Housedresses for Large Women

What to Look for in Housedresses

Housedresses should be worn at home, not the grocery store or post office. This is because most housedresses are made of thin material, made to be comfortable and breathable, and such flimsy fabric isn’t normally suitable for running errands. Since this is attire strictly for your home, feel free to wear any print or pattern you desire. Some things you should look for when buying housedresses for large women include:

• Washability: It's all right if your housedress gets dirty. Women tend to do housework in them and if cleaning products or soil ends up on your housedress, it needs to be made of material that is easy to machine wash and dry. Cotton is a popular fabric for housedresses for this reason.
• Comfort: Whether you slip into a housedress after a long 9-to-5 workday or lounge around in it on weekends, it should be comfortable. More room rather than less is preferred so that you have the freedom of full movement. Nothing is going to ruin your comfort quicker than a tight fit on your arms or around your waist, so don’t worry about what size is on the label; buy a housedress in the size that best fits you.
• Style: Because this is something you’ll wear at home, don’t worry if the print isn’t "your color" or if it’s busy. Wear what you want since you won’t have to worry about anyone seeing you in it, unless you invite company inside. If the "plus size fashion mavens" tell you that you shouldn’t wear purple because it’s not your color, but you see a purple housedress that you want, go ahead and wear it. This is one area where fashion rules do not apply.

Buying Housedresses for Large Women

When looking for housedresses, the lingerie department, loungewear or plus size section of your favorite department store is often a good place to shop. Keep in mind that the term “housedress” is somewhat outdated, even though you’ll find many garments that fit the description. When shopping in person, you can ask sales personnel for housedresses, and more than likely, they'll understand what you're looking for. For online shopping, you should be able to find these garments under casual dresses or loungewear dresses.

Housedresses can be found in simple prints such as stripes and plaids or can sport floral prints. You’ll find some that slip over your head or that button or zip up. An online retailer that carries a variety of housedresses is Dr. Leonard’s.com. Many of the dresses at this site come in sizes up to 3X.

Housedress Styles

• A snap-front housedress like this in a floral print will have you feeling pretty while you clean up or just relax. Available in sizes up to 3X.
• The zip front on this gingham print dress makes it easy to slip on and off.
• Butterflies, stripes and pockets make this housedress a simple, comfortable garment perfect for lounging or a little bit of housework.

Making Your Own Housedress

If you’re having trouble finding the perfect housedress in your size or preferred pattern, crafty women always have the option of making their own. This way, you’ll be able to fashion a housedress that fits you perfectly and in whatever print you love. Some places to shop for fabric include:

• Fabric.com
• Hancock Fabrics
• Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts
• Wal-mart

It may take some searching for patterns that are made for your size, but be aware that there are sewing patterns for the full-figured woman.

Enjoy Your Comfort

Whether you make your own housedress or buy it, don’t concern yourself with matters like the print making you look fat or if it clashes with your house slippers. If it’s comfortable and you like it, that’s all that counts.