La Grande Dame was founded by dynamic mother-daughter duo, Michelle Wood and Catherine Wood Hill. Catherine and Michelle share a passion for fashion and have spent the last decade scouring stores across the country (and sometimes abroad) searching for stunning clothing and accessories.

These shopping trips were often marred by tears in the dressing room and unkind words from sales people who “don’t have anything big enough” for Michelle. Size 4 Catherine could always find the perfect, fashionable, trendy clothing to fit her body type but unfortunately, as a college student and then a recent graduate she never had the money to buy those designer fashions. Size 18 Michelle had the desire and the means to purchase those fabulous styles but more often than not they didn’t come in her size.

Catherine and Michelle started La Grande Dame to ensure that larger women across the country have the opportunity to purchase designer clothing made for their curves. La Grande Dame is committed to beautiful, trendy, high-end fashions to plus sized women.

What makes La Grande Dame unique?

Dedicated customer service and fit advice:

At La Grande Dame, we know how each item on our site fits and we can make recommendations based on each individual’s body type. We are available during business hours by phone, email and instant message.

Unrivaled selection:

We have searched around the world to provide the very best and most beautiful, up to date plus sized clothing available. We carry lines that are unavailable anywhere else in the US as well as provide a wide array of clothing from loungewear to suits and formal wear.

Passion:

Michelle and Catherine share a passion for fashion and a genuine desire to make women feel beautiful, regardless of their size!