Great — here are stylish plus‑size (curve) clothing options and where to shop in Australia, plus practical tips for buying.

Top Australian-plus-size brands & retailers

• City Chic — Australia’s best‑known curve specialist (sizes ~12–24) with trend-led dresses, denim, lingerie and occasion wear. Good for statement and occasion pieces. (citychic.com.au)
• Taking Shape — long‑standing plus‑size label focused on everyday wardrobe staples, workwear, denim and lingerie designed for curvy shapes. (takingshape.com)
• You & All — Australian brand with elevated basics and seasonal pieces offered in extended sizes; good for modern, wearable work/leisure items. (womensweekly.com.au)
• Bohemian Traders & small Australian makers (made‑to‑order options) — for boho/elevated looks and more sustainable, limited runs that often cater to plus sizes by design. (See curated lists of Aussie plus‑size labels.) (cocktailrevolution.net.au)
• Fast‑fashion plus/curve collections available in Australia — Boohoo (AU Curve) offers a very wide, budget‑friendly range in AUS sizes (their site lists sizes and prices in AUD). Good for trend pieces and quick turnover. (au.Boohoo.com)

Where to look for different needs

• Occasion / statement dresses: City Chic, boutique designers and some made‑to‑order Australian labels. (citychic.com.au)
• Everyday/work basics & tailoring: Taking Shape, You & All, Forever New’s curve offering. (takingshape.com)
• Trendy, low‑cost / fast fashion: Boohoo AU (plus/curve section) and other international retailers with Australian delivery. Useful for experimenting with trends. (au.Boohoo.com)
• Sustainable / small‑batch / made‑to‑order: Look for local designers and indie labels listed on Australian style blogs and curated directories. (cocktailrevolution.net.au)

Practical shopping tips

• Use the brand’s size chart (not a general number). Measure bust, waist and hips and compare to the chart — Australian sizing can vary by label.
• Read product reviews and check model sizing and measurements where available (helps judge fit and fabric stretch).
• Check returns and shipping to your location (some global brands ship to AU but with different returns policies or duties). Boohoo AU lists prices in AUD and local shipping/returns info on its site. (au.Boohoo.com)
• Try in‑store where possible — City Chic and some other retailers have physical stores around Australia so you can try different cuts. (citychic.com.au)
• Consider tailoring for a great fit — hemming a dress or adjusting a waist can make an off‑the‑rack garment look custom.
• For special events, consider made‑to‑measure or small designers who will alter or build to fit (more sustainable and unique).

Price guidance (approximate)

• Budget / fast fashion: AU$25–80 (Boohoo, seasonal curve ranges). (au.Boohoo.com)
• Mid‑range / quality everyday & workwear: AU$80–200 (Taking Shape, You & All, Forever New curve pieces). (takingshape.com)
• Occasion / bridal / designer: AU$200+ (City Chic occasionwear and indie designers). (citychic.com.au)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this to a specific city in Australia (so I can list nearby stores and stockists), or
• Pull current in‑stock examples (dresses, jeans, jackets) from any of the brands above and compare sizes/prices.

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