Blog — Plus Size Fashion

April & May weekday appointments are full. Friday & Saturday walk-ins continue through May 24th. NO CONSIGNMENT accepted May 25th – June 9th. See below for consignment calendar. In April we will take Spring items as follows: Fabrics: Mid- to light-weight fabrics including cotton, linen, gauze, acrylic, rayon, poly blends Holidays: Easter, Kentucky Derby (hats), Mother’s Day, Memorial Day (cookout) Spring Items: pastels, capris, shorts sandals, two-piece & tankini swimsuits, prom dresses No More: wools, heavy knits, suede, sweater dresses, boots (a few exceptions like combat, cowgirl, trendy items) We’ll continue to take all-weather / year-round clothing pieces including jeans,...

Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment is a resale store for plus-size clothing size 14 and up & accessories located in the Central District of Seattle. We have been in business for over 25 years with a simple philosophy: happy customers, a warm inviting place to shop, a comfortable space to embrace the beauty of our bodies, and quality clothes at great prices. Employment Opportunities: Sales Associate / Styles (Part-Time & On-Call) - posted 5/20/25 Volunteer Opportunities: Our affiliated non-profit Seattle Women's Assistance Fund occasionally has volunteer opportunities, both on a one-time basis and ongoing. Please view their information page...

Celebrated on April 22nd since 1970, Earth Day provides a voice to an emerging environmental consciousness and puts environmental concerns on the front page. At Two Big Blondes we celebrate Earth Day year-round by promoting the reuse of apparel, which benefits the environment both by extending the life of garments, keeping them out of landfills, and reducing the need for new items, thereby reducing the fashion industry's carbon footprint. Beyond the primary impact of reusing pre-owned clothing, Two Big Blondes is a certified EnviroStars member and recently participated in a Zero Waste Small Business Program funded through Seattle Public Utilities....

JANUARY CONSIGNMENT January is a transitional month - we will be selective with winter items depending on our inventory, yet we're not quite ready for spring items. We will be focused on year-round, mid-weight attire. As of January 9th, the following is a more detailed description of our inventory and what we are taking or not during this transitional time: Coats: Heavy inventory. No wool/heavy acrylic styles, or heavy puffers. Rain jackets OK. Low inventory on sizes 26 & up. Jackets/Blazers: Heavy inventory. No demin/jean jackets or lightweight styles, no heavy/boiled wool. Selective on size 16 & 18 blazers. Leather...

June 2024 Spotlight Closet: Candace Frank Candace Frank is a clothing and costume designer, fat liberation activist, artist & long-time Two Big Blondes friend & consignor! In the summer of 2022 Candace founded Chub Rub, a brand where playfulness, softness, and edginess collide. The site also showcases Candace artwork as stickers, art prints & fat liberationist tees. During COVID she founded Crafters Against COVID-19 Seattle, a volunteer-based non-profit organization that delivered over 100,000 masks to vulnerable populations. Candace's Spotlight Closet reflects her playfulness and flirty, sexy fun. Her collection ranges in sizes 3X - 6X. More clothing and Candace's creative...