Every plus size lady knows it has not always been easy to stay on the razor’s edge of hot and cool fashion when so many designers in the past seemed to be targeting pencil-thin thirteen year olds with their latest offerings. But now more than ever trendy plus size maxi dresses are making their way into fashion lines, and clothing outlets, everywhere. Here are few spicy styles to look out for this year:
The Printed High-Low Maxi Dress
The classic look of this dress recalls the style of early Twentieth Century with a hem line that rises high toward the knees in front and down to the lower calf behind. Pullover styling makes this an easy maxi dress to get into for the plus size lady. This open shoulder dress features a scoop neckline to show off your neckline, and it’s A-line maxi silhouette allows the dress to hang pleasingly on your frame to accentuate your figure. Made of polyester with a chiffon trim, this dress will keep you cool on the warmest of days.
The Lace-Trim Popover Dress
Reminiscent of the Orient, this long maxi dress features lace trimming topped with a popover bodice to add a touch of class. This floral print dress hangs attractively to the ankles on the frame of even the tallest of plus size ladies. It’s scoop neckline gives way to a lovely popover bodice that serves to add an extra layer to this maxi dress’s stylish contours. Nylon lace trims the bodice and the hem, as well as a series of stripes in the lower third of the dress, which gives this dress a mix of classic American and Asian styling.
Printed Knot-Front Maxi Dress
If you’d like something with a more classic European look, this full coverage plus size maxi dress combines the styling of Western Europe with a print that brings to mind the architecture of Ancient Rome. This pullover v-neck maxi dress mildly cinches at the waste with a knot drape in front ties in the back. The straight bell-shaped hemline hangs at the ankles and provides pleasing lines to enhance the plus size figure.
City Chic Trendy Drawstring Waist Maxi Dress
The plus size lady who has a flair for the saucy will appreciate the Spanish styling of this maxi dress. This long length dress with a hem styled in the fashion of Spain or Latin America will have you sipping Tequila and dancing the Tango. The scoop neckline and sheath silhouette will accent your figure, while the drawstring waist gives the plus size lady the choice of how tightly this dress should hug the body.
Love Squared Trendy Handkerchief-Hem Maxi Dress
For those looking for a more casual day dress, or you just want to keep cool in the Summer, this maxi dress with it’s scoop string neckline will keep the active plus size lady cool and trendy in the warmest of climes. The tropical print and handkerchief styled hemline will keep you looking hot, while the unlined, polyester maxi silhouette will keep you feeling cool.