Plus Size Wedding Gowns Online

Shopping for plus size wedding gowns online gives you the advantage of a larger selection of styles and sizes than you would find in a bridal shop. Shop smart to make sure that you receive the perfect gown for your special day.

A bride-to-be can usually find just what she's looking for when shopping for her wedding gown online. The assortment of wedding gowns available online is significantly bigger than what the bride might see while shopping at several bridal shops. Whatever your preference – short, long, casual, formal, sleeveless, with sleeves, train, no train, custom or discounted – you can usually find it through an online wedding gown retailer.

Before you start shopping for plus size wedding gowns online, you should get your measurements so that you can know what size gown you need to shop for. Measure your bust, waist and hips carefully using a tape measure. If you don't have a tape measure, use a piece of non-stretchable ribbon to "measure" and then hold the ribbon against a ruler, yardstick or metal tape measure to obtain your measurement.

Once you have your measurements, check the customer service area of the wedding gown websites for their sizing charts. Some websites have separate sizing charts for different manufacturers. The charts may also show the gown as available in both "misses" (such as size 20) and "womens" sizing (such as 20W). Typically a "women's" size is sized a little larger in the waist and hip than a misses size 20. Comparing the two sizes on the sizing chart will let you pinpoint the differences.

You can purchase a well-fitting wedding gown online if you follow these sizing tips:

• Not all manufacturers use the same size chart. Be sure to check the size chart for the manufacturer of the dress you have selected.
• Not all wedding gowns on a website are produced by the same manufacturer. Be sure to inquire about the sizing of the particular gown in which you are interested.
• Wedding gowns often run smaller than off-the-rack fashions. You might need to buy a size larger gown than you would normally wear in a casual dress.
• For your best fit, you may need to have the gown altered. Many online wedding gown retailers will offer alterations; however, you may be able to get a more precise fit if you have the alterations done by a local dressmaker who can measure you and make the necessary adjustments.

Bridal shops usually will not allow returns or exchanges on wedding gowns. However, many online wedding gown retailers will allow the gown to be returned within five days of receipt. The gown must be unworn with no stains or tears. There may be a ten percent restocking fee charged for the returned gown.

Check with the customer service department of the online retailer for an estimated ship date. A retailer may require eight to twelve weeks before they ship the gown. So, be sure to allow enough time for the gown to be shipped and for you to obtain any alterations once you receive the gown. A good tip is to order your dress as soon as possible. This will give you enough time for the dress to be shipped and then returned and replaced with a second dress if necessary before your wedding date.

• Peggy Lutz Plus – Custom-made gowns designed for women to size 38/40 (a 70" bust). Peggy Lutz offers a variety of classic and unusual designs and fabrics. She designs for several famous plus size women including Oscar-winner Kathy Bates.
• Sydney's Closet – A wide selection of elegant gowns to size 30, including both ready-to-ship and made-to-order fashions. This website offers modern styles with a variety of sleeve and silhouette options.
• Plus Size Bridal – Most gowns are available to size 16 and in sizes 16W to size 28W. Some are available to size 32W.
• David's Bridal – Gowns are available in sizes 14W to 26W. They are designed using a size 18 fit model (not a size 8 like many other bridal companies), so the dress is more likely to meet the special fit needs of a larger woman. The website offers a video of each dress being modeled so you can see how the dress moves when you turn. Their online style guide highlights fashion trends and gives easy-to-follow tips on personalizing your look and selecting a dress to flatter your figure.
• Kiyonna – This Los-Angeles based plus size website has a limited number of bridal gown styles available. Their gowns are designed specifically for plus size women to size 5X.
• IGIGI – This fashion-forward website offers a limited number of wedding gowns in sizes 12 to 32, particularly during the spring and summer months.
• The Bridal Online Store – This website offers a large selection of gowns to size 30. A variety of shape and sleeve styles are available.

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