemise
Silky soft and smooth this gown feels like satin against your skin. The V-neck design is quite flattering and generously trimmed with lace (as are the sleeves).
It's cut on the bias (or a diagonal, so that the weave of the fabric is on an angle). Cutting the fabric that way is more expensive, but it results in a style that will have more give (it will naturally stretch a little) and be more flattering to your curves. It runs a bit long, so it's better if you are taller.
Comes in pale pink, fuchsia, blue, and navy. Sizes S-3X, with some larger sizes priced higher.
Sleep Lace Bust Chemise in Blue
A lace bodice and spaghetti straps make this gown pretty. The soft material and stretch keep you comfortable. The dark navy color is a refreshing change from the usual black or red.
Torrid designs only for women with curves, so they know how to get it right.
There are no wires in the cups, but the bodice is still supportive (especially good for heavier breasts). Hand wash this (or use a delicate cycle) and air dry it (don't use the dryer). Comes in Torrid sizes 00-6 (which is equivalent to M/L through 6X, or 10-30). And, since Torrid designs specifically for larger sizes, all sizes are priced the same.
Plus Size Robes
iCollection Plus Size Satiny RobeThis matches the silky chemise higher up on the page. It’s got its own belt, three-quarter sleeves, and hits about mid-to-upper-thigh depending on how tall you are, and whether you carry your weight behind you. The sleeves are wide and roomy enough to accommodate larger arms.
Comes in 1X/2X and 3X/4X and in fourteen colors.
Robes are grand, and so are nightgowns, but a set is even better. This one has a pretty lace bodice on the gown with underwires and seams for support and shaping. The gown has a wavy hem and the robe is sheer with no closures. Great for date night! The bust does seem to run a bit small, so keep that in mind.
It comes in this gorgeous blue (left), red, and black, in sizes 1X-5X.
Jockey Plus Size Cotton RobeMade entirely of comfy, 100% cotton, this robe is lightweight, but not at all sheer. Wear it over PJs or after your morning shower. It also washes beautifully.
There are two pockets (yes!) and the belt is stitched on so it won’t slide off or get separated in the wash.
There's plenty of room for wider hips, even if your hips are 10 inches larger than your bust. If you have a long torso, the belt may be a little high, so it's best if your torso is average length or short.
Comes in eggplant, black, red, and taupe in sizes 1X-3X.
Miss Elaine Plus Size Patchwork RobeLike prints? This robe comes in lots of them. And, it has a special zipper that opens all the way, so you don’t have to step into the robe (or try to pull it over your head!). There’s a bit of stretch in the material so you can move around easily. Comes about mid-calf on an average height woman.
Comes in pink patchwork, rose medallion, yellow botanical, blue patchwork, pink botanical, and turquoise/white floral. Sizes 1X and 2X.
Alexander Del Rossa Bathrobe
This cozy Turkish terry cloth robe comes in a rainbow of colors. It’s entirely cotton, so it’s absorbent, soft, and cozy. It has two big pockets so you can keep your hands warm or keep your keys or phone handy if you have to run out (or at the beach or pool).
It does run big, and it's ankle length on an average height person, so keep that in mind. Comes in teal, purple, gray, burgundy, chocolate brown, marina, sea foam, pink and lots of other colors. Sizes S-3X.
Floral Print Challis Lace Trim Robe in Black/Red
A silky soft robe with a fun vintage-inspired garden print. The sleeves are trimmed with delicate black lace for an elegant look.
It's not really silk, but it's so soft and comfortable you may not want to take it off. Pair it with a solid color chemise or treat yourself to the matching gown..
Comes in Torrid sizes 00/0-5/6 (which is M/L through 6X).
Plus Size Pajamas
Carole Hochman Flannel Plus Size PajamasSoft, warm flannel cotton pajamas are just the thing for snuggling up on a chilly winter night. These are 100% cotton and they won’t shrink when you wash them.
Carole Hochman nightwear is always lovely and this set is no exception. It's warm, soft, and sized to fit larger women (without pinching or binding anywhere). I particularly like the botanical toile pattern.
Sizes 1X-3X in falling pinecones (red/white print), botanical toile, and ribbon carnations.
Nautica Womens Plus Size Pajamas
No buttons to bother with here. Just pull the top over your head and the bottoms over your hips. Done. This is soft and warm, and comes in three fun prints: berry, mini sailboats, and stars.
Sizes 1X-3X.
Alexander Del Rossa Horseshoes Pajamas
I don't know about you, but I find it endlessly annoying that lots of womens nightwear seems to be upsized kids wear (with pastels, little duckies, ice cream cones, etc.)
These pjs are different. They have horses! Or cats. Or owls or lots of other fun prints that aren’t the usual ordinary flowers or butterflies (unless you want butterflies). Lots of different prints in sizes S-3X.
Plus Size Lace and Print Bras
Ashley Graham Fatal Attraction Plus Size Lace Bra
Designed for plus-size women by a women who is plus-sized herself, this bra has pretty floral lace over a lined bra. You get good looks without giving up coverage and support. It's cut-and-sewn for shaping and lift.
The vertical seams raise you up and the transverse seams give a rounder shape. Boning in the sides gives additional support and helps keep the sides from rolling up. There's also control fabric on the back and sides, which will help suppress lumps and bulges.
Comes in beige and black in US sizes 34, 36 DD-H, 38-42C-H, and 44C-DD.
Curvy Couture Tulip Lace Balconnet Bra
This bra gives you the modesty/coverage of a t-shirt bra with the support of a seamed style. It's padded and lined inside, so nothing shows through, but it has seams for a better fit.
This is a particularly good bra if you are sagging or have little upper fullness (if you are full on top, size up). The padding on the bottom helps give you more lift. The center panel is arched so it's more comfortable if you carry weight in your stomach.
US sizes 32-34 DDD-H, 36-42 C-H in beige, black, cabernet, purple, and turquoise.
Need full coverage? Plus sized, but still want something feminine and lacy? No problem.
Larger size doesn't have to mean boring. This bra is lavished with lace, sports a sheer panel, and still gives great support and shaping. Multi-part cups give you lift and shaping, and the panels on the sides help push your tissue forward and away from your sides.
There's also super-strong control fabric on the back and sides to keep bulges and back fat under control. Since it has an arched center panel, it will be more comfortable if you are short or have a larger stomach.
UK sizes 34G-M, 36DDD-M, 38DD-M, 40DD-M, 42DD-K. and 46DD-I in red, blush pink, and black.
This is just...stunning! The cups and center are lavished with lace, with a plunge neckline that's perfect for lower cut tops and holiday outfits.
There are two kinds of seams for both great lift and a rounder shape. There's no boning to dig into your sides, just strong mesh and a side support panel to push your tissue out and away from under your arms (because nobody wants side boob).
There are two kinds of seams for both great lift and a rounder shape. There's no boning to dig into your sides, just strong mesh and a side support panel to push your tissue out and away from under your arms (because nobody wants side boob).
Fits beautifully, supports, and lays flat against your chest (no popping out from your sternum). The center is arched so it won't dig into your stomach.
UK sizes 34G-H, 36-42D-HH, 44D-G, and 46D-DD in midnight blue, red, and deep blue/green. Seems to run a bit small in the cups, so you may want to size up.
This bra has not two or three, but five part cups for fantastic shaping and lift. The combination of vertical and arched seams equals great support and a rounder shape, while keeping everything up where it belongs.
Panels on the sides of the cups and extra-strong material around the back and sides of the band keep you looking smooth and minimize side and back fat.
And, if you're tired of the same old boring beige bras, this one comes in fun prints and colors with a sheer mesh panel on the top of the cups. In fact, it doesn't even come in beige.
UK sizes 34I-N, 36DDD-N, 38DD-N, 30DD-N, 42DD-N, and 44DD-L in white floral, navy floral, blue geometric, leopard, tiger, red damask, and wine geometric prints.
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