Women's Plus Sized Chiffon Sundress

Women's plus sized chiffon sundresses are lightweight and a good selection for a special summer party dress, or to pack for a warm weather getaway. While a sundress is considered casual attire, chiffon is a special occasion fabric, so wearing a chiffon sundress adds a touch of class that works for a semi-casual event or function. Light stockings should be worn for such an occasion, even if you wear strappy sandals.

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Chiffon is a gauzy material made from silk, cotton, polyester, rayon or nylon. This sheer fabric is often used in evening gowns and formal wear. Its draping quality provides an elegant touch even to a casual sundress. With such eloquent flowing qualities, the very name chiffon evokes a feeling of classy sophistication. It's amusing to think that the word is actually derived from an old French word meaning rag.

Silk chiffon is by far the most coveted of the chiffon fabrics, with its rich shimmer and polished texture. This fabric is made from natural fibers and is durable for its light weight. The drawbacks to buying a garment made of silk chiffon are that it is expensive and has to be dry cleaned.

Cotton chiffon is also made from natural fibers, however when compared to silk chiffon, it has a matte finish and the fabric does not move and drape as gracefully.

A variety of synthetic chiffons are available. They were created for a number of reasons. First of all, synthetics accept dye very well so garments can be made in the latest colors. Plus, synthetics are less expensive than chiffons made from natural fibers which makes them more affordable.

If you plan to buy a women's plus sized chiffon sundress for a special getaway, like a cruise or tropical vacation, take time to note the care instructions. While synthetic chiffon is durable, care should be taken when laundering. Hand washing in cold water is recommended. Machine washing can ruin the dress.

The best approach is to always read the care label sewn into the garment. Generally the following instructions apply:

• Lightweight crepe and silk chiffon: Most often dry clean only but sometimes hand washing is allowed.
• Synthetic chiffon: This is polyester and should be laundered according to the manufacturer's instructions. Most often cold water and delicate cycle are recommended with air fluff drying.

If you happen to spill something on your dress that will stain, don't wet it or wipe it. Wetting it will cause the fabric to stretch or distort, and as it dries it won't regain its original shape. Leave stains to the dry cleaner, but don't let it go untreated for a lengthy amount of time or even the dry cleaner may not be able to get it out.

When talking about how to care for your chiffon sundress, one disadvantage worth noting is that chiffon snags easily. Take special care in choosing the purse you carry, belts you wear, and the jewelry with which you accessorize to be sure they will not snag the delicate chiffon fabric by accident. Another precaution is to watch where you sit. Often tables and chairs have little burrs that can catch your dress. Taking steps to be careful will help your dress last.

Chiffon sundresses and other chiffon plus size garments are available at a number of vendors during the warm weather months. Some of them carry sundresses year round. Here are a few retailers to help you find the dress you want.

• Roaman's not only carries women's plus sized chiffon sundresses but a good selection of other chiffon dresses as well.
• alight.com carries a variety of sundresses in a number of different fabrics.
• Woman Within offers plus size sundresses in several styles and colors.

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