Plus Size Special Occasion Dresses
Being a plus size woman should not be a deterrent to dressing up fashionably. Although, to some extent, the fashion is somewhat aimed at and designed for women with perfect figures, yet, plus size women too can look their best, especially on a special occasion like an anniversary party or a black-tie dinner event, with some wise and clever decisions in women's clothing.
When it comes to finding clothes for plus size women, instead of blindly following the latest fashion trends, the key lies in finding such clothing, which highlights your good features and hides all your flaws. After all, if it's a special occasion, it can be made even more memorable and special, if you receive accolades from everybody around on the way you look! So, scroll down for some tips on plus size dresses, which I am sure will help you look your best!
Color...
When choosing plus size dresses for special occasions, go in for darker colors. Black is the favorite choice of women on the heavier side as it makes them look slimmer. However, you do not have to just stick to black, you can opt for other dark and bright colors such as purple, red, dark blue and bottle green, as well.
Length...
Check the length of the dress. It completely depends upon the shape of your legs. Since some plump women have shapely and slightly thinner legs, it would make sense to wear knee-length dresses. However, if the legs are unshapely and make you look fat, play safe and wear full length dresses. The maxis, which are somewhere in the middle, neither too short nor full-length, suit almost all plus-size women.
Style...
To find the perfect fit and flattering dress for plus size women can be quite a challenge. Still, some dresses such as those with an empire style waist i.e. dresses which have waist slightly above the natural waistline, sometimes right under the bust, can make you look slimmer. Such slimming dresses are a great choice as evening dresses for women with a big bottom and tummy.
If you are someone who has bulky arms and broad shoulders, go in for the dresses with jackets. Such dresses fit nicely on the body and come with a small jacket which covers the upper back from behind and forms a kind of a squarish neck in the front. Sometimes these dresses with sleeves are buttoned on top in the front, giving a kind of peek-a-boo effect, revealing just the right amount of cleavage! Other choices for plus size wedding dresses or any other special occasions are - the front wrap dresses, drop waist dresses as well as strapless dresses (if you have a narrow bust and thin shoulders).
Fabric and Prints...
The fabric and prints can do a lot to add or take away from the way you look. So, go in for free-flowing chiffon or flattering satin or light weight polyester. Avoid fabric that add bulk to your body. One more thing to avoid is any kind of frills or puffs or tiers in your dress. Moving on to the prints, although, most women prefer plain evening dresses, if you must have prints, see to it that they are on such a body part which you want to highlight. In simple words, if your bust is shapely, go in for prints on the upper part of your dress. If you have shapely legs, wear dresses with prints near the hemline!
As you can see, by selecting the right color, length, design, fabric and style, you can look slimmer, gorgeous and beautiful, ready to create a splash on any special occasion!
