Timeless Trends for Plus Size Dresses

Plus size designers have totally re-imagined dress designs for plus size women by offering whimsical designs. Think watercolour floral prints, light organza fabric, exaggerated sleeves and lots and lots of tulle! These fairy-tale-like plus size dresses are a new timeless trend. As another example, think faded polka dots prints and a voluminous skirt. Regardless of body shape, women in general love feminine styles. Plus size women have long been seen as different from regular sized women so they weren’t offered styles that women prefer. The truth is any woman would enjoy feeling like a queen in these princessy dresses! Romantic prints in plus size dresses is really a statement against the status quo. By providing feminine styles for plus size women, designers encourage body positivity and equality.

Gone are the days where plus size women are supposed to hide their curves like they’re not beautiful! One of the largest trends for plus size dresses is the bodycon dress. Typically made in a  stretchy fabric, the bodycon dress is designed to fit closely to the body and show off a plus size woman’s every curve. For comfort during motion, some designers add a slit to the back of the dress. From short length fitted dresses to full length gown styles, plus size brands are decked out in bodycon styles. Currently, designs are favouring all-black designs and bodycon with draping. Don’t be surprised to see curvy women wearing tight-fitting dresses this season!

Show off your bright personality with plus size dresses in bright colours! From rainbow to ombre and solid colours like hot pink, stand out from the crowd with ease in the timeless trend of bright coloured plus size dresses! Bright red is a top choice for plus size women looking to dress up in a retro, pin-up style. To show off cheeriness, bright yellow is a fun colour option. Don’t be afraid to experiment with unique bright colours like neon or glow-in-the-dark! When done right, bright colours are extremely flattering for plus size women. Another trend is to show a pop of colour with a darker colour base. For example, think of a black maxi dress with an overlay of pink tulle.

For an elongating effect, longer dress lengths like the ‘midi’ and the ‘maxi’ are favoured by women of all shapes and sizes, in particular by plus size women. Plus size designers have followed the cue and designed an array of longer length dresses, from plus size dresses suitable for the next vacation, all the way to dresses for the red carpet. Loose longer length plus size dresses for summer are another timeless trend as it keeps the wearer cool and comfortable. Knitted fabric like jersey and breathable types like cotton linen are top materials used in longer length dresses. A classic longer length dress for plus size women is the bodycon with peplum waist.

It’s time to show your arms, curvy ladies! Gone are the times where plus size women only have sleeved options, like it is a crime to show off their arms! A new timeless staple is tube dresses and thin-strap dresses for plus size women. Tube dresses are usually made with a line of silicone at the bust area to prevent dress slippage, while thin-strap dresses are made with adjustable strap lengths to ensure that plus size women of all shoulder sizes can fit the dresses well. Especially popular in the hot heat of summer, plus size women are embracing sleeveless styles. For the more shy at heart, there are tons of plus size cardigans options out there to match together with sleeveless dresses. There’s really no excuse not to try plus size sleeveless dresses!

A classic trend for plus size dresses is stretch. Stretchy fabric not only provide comfort for the plus size wearer, but also ensure good fit of the dress. Plus size dresses without stretch are also growing in popularity, but there are more complaints of dresses not fitting well. Top knit fabric choices are cotton, jersey and polyester. Stretch mesh and scuba fabrics are popular as well due to their rigid characteristic which helps skim pass curves you want hidden. Knitted fabrics are the go-to option for plus size women.

One of plus size women’s best assets is cleavage. Part of good dressing is ensuring that flaws are hidden while assets are accentuated. Thus, a timeless trend of plus size dresses is cleavage revealing dresses. There are a plethora of plus size dresses made with a sweetheart neckline, a V-neck neckline and even plunging necklines. These cleavage revealing necklines of the dresses artfully focuses the eye on the chest area, while taking attention away from other parts of the body. Plus size women actively choose sweetheart neckline dresses as their top choice to reveal cleavage given their classy design. To enhance the look, plus size women can consider investing in a push-up strapless bra. If the fabric of the dress is thin, choose a seamless bra fabric. Know your strengths and show off your assets!

Another new timeless trends for plus size dresses is dress slits! Suddenly (and thankfully), plus size designers recall that plus size women have another asset to show off – their shapely legs! Slits of varying lengths are added on to plus size dresses, from short slits to longer slits that goes up to the upper thigh. Slits are sometimes added to the back of the dress for ease of walking for the wearer. More often that not, slits are added to create a sexy look. Suitable for adding onto plus size dresses of varying levels of tightness, slits are a timeless trend to show off the sexiness of plus size women.

Instead of a full-piece dress, plus size designers are creating interesting dresses that look more like a cropped top and matching skirt, only it isn’t. A new timeless plus size design trend is removing the fabric at the mid-section of the dress to expose the waist. Plus size women are riding this trend more than ever with the large number of women showing off this new dress trend on social media platforms like Instagram. Designers usually remove the front portion of the waist and keep the back portion intact. This is not only visually appealing but also more comfortable for the plus size wearer as they do not have to worry about their ‘crop top’ riding up as they move about, or for their ‘skirt’ to move anywhere else since the back full-piece portion ensures everything stays in place safely. Some designers show a huge portion of the waist in their dress designs, but modest ladies don’t have to worry! There are modest plus size dress options with just a bit of waist shown as well like side cut outs or a slim hole in the waist. As you progress up your confidence in dressing, try plus size dresses with a wider waist exposure!

Instead of putting all the attention at the front of the dress, a new timeless trend of plus size dress design is putting most, if not all details, at the back of the dress. It can be in the form of a plunging back cut-out, a dainty lace up ribbon or a longer length at the back. Other back details that are popular are contrasting fabrics and a back row of buttons. Plus size designers are increasingly steering away from the usual designs and bringing their creativity to life by making use of the commonly overlooked back side of the dress in the more competitive plus size fashion climate.

With the increasing popularity of dresses as a clothing option for plus size women, these timeless trends for plus size dress designs are apparent and seem here to stay. Plus size women have made their voices known with their dress options and designers are following suit and providing what they are looking for with these timeless trends.