Plus Size Prom Dresses

Plus Size Prom Dress
By Kent Pinkerton


Prom night is the most memorable as well as the most looked forward to occasion for any teenager. It is a night of splendor, with people dressed in their elegant best. Prom dresses are given almost as much importance as wedding dresses since it is the last chance to make an everlasting impression.


Prom dresses are typically formal party gowns, long and delicately stunning. There is no traditional way to define the "best prom dress". It is the one that makes a young woman feel beautiful and convey the right image-sweet, innocent, sexy or simply stunning. Prom dresses can be bought directly from stores or they can be painstakingly and lovingly designed for the best effect. These days, prom dresses are available in all sizes, for all kinds of women. Ready to wear dresses are available in plus sizes so you need not be a perfect size 10 to achieve a gorgeous look.


There are several things to be considered while choosing a plus size prom dress. It is very important that the size is just right. Each designer has his own size chart so be ready with bust, waist and hip measurements. Know your body type of the body: whether it is an A, H, round or hourglass. Then decide upon the style including the length, color, material, and other design aspects. Most professional designers will help in deciding these aspects.


The most popular plus size prom dresses available up to size 44 are satin, sequined, vintage and the timeless little black dress. Also available in plus sizes are the halter, the hanky hems, the ruffles and lace and the classic Cinderella ball gown.

Plus size prom dresses are can be found at most professional dressmakers. They are also available online. The Internet offers a wide variety of patterns, designs, colors and materials to choose from in plus sizes, often more than are found at retailers across the country. And they offer the option of custom designing a dress and may include alterations, an attractive option for those in need of custom fitting.


There are several websites on the Internet that provide plus-size prom dresses from leading designers like Alfred Angelo, Alyce Designs, Alyce , Anna Scott Designs, Attitudes by Debra, Beyond by Jovani, Cachet, Cassandra Stone, Faviana, Forever Yours, Glam Gurlz, Jessica McClintock, Joli Prom and many, many more.