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Big is beautiful at Marina Rinaldi, where tasteful luxury pieces for larger frames can be had without sacrificing fashion. Traditional Milanese finesse pervades both levels of this pristine Upper East Side boutique, where one gets the sense that the sleek glass and plush fitting-room chairs are as fussed-over as the clothes themselves. An indulgent sales staff helps the serious shopper work her way through fine linen skirts, buttery silk dresses, and chic leather accessories. Younger shoppers may be disappointed that Rinaldi's restraint often verges on the conservative, but for those most interested in a flattering cut, Marina Rinaldi is a perfect fit—for sizes 10 through 22—fresh from la patria. — Melissa Gorelick