Plus Size Dresses

Well it would seem that black is still the new black for designers, and we do love our little black dresses. Of course it is around about now that us curvy girls start thinking about what we are going to wear to all those glamorous social occasions we have been invited to, ok then, your in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary, or Thanksgiving Dinner at your boyfriend's parents' house. Maybe not so glamorous occasions as a society ball, but you still want to look festive and gorgeous.

I have picked out some fantastic plus size little black dresses which will see you right through from Thanksgiving to Valentines Day and all those festive special occasions in between. Yes, these fabulous frocks are all plus size dresses!


This elegant dress with bell sleeves in luxurious lace will sure provide for a luscious experience.


Hollywood glamour in satin and tasteful rhinestones. Steal hearts and minds in this passionate and very romantic number.


Make me a dress, make me a coat! This dual action trench with feminine details can be worn both as a dress and a trench coat.


Black Satin Bow Trapeze Dress

Hard to resist and easy to unwrap, this black trapeze dress with sexy, sassy satin trim on the sleeves and hem sports ruching at the bust and is topped off by a grand black bowtie accent.



Black Shrug Belted Knit Dress

As seen in Glamour! This black knit dress features easy sophistication with a shrug-like collar and a leather-like sash belt. Side zip entry.



Black Lace Crystal Gem Halter Dress

Crystal gems at the ruched empire bust accent this black lace halter dress.



Betsinda Velvet Dress
A beautiful curve conscious velvet dress that's simple, elegant, and sexy all at once. Voted BEST Plus Size Holiday Dress by Glamour Magazine December 2006.




All Dolled Up Dress
Dress up for a night of glamour in this sexy one shoulder dress. Self knot on strap. Sheer mesh with iridescent flecks over solid lining over crinoline base for a vintage look. Elastic around top for fit. Detachable satin tie at waist.



Women's Plus: Women's Plus Strapless Dresses - Black

Go strapless in this knockout number! Tailored seams, built-in shelf bra, and comfortable underwire construction create a feminine silhouette. Textured trim along inside edge of bodice prevents slipping, while a hint of spandex provides form-flattering stretch. Satin sash belt completes the look. Hidden side zipper, with hook-and-eye closure. - Fully lined bodice

More Plus Size Evening Dresses

Fall Plus Size Fashions

It looks like the big colors for this Fall are soft plums, browns and rose, olive green and teal. Look out for luxury feel fabrics like cashmere, and jersey. Layering can still work on curvy figures, just avoid bulky fabrics. Try a shirt with a tank top sweater, or reveal a hint of a lacy cami top underneath a v neck sweater. Tunic style tops continue to be popular and these look so cute layered over jeans or wide leg pants. If you are tall, you could even wear a wrap dress over pants or jeans.
Add a cord or denim jacket with a skinny scarf, or cosy up in a wrap or pashmina. Don't forget to carry an oversize leather tote if you want to be right on trend.

Take a look at Old Navy Shop now and save 10% off your Women's Plus purchase of $75 or more. Valid through 10/11/07. Promo Code: CHICPEEK
Take a look at their Women's Plus Winter Trunk Show here.

Try the following places for some Fabulous Fall Plus Size Fashions

Plus Size Halloween Costumes

Halloween is not far away. Have you got your costume yet? There are hundreds of Plus Size Halloween Costumes to choose from. Of course Pirates are a popular theme this year, thanks to the Pirate's of the Caribbean movies. But how about going to a party as Tracy Turnblad or her Mom Edna from the film Hairspray?

Perhaps you and your partner want to go dressed as a themed couple.
Here are some ideas :-
Prisoner and Female Prison Officer
Robin Hood and Maid Marion
Superman and Wonder Woman
Dorothy and the Tin Man, or the Scarecrow or the Lion
Shrek and Princess Fiona
Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf

For more ideas and also inspiration for party themes take a look at Plus Size Halloween Costumes

Plus Size Lingerie

So let's start at the very beginning, the main thing you have to be sure of when you are buying plus size lingerie is your size. This is especially important when buying a bra. Studies have shown that 70% opf women are wearing the wrong size bra. Are you one of them?

Here's how to measure yourself properly so that your bra fits perfectly.

Use a soft tape measure and in front of a mirror, measure underneath your breasts. Starting at your cleavage, pass the tape measure behind your back and around to your front. This is your band size.

Next, move the tape up to your armpits and measure above your breast. Write that number down on a piece of paper. Now, measure your breast at nipple level, the fullest part of your breasts. Subtract the number you wrote down from the nipple-around-and-back measurement, and voila! That's your cup-size!

0 to 1/2" AA cup

1/2" to 1" A cup

1" to 2 1/2" B cup

2 1/2" to 3 1/2" C cup

3 1/2" to 4 1/2" D cup

4 1/2" to 6" DD (or E cup for some bras)

6" to 7" DDD (or F cup for some bras)

7" to 8" G cup

8" to 9" GG cup

9" to 10" H cup

10" to 11" HH cup

11" to 12" J cup

12" to 13" JJ cup