By Tim Gorman

Creating a social splash with stunning designer plus size dresses is easier than ever. There's an entire market of designer plus size dresses donning some of the poshest labels in the world of chic fashions.

Retailers of Casual Designer Plus Size Dresses

Avenue: Contemporary plus size retailer, Avenue sports contemporary seasonal casual dresses, amongst other things, for plus size women sizes fourteen to thirty-two.

Talbot's Woman: Dubbed as a den of delicate fashions for today's sophisticated plus size woman, Talbot's is one of the oldest retailers of casual designer plus size dresses in America. Talbot's Women offers fashions in plus sizes up to triple extra large.

Kiyonna Designs: Rather going out on the town in a little black dress, or look for a sassy smock dress for a cool day of errand running, Kiyonna Designs specializes in designer plus size dresses for women sizes twelve and up.

Catherine's: A chic place to shop while cruising the mall, Catherine's is a plus size retailer with a substantial store front and online presence. Catherine's carries casual plus size designer dresses in sizes ranging from sixteen to thirty-four wide.

Silhouettes: Helping plus size women snag sultry silhouettes is Silhouettes expertise. An aficionado in offering designer plus size dresses at economical prices. The chain, which carries sizes twelve to thirty-four, is also a discount outlet for trendy plus size fashions.

Online Retailers for Designer Plus Size Fashions

Plus attire with designer labels is available through various retailers. And for the new-fangled shopper of the twenty-first century, sassy styles in plus sizes may be just as close as the keyboard and monitor:

[http://www.justmysize.com:] Just My Size is exclusive an online retailer for plus size women. The virtual shopping center couple designer plus size dresses with casual wear and lacy lingerie. Champion, Bali, L'eggs, and Haines are some of the top designers available at Just My Size.

[http://www.alight.com:] Trendy threads in large sizes are offered for sale at this storefront based in virtual reality. Alight offers casual, semi-formal, and formal gear through size five XL The company works in cooperation with a number of designers.

Lane Bryant Catalog: Plus size retail giant, Lane Bryant operates a separate catalog and website featuring designer plus size dresses. Dresses in the Lane Bryant Catalog may be purchased as Talls and Petites to accommodate women up to size six XL.

Better Half Fashions: Better Half Fashions prides itself as a retailer paramount to the progression of designer plus size dresses with delicate prints. The business accepts phone orders only and caters to sizes eighteen to forty.

By Claire Armstrong


Have you tried finding just the right winning lottery numbers? Isn't it a difficult task? Similarly finding a good plus size dress is not the easiest thing to do, but it certainly is well worth your efforts. Plus size clothing for women has evolved in recent years and is offering better options to girls with more than just curvaceous figures. So if you are a plus size woman, then adding these fashionable dresses to your wardrobe is an essential alternative. Do not worry if you are unable to find such dresses easily. The following pointers will help you.

According to the president of Sydney's Closet, Phyllis B Librach, "When it comes to finding a plus-size dress that fits and flatters your curves, an A-line design always work". A profile that is slender at the top and then slowly opens into an A, compliments everybody. This is because the A-line dresses cover the buttock area and at the same time the upper body area harmonises with it. Not only does this kind of cut add to the curvaceous profile, it also makes you appear taller and thinner.

Now that you know what looks best on you on an informal occasion, here are a few tips for finding great plus size dresses for formal occasions like a prom night, wedding etc. There are many online stores that offer a huge selection of these dresses. So even if you are pregnant you will find something that will suit your curves and your style. These companies provide equally stylish and fashionable plus sized clothes for women as those offered to women of size 4 or 6.

Yet another tip is that dark colours are flattering and produce a slimming effect. So it would be a wise idea to consider deep tones like burgundy wine, deep brown and black. Pregnant women can wear plus size dresses with an empire waist. This will help you in hiding your tummy while highlighting the bust area.

Plus sized mothers of brides also face this challenge when their princesses are preparing for the big day. It might be the daughter's day, but the mother is also a point of attention and has to look equally stylish and elegant. Since your daughter's wedding day is an important one and you have to look your best for the ceremonies and wedding photos, you need to wear something that is appropriate. So you should select a fashion and fabric which reflects your persona and is right for the formal occasion. As a thumb rule, a long dress with flattering long sleeves will look formal and elegant rather than a knee-length dress. Many plus size 'mother of the bride' dresses are elegantly designed in chiffon and silk. These are comfortable and flowing fabrics.

Usually, plus size clothing is expensive. So here are a few tips for getting them cheap. Search for clearance sales in the 'non-plus size' section. Most of the stores which carry non-plus size clothes try to clear away their limited plus size inventory pretty cheap. You could also try to shop for your clothes out-of-season if you plan ahead and get away with some real good bargains.