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- Prices for plus size dresses range $50 to more than $500
- Various sleeve and neckline options are available in plus sizes
- Consider wearing spandex shapewear, like Spanx, for a smoother lookThe Modesto Bee: On The Plus Side...Ways to Make Prom Affordable
- Avoid shiny or "clingy" materialsThe Modesto Bee: On The Plus Side...Ways to Make Prom Affordable
- Black is classic and slimming
- Think about wearing a shawl if shy about arms
- Wear jewelry to highlight your best features
- Don't buy a dress too small and then try to lose weight
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Plus size prom dresses are formal dresses for girls who wear a size 14 or larger. With a few tips on how to dress for your body type and so many options available online, you should be able to select the perfect dress for prom night.
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Flatter Your Figure
Always wear the correct size. Going with smaller sizes can cause the garment to hug the curves revealing too much. Going with a larger size will look baggy.Look at the fabric carefully, try it on and see how it looks. Avoid fabrics that are clingy or shimmery as these draw attention to any unevenness. Choose a dress that isn't shiny and lays smooth. Consider buying shapewear. These provide extra support and flatten out the stomach to provide a smoother look.
If you carry your weight mostly in your middle, choose an empire waist or a-line dress. An empire waist dress will highlight your bust with a high waistline and gradually expand to conceal the stomach and hips. A-line widens at the bottom of the skirt minimizing the stomach. For girls with great legs consider a short prom dress. There are many short empire styles and they give you a chance to show off your shoes.
If you carry most of your weight in you thighs try a ball gown or empire waist dress to minimize your hips and highlight your bust. An a-line works as well providing a smooth coverage with a flaring skirt to minimize hips.
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Where to Shop
Before shopping for your dress, take your proper measurements. Shopping at local formal dress stores or bridal shops is your best bet for getting the best fit. Be sure to bring your spandex shaper and your shoes. This will ensure you get a good-fitting dress that is the perfect length. Unfortunately, local shopping lacks the variety you can find online. Often you end up settling for something rather than getting a dress you really love.Online shopping provides you with a variety of sizes with an abundance of choices. However you can't try on anything, and often colors and materials are hard to see from pictures online. If you have good luck, you might get the perfect dress that looks really good on you. Some stores do provide prepaid returns for items that don't fit well or are simply not the color you expected.
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Plus Size Prom Dresses Questions
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Do you have any favorite store to buy a sale prom dress? 5 AnswersJ C Penney and Dillard's have beautiful dresses for sale in a variety of sizes. There is also a website called Shopindream that has beautiful dresses for a var... read more
What do you think about plus size model Lizzi Miller's nude photo in ''Glamour'' magazine? 7 AnswersI think it is fabulous! Plus size should be called real size. Though she is still a model, exceptionally proportioned and beautiful, she is a much better role m... read more -
Plus Size Prom Dresses Message Boards and Blogs
- Sydney's Closet
- The Budget Fashionista: Fashion Advice: Plus Size Evening Dress (November 1, 2007)
- likeWise: Plus Size Women's Fashion (June 12, 2007)
- Talk Prom Dresses: Plus Size Prom Dresses
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