Plus Size Special Occasion Dresses

Finding the Perfect Style for Your Body Shape

Finding the perfect dress for a special occasion often seems like an impossible challenge. Knowing your body type and the styles that look most flattering on you helps to make the decision easier. The website IGIGI – Sexy, Sophisticated Plus Size Clothing offers an excellent illustrated guide that explains the different plus size shapes in addition to showing the most flattering style choices for each body type.

Special Occasion Dresses

Special occasion dresses for plus size women are available in a wide selection of styles, colors and lengths. Also known as formal wear, this style of dress is appropriate for many special social occasions including:

• Formal dances
• Prom
• Black tie dinners
• Mother of the bride or groom
• Military dinners
• Formal cruise ship dinners
• Quinceanera celebrations
• Formal evening weddings

Special Occasion Dress Styles

The following is a sampling of the wide array of elegant dresses for all your special occassions.

• Classic simplicity is the look of this elegant A-line special occasion dress in a gorgeous matte satin fabric.
• A sexy sweetheart neckline, fitted beaded bodice with a dropped waist will show off your fabulous figure in this metallic lame gown.
• Wispy georgette chiffon, a hi-low tiered skirt with an empire waistline and beaded bodice make this A-line dress a romantic choice.
• Falling just below the knee, this easy fitting beaded A-line silhouette dress features romantic butterfly sleeves and a scoop neckline.
• Exquisite beadwork makes this multi tiered ankle length popover dress a dramatic choice for any special occasion.
• A beautiful chiffon two-piece dress with a simple scoop neckline and delicate beading is a perfect dress for the mother of the bride or groom.
• Heads will turn as you enter the room in this elegant flowing tiered dress with long wispy sheer sleeves and a scoop neckline. Gorgeous lace appliqué, pearls and sequins complete this ultra feminine look.

Ball Gowns

Perfect for proms, quinceanera celebrations or any special occasion, the elegant ball gown, with its long, full skirt and fitted bodice, will make you stand out in the crowd. Show off your curves with a Basque waist or dropped waist style; or perhaps a lace up back or corseted bodice is more your style.

Custom Made Designer Dresses

For a truly unique special occasion dress, consider having one custom made for you. Designer Darious Cordell offers magnificent choices of dress selections that he will custom tailor for you in your choice of fabric and color. Mr. Cordell also offers a custom design service for a truly unique special occasion dress.

Where to Find Plus Size Special Occasion Dresses Online

Special occasion dresses for plus size woman can be found online at the following websites:

• Sydney’s Closet
• Roamans
• The Rose Dress
• Nordstrom
• IGIGI
• Anna Brooks Special Occasion Plus
• Simply Dresses
• Silhouettes
• Kiyonna
• David’s Prom
• Lane Bryant Woman

Tips for Shopping Online for a Special Occasion Dress

The following tips for shopping online for your special dress will help to make your online shopping experience enjoyable.

• Allow plenty of time before the special occasion for finding the perfect dress.
• Visit local department stores and specialty shops to feel the different fabrics and see the array of colors and styles even if it's not a plus size boutique.
• Take exact measurements of your waist, hips and bust while wearing your undergarments using cloth or vinyl tape measure.
• Once you find the dress of your dreams, order it based on your measurements.

Final Thoughts

Finding perfect plus size special occasion dresses for your important celebration will make you feel like the belle of the ball. With the vast selection of beautiful special occasion dresses available for women of size, you are sure to find the perfect dress that will flatter your figure and add to your beauty as you enjoy your special evening.