Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses From $99 (2024)

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What style bridesmaid dress looks best on plus size? ›

The Most Flattering Bridesmaid Dress for Plus Size

Look no further than the A-line dress. A-line dresses are ultra popular, and for good reason. With a feminine and flattering silhouette, A-line works for a range of body shapes. That's why this super-flattering style is a top pick for bridal parties.

Sizing up can be beneficial here as it's much easier for a seamstress to take the dress in as opposed to adding more fabric.

What Sizes Are Considered Plus Size in Wedding Dresses? Plus-size wedding dresses typically range from sizes 14 and up, with some selections offering up to size 30. However, sizes can vary depending on the designer and retailer.

Bridal sizing isn't like typical street wear sizing. While you might be a size 4-6 in jeans, you're in fact a bridal size 8-10, and if you're a size 14-16, you're likely a 18-20. Don't worry about it–sizing is just a number! You'll likely see most of our samples in a bridal size 8, 10, 12, 18, 20 or 22 to try on.

Visualize them as curtains: Some bridesmaids prefer a length that sits 1 inch above the floor, while others like the dress to gracefully touch the floor. Alternatively, you can go for a slight puddle effect. While all three lengths are acceptable, a couple of factors come into play.

For a more petite bridesmaid with a smaller chest, wearing any dress style without a bra won't be a problem. However, if you're curvier with a larger chest you might feel uncomfortable, unsupported, and even self-conscious in a bridesmaid dress without a bra.

Navy blue remains a staple, reflecting the region's classic and preppy aesthetic. Soft pastels, particularly blush and light blue, are also popular choices, evoking a sense of traditional romance.

Any dress that does not have a belt — a shift, fit and flare, empire, raised waist, trapeze — is going to be more body-friendly to you now than separate tops and bottoms since there's no break at the waist. One-piece dresses glide over curves and balance body proportions, so you look more “even,” too.

A flowing A-line silhouette.

If you're new to the bridesmaid dress game, all of the shapes can seem overwhelming. Luckily, the easiest to remember is also the most universally flattering! A- line dresses earned their name because they look like the letter “A” from the waist down.

What style dress is best for large hips? ›

Flowy skirts or A-line dresses flatter your figure. They accentuate your waist and conceal your hips.

Apple body shapes tend to have fuller busts, carry weight around their middle, and little waist definition. We recommend an empire waist or A-Line bridal party gown to glide over your midsection for an instantly flattering effect.