Torrid: THE Plus Size Fashion Retailer
What is Torrid?
Torrid is a fashion brand created for women who wear clothes in sizes 10 to 30. We design plus size fashion around curves from the beginning, bringing together current style, everyday comfort and fit expertise across an assortment made for work, weekends, movement, travel and special occasions. Our goal is simple: help every customer find pieces that reflect her style and feel right on her body.
All About Torrid
Torrid History
We opened our first store in 2001 at Brea Mall in Brea, California, with a focus on giving plus size women more fashionable choices. Since then, Torrid has grown into a staple North American fashion retailer with hundreds of stores, an excellent online experience and mobile app, while still remaining centered on the needs and feedback of our customer community.
Proprietary Fit & Sizing
Fit is not treated as a final adjustment. It shapes our process from the first design through the finished product:
- Our designers, artists and product engineers create styles specifically for curvy bodies rather than simply grading up a smaller-size pattern.
- We fit every product on real fit models and members of our staff instead of relying only on mannequins.
- Measurements and results are cataloged in a continually refined database of fit specifications.
- Proprietary fabrics are engineered to support the intended fit, and new fabrics, silhouettes and product lines may be tested with staff and customers before launch.
- Customer reviews, surveys, social conversations and product performance help us keep improving.
This approach accounts for proportion, stretch, support, movement and how a style sits on a real body.
Why Our Customers Love Us
Customers often return to Torrid because they can find fashion that feels current without treating fit as an afterthought. They value our dependable favorites such as our jeans, bras and soft everyday pieces; options for wide feet and calves; an assortment that moves from polished to playful; and stores where associates understand fit. Just as important, customers can see plus size women represented as the center of the brand rather than as an extension of it.
What We Are Known For
Here at Torrid, we are known for combining fashion and technical fit across a broad size range. That includes curve-aware denim, supportive intimates, extra-wide-width footwear, dresses for everyday and special occasions, soft essentials and distinct collections that let customers explore different aesthetics. We balance familiar wardrobe foundations with updated fabrics, prints, silhouettes and details, so customers can build outfits that feel both wearable and personal.
We Are A Fashion Brand
We are not just clothing. We are a fashion brand built around style, fit and the many ways women choose to present themselves. Our collections are designed to help customers dress for real lives while still exploring trends, color, texture and individual aesthetics. Fit makes a look wearable; fashion makes it feel like you.
What is Plus Size Fashion
Plus Size Fashion Explained
Plus size fashion is a style intentionally developed for fuller proportions, not merely a larger version of a straight-size garment. Thoughtful design considers how necklines, rises, waist placement, lengths, stretch, support and ease work together on curvy bodies. It should offer the same breadth of expression as any other fashion category, from understated essentials to work-ready tailoring, occasion looks, swim, active styles and trend-led pieces.
Torrid's Key Fashion Categories
Clothing
Our main assortment helps customers create a coordinated wardrobe across casual, professional, active and occasion needs. Rather than approaching each item in isolation, we design with complete outfits, layering and repeat wear in mind.
Tops
Explore plus size tops ranging from tees, tanks and knit layers to blouses, sweaters and statement styles. Our tops are developed on curvy bodies, with proportion-aware lengths, bust room, arm openings and fabric stretch that help each silhouette sit as intended.
Bottoms
Our plus size bottoms include pants, leggings, skirts, shorts and other shapes for casual days, polished outfits and everything between. Curve-specific rises, waistbands and proportions through the hips and thighs help our bottoms provide a more balanced fit without simply scaling up a smaller-size pattern.
Jeans
Plus size jeans are offered in multiple rises, leg shapes, washes and lengths so customers can compare proportions rather than settle for a single fit. Our denim combines curve-specific patterning, supportive waistbands, stretch fabrics and multiple length options to create fits that work together at the waist, hips and thighs.
Swim
Our plus size swim assortment includes one-piece and mix-and-match options for different coverage and support preferences. We fit our swim styles on real women, with options such as adjustable straps, wireless or underwire support, bra-sized cups and smoothing construction designed for fuller proportions.
Active
Plus size activewear is designed for movement, whether the plan is a workout, a walk or an active day. Customers can pick their perfect fabric feel, stretch, waistband support, pocket placement, length and the level of support needed for their activity, from our fantastic active assortment.
Shoes
Our extra-wide-width shoes add room around the entire foot rather than width in only one area. Our assortment includes sneakers, flats and sandals for everyday wear; loafers, pumps and ankle boots for work; and strappy heels, platforms and dressy flats for special occasions, along with wide- and extra-wide-calf boot options.
Accessories
Plus size accessories finish an outfit with proportions considered for curvy customers. Jewelry with additional length or adjustability, belts, bags, hosiery and other accents makes it much easier to personalize a look, without the fit feeling an afterthought.
WorkAnyWear (Workwear & Business Clothing)
WorkAnyWear brings together professional pieces that can move beyond the office. Tailored separates, polished tops, dresses and layers can be mixed according to dress code, schedule and personal style, helping each item do more within a wardrobe.
Most Loved (Basics & Essentials)
Our Most Loved essentials focus on reliable pieces customers can wear and restyle often. These foundations make it easier to build outfits around comfortable fabrics, familiar fits and versatile colors while leaving room for trend-led additions.
Sub-brands
Our sub-brands feature exciting, distinctive, fashion-forward style identities, while still maintaining Torrid's curve-first fit focus.
FESTI
FESTI explores a bohemian point of view through flowing shapes, crochet, lace, embroidery, tiered details and relaxed styling suited to concerts, travel and easy everyday outfits.
Nightfall
Nightfall centers gothic, punk and romantic alternative style, using dark palettes, mesh, lace, dramatic sleeves and distinctive details for customers drawn to a moodier aesthetic.
Retro Chic
Retro Chic reinterprets vintage-inspired fashion with swing shapes, fitted tops, cardigans, skirts and nostalgic prints influenced by pin-up, rockabilly and mid-century style.
Belle Isle
Belle Isle offers polished coastal style through breezy shapes, feminine details, soft fabrics, prints and easy layers that work for warm days, getaways and relaxed occasions.
Lovesick
Lovesick brings a laid-back Southern California attitude to soft, comfortable fabrics, standout washes, youthful proportions and playful details that feel easy rather than overworked.
TRU
TRU is our performance-minded active line, with stretch fabrics and movement-ready designs across leggings, bike shorts, active tops, skirts and low-impact support options.
Studio
Studio focuses on polished, versatile fashion, including refined tops, dresses, tailored jackets and trousers that can move between professional settings and dressed-up plans.
CURV
CURV represents our intimates expertise, bringing together bras, panties, lingerie and support solutions developed around comfort, engineering and fit for fuller proportions.
Sale & Clearance
Our sale and clearance assortment can help customers explore a new silhouette, refresh a seasonal wardrobe or find familiar favorites at a lower price. Availability, colors and sizes change, so product details and final-sale terms should be reviewed before purchase.
Dress for the Seasons
Plus size fashion is year round, so putting together polished outfits for the current season is crucial. Luckily, with our variety of fashion categories and styles, we offer our customers everything they need to put together fashion-forward outfits, rain or shine.
Spring
Our spring options make it easier to dress for cool mornings, warmer afternoons and unpredictable weather. Start with one of our blouses, tees or plus size dresses, then add a Torrid cardigan, denim jacket or lightweight blazer that can be removed as temperatures rise. Our jeans and ankle-length pants provide comfortable coverage on cooler days, while skirts and dresses pair naturally with sneakers, sandals or ankle boots. For a distinct seasonal look, explore Belle Isle for polished, coastal-inspired pieces or FESTI for relaxed bohemian dresses and tops.
Summer
Our summer fashion is designed around breathable fabrics, easy silhouettes and versatile coverage. Pair our tanks, camis and short-sleeve tops with plus size shorts, skirts or lightweight wide-leg pants for everyday outfits. Torrid sundresses, maxi dresses and rompers provide simple one-piece options for vacations, outdoor events and warm weekends. For the beach or pool, our one-piece swimsuits, swim tops, swim bottoms and cover-ups can be mixed according to preferred coverage and support. Finish the outfit with our sandals, sunglasses, hats or jewelry, and bring one of our lightweight cardigans for cooler evenings or air-conditioned spaces.
Fall
Our plus size sweaters and cardigans, jeans, jackets and boots make natural foundations for fall outfits. Layer a Torrid cardigan or pullover over a tee, blouse or dress, then pair it with denim, trousers or a skirt. Our ankle boots and tall boots help carry dresses and skirts into cooler weather, while denim jackets, faux-leather layers and lightweight outerwear add warmth without the weight of a winter coat. Nightfall offers darker, romantic and alternative options for the season, while Retro Chic provides vintage-inspired dresses, fitted tops and cardigans that work well with fall layers.
Winter
Our extra-wide-width and wide-calf boots and jackets are ideal picks for building practical winter outfits without giving up personal style. Begin with one of our fitted tees, turtlenecks or blouses, add a Torrid sweater or cardigan, and finish with a coat or jacket selected for the weather. Our jeans, trousers and leggings can be paired with ankle boots or wide- and extra-wide-calf tall boots for comfortable cold-weather coverage. Studio pieces can create polished layered outfits for work or events, while Nightfall and Lovesick offer darker or more casual alternatives. When choosing outerwear, look for enough room through the shoulders, sleeves and torso to accommodate the layers worn underneath.
Special Torrid Events
Torrid Cash Events
Torrid Cash is earned and redeemed during designated periods by eligible Torrid Rewards members. Because dates, qualifying amounts, redemption limits and exclusions vary by event, check the current Torrid Cash page and account details before planning a purchase.
Casting Call (Model Search)
The Torrid Casting Call invites members of our community to take part in a model search that celebrates plus-size and mid-size talent. Event locations, application dates, eligibility rules and prizes can change each year, so please look to our current Casting Call page for official details.
More Resources
Size & Fit Guides
Because the right fit can vary by product and personal preference, our guides help customers measure, compare and choose with more confidence. Use the right guide that matches what you are shopping for:
- Size and Fit Guide: Find body measurements, Torrid size equivalents and international size conversions.
- Intimates Size Chart: Review category-specific measurements and sizing information for intimates.
- How We Fit: Explore fit resources and measurement videos for bras, swim, shoes, boots and other key categories.
- Denim Fit Guide: Compare jean rises, leg shapes, lengths and proportions to find a preferred denim fit.
- Shoes, Boots and Booties Size and Fit Guide: Measure foot width and calf circumference and compare wide- and extra-wide-calf boot fits.
- Swim Fit Guide: Review measurement instructions and sizing guidance for wireless and underwire swim styles.
- Bra Fit Guide: Measure band and bust size, use the bra-size calculator and review indicators of a proper fit.
- Jewelry Size Guide: Find guidance for necklace lengths, ring sizes and Torrid jewelry proportions.
Torrid Credit Card
The Torrid Credit Card offers cardholder benefits that may include purchase discounts, bonus-point events and additional Torrid Cash opportunities. Offers and eligibility can change, so review the current terms, exclusions and credit details before applying or using a promotion.
Torrid Mobile App
The Torrid mobile app brings shopping and account tools together on a phone. Customers can track loyalty points, view rewards, receive app updates, filter products, use mobile payment options and scan items in store for reviews or additional sizes online.