Want to buy your favorite plus size evening dress? Hold on, the first thing you need to do is to think over what kind of dress fits you best. An evening dresses costs not only money but also your time which is a must. Search for a gown which you’d like to wear it time and time again instead of a disposable tacky one.

When it comes to plus size gown styles, it applies the same rule of normal gowns. You would never go wrong with a timeless design. It even works when you choose a vintage dress since it’s never out of fad.

Styles of plus size evening gown
Sheath / Column Dresses
A sheath or column dress is a single piece of fabric which fits snug to the body. Sheath gowns fits like a long T-shirt. These gowns are often a single color.

Halter Top
A halter-top gown accentuates the upper back and beautiful shoulders curves.

Mermaid Dresses / Trumpet Dresses
A mermaid dress is usually a long dress which fits tightly around the body until the knees of the legs, where it flows out like a fish fin. As a result, a mermaid dress is also named a fishtail dress.

Occasions to wear a plus size evening gown
Still have no idea when you may need an evening gown?

Wedding
It’s trendy to have a destination or backyard wedding nowadays. However, many people prefer to hold formal weddings. Plus size evening dress is a great choice for a formal wedding. What the evening dress code requires is all in the formal cut evening dress.

Cocktail party
A formal cocktail, such as a theme party, a Halloween party or a Christmas party, usually requires semi-formal outfit. A short sleeveless evening dress or a sheath gown are perfect for a cocktail party. These gowns are some kind of formal but not overdressed.

Prom
There is no more fun than a prom in high school. It’s many girls’ first formal event and everybody wants a sweet yet romantic prom dress.

Formal night on a cruise
If you are going to entertain yourself on a cruise, you may need a formal evening gown for dinner or even a cocktail dress for a Captain’s cocktail party. Dress yourself up and be the queen on board.

Where to Shop
Some popular evening gown brands:
David Meister
La Grande Dame
DressesShop
Debenhams
OnlyGowns