Do you have plus sizes?
'Forti' — 'FOR-ti'. Clear double vowel, but don't overdo it. 'Taglia' is 'TAL-ya'.
When standard sizing doesn't fit. The Italian term 'taglie forti' is neutral and standard — not offensive. Use it directly.
'Taglie forti' literally means 'strong sizes' — a euphemism that's the accepted professional term in Italy. Alternatives include 'taglie comode' (comfortable sizes) or 'curvy' (borrowed from English).
Avete la taglia cinquantasei?
Do you have a size fifty-six?
Asking for a specific large size directly
C'è un reparto taglie comode?
Is there a plus-size section?
'Taglie comode' is another polite term
Avete qualcosa per taglie più grandi?
Do you have anything for larger sizes?
Most general way to ask
Italy's fashion industry has been slow to embrace size diversity, but this is rapidly changing. Brands like Marina Rinaldi (Max Mara group) have led the way in quality plus-size Italian fashion.