Plus Size Mother of the Groom

Curvier moms can have just as much fun outfit shopping, if they know what to look for. 

With so many stores offering special occasion and formal wear especially designed for the fuller figure, it's easier than ever to find something that will look fabulous and flatter your curves.

Plus Size Shopping in Store

If, like many women, you're unsure what looks best on your figure, one of the best tips for any shopping trip is to take along a friend.    They may encourage you to try on new styles and colors that may look great on you, as well as providing an honest opinion on each outfit or dress.

Styles that flatter the fuller figure include:-

• full length evening dress with short jacket
• "Flippy" skirt with waisted jacket
• a wrap dress
• smart wide leg trousers with jacket
• mid calf length full skirt with jacket
• dresses with a v-neck or low cut neckline, to show off your cleavage and hug your curves

Colors that you can always get away with are purple or turquoise - every woman can wear these and look great.  When you're standing in the mirror, always ask just one simple question, "what do I see?".  If it's you, the color is right, if it's the dress, then choose another color, you don't want the dress to get more attention than you do!

Team all of the above with sandals or heeled shoes - this adds immensely to your feminine look and every woman knows that killer heels can make you feel sexy (even if your feet are killing you at the end of the day!)

Buying Plus Size Online   

Two golden rules - first, check the stores returns policy to see how much it will cost you to return an item that doesn't fit.  Second, order in plenty of time to allow for returns and size differences between stores.

If possible, try and order with stores that you've bought from before, this way you'll have some kind of confidence in the quality and fit that they offer.

Useful Resources

Special Occasion Wear - more tips on styles & colors to wear for that special event or occasion