Sydney’s Closet began with a moment no mother ever forgets.

Founder and designer Phyllis Brasch Librach watched her teenage daughter step out of a dressing room in tears—unable to find a plus-size prom dress that felt stylish, special, or worthy of a once-in-a-lifetime night. In an industry that celebrated thin as the standard, there were virtually no fashionable options for girls with curves when it mattered most.

That painful shopping experience sparked a bold idea—and a new fashion direction.

Sydney’s Closet was created to transform the way plus-size teens and women shop for special occasion dresses—starting with prom, and growing into every milestone worth celebrating. From the very beginning in 2003, the brand pioneered fashion-forward styles that unapologetically celebrate curves, with designs thoughtfully crafted to fit beautifully, inspire confidence, and command unforgettable entrances for life’s biggest moments.

“I didn’t want my daughter—or any curvy woman—to feel excluded from life’s most important celebrations simply because she couldn’t find a dress in her size.”
— Phyllis Brasch Librach, Founder & Designer

Today, Sydney’s Closet is a recognized fashion authority in plus-size special occasion dresses, serving customers and retail partners across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark.