Plus-Size Wedding and Event Outfits

When an invitation arrives, the excitement comes with a familiar question: what will I wear? Finding an evening dress in plus sizes can be tiring because of the limited choice in many shops. Once you know the right cut and fabric, though, becoming one of the most elegant and comfortable guests of the night is easy. In this guide we’ve gathered the cuts and styling tips that work best for special occasions.

Cuts

• Wrap dress: Defines the waist, frames the neckline beautifully and stays comfortable all day. In satin or crepe it becomes a true occasion dress.
• A-line: A skirt that opens softly from the waist lets you move freely on the dance floor.
• Empire waist: A cut that flows from just below the bust creates an elegant, romantic silhouette in fluid fabrics.
• Pencil skirt and blouse: A chic two-piece alternative for those who don’t love dresses.
• Jumpsuit: A fluid wide-leg jumpsuit looks wonderfully modern at contemporary events.

Fabrics

This season liquid satin and silk were the stars of the runway. These softly reflective fabrics add drama to even the simplest cut. Crepe drapes beautifully and keeps its shape all evening. Velvet is a warm, luxurious choice for autumn and winter events. If you love sequins, try a sequinned top with a plain skirt instead of a fully sequinned dress.

Colours

Choosing colour by the time and season of the event makes styling easier. On autumn and winter evenings, burgundy, emerald, midnight blue and chocolate brown look rich and sophisticated. For daytime weddings, blush, sage green and cobalt blue feel fresh. Avoiding white and cream at weddings is still a graceful courtesy to the bride.

The right underwear

Underwear largely decides how an evening dress sits. A bra that supports well without straps digging into your shoulders changes your posture. Choose seamless underwear under satin and fine fabrics. If you’ll be on your feet for hours, light anti-chafing shorts make a huge difference to comfort.

Shoes

If you want to dance all night, comfort matters. Block heels, platforms and low pumps let you stay comfortable without sacrificing elegance. Look for brands that offer wide fittings. Wearing new shoes at home for a few hours before the event is always a good idea.

Accessories

If the dress is simple, play with accessories: statement earrings, a sparkling clutch or a silk wrap. If the dress is patterned, keep jewellery minimal. Think of hair and make-up as part of the outfit too; soft waves and a glossy lip suit a draping satin dress perfectly.

A final word

What you wear to an event shapes how you remember the night. Choose a dress you feel comfortable and beautiful in. When you step onto the dance floor smiling, you are already the most elegant detail in the room.