When a formal affair is approaching, it can be stressful for any woman to find the right dress. Add to equation that you are a plus sized woman and that occasion becomes twice a stressful. Plus sized clothing is harder to find, often less stylish and rather expensive.
Learning what to look for and wear to look for is half the battle in locating the perfect plus sized dress:
Style:
Certain styles just don't work on a plus sized frame. The number one thing to avoid is patterns and multicolored prints. You don't have to wear black, but stick with one solid color. Don't wear dresses that have a high neck line, stick with open neck lines like v-neck or scoop neck. Avoid halter or strapless styles if you have thick or chunky arms. An a-line dress that flares at the hips is great if you are bottom heavy or have large hips.
Don't pick anything that hangs on you like a bag, plus sized dresses should be fitted. Plus sized women are curvy and accentuating those curves will slim you down more than your conscious would allow you to think. When you choose your skirt make sure that it is longer than it is wide. Knee length skirts look great on plus sized women as well.
Accessories can make an ensemble. Choose longer necklaces and avoid short choker styles. Pick a small clutch like purse rather than a big bulky bag. Finally, top off your outfit with at least a one inch heel. Heels will elongate your legs and help create a slimmer appearance.
Shop:
There are many places that someone can shop for plus sized dresses. To get an idea of what you are looking for you may want to start by going out to some retail shops. This way you can try some different styles out and see what you feel most confident in.
Lane Bryant is great for plus sized clothing and has an excellent selection of dresses for all occasions. The Avenue is another plus sized store that has some nice selections in womens dresses. Jcpenny also has a decent selection of plus sized dresses available at reasonable prices.
Online shopping is a great way to go when looking for the perfect plus sized dress. If you have tried things on and know what style and size you are looking for the Internet can be the perfect place to find a dress. eBay
has a wonderful selection of affordable plus sized dresses new and used. Sydney's Closet
is another great website, especially if you are looking for formal wear. Silhouettes is another website to check out for plus sized dresses. All these websites are affordable and offer a great selection of stylish plus sized clothing.
Finding the perfect plus sized dress can make or break an occasion. Take your time, try on different things and determine what suits your shape best. When you like what you are wearing you will feel more confident and have a better time.
