Formal events are just around the corner and you still don’t have a dress. If you’re curvaceous, finding a dress for plus size women may be simple enough, but finding one that flatters, and fits can be tricky. You want something that will really flatter your figure and make you appear as amazing as you are, while boosting your self-confidence and making sure you stand out during the event. So, to give you a head start, here are some tips for choosing a formal plus size dress for any event.
Your Shape is Beautiful
This is a pretty important style tip for any woman. While your plus-size may not quite fit into the usual body types like round, apple, rectangle and pear, you will find the perfect dress for the event.
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The Dress Should Create a Waist
In fact, for women of all shapes, we all want to show off an hourglass silhouette. So, to accentuate and celebrate your curves, opt for a formal dress that creates a waist right at the smallest part below your bust line. Bodycon and fit and flare dresses that stop right at the knee tend to be universally flattering and very feminine on the plus-size shape. If you have a natural waist, go ahead and emphasise it. But, if you don’t have a defined waist, create one by cinching in the smallest part of your frame, be it via the cut of your dress or by accessorising and ensuring you wear well-fitted undergarments.
Find a Dress that Fits
A dress that makes you look too big will make you look sloppy and larger. Dresses that are too small will leave you looking and feeling uncomfortable. So, always pick a dress that is true to your frame and properly fits your shape. Take note, though, that since dress sizes can greatly vary depending on the brand and retailer, you should take a range of sizes to try on to find out what fits you the best, no matter what the size may say. Never be afraid to pick a figure hugging or fitted dress as it will show off your figure.
Make Sure You’re Comfortable
Overall, fashion revolves around how to dress right for your body shape with a style you are comfortable in and feel stylish and, of course, confident. So, stick to your personal preference and go out and find the ideal formal dress that you feel like a princess in. Pick a dress that you fall in love with and that fits well so you can wear it right away or at least with minimal alterations. Not every trend suits everybody, so make sure the dress you opt for compliments your curves and accentuates the parts of your body you adore.
4 comments
Nice tips. My sister is a plus size who seems to always find the perfect dress for her body shape. I’ll also share this link with her.
I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you Sade.
Thankfully, not something I have to worry about, but good advice I can pass on to others!
Thank you Sarah.