Chrissy Metz Low-Key Teased Loft’s First Plus-Size Collection

Few actresses have been as vocal about plus-size inclusion in fashion as This Is Us star Chrissy Metz. She recently gave a heartfelt keynote address at Curvy Con, asking for more—and better—clothing options in larger sizes. And judging from the outfit she wore during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night, it seems like some retailers are listening to her.

The actress visited the late-night talk-show host wearing a black long-sleeve polka-dot dress not unlike the wrap styles we’ve seen cropping up all over Instagram this year. But more than simply being on trend, Metz’s dress signaled the launch of plus-size clothing by none other than Loft. In case there were any lingering doubts about this announcement, the This Is Us star basically confirmed the news by tagging the brand in her preshow selfie on Instagram.

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Loft’s inaugural plus-size assortment will debut in February for spring 2018, a representative for the brand confirmed to Glamour. Its foray into more inclusive sizing was announced by Gary Muto, the president and CEO of Ascena Brands (which owns Loft, as well as Lou & Grey, Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, and Dressbarn) on an earnings call yesterday. Though Loft began dabbling in plus-size fashion earlier this month, when it launched its capsule collection with Gwynnie Bee.

While we’ve seen an ultra-chic collaborations as of late, such as Gabi Gregg’s lingerie collection with Playful Promises and Katie Sturino’s capsule for Eloquii, retailers that are truly size inclusive are still few and far between. That’s why we’re beyond excited about this Loft collection: By adding plus to a lineup that already includes petite and tall sizes, the brand is well on its way to true inclusivity.

Shoppers may have to check back next year to buy Metz’s exact dress, but we have a feeling Loft’s first-ever plus-size collection will be worth the wait.

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