When shopping for dresses for special occasions in brick mortar stores, sometimes this can be difficult for plus size. This is because brick-mortar stores mainly have lots of choices in regular sizes but need to remember to offer different styles for the heavier side, and when you do, they are too expensive.
Shopping for special occasions dresses can be stressful, and some prefer shopping online.
To help everyone look for that special dress, I have put together this list of dresses to help you find that perfect dress within your price range and knock out that stress. We have searched many online stores, so you do not have to.
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Plus Size Wrap Dresses
Wrap dresses are dresses with a front closure formed by wrapping one side to the other with fastened closure or tied at the back. There are some wrap dresses designed that are already fastened and pulled over your neck, but sometimes this design can be difficult due to not possibly being able to try them on quickly. There are many styles of wrap dresses. This article has searched for special occasions wrapped dressed if this is the style you are looking for. Suppose you are looking for a different design style to continue reading below.
Plus Size Solid Buttoned Wrap Dress
The first Wrap Dress we want to show you is the Plus Size Solid Button Wrap Dress by Jannette’s Designs. This adorable simple style dress comes in two different colors and is priced at just $26. This dress would be perfect for a simple romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day or your anniversary.
Jannette’s Designs is a new upcoming e-commerce business that is dedicated to designing clothing for every occasion and offering really affordable clothing that doesn’t break your bank with great quality. We would recommend you take time to check out all of Jannette’s Plus Size Dresses designs and even take look at accessories to complete your look.
Romwe Women’s Plus Size Bell Sleeve V Neck Wrap Belted A-Line Swing Midi Dress
You can find Plus Size wrap dresses to fit any budget you may have on Amazon like this V-neck wrap belted swing midi dress for maybe Valentine’s Dinner or an anniversary dinner with your spouse or romantic partner to celebrate how many years you have been in the committed relationship by dating. Take a look at this cute ensemble wrap dress at Amazon.
Plus Size Anniversary Dresses
When you shop for dresses to celebrate an anniversary as mentioned above about the on-wrap dresses you can get ideas from Amazon about what to look for. We have knocked out the research for you and provided ideas below for this special occasion.
- Women’s Plus Size Printed Casual Square Neck Puff Sleeve A-Line Dress/Amazon
- Women’s Plus Size Maxi Dresses Sleeveless Deep V Neck Front Split Party Cocktail Long Wrap Dress/Amazon
- Bodycon Dresses Fashion Long Sleeve/Amazon
- Lace Popover Drees/Roaman’s
- Lace Shift Dress/Jessica London
Plus Size Birthday Dresses
Maybe you are planning to celebrate your birthday with your family & friends and would like to wear a pretty dress to the dinner celebration. There are some unique styles for this special occasion and the choices below will help you determine the awesome birthday dress.
- Chevron Print Summer Short Sleeve/Amazon
- Plus Size Womens V Neck Floral Cocktail Party Midi Dress/Amazon
- Eyelet Shirtdress/Roaman’s
- Floral Swing Dress/Maurice’s
Plus Size Easter Dresses
When we think of Easter dresses floral prints or maybe bright colors come to mind, but the Easter celebration dress decision will depend on the event with Church Service or outdoor fun with your family. We have included some Easter celebration styles below to help you get started with your choosing the right dress for that occasion.
- London Times Women’s Crepe Fit and Flare Midi/Amazon
- Hawaiian Beach Floral Boho Sleeveless Casual Long Dress/Amazon
Plus Size Bachelorette Dresses
We cannot leave out bachelorette dresses for the plus size while they wait for their special day. When we researched dresses for this occasion we tried to stick with a certain budget below $200. I hope what we have found listed below will be of great help to find that perfect bachelorette dress.
- Alex Evenings Women’s Petite Long Lace Top Empire Waist Dress/Amazon
- Lace Sleeves Chiffon Long Formal Evening Party Maxi Dress/Amazon
Plus Size Baptism Celebration
Yes, this is a special celebration as one only gets baptized once if they stick with one religious background in their life. When I personally chose my faith and shopped for a dress, chose to buy two different ones and they were one for the actual baptism and one for the special baptism lunch celebration or the dinner celebration. Here are some styles based on my experience of celebrating my baptism.
- Women’s Plus Size Tea Length Lace Mock Dress/Amazon
- Maggy London Women’s Plus Size Long Sleeve Catalina Crepe Dress/Amazon
- S.L. Fashions Women’s Plus Size Sequin Fit and Flare Dress/Amazon
Plus Size Mother’s Day Dress
Let us not forget about celebrating our mothers, this is a popular celebrating event for everyone. Usually, Mother’s Day is a warm celebrating holiday so most will pick a short sleeve dress, and according to research is the most bought style dress for this special occasion. Although, as some still prefer a long sleeve dress we have included some in our list below!
- Alex Evenings Women’s Long Cowl Neck A-line Dress/Amazon
- J Kara Plus Size Women V-Neck with 3/4 Sleeve Long Dress/Amazon
- Alex Evenings Women’s Plus Size Stretch Lace Bodice Mock One Piece Gown/Amazon
Have A Special Occasion Dress Made Just for You
There are many services that allow you to have a special occasion dress made just for you, and Jannette’s Designs is our number one recommendation. She will take her time & design that special dress for any occasion. You can contact her with the ideas you have and even upload a personal photo to have imprinted on the dress to add that personalization. Just recently we had a special birthday dress made for my 80-year-old mother to celebrate her birthday. The dress turned out lovely with a picture of my mother with words saying “turning 80 is nothing”, and Happy Birthday with her name imprinted on the sleeves. You can contact Jannette’s Designs Boutique online through her website or even through social media like Facebook where it is easier to submit your photos privately. You can even enter the rewards program for great rewards, when you visit Jannette’s Designs website, the rewards option is on left of website.
More Plus Size Dresses
- Plus Size Smocked Tiered Dress
- Plus Size Paisley Print Puff Sleeve Dress
- Plus Size Leopard Round Neck Flounce Dress
- Plus Size Animal Print Smocked Tiered Dress
- Plus Size Floral Drawstring Waist Balloon Sleeve Dress
Conclusion
We hope that this list has given you some great ideas for plus size special occasion dresses. If you’re having trouble finding the perfect one, remember that there are many other options out there besides what we’ve listed here today.
Thank you for this beautiful collection. It can be a lot of headaches when selecting dresses for my wife for occasions. I prefer buying online for her myself. It is easier to make choices for her when it comes to formal dresses. But it is challenging when I have to select parties and other informal functions.
I understand the challenge, can remember years ago when my husband wanted to surprise me. He went to Victoria’s Secret of all places and bought perfume and different bras and panties to match, they were too big. We still laugh about that today.
I’m glad that the fashion industry caters more and more to curvaceous women. Some years ago, I accompanied one of my sisters in law because she was looking for a dress. We live in France and at that time, when you were above a certain size, you wouldn’t find anything in the stores. We had to run around the whole city of Paris to find something that would suit her! I’ll show your article to her because she needs to be aware of online possibilities!
Yes, the fashion industry is catering more to curvaceous women. I can relate to your experience shopping with a relative that needed plus-size dresses and couldn’t find much. As I too, had a sister that wore plus size clothing and never could find many styles and we had a hard time finding a plus size dress for her on special occasions.
Hello, Jannette. I love the way your site is designed. I hope I can get mine that professional looking. The site is easy to maneuver, navigation is easily accessible, and there is a nice variety of products. But of course, I know nothing about buying dresses, but I feel I could get the help needed to accomplish that task.
Best wishes, Chet
Hello Chetty, when comes to plus size dresses or any fashion for women most men don’t know much but sometimes they still would like to surprise their spouses with fashion items. I appreciate you taking the time as well to give me feedback on my website.
You’ve done an EXCELLENT job providing a lot of useful information here about plus-sized dresses. I really like how you’ve gone into detail describing the different types of dresses and what they consist of. Furthermore, you’ve provided numerous links to related this subject that provide even MORE useful information. It’s quite obvious you know your subject matter well, and you’ve done an excellent job laying it out for the rest of us.
Great job!
KLThayer
Hello,
I appreciate you taking the time to review my fashion article and provided feedback on the number of options I have given. The online world offers many plus-size fashion garments and sometimes it is better than shopping in a brick mentor store. In the online world, most merchants offer a good length of time to return the products.
Thank you for this post highlighting the difficulties some ladies faced in finding plus-size dresses for special occasions. The dresses you reviewed are very fashionable and cost-effective as well.
Based on these reviews, I have no doubt that this article will provide an opportunity for ladies looking to find the right fit for that special occasion. Your post is written with intent and purpose and a genuine need to serve. I wish you lots of success in your endeavors.
Hello Mazie, I really enjoy helping other people, especially plus-size women to find the perfect dress they may need for any occasion.