If you're a woman with gorgeous curves, who would like to find a flattering evening dress, the time has never been better. Over the last decade, dress choices for plus-size women have become much more varied and interesting. When you're looking for your dress, keep one simple rule in mind: patterns will add weight to your figure, while a monochromatic dress will help you look trim and fit. Best of all, a deep-blue or dark-red dress will focus attention on the best parts of your figure: your great curves and sensual features.
If you are a plus size woman, a red or black floor length halter dress can be particularly flattering. What makes this type of dress becoming is that it focuses the eye on the top half of the body, which also includes the face, hair, neck, shoulder and breasts. If you are a woman who is self conscious about your waist size, the size of your stomach or hips, then this is the best choice for evening attire. To complete the look, upswept hair and medium to long earrings would work perfectly. Don't use a necklace as it can make your neck look a little too busy. Remember to keep it simple and sophisticated.
Off the shoulder gowns are a favorite of many women, including designer Donna Karan. Plus size women look especially elegant in an off the shoulder gown. It brings attention to her shoulders, and most women have very nice shoulders. Some off the shoulder gowns have plunging necklines, and some don't. If you are comfortable with a plunging neckline, by all means choose one. Even though skin is showing, it can be just a hint if that is what is comfortable for you.
An off the shoulder dress is the perfect solution for those of us with wide hips. By revealing the very sexy shoulder area, the dress draws attention upward and serves to balance the proportions of a woman's body. Larger ladies favor this design as a way of accentuating their silhouette. When paired with the right accessories, the look is complete. A delicate necklace and chandelier earrings polish the look. If brooches are more your style, skip the necklace and use it instead. An evening wrap or shawl can be added for those cool evenings.
If you're looking for accessories that will really make an outfit work, think about the feature that you'd most like to show off. Do you have a great neck, or well-defined shoulders? A set of long earrings or a glittering necklace will accent that part of your body. Also, consider wearing a scarf: the color can be tailored to highlight your dress, or your eyes, or both.
