Plus-size girlies, let’s go back in time for a second. You’re in middle school. You’re stuck at the mall on a random Saturday with your friends, and everyone’s raving about their latest fashion finds from all the trendy shops, while you’re stuck with that neat accessory you just happened to find in passing. We all know the story. One store I distinctly remember all my friends raving about: Abercrombie & Fitch. In the early aughts, Abercrombie was the place to be if you wanted to seem fashionable or cool. Yet, if you’re like me and had to watch the fun from a distance due to their limited size range, you never really got to experience the hype of those highly sought-after jeans and ruffle tops. Now in 2025, that isn’t exactly the case.
The retailer has extended its sizing to 37/US 24, with the brand now offering up to a 38/US 26, and a dedicated ‘Curve Love’ line, which was made to offer extra room around the hip and thigh area. Considering their original size range only went a US 10, that’s a big improvement, to say the least. This also isn’t to say that the brand doesn’t still have some work to do. The new and “improved” size range is still tricky to find in-store, with online shopping being the only option to snag some items. Plus-size customers should be afforded the same luxury of trying items on in-store as any other customer, but until then, let me and my shopping spidey sense be your guide.
Last year, I personally tested a few items (for the first time, might I add) with other plus-size editors, and we shared the honest truths about Abercrombie’s size extension—the good, the bad and the ugly. We all came to the same conclusion: It could use a little work. But as someone who knows their way around shopping as a plus-size consumer, I’ve discovered that the brand has a few hits among curvy shoppers, and now I’m sharing my finds with you. From items I’ve tried and adored to bestsellers with rave reviews from curvy fashionistas, here are ten of the best plus-size items to shop from Abercrombie & Fitch right now.