Plus-Size Dress Listings

alight  - carries a good selection of trendy dresses for younger plus-size women. For more sophisticated contemporary evening wear check out the Alex Evenings and Donna Ricco labels. Most dresses are available up to a 26/28w.

Alloy - this junior shop often has trendy plus-size dresses for casual to special occasion wear up to junior plus 3XL. Be sure to check the sizing chart for best fit since junior plus-sizes tend to run small.

Amerimark carries value priced dresses for dressy, office and casual occasions in both plus and plus petite sizes up to 26W.

Anne Klein has a small selection of  contemporary and tailored dresses appropriate for casual, career and occasions in sizes up to 24W.

Ashro Dresses carries sophisticated styles for special occasions, work or church.  Choose from proud Afro-centric designs to stylish designer dresses. Most dresses available up to size 3X/26.

Avenue has dresses for work, play and special occasions in a variety of classic to contemporary styles. Full-figured sizes from 14-32W.

Baby Phat carries a small selection ultra trendy, urban style dresses for sizes up to 3X.

Beall's Department Store has a small selection of plus-size dresses and special occasion wear in classic to contemporary styles. Sizes up to 3X.

Bedford Fair Dresses has a good selection of dresses, especially in the warmer months, for casual, special occasions and work. Styles can range from classic to trendy at prices that won't break the bank. Sizes are available up to 26w, with select styles in petite and talls.

Blair  carries value priced dresses for casual, career and day time occasions. Most styles are available in up to plus-size 3X and petite sizes up to 2X.

Boden - unique British style for the American market carries a pretty selection of dresses and special occasion wear. Make sure to check size charts as sizing is listed by UK sizes. Sizes up to UK 20/US18.

C.J. Banks carries a selection of casual dresses in classic to contemporary styles in sizes 14-24W.

Casual Living has a wonderful boutique selection of dresses and romantic outfits for special occasions. Most selections are available up to a size 3X.

Catherine's Special Occasion Apparel has a lovely selection of special occasion dresses and pant suits in plus and super sizes up to 32W. Often has offerings in plus petites also.

Chadwick's Women's Sizes  has a lovely selection of dresses and separates for casual, resort wear, career and special occasions from dressy to formal. Sizes up to 26W.

Chic Star carries Goth, Retro, Vintage and Rockabilly style dresses in sizes up to 26.

Chico's carries a selection of quality, contemporary dresses appropriate for casual, work and dressier occasions.  Sizes available up to 18.

Coldwater Creek sells dresses for all occasions from work to cocktail parties (the later particularly in the holiday season).  Styles tend to have a unique or artistic edge.  Sizes available up to 26W.

David Meister offers a small selection of high end, sophisticated cocktail dresses in sizes up to 24W.

Dillard's - regularly carries designer labels like Karen Kane, Exclusively Misook, Nygard Collection, AK Anne Klein, Eileen Fisher, and Jessica Howard to name just a few. They have a particularly good and deep dress, special occasion, and corporate work collections in plus-sizes up to 24W.

Dress Directory - is an extensive comparison shopping site devoted completely to dresses for the office, special occasions, prom, church, wedding and more. There are over a thousand to choose from in plus, petite, tall, misses, junior and maternity sizes. Excellent guides to cut types preface each section. Listings up to size 34w with the occasional size 40 or even larger showing up. Frequently updated.

Eddie Bauer - usually has some casual dresses with dressier styles available during the holidays.  Many styles available up to 4X with select styles available in petite and tall sizes.

Fashion Bug - carries affordable and trendy dresses for evening and special occasions in plus-sizes up to 32W. There are a few plus-size petite dresses available here and there also.

Figuresque carries a selection to trendy, affordable dresses for casual and day wear in sizes up to 5X.

HSN offers fashionable dresses appropriate for many occasions from casual to career to evening. Lots of different designers to suit a variety of tastes and styles available here often not offered in plus-sizes elsewhere. Most styles are available up to a 3X. Fantastic spot for shoes, accessories, jewelry and hand bags to complete your outfit too!

IGIGI  is best known for their beautiful, figure-flattering dresses available in plus and super sizes. Styles range from pretty wrap styles appropriate for the office to gorgeous evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Check them out if you are a full-figured woman who likes a contemporary to trendy edge. Be sure to look on their sale rack for some great dresses that aren't listed in the main section.  Everything available up to size 32W.

Jessica London - this exclusively plus-size retailer has a wonderful selection of dresses and special occasion apparel for full-figured women. Styles range from classic casual to tailored business apparel, from contemporary romantic to evening formal. All styles are available up to 26W, with select styles available in plus petite, plus tall and super sizes up to 34W.

Jones of New York often has a nice selection of quality contemporary style dresses suitable for casual, work and special occasions in sizes up to 24W.

Kiyonna Dresses - sophisticated styles for full-figured women who appreciate well made designer clothing.  Their dresses range from dressy casual to career to cocktail dresses. Most available in sizes up to 5X.

La Grande Dame is an upscale, indie plus designer boutique with an excellent dress selection for career and special occasion wear in sizes up to 24W.

Lane Bryant carries trendy and contemporary styles for plus-size women who love their curves. Seasonal dresses, tops and bottoms for special occasions available in plus-sizes 14-28W. (Click link for Free Shipping Coupon)

Macy's Dresses- carries a growing collection of sophisticated and designer styles appropriate for casual, career and special occasions for the full-figured woman. Plus-size dresses, skirts and tops up to 24W.

Max Studio -  this contemporary designer carries a gorgeous selection of  dresses and special occasion skirts and tops in fabrics like silk. Unfortunately their on-line shop only carries their misses' size range up to XL (18/20).

Metro Style carries a stylish and affordable selection of special occasion dresses, pant suits, skirts and tops in  sizes up to 24W, with a few talls also available. Ranges from prom gown formal to less dressy special events and office appropriate styles.

Midnight Velvet carries contemporary and romantic style plus-size dresses and skirt sets perfect for special occasions and holidays. Plus-sizes available up to 3X.

Monroe & Main  carries stylish dresses for every occasion - from work to cocktail to special occasion evening gowns. Plus-size dresses available up to size 3X.

Nordstrom Plus-Size Shop has one of the best department store offerings of plus-size dresses on the net.  Often find designer labels here in contemporary to trendy styles. Top quality fabrics like silks are also the norm.  Good selection of dressy tops, special occasion outfits and skirts too. Sizes available up to 24W. 

North Style carries a selection of casual to contemporary dresses, many in natural fibers in sizes up to 24W.

Old Pueblo Traders Dresses - value priced clothing for career, casual and special occasions. Styles run from classic to contemporary.  Plus-sizes up to 26w and select styles available in plus petite sizes up to 26W.  Tall sizes are also available up to size 20.

Orvis - upscale, classic to contemporary style characterizes this shop.  Excellent source of well-made dresses in country casual to office appropriate styles. Many are tailored and made with quality fabrics like cotton and wools.  Sizes up to 20, some petites.

Peggy Lutz is an upscale, classic to artsy California luxury designer that carries both ready-to-wear and couture fashion for even the most voluptuously proportioned super size diva.  A particularly good selection of dresses is available. They have their own, generous sizing system, so pay attention to measurements.

Pyramid Collection is a New Age gift catalog that carries romantic, vintage, artsy and goth fashion and jewelry including beautiful dresses appropriate for casual and special occasions.  Often has good selections for those headed to Renaissance Fars as wll.  Sizes up to 3X.

QVC  has a lovely selection of full-figured special occasion dresses from names like Bob Mackie, Chloe Dao, Victor Costa and Jessica Holbrook. Sizes up to 3X (26-28W).

Rocawear carries young, trendy and urban inspired fashion including casual dresses for size up to 3X.

Saks Fifth Avenue - for divine designer apparel, this is the spot.  On-line inventory changes frequently, but here is almost guaranteed to turn up designer label little black dresses and the occasional career dress in plus-sizes up to 24W.

Sanctuarie is a small, independent and inexpensive designer that designs for the plus and super sized figure. Most dresses and other items can be customized with fabrics, sleeve lengths, etc. Shimmering fabrics, slinky lines suitable for formal occasions. Sizing is generous and runs large, so check measurement charts. Sizes 0-9X.

Serengeti carries casual dresses including flowing crinkle dresses, jumpers, denim dresses and knits. Many good options for vacations and travel too. Sizes available up to 3X.

Seventh Avenue often has a small selection of reasonably priced romantic, flowing and artsy style dresses in sizes up to 3X.

Silhouettes carries a variety of full-figured dresses in classic, contemporary and trendy styles ranging from casual, work to special occasion. Sizes are available from 12-34W. Usually has a buy now, pay later billing option available.

SWAK Designs stands for "Sealed with a Kiss".  This plus specialty retailer is both trendy and low priced.  The best news is that they carry a lot of choices in sizes up to 6X (34/36W). Pay attention to sizing charts as each garment has an individualized chart.

Target has a growing collection of fashionable plus-size women's clothing including dresses for casual, work and dressy occasions in sizes up to 30W.

The Tog Shop is a classic style retailer that carries a selection of dresses suitable for the mature or suburban woman.  Sizes available up to 24W (petite to 16P).

Torrid  the plus-size sister site to Hot Topic is a young, fabulous site for the young (or young at heart) full-figured trendy. Excellent dress selection in up to the minute styles including flirty halter dresses and sexy evening wear. Sizes 1X-4X.

Travel Smith offers an excellent selection of clothing perfect for traveling. One of the best places to get cotton knit dresses in versatile dress up/dress down styles.  Plus-sizes up to 3X.

Ulla Popken Dresses carries mostly more casual dresses for work and play, but occasionally, especially in the holiday season they have more special occasion wear. Everything available in plus and super sizes up to 34W.

White House Black Market offers chic, contemporary style dresses in upscale fabrics and cuts.  Everything is either black, white or combination, so this is a great spot for those looking for  the perfect Little Black Dress.  Sizes up to 16/18.

Willow Ridge carries value priced fashion for casual, career and special occasions. Good selection of dresses, especially in the warmer months. Plus-sizes available to 28w.  Petite and talls to 20.

Woman Within- although mainly more casual in its offerings, occasionally some special occasion dresses, pant suits, and skirts turn up at this super size specialty retailer. Plus-sizes up to 34W.

Women Suits has a beautiful selection of sophisticated dinner suits for more formal occasions, church, and mother of the bride. Plus-sizes up to 26W.