Elvi

Elvi offers stylish and expertly designed clothes for sizes 16 and upwards. This great website is just what women with curves have been searching for; rich, vibrant and feminine clothing in larger sizes.

BACKGROUND

Originally a Dutch wholesale company, founded in the 1940s by Elin Vissor, that provided fashion for sizes 8-20, Elvi launched in the UK in 1993, focussing on its strengths in producing and sourcing fashion collections for sizes 16 and up.

The wonderful thing about the site is the fashion magazine style outfit suggestions for different occasions; a trip to the theatre, office elegance, lunch with good friends, weekend-wear and looks for a special night out.

THE RANGE

You can also shop by browsing through a list of garments. Key pieces from the range of tops include the fashionable and flattering knitted pin-detail cardigans, bold print tunics that skim the hips, and pretty sheer blouses.

The great selection of separates features smart pinstripe trousers and casual jeans, great jackets in a warm palette of colours, floaty skirts and beaded evening dresses. No outfit would be complete without striking jewellery, a fabulous belt and a fashion statement bag. Elvi also sells swimwear, gloves, scarves and hats.

STOREFINDER

The website offers a storefinder feature (they have shops all over the country) as well as the convenience of online shopping. Standard UK delivery costs £4.95, express £7.95. Gift wrapping costs an extra £3.50.