Plus Size Womens Dresses

You can find a wide selection of plus size women's dresses for work or special events here: Plus Size Dresses, Special Occasion, Careerwear at Igigi.  The dress pictured is just one of the many available from Igigi.

Fashionable plus size womens dresses used to be hard to find. Everything was tent shaped or like a muumuu. The styles were never flattering, making the plus size wearer look shapeless and in some cases larger than she really was.

Within the past ten years fashion designers are paying attention to plus size fashion. This is due in part due to the celebrity of some plus size celebrities like Star Jones and Queen Latifah, and due to the fact that 60% of American women wear a size 14 or above. The plus size market is a huge one.

It's easy to find fashionable plus size womens dresses in stores and online. Unfortunately you're still going to see some shapeless muumuu dresses mixed in. Avoid them like the plague. Plus size women can't always wear the latest fashion, it just isn't possible. But they can look good and make smart choices about their clothing. Many fashion experts will tell you if you're plus size you want to choose styles and cuts that give your body shape. Look for seaming in jackets. Stay away from flimsy fabrics that cling or show bulges. If you do wear a clingy fabric wear some type of one piece supportive undergarment to eliminate any lingerie lines. Look for clothing fashioned from heavier fabrics that will give you a structured look.

There are many online designers of stylish plus size womens dresses. Our particular favorite is definitely Igigi. One of our favorite of their dresses is their trench dress. It has everything a plus size woman needs to look fashionable. A wide lapel and belt to give you shape, 3/4 sleeves, a flared skirt. Another very flattering plus size womens dress offered by Igigi is their shirt dress. Again, a dress with a very structured look that gives you curves exactly where you need them.

Look for dresses with an empire waist or a "V" neck to enhance your bust line and look for dresses that have wraps or faux wraps which fool the eye and give a slimming effect. Don't believe the old wives tale that black is more slimming. Well chosen larger patterns can fool the eye and hide figure flaws.

The online site Kiyonna has some very lovely trendy and youthful plus size womens dresses. The majority of them are made out of a soft jersey, so if you do purchase one remember a one piece slimmer. These dresses make use of pattern and classic wrap styling to give a slimming effect.

Size Appeal is another online site that has a nice selection of plus size womens dresses. They offer up some very sexy halter top dresses for special occasions and casual dresses.

We are still surprised by the unimaginative, boring and style less plus size womens dresses we see offered online and in our local stores. If you see them run the other way!