General Info

Real Bodies is a woman owned and managed company that designs, imports, distributes and retails a unique line of apparel. We specialize in beautiful batik and print fashions that are comfortable, affordable, and encourage the full expression of people of many shapes and sizes. Since its inception as a small home-based business in 1991, customers have enthusiastically embraced its philosophy. Real Bodies is located on Cape Cod in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA. Our NetStore has been online since 1995. Real Bodies was founded after realizing that traditional clothing outlets did not come close to meeting our personal needs in terms of fit, style and service. After careful consideration of the fashion industry, we decided to make a way to fulfill our needs and those of many other people as well. In the process, we think we have created a company that offers superior personalized service and quality products, and empowers customers to freely express their individuality. While maintaining full time careers, we made a commitment to making Real Bodies a reality. Investing a modest amount of savings, we ordered prototype garments made to our specifications. Using friends and relatives as a test market, we found enthusiastic support for the concept, the comfortable and flattering fit, and the unique fabrics and designs. These were clothes made for "real bodies". Revenue from the first small orders was reinvested in more stock and a greater variety of styles. A succession of ever larger orders led to the opening of the Real Bodies storefront in Falmouth.