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La Monir is an upscale,
designer dress and formalwear shop with labels like Tadashi and
Cassandra Stone available that has recently expanded to plus-sizes
up to 30W, ready to ship immediately.
Lane Bryant
- has increasingly more
dresses available on-line with more formal options during the
holiday and wedding seasons. Plus-sizes 14-28W.
Lane Bryant Catalog carries a
selection of evening and special occasion wear, especially in the
holiday season. Sizes 12-44W.
Lew Magram, Runway Fashions at Runaway Prices - dresses,
suits, skirts and more for special occasions. Most dresses available
to size 16 with select styles (usually jacket dresses) available
as large as 26W.
Loralie - these prom
gowns are sweet, glamorous and elaborate with all styles available
from 2-26.
Macy's Dresses
- carries a selection of formal and cocktail dresses, especially in
the holiday and prom seasons, from both contemporary and trendy designers. Most available in
misses sizes, with few here and there in plus-sizes up to 24W.
MetroStyle
carries a beautiful, and affordable selection of special occasion
dresses for the younger woman in sizes up to 18/20. Ranges from prom gown formal to less dressy
special events.
Midnight Velvet
carries a selection of plus-size pant suits, duster sets and
dresses appropriate for evening wear and formal events. Be sure to
check their separate listings in the "Midnight Velvet Style" section
for even more fashions. Plus-sizes available up to 26W.
Monroe and Main carries more
formal gowns, pant suits and cocktail dresses during the holidays in
sizes up to 24W.
Nordstrom
is on of the best places to find plus-size designer and
quality formalwear and cocktail dresses suitable for
both the young and trendy fashionista and more mature,
sophisticated full-figured woman. Plus-sizes up to 24W.
Prom Girl is a large and
confusing site, but well worth the effort with one of the best and
largest selections of formalwear for more than just prom.
Styles range from young and sweet to elegant and sophisticated for
military balls, weddings, and other black-tie affairs, budget priced
to designer, cocktail and party dresses to ball gowns.
There is a plus-size section, but only a small fraction of larger
sized dresses are listed in the section. Your best bet is to
browse through by designer to find the best selection. Sizes
from 0 - 44.
Roaman's
cover everything from dressy to formal,
trendy to traditional. Eveningwear selections include formal pant
suits, dinner suits, and dresses. Plus-size
formalwear available in sizes 12-34W.
Saks Fifth Avenue
is the best place to go for truly special and upscale designer evening
wear, especially during the holiday season. You'll find designer
gowns, dresses and evening separates from labels like Chetta B,
Tadashi and Carmen Marc Valvo here in sizes up to 24W.
Sanctuarie
is a small, 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.
Silhouettes
- carries a variety of special occasion and formalwear
for the contemporary full-figured woman from satin cocktail
dresses, to evening pant suits, to the occasional
evening gown. Everything available in sizes up to
26W, with some styles in sizes up to 44W.
Size Appeal carries
young, sexy and low priced cocktail dresses in sizes up
to Junior Plus 5X.
Sydney's Closet specializes in formal gowns for black tie events,
military balls, Quincinerea, cocktail dresses,
wedding gowns, prom and
bridesmaids in plus and super sizes 14 - 44W. Gorgeous selection from ball gowns
to mermaid styles. Many styles must be special ordered 8-12 weeks
in advance, but more and more styles are offered every
season for immediate shipping.
Torrid the is a young, fabulous site
for the full-figured trendy girl. Excellent affordable prices on fabulous
Marilyn Monroe dresses, elegant goth gear, sweet trendy styles and retro fab satins.
Formalwear is usually available in the holiday and prom seasons.
Sizes up to 26W.
Ulla Popken - Special Occasions carries an unusual collection
of formalwear including flowing chiffon duster pant suits, silk and
velvet burn out kimono's, palazzo pants and the occasional formal
gown. Everything available from sizes 12-34w, with the occasional
offering up to 38W.
Woman Within - although mainly more casual in its
offerings, occasionally some special occasion dresses or suits turn up
at this super size specialty retailer, especially during the holiday
party season. plus-sizes up to 34W.
Womens Suits - carries a selection
of formal, evening suits suitable for mother of the bride. Some
styles available up to 26W.
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