<p>The Greater L.A. Woman specializes in plus-size designer clothing for women. The inventory is extensive, featuring all kinds of fashions for life's many occasions and settings.</p> <p>Owner Rachel Perlmutter has been in Belmont Shore since the late-'90s and makes it a point to provide rare finds in many types of apparel for women sizes 12 to 24. Boutique-only brands are predominant.</p> <p>Perlmutter is active in the local community. She maintains a lively company blog in addition to hosting trunk shows and events such as The Greater L.A. Woman Charity Luncheon and Fashion Show and the Summer Soirée, which features a storewide sale, door prizes and refreshments.</p>