Gussied Up dresses fashion conscious plus size women. We are proud that over 60% of our store is Made in Canada. We carry over a hundred different styles by Joseph Ribkoff and receive new arrivals daily. Gussied Up consists of a wide assortment of merchandise; from cocktail dresses, blazers and dress pants to basic tanks, leggings, denim and outerwear. Come by for a visit and check out the newest selection of plus size clothing.
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For Victoria McGroarty, finding plus-sized clothing she actually wanted to wear was a constant battle. She wanted fashionable, well-made clothing in larger sizes, but couldn't find it. It soon became clear that many other people felt the same way.
This gap in the market planted the seed of an idea in Victoria's mind. Over the course of four years, she gave herself a complete education in the plus-sized clothing industry. She comes from a corporate technology background, but realized that her passion lay elsewhere.
Victoria spent four years building the idea of Gussied Up. She researched tirelessly, learning all about plus-sized designers and brands. She assembled her business plan while taking retail courses to learn about retail management, retail buying and more. Finally, the stars aligned and her shop Gussied Up was born in March 2011.
Successful specialty retail is often about finding the right niche. Gussied Up has identified its target market and is going after it: plus size women, size 14 and up, who’ve been perpetually frustrated by their lack of options in fashion apparel. The west side location is midway between the downtown shopping Mecca and uptown mall scene and aims to offer the sizes and variety missing in those neighbourhoods. The ultra-comfy, basic leggings are among the shop’s top sellers.
Gussied Up is a women’s clothing store that carries a wide range of apparel including leggings and hosiery for plus sizes. An independently-owned shop, this store features unique products and styles for just about any occasion. You’ll find a great selection of tights and leggings, along with trendy shirts and skirts with which to pair them.
Gussied Up caters to the fashion conscious. Owner Victoria McGroarty opened the store upon realizing there’d been a gap in the market for many years. The shop offers 14+ and stocks both trendy and timeless pieces. You'll find printed dresses and silky tops alongside clutches and shoes.