For far too long, beauty standards, body shaming and size discrimination has ruled the world of fashion cruelly, leaving no space for plus-sized women to explore and deepen their passion for fashion. Many brand only offer trendy clothes in only three sizes, small, medium and large making it hard for anyone bigger than that to feel accepted, confident or empowered. 

As more and more people and also celebrities are hopping on the body positivity movement bandwagon, it is truly amazing to see brands expands their size range and also create more clothing that caters to plus-sized women. 

Here are some of the local brands that have been playing an important role in empowering women of all sizes here in Malaysia: 

1. Oh Sebenar

Based in KL, Oh Sebenar is a fashion studio that designs -seasonal collections for women. Oh Sebenar’s latest venture was into the size-inclusivity movement where they came up with a latest collection called Lebar. Lebar promotes freedom, freedom to be yourself without any stereotypes or labels. It promotes the idea that style has no size, paving a new way for modern women in Malaysia to shop. 

2. The Curve Cult

Although based in Singapore, The Curve Cult is co-own by a Malaysian activist who fights beauty standards and the negative perception towards people who are plus-sized. At Curve Cult, you can find fashionable and trendy outfits that are made to accentuate and celebrate your curves. They aim to empower women by breaking the barriers that stop women from being confident in themselves. 

3. Summer & Peach

Looking do some comfy bras and panties for your everyday use, sexy lingerie for that will end up on the floor of your bedroom at night, maternity picks to make nursing easier and also help keep the bump cozy, and also period needs – panties or cups. Not all but most of their products goes up to 6XL and they also have lightweight, second-skin fabrics that are pleasing to the eyes and better yet, your body.

4. Mis Claire 

Founded in 2012, Mis Claire is run by a group of women of various races, sizes, and background, with one common passion – fashion. Mis Claire is one of Malaysia’s leading women’s plus size brands that desperately wishes to empower the plus-size community. In a world where size discrimination and body shaming is rampant, Mis Claire provides women with fashionable outfits that boosts their confidence and make them love themselves and their bodies. 

5. Ms Read

Ms Read is a pioneering plus size brand in Malaysia with everything under the sun, you name it they have it. They have tops, pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, innerwear and more all with sizes ranging from UK 12 to 24. Founded in 1997 by Helen Read, Ms Read is a fashion brand offering stylish, high quality and well fitted clothing. They wish to help curvy women find trendy everyday wear that are tailored to fit them perfectly.