With Ashley Graham looking like the Perfect Plus Size in her figure hugging, cleavage exposing, spectacular red dress worn to the 88th Oscar awards, we decided to compile a list of our best online stores for dresses, clothing and more.
So how do you find the Perfect Plus Size dress or outfit? Well you can always follow the leaders and replicate what they do until you find your own style and fit that works for you.
As with Ashley Graham, who was named Sports Illustrated rookie as well as cover girl for Sports Illustrated swimsuit and is featuring in Lane Bryant’s latest campaign, #ThisBody, which is meant to be, “a call to action for women to challenge social conventions, to declare what her body CAN do.”
So let’s start with Ashley Graham’s own label aptly named ‘Ashley Graham’ which is available from Navabi.co.uk, You can purchase Ashley Graham stunning lingerie collection designed for women with curves, by a woman with curves, the navabi cover girl and supermodel creates stunning lingerie that’s made to be seen.
Macy’s UK have a wide range of perfect plus size outfits, everything from swimsuits to jeans to leggings and more. We love this MSK Plus Illusion Floral Lace Dress.
Forever 21 + is your destination for activewear, dresses and swimwear and low prices. We love this Plus Size Caged One-Piece.
Dare to be different with the Boohoo Plus range. cut with confidence for UK sizes 16-24 their wardrobe staples to fashion-forward pieces is guaranteed to keep your style game strong whatever the occasion. We love this Jade Cut Out Detail Bodycon Dress
Not directly promoted as pretty plus size, Coast Dresses do go up to size 18 so you can add this statement piece to brighten up your wardrobe. The luxe Sao Paolo Kendrina Dress features a modern A-line silhouette, a shelf overlay and a fresh floral print which flatters the figure beautifully. The Sao Paolo Print Kendrina Dress.
Jumpsuits are here to stay and this Two Tone Jumpsuit colour blocked option from the navabi collection will cleverly streamline your silhouette to fabulous effect. The sophisticated wrap effect through the top half beautifully showcases your décolleté, while the high waisted trousers add inches to your legs. The wide, cropped sleeves are perfect if you don’t like to flash your upper arms.
London label TFNC is renowned for its plus-size occasion wear. Step it up in sparkly fabrics, embellished styles and party-prepped bodycon dresses that flaunt fuller figures to the max – just don’t outshine the bride. Take a look at this TFNC Plus WEDDING High Low Chiffon Dress
If we had seen this before Valentines Day, we would have been all over this ASOS CURVE Shirt Dress with Pocket. The only question left on our minds would be ‘What lie beneath’?
And for ‘What lies beneath’, let us draw your attention to this Strappy Lace Bralette and Skirt Set will become your go to when you want to spend an exciting night with your significant other. The gray 2 piece features a unique design that’s guaranteed to gain and hold the attention of your spouse thanks to its curve hugging fit and see through fabric. Both the bralette and high waisted skirt are made of a sheer lace with a wavy floral pattern that will cover you up in way that’s super seductive.
Perfect Plus Size? Earlier in 2015 U.K. lingerie brand Curvy Kate shot contestants for its modelling search in nude bras and undies in a setup that mimics Victoria’s Secret controversial “the Perfect Body” ad.
“We came up with the idea as we truly believe that there isn’t one type of perfect,” Chantelle Crabb, a PR and marketing exec with the brand, told me via email. “The women in the [Victoria’s Secret] campaign are beautiful, but we think that every woman is beautiful in her own right and should be represented fairly in the media too.”
Allow your senses to be captured by the light feathered embroidery and risk being ensnared in the sheer opulent fabric. The basque will be your second skin, encompassing your curves and holding you captive. Welcoming peep-hole briefs leave little to the imagination.
“We make curvy girls feel fabulous about their figure.” Launched in July 2009, Curvy Kate offers a gorgeous collection of D – K cup lingerie and swimwear designed specifically for the fuller bust. Curvy Kate is passionate about fit and proving how incredible a shapely figure can look in the right lingerie or swimwear.