The Avenue Clothing Store

A Few Facts about the Avenue Clothing Store

• This plus size clothing store caters to women sizes 14W to 32W, and in petite, average and tall lengths.
• It is the newest member of the Redcats Group USA family of stores (purchased in 2007).
• Redcats owns and operates several other clothing chains including Jessica London, Roaman's, Woman Within and Chadwick's.
• It is one of the leading retail stores for full-figured women.
• Avenue brand clothing was "born" in the 1990s.
• It was originally owned by United Retail Group, Inc.
• There are more than 500 Avenue stores in 36 states.
• Avenue editors host a blog, Avenista, a plus size style guide and fashion forum.
• Several fashion magazines have featured Avenue clothing including Glamour, Redbook, Allure and O, the Oprah Magazine .

What Avenue Offers Plus Size Women

Whether its inner wear, undergarments or outerwear, Avenue sells it all. From formal gowns to plus size athletic wear and everything in between. And don't forget about accessories and the shoes. You will find exactly what you need to complete any outfit by shopping online or in one of the many retail stores. As for brand names, the Avenue clothing store sells its own line of casual clothing, with specialty named lingerie, formal wear and shoes.

Casual Wear

Avenue has just about everything you need in casual wear. Some of the more popular garments include:

• Jeans: Presumably one of the store's best sellers, Avenue has jeans to fit most women. Select from bootcut and legging styles to skinny jeans and embroidered capris.
• T-shirt and tunics: Embellished t-shirts and printed tunics will lighten up your wardrobe, as will the various styles of Henleys. Choose from short-, long- or three-quarter-sleeved tops.
• Jackets and vests: Pick up one of these cute and stylish jackets or vests to wear on those crisp autumn days or cool spring evenings.
• Chino pants and shorts: Avenue sells various pants in three fits: original, classic and modern. Styles include trousers, cropped pants and ponte pants.
• Business attire: Whether it's for a meeting with the corporate president or a working lunch with an old colleague, Avenue has a collection of plus size outfits presentable for work.

Full-Figured Lingerie

Sexy Nights is Avenue's private line of lingerie. Garments available include:

• Chemises
• Skirted thongs
• Babydolls
• Cami and cropped pants set
• Corsets
• Stockings
• Several styles of panties

As for shapewear, Avenue has a great line of that, too, called Body Solutions. Styles include:

• Leg shapers
• Hi-waist briefs
• Seamless shaping briefs
• Hi-waist bike shorts
• Seamless body suits
• Shaping tanks
• Body shapers
• Convertible shaping bras

Shoppers can also choose from a large selection of bridal intimate apparel and Cotton Comfort panties and bras.

Formal Wear

Need a dress for a formal occasion? Then let Avenue help you find the perfect ensemble with its line of designer dresses. The Boutique at Avenue has:

• Cocktails dresses
• Shirt dresses
• Sundresses
• Beaded off-the-shoulder tops with matching satin skirts
• Halter gowns and pantsets
• Taffeta dresses
• Evening gowns and matching shawls

Accessories and Shoes

Now that you have found the perfect outfits and intimate apparel, don't forget the accessories! Pick up a few:

• Handbags
• Belts
• Wraps and scarves
• Socks and stockings
• Earrings
• Necklaces
• Bracelets
• Slide pennants

As for shoes, Cloudwalkers by Avenue are available in sizes 8-13 and regular, wide and extra wide widths. Choose from:

• Boots
• Booties
• Sandals
• Flats
• Loafers
• Wedges
• Casual comfort shoes

Final Note

For additional information about the Avenue clothing store for plus size women, check out its website. Information about store locations and hours, return and exchange policies and the Avenue credit card are available there..