Most outdoor brands now say they make plus size outerwear. In practice, plus often stops at 3X. We checked the biggest size each brand sells on its own website for plus size snow pants and bibs, ski jackets and winter coats, so you can see who actually goes to 4X, 5X and 6X.
Plus size outerwear for women: the biggest size by brand
| Brand | Snow pants and bibs | Ski jackets and coats | Short and tall lengths in plus snow pants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 3X | 3X | Short, Regular, Long |
| The North Face | No plus snow pants found | 3X | None |
| Lands' End | 3X (24W to 26W) | Not checked | Not checked |
| Arctix | 4X | 4X | Extra Short, Short, Regular, Long |
| Obermeyer | Size 22 | Size 20 | Short, Regular, Long |
| Halfdays | 2X | 2X | Short, Regular |
| Snow Country Outerwear | 6X | 6X | Short, Regular, Tall |
Our read: if you wear 4X or above, the big outdoor names mostly run out. Arctix reaches 4X. Past that, you need a brand built for plus sizes from the start.
Big and tall outerwear for men: the biggest size by brand
| Brand | Snow pants and bibs | Winter coats and jackets | Tall options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 6X | 6X | Short, Regular and Long bibs; Tall parkas |
| The North Face | No big snow pants found | 5X | None found |
| Carhartt | Not checked | 5XL | Tall to 4XL |
| Lands' End | Not checked | 4XL Tall | Tall to 4XL |
| Arctix | 4XL (one bib to 6XL) | 4XL | Inseams from 28 to 36 inches |
| Obermeyer | 3XL | 3XL | Tall on some jackets |
| Snow Country Outerwear | 7XL | 7XL | Short, Regular and Tall bibs |
Our read: men have more choice than women. Columbia's Big line goes to 6X in parkas and bibs. For 7XL, there are very few options.
Why most plus size outerwear stops at 3X
Most brands grade plus sizes up from a straight size pattern and stop where the pattern stops fitting. A 4X, 5X or 6X needs its own pattern, with more room through the hip, thigh and upper arm and a rise that doesn't dig in when you sit. That takes more work, which is one reason so many brands stop at 3X.
How to compare plus sizes across brands
- Go by measurements, not the label. One brand's 3X is another's 2X. Lands' End's 3X is a 24W to 26W. Our 6X snow pants fit a 34.
- Check the inseam. Short, Regular and Tall lengths matter as much as the size, especially in snow pants and bibs.
- Look at the size chart on the product page before you order, and measure over the layers you'll wear.
Plus size snow pants and coats in 1X to 6X
Everything we make is designed for plus sizes from the start. See our plus size snow pants and plus size snow bibs, our plus size winter coats and plus size ski jackets, or for men, big and tall snow pants and bibs and big and tall winter coats in 2XL to 7XL.
How we checked
We looked at each brand's own website on October 29, 2026 and recorded the biggest size offered in that category, in the brand's own size labels. Sizes and styles change, so check the brand's site before you buy. If you spot something out of date, tell us and we'll update it.