Plus Size Evening Dresses

Plus size evening dresses, are you dreading your Prom Night because you just don't know how to choose a dress which will not only look fabulous but make you feel fabulous too. Many plus size prom dresses look fantastic on the hanger, mannequin or model in the catalog, but when you put them on it doesn't look like the same dress at all. To avoid this you need to think about your body shape, and what style of dress will flatter your figure best. You may be surprised to know that curvy girls actually have a wide choice of prom dresses to choose from, it's just about finding the right cut to make the most of your voluptuous figure.
So here are some hints, tips and rules to follow to find your perfect dress. If you get this right then you will certainly look and feel like the belle of the ball.
Often the main factor in choosing a prom dress is the price, so you start by looking for cheap plus size prom dresses. Now this is fine, but it is extremely important that the dress fits correctly, and although the dress may have been bought on sale, it doesn't have to look like it cost any less than designer plus size evening wear. Inexpensive prom dresses don't have to look cheap! To get the best prices, it is a good idea to search for your dress well before Prom Season begins.
Before you go shopping either in a store or online make sure that you measure yourself properly. Use a cloth tape to measure your bust, whilst wearing a well fitted bra, around it's fullest, also measure your waist, which is about an inch above your navel, and your hips across their widest part. Write down these measurements.
Always choose a dress size which fits the largest part of your body. The dress can then be altered and taken in to fit your figure correctly.
Now take a look at yourself in the mirror. What body shape do you have?
If your body carries most of the weight in the middle section, often the waist is the largest measurement, make the most of your figure.
If you have a defined waist but your hips and thighs are significantly larger than your bust, then to choose the right dress.
If you have a defined waist but your hips and thighs are significantly larger than your bust, then to choose the right dress.
If you have no waistline and your three body measurements are almost the same in size, then look for plus size formal dresses that will give you shape and define your waist.
s your tummy something that you want to draw attention from because you carry most of your weight there? Don't worry, follow these style tips and you will find some perfect plus size evening dresses that will flatter your figure.

Most importantly wear something that you feel comfortable in, if you don't like to show too much flesh, then go for a modest prom dress with sheer sleeves, or short sleeves. Perhaps you don't want to wear a full length prom dress, instead look for plus size cocktail dresses, use 1950s style dresses as your inspiration. Add a shrug or shawl to complete the look. If you would prefer something more alternative then gothic style is a huge trend for 2007. For this look choose vintage style prom dresses which feature brocade, perhaps a layer of black lace over jewel tone satins, red, deep blue, green or purple.