Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
Aside from your wedding dress, picking the right bridesmaid dresses is arguably one of the most critical aspects of your wedding day to get right. If you think about it, the bridesmaid dresses not only have to look visually stunning, they also need to accentuate your wedding dress, fit in with your wedding theme and flatter each girl in your wedding party. As you can see, picking bridesmaid dresses that meet all of these criteria can be a tough task.
Understandably, most brides-to-be will want their closest friends or relatives to be their chosen bridesmaids. However, as the girls will likely be of differing ages, heights and body shapes, trying to find the perfect style that often will need to cater for plus size bridesmaid dresses can be extremely difficult.
If you need to consider plus size bridesmaid dresses for any of your bridal party then there are plenty of dresses and styles available that will flatter most figures, irrespective of body shape or size, in a cut that is both chic and fashionable.
Obviously, no one style of bridesmaid dress is going to be perfect for everybody. So if you are wanting your bridesmaids to dress exactly the same then make sure that the range of dresses you decide upon includes plus sizes. You also need to make sure that all of your bridal party are happy with what they will be wearing. A self-conscious bridesmaid, no matter her size, has the potential to ruin your wedding photo’s, not to mention your wedding day, so make sure that all your bridal party are delighted with their bridesmaid dresses.
Styles of Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
If you are shopping for plus size bridesmaid dresses, and you are happy for your bridal party to wear different styles of dress (this can look stunning if done correctly by the way), then it is important to pick dresses that flatter each girls assets, whilst at the same time concealing problem areas that she will be self-conscious about.
Simple plus size bridesmaid gowns made from free flowing fabrics like Chiffon, Georgette, Matte, Satin and Silk are all great choices. However, try to avoid any fabric or style of dress that clings to the body as this would tend to highlight problems areas rather than mask them. A-line and Empire plus size bridesmaid dresses tend to be the most forgiving styles for larger bodied bridesmaids, and are therefore dress styles that you should be focusing your search on.
Color of Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
This will largely depend on the theme color of your wedding, but if a lot of your bridal party is on the plus sized, then you may wish to consider dressing your ladies in black bridesmaid dresses. Black is the most forgiving color and despite being taboo a few years ago, is now very popular as a bridesmaid dress color.
Length of Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
Long length plus size bridesmaid dresses will typically be the most appropriate choice for bigger bridesmaids. As with the arms, legs are among the most common problem areas, and so a longer length dress will help conceal these areas. In addition, long length plus size bridesmaid dresses will help shorter girls look taller and give the illusion of a thinner and slimmer silhouette for many body types.
Recommended Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
Spiegel make some beautiful plus size bridesmaid gowns that are tailored to fit the majority of body shapes and sizes. With their popular A-line bridesmaid dresses cleverly designed to skim-over the hips rather than hug them, their range of dresses are very popular among curvier bridesmaids. They also offer a range of v-neck bridesmaid dresses making them ideal for bustier ladies of your bridal party.
Our favorite in this collection is the Spiegel silk wrap halter plus size bridesmaid dress. It features a shirred surplice bodice together with a belt that can easily be removed if the stomach area is considered a problem.
The only drawback that may be an issue for some is that this is a sleeveless plus size bridesmaid dress. However, if arms are a problem area, then simply adding a light shawl around the shoulders can mask this area and really add to the overall effect of the dress.
Atria Plus Size Evening Gowns
As we all know evening gowns can easily double-up as bridesmaid dresses, and with this designer her versatility in dress making styles lends itself perfectly to plus size bridesmaid dresses. Check out the collection of Astria plus size evening gowns, these are not only stunning to look at, but are extremely fashionable and will suit any larger sized bridesmaid who still wants to look elegant and glamorous.
Our favorite in the Atria collection is the off shoulder plus size evening gown that features a beautiful faux wrap bodice and is very popular among larger bridesmaids.
J Kara Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
If you are looking for a timeless and elegant plus size bridesmaid dresses then the J Kara collection ticks all the right boxes. The range features long length bridesmaid dresses with shimmering beads and accessorized with floral laces. All of which makes the collection perfect for most wedding themes. The collection of chiffon plus size bridesmaid dresses are free flowing and perfect for any big and beautiful bridesmaid.