Plus Size Cocktail Dresses

When to Wear a Cocktail Dress

Finding a dress is only half the battle when it comes to deciding what to wear to a party or semi-formal occasion. The other half of the question is: "What is appropriate?" or "What are others wearing?"

When it comes to wearing a cocktail dress, it's really not too difficult to figure out. They are worn for the following events:

• Semi-formal
• After-five
• Cocktail party
• Informal evening

These events include weddings held after 6:00 p.m. and daytime semi-formal events. It's important to note that if you buy a cocktail dress for a wedding, don't buy white. That's reserved for the bride. For all of the above events, men wear dark suits and women wear cocktail dresses. Cocktail dresses aren't long like formal dresses, but are short and elegant. You've heard of the little black dress? That's a classic example of a cocktail dress and still a popular addition to every woman's wardrobe.

Cocktail Dress Solution to What to Wear

When you buy plus size cocktail dresses, they provide the perfect solution to what to wear for special occasions because they can be dressed up with accessories for nighttime wear or you can just keep it basic with stylish jewelry, the right shoes and a matching purse.

Where to Buy Plus Size Cocktail Dresses

Today you can shop online or at a variety of brick and mortar stores that specialize in plus size clothes. Buying your cocktail dress through one of these outlets makes it easy to find everything you need to give you the look you're after. For example, if you find a strapless cocktail dress, you'll want to shop for the right undergarments to give you the right fit. This includes things like plus size push up bras or strapless bras that provide support to a full figure.

eDress Me New York

eDress Me New York carries a large selection of cocktail dresses as well as other plus size selections including:

• Casual dresses
• Cocktail dresses
• Evening wear
• Formal dresses
• Bridesmaid dresses

Avenue

Avenue offers a great variety of cocktail dresses in plus sizes. The links below will give you specific details to make your shopping experience easier. Check their website regularly for more information.

• Black Glittering Tulle Cocktail Dress with Scarf by Onyx
• Halley Buckle Wrap Dress
• Jenna Floral Dress with Shrug
• Tessa Printed Kimono Dress
• Kirstie Printed Pintuck Dress
• Irina Babydoll Dress

Igigi

Igigi offers fashionable cocktail dresses that make women look and feel amazing. Their clothing takes into consideration great fit for individuals. No matter your shape, they'll have something to complement you. Their myshape section provides tools to educate customers about their body shape and ways to dress that flatter their curves.

Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant has a large collection of black dresses including their side-tie halter dress and draped neck sleeveless dress. You can visit one of their local stores or shop online to view their entire selection of dresses.

You know when to wear a cocktail dress, when to dress it up and when to dress it down, and now you know where to buy the dress that's right for you. Have fun shopping!