Formal Long Gowns
The only events that usually call for long gowns are those
formal wear events taking place in the evening.
Plus size women should be especially careful when choosing
a formal long gown. The trick is to avoid choosing a gown that
will hide any women’s shape. Long gowns often come in either
flowing skirt styles or fitted styles. Steer clear of the dressy fitted
styles and instead look for something that accentuates the waist area.
The best cocktail gown will flow at the skirt area and fit tighter in the upper body area. We recommend
Sydneys Closet for this item.
Special Occasion Short Dresses
If the event occurs during the day, a special occasion short dress will be
more appropriate. Look for a dress that hits right at the knee (for shorter ladies)
or mid-calf (if you’re taller than 5’5). Choosing a shorter dress with the right
length in skirt is essential to length the visual line of the legs. We recommend
Avenue for this item.
Little Black Dress
If you can’t afford to buy a new dress for each event, consider buying an inexpensive
little black dress to get you through any event this year. Little black dresses can be
worn throughout the fall and winter seasons and can be taken from elegant to modest using accessories. We recommend
Chadwicks for this item.
Halter Style Dress
For women with a large bust area, a halter style dress is a great choice.
Halter dresses minimize the size of the bust, while also featuring it elegantly.
They show off the shoulders and create a more slimming appearance in the upper body area.
All clothing designers understand the importance of proportion so most often a halter dress
will flare into an A-line at the skirt area, which will further create a slimming effect. We recommend
One Stop Plus for this item.
Silk Dress
When it comes to plus size clothes, there are a few things to look out for.
While silk dresses can work beautifully on plus size women, there are a few things to
consider when buying one. Silk dresses can be your “go-to” black tie dress. But,
be sure you purchase one that works well with your shape. A silk dress has the ability to
cling to the curves you don’t want to highlight. Thus, be sure you choose a silk dress that is made of
substantial material and not a flimsy version. Also, look for detailing like lace around the neckline,
to help add interest to the dress itself. Get a size that skims your shape, but not one so big that your body gets lost in the fabric. We recommend
Silhouettes for this item.
Semi Formal Dresses
For a semi formal event, most ladies turn to their little black dress
for their evening wear choice. The key to making basic dresses look exciting
is to work with your accessories. Women of all shapes and sizes can use their shoe
choice, jewelry choice and even interesting items like scarves to make their fashion statement.
In fact, adding something like a faux fur wrap or jacket to even the most basic black dress can instantly turn it into a fashion forward look. We recommend
kiyonna for this item.
Intimate Apparel Need with Specialty Dress
While you probably won’t need anything major if you choose a three quarter sleeve basic red dress
to wear, many formal dresses require specialty intimate apparel. If you want to minimize the appearance
of those “bad curves” your body possesses, consider wearing shapewear under your holiday dress. Shapewear
will give you a smooth appearance under your clothes. For strapless dresses, you will need to find a great
plus size corset or strapless bra. Be sure to choose one with underwire support, to compensate for the lack of straps! We recommend
Hips and Curves for this item.
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