Shop Elegant Plus-size Dresses and Special Occasion Wear @ Elegant Plus, Sizes 12-34w
Plus-size dresses can often be difficult to find in local stores, but shopping on-line provides many full-figured choices.  Whether you are looking for a dress for a
special occasion, want to update your career wardrobe, or need something sexy for a hot date there are plus-size dresses available to fit every taste,
budget and body type.  Dresses in lace, velvet or with beading and sequins are particularly popular for the holiday party season.

   

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Plus-Size Dress Listings

Addition Elle offers a collection of dresses suitable for parties, work and occasions. Styles are contemporary with a trendier edge. Sizes up to 26/28W.

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.

Amazon now carries an extensive collection of plus-size dresses for casual, work, occasions and formal events.  Brands are constantly changing, but the easy to use size finder is available up to size 34W.

Amerimark carries value priced dresses appealing to more mature customers in dressy, office and casual occasions in both plus and plus petite sizes from labels like Anthony Richardson and Alfred Dunner in sizes up to 26W.

Ashley Stewart has a selection of trendy, contemporary dresses for casual, work and occasions appealing to the urban fashionista.  Sizes up to 26W.

Ashro carries trendy and sophisticated styles for special occasions, work or church.  Unique styles hard to find other places in larger sizes.  Good selection of jacket dresses and church suits, also. Most dresses available up to size 3X/26.

Avenue has a deep selection dresses for work, play and special occasions in a variety of classic to contemporary styles at easy on the budget prices. Full-figured sizes from 14-32W.

Bloomingdale's carries upscale designer dresses for all occasions from casual to work and special occasions.  You'll find well known designers like Calvin Klein, Tadashi Shoji, and Michael Kors here, in addition to labels like Johnny Was, Rachel Pally, Anna Scholz, and Melissa Masse. Sizes up to 24W.

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.

Bon Ton offers classic, contemporary and trendy dresses for work, casual and special occasion from many well known labels like Calvin Klein, DKNY, Jones New York and more in sizes up to 24W.

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

Chic Star carries Goth, Retro, Vintage, Steampunk and Rockabilly style dresses at close to wholesale prices in sizes up to 28W.

Coldwater Creek sells dresses for all occasions from work to cocktail parties (the later particularly in the holiday season).  Contemporary styles appealing to the modern woman.  Sizes available up to 24W.

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

Deb Shops carries a large collection of trendy, youthful dresses at low to moderate prices suitable for casual and party or prom wear.  Sizes 14-24W.

Dillard's - regularly carries designer labels like Adrianna Pappel, 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.  Styles range from youthful to sophisticated in plus-sizes up to 24W.

Eliza Parker is a small, plus specialty designer that carries lovely dresses suitable for career and special occasions. Contemporary styles in versatile knits are common here. Sizes 10-28W.

eShakti carries vintage, retro, trendy, artsy and ethnic style dresses that can be modified to suit your tastes.  Change necklines, sleeve styles and lengths for a few extra dollars.  Party dresses with beading and other detailing are also becoming more frequent. Choose from standard sizing up to 6X, or use custom measurements for the perfect fit.

Evans carries trendy to contemporary style dresses for casual, work and occasions in British styles for the American market. Sometimes has designer dresses from the likes of Beth Ditto, and high fashion design duo Clements Ribeiro in sizes 10-28W.

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

Forever 21 carries young, trendy fast fashion style dresses for the young (or simply young at heart). If your looking for sexy above the knee numbers on a budget this is your spot. Sizes do run small here to check the size charts for the best fit. Sizes up to 3X.

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Igigi carries a gorgeous collection of dresses designed specifically for the plus-size figure.  Styles are contemporary to trendy in edge. Options range from career to cocktail and formalwear.  Sizes 12-32W.

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 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  offers sophisticated styles for full-figured women who appreciate well made designer clothing.  Their dresses range from dressy casual to career to cocktail dresses. They are particularly well known for their jersey wrap dresses and stunning lace dresses.  Sizes 12-32W.

Kohls carries trendy to contemporary style dresses for the value priced shopper in sizes up to 3X.

Lands End offers a growing collection of classic to contemporary style dresses with clean modern lines in natural fibers. Knits and wovens appropriate for casual and work wear. Sizes up to 26W.

Lane Bryant carries trendy and contemporary styles for plus-size women who love their curves. Seasonal dresses, tops and bottoms for casual, work and special occasions available in plus-sizes 14-28W.

Lord and Taylor carries better label dresses in classic to contemporary styles for work and special occasions from brands like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and more in sizes up to 24W.

Macy's carries an excellent and deep selection of plus-size dresses for every occasion.  Choose from contemporary career styles, trendy day dresses, and special occasion dresses.  Options available for everyone from the junior plus to the more sophisticated woman. Popular labels include Baby Phat, Michael Kors, Jones New York, Jessica Simpson and many more.  Sizes up to 24W.

Midnight Velvet carries contemporary and romantic style plus-size dresses and skirt sets perfect for career wear, special occasions and holidays. Styles range from jacket dresses to maxi dresses, sheath dresses to cocktail dresses. Plus-sizes available up to 3X.

Modcloth is an indie designer site with small production runs, so if you see something you like available in your size scoop it up when you can.  Lots of dresses with vintage, retro and pin up flair in sizes up to size 4X.

Monif C is a contemporary New York designer specializing in upscale fashion with an urban edge. Often has a selection of unusual dress styles for the fuller figure. The Marilyn Convertible Wrap Dress is her most popular and versatile style. Sizes 14-24W.

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 Dressesiconicon 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 classic to contemporary dresses with a more casual flavor, many in natural fibers in sizes up to 24W.

Old Pueblo Traders - value priced clothing for career, casual and special occasions. Styles run from classic to contemporary.  Good resource for jacket dresses and skirt suits. Tall sizes are also available up to size 20.  Plus-sizes up to 28w and select styles available in plus petite sizes up to 26W. 

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

Queen Grace Collection offers upscale, contemporary dresses appropriate for work and special occasion designed exclusives for the plus-size figure in sizes 12-26W.

QVC  has a lovely selection of full-figured dresses from designer names like Bob Mackie, Liz Claiborne, K-Dash for Kardashian, M by Marc Jacobs, and Isaac Mizraahi to name just a few. Styles range from trendy to contemporary, career wear to special occasion dresses. Sizes up to 3X (26-28W).

Rachel Pally designs dresses in versatile knits in solids and prints. Choose from maxi dresses, short caftan dresses, wrap styles and sarong styles.  Sizes up to 3X.

Roamans offers everything from casual dresses, sheath dresses, jacket dresses, cocktail dresses and formal dresses.  Very good selection of work appropriate dresses also. Moderate prices and extensive size range from 12- 44W.

Saks Fifth Avenue - for divine designer dresses, this is the spot.  On-line inventory changes frequently, but here is almost guaranteed to turn up classic cocktail dresses, contemporary and trendy dresses, and the occasional career dress from labels like Tahari, Anna Scholz, Tadashi Shoji, Melissa Masse, and Kay Unger, in plus-sizes up to 24W.

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.

Sonsi is a shopping megastore combined with a social network exclusively for full-figured women.  Dresses are available for a variety of occasions from casual to work to special events.  Styles range from contemporary to trendy.  Sizes range from 12 to 34W.

SWAK Designs stands for "Sealed with a Kiss".  This plus specialty retailer's style ranges from contemporary to trendy, with reasonable prices.  Dress options range from day dresses to cocktail and evening dresses. The best news is that they carry a lot of choices in sizes up to 6X (34/36W).

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.

Unique Vintage carries new pin-up, Rockabilly, flapper, and retro style dresses in hot styles from brands like Stop Staring.  Also carries a selection of wedding gowns and prom dresses. Sizes up to 5X.

Vikki Vi is a designer label specializing in travel knits.  You'll find versatile style dresses like knit sheath dresses here in top quality jersey and stretch velvets.  Sizes up to 4X.

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 dresses in its offerings, occasionally some special occasion dresses, pant suits, and skirts turn up at this super size specialty retailer.  If you like maxi dresses and patio dresses they often have a very good selection tucked away and mixed into their "sleepwear", "loungewear" section, some with sleeves. 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.

Yes Bridal carries an extensive and stylish selection of cocktail dresses and formalwear appropriate for prom, black tie events, military balls and weddings.  Small selection of Chinese Cheongsam also available.  Affordable prices. Everything available up to size 26W, with larger custom sizes available.  Tailoring for hard to fit shapes and heights.

Zappos now carries a growing plus-size clothing collection including dresses from well known labels and brands, in addition to their extensive shoe selection.  Sizes up to 28W.

 

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