September 1st, 2008 by Maphia

The fashion arena has always promoted the slim and skinny look whether in runway looks or in commercial print advertising. Such commercialization of the perfect look as nothing beyond a size 2 has brought much frustration and negative self-image to the growing plus-sized population. Apart from its possible health implications, being hale and hearty need not carry such a negative connotation. Big can be beautiful. And the “big” market can well be a profitable segment to tap when it comes to fashion. Thus, the emergence of companies and distributors offering wholesale plus sized clothing.

Waking up to the reality of the existence of body types and shapes other than those of runway models, some popular brands have taken to introducing plus-sized versions of their designs. A lot of companies now have taken to the business of wholesale plus sized clothing. Apart from dealing with the label companies, retailers may negotiate with factory outlets, garment distributors and online companies for wholesale plus sized clothing.

Perhaps the best place to start looking for wholesale plus sized clothing is in the internet. Even stores, and factory outlets have online postings of their offerings. Several websites provide retailers a listing of distributors offering wholesale plus sized clothing. They even provide links to other online sites where wholesale plus sized clothing are available. Some of these websites are: Wholesalemall.net, ApparelSearch.com, Alibaba.com and WholesaleCentral.com.

Online wholesalers like CompleteOutfits.com offer wholesale plus sized clothing from size 1x to size 5x at a minimum order worth $200. This particular wholesaler’s selection, however, is limited to women’s suits, separates and dresses that can be worn for work or for social occasions. At 1SiteWholesaleClothing.com, on the other hand, there is a broader selection of wholesale plus sized clothing including tops, tunics, skirts, dresses, jeans, men’s shirts and sportswear. It offers free shipping within the USA for orders over $300. RedTagClothing.com’s online catalog offers a lot more wholesale plus sized clothing items but only comes in sizes up to 2XL. These online wholesalers usually accept major credit cards and PayPal payments.

Wholesale does not mean you have to order truck loads of each garment. If you are not in the retailing or reselling business, it might still be worth your while to look at the potential benefits of purchasing wholesale plus sized clothing. You will find that wholesale packages are usually sold in packs of six to eight pieces. When you buy wholesale, you are already getting a good bargain. After you have chosen the piece you want for yourself, what then, you might ask, are you to do with the seven other pieces of the same article of clothing?

You can make a profit on wholesale plus sized clothing by reselling it to friends or relatives who are likewise plus-sized. With this option, of course, you run the risk of having a relative wearing the same clothes as you in a family gathering or a friend wearing the same dress at a colleagues dinner party. Another option would be for you to auction the rest of your wholesale plus sized clothing in online shopping sites. Because you got it at wholesale price, you can offer it at a lower price than most retailers and yet earn a profit on the side.

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