Guide Note:
Plus Size Prom Dresses are formal women's dresses for the full figure that are larger than average sizes worn to special occasions. Plus size refers to clothing from size 14 plus. Before shopping for your dress take proper measurements and always choose a dress size which fits the largest part of your body.
Decide what style of dress will flatter and make the most of your voluptuous figure. Ball gowns make ideal prom dresses for the plus figure, they hide your hips and look great on most women, regardless of size and shape. The most flattering dress type is the A-line dress. The A-line fits closer at the top, starting a flare before the natural waistline and floating loosely over the hips. Choose an A-line dress with a deep V neck if you want to make the most of your bust or with a jewel neck if you want to minimize it. Best styles for streamlining your figure include empire waists, A-line, and column styles.
Everyone needs a Little Black Dress, make it special by deciding beforehand how you want to look in it. Elegant or demure?
Choose colors that works for your body and skin type. If you have darker skin tones you are able to wear more vibrant colors than lighter skin tones. Find colors that look the best on you. Tanned or darkened skin looks great with mixed green-blues, bright oranges, violets and yellows. Wearing extra colors around your face will bring attention to your skin tone, eye color and face shape. Choose careful with prints, some look great, others are horrid. Avoid shiny dresses as they add pounds.
Find a dress you feel sexy, glamorous and comfortable in. Accessorize it with a shoes, jewelry and handbag. Plus-size does not mean you cannot be beautiful. It just means to fully explore your curvy figure and look healthy, strong and sexy! Go girls!
Fast Facts:
- Lengths vary from tea length to full length
- The more formal the special occasion, the longer the dress should be
- Wide range of colors and styles
- Common materials: silk, satin, chiffon, velvet, taffeta
- Various sleeve and neckline options
- Select the color that suits your complexion
- Avoid shiny dresses as they add pounds
- Black is a color that flatters your figure
- Prices range from $50 to $500 or more
