When I went shopping for prom back in high school, my Disney dreams died. Since then, the market for plus size formal wear has gotten a bit larger but it is still incredibly hard to find something that doesn't make you look like a foil wrapped baked potato. (Hello? Senior year prom dress? Yes... kindly burn yourself, thank you.) Thank goodness I have no more proms to attend, but occasionally a ball or formal party will present itself. Here are some of the best options I have found.
Online Options:
Tadashi Shoji
Sizes 0-24
Price Range: $$$$
Oh man, this designer just gets it. The plus size range isnt quite as large as the straight size, but they deliver some serious stunners. They gather in the right places, they lay the right way, they are made with a plus size body in mind and for a designer thats main focus is straight sizes, that is amazing.
Sizes 12-32
Price Range: $$
Igigi has more than just dresses and most of the dresses they do have are a bit more casual than a typical formal dress but they tend to keep a few great cocktail dress options around. They focus on only the plus size ladies and have a pretty extended size range.
Sizes 0-26
Price Range: $
David's bridal has really stepped up their dress game for prom. I looked up a few of their dresses and they only go up to a size 22, but I've personally seen dresses up to a 26 in store. Keep in mind that dress sizing is crazy! Try them on even if its not your size because you never know what might work. Im a true 24 in most dresses and I was fitting into some 18s there. Best part? So budget friendly!
Sizes 14-44
Kiyonna
Sizes 10-32
Price range: $$
Similar to IGIGI, the dresses aren't all made for prom, but there a few that can be worthy! If you like sleeves, this is your place! Most, if not all, of their formal dresses have half sleeves in opaque fabric or lace.
Asos
Sizes 10-28
Price range: $
Asos usually has a few options for a reasonable price. Asos runs big, so keep that in mind. Ive bought several in size 24 that fit perfectly when Im a solid 26 on bottom.
You can always check your usual department stores, JcPenney, Macy's, Dillards and Nordstrom usually always carry a small selection of plus size formal dresses. Though the selection is small, you have the option to try on. There may also be a few little boutiques in your area that sell formal wear, so make sure to do a little searching! If youre in the Dallas area, Terry Costa is a great option.
David's bridal has really stepped up their dress game for prom. I looked up a few of their dresses and they only go up to a size 22, but I've personally seen dresses up to a 26 in store. Keep in mind that dress sizing is crazy! Try them on even if its not your size because you never know what might work. Im a true 24 in most dresses and I was fitting into some 18s there. Best part? So budget friendly!
Price Range: $$
With options of under $100- $500 you have a pretty good range here. These are prom to the death, too! Sparkles and ruffles everywhere.
Group USA
Sizes 0-20
The site doesn't show much in the way of plus size dresses, but I know they have them in store. My very first prom dress came from Group USA and I was pretttty adorable in my pink and white polka dot dress with a corset style back.
With options of under $100- $500 you have a pretty good range here. These are prom to the death, too! Sparkles and ruffles everywhere.
Group USA
Sizes 0-20
Price Range $
The site doesn't show much in the way of plus size dresses, but I know they have them in store. My very first prom dress came from Group USA and I was pretttty adorable in my pink and white polka dot dress with a corset style back.
Sizes 10-32
Price range: $$
Similar to IGIGI, the dresses aren't all made for prom, but there a few that can be worthy! If you like sleeves, this is your place! Most, if not all, of their formal dresses have half sleeves in opaque fabric or lace.
Sizes 10-28
Price range: $
Asos usually has a few options for a reasonable price. Asos runs big, so keep that in mind. Ive bought several in size 24 that fit perfectly when Im a solid 26 on bottom.
You can always check your usual department stores, JcPenney, Macy's, Dillards and Nordstrom usually always carry a small selection of plus size formal dresses. Though the selection is small, you have the option to try on. There may also be a few little boutiques in your area that sell formal wear, so make sure to do a little searching! If youre in the Dallas area, Terry Costa is a great option.
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