Full Figure Long Evening Gowns
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Whether you are dressing for a special night on the town, an evening wedding or a stroll down the red carpet, wearing the perfect full figure long evening gown makes you look beautiful and feel confident.
Flattering Evening Gown Styles for the Full Figure
When it comes to finding the right evening gown for that special event, knowing which styles of full figure long gowns flatter your figure and show off your curves makes it easier to choose the best gown for your body type.
- A style that flatters every body shape is the A-line gown. With its tailored top that fits closely to the body and its gentle flare that widens like the letter A, an A-line gown is a style that is graceful and elegant. Wearing an A-line style gives balance to your bust and torso while elegantly disguising a large derriere and full hips. This style also adds a hint of curves to a figure that is somewhat straight and makes everyone appear slimmer and taller.
- A variation of the A-line style is the Princess gown. This style has vertical panels that emphasize the clean flowing lines of the A-line gown running from the neckline to the hem. The lines of the Princess gown create a long, slimming look minimizing the hip and tummy area.
- A classic style reminiscent of the tunics of ancient Greece and Rome, the Empire style evening gown is a wonderful way to hide a heavy mid section. With its high waist, gently fitted just below the bust, and flowing, slightly loose skirt, this style beautifully hides a large waist and tummy while flattering your curvy figure.
- Evening gowns that evoke a fairy tale style with the look of Cinderella at the ball are aptly called Ball gowns. These gowns have a fitted bodice that extends to a tapered natural or dropped waist and a flowing full skirt. This style gown highlights the bust area while hiding the hips. With its form fitting bodice, a ball gown gives an hourglass look to those with a large bust. Generally, unless you are a full figured woman that is well proportioned, this style may not be the best choice.
- A Sheath style gown is cut to fit close to the body and looks best on a slender body.
Finding Full Figure Long Evening Gowns Online
Although many retail stores do carry full figure and plus size evening dresses, often there is a limited selection of styles and designs. If you decide to order your evening gown from an online shop make certain to follow the exact measurement guidelines for the specific website.
- Sydney’s Closet offers a fabulous selection of full figured and plus size gowns from size to 14- 44.
- Plus Size Bridal carries a gorgeous line of plus size and full figure evening gowns in sizes up to 32 including gowns by designers Alfred Angelo and Bonny.
- Roaman’s offers a selection of evening gowns in sizes 14W-44W.
- Any of the exquisite evening gown designs of designer Darius Cordel can be custom made in any size and color using the fabric of your choice.
- Igigi offers an gorgeous collection of special occasion dresses and evening gowns for plus size women in sizes from 12 - 32 .
- E Dress Me offers a large selection of gowns.
- Curvaceous Chic Woman
- The Rose Dress features plus size gowns in sizes to 6x.
- Only Gowns offers selections to size 22. Only Gowns will also custom makes any of their gowns in any size.
When a special occasion calls for a unique gown, women today have a wonderful selection of full figure long evening gowns to achieve the look of their dreams.
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