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20 best plus size party dresses
Searching for the perfect plus size party dress? Look no further, we've got everything from lace and sequins to long sleeves and strapless.
By Amy Lewis
1
Jewel collar
The perfect dress to see you through Christmas to New Year's Eve, available up to size 24.
Gina Bacconi Duchess Sateen Dress in Bordeaux, £220, johnlewis.com
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Gina Bacconi Duchess Sateen Dress in Bordeaux, £220, johnlewis.com
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Vintage style
Just team with heels for the perfect nod to vintage party style, available up to size 18.
Foxy Lady 50s Wiggle Dress, £130, 20thcenturyfoxy.com
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Foxy Lady 50s Wiggle Dress, £130, 20thcenturyfoxy.com
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Fit and flare
This fit and flare shape will accentuate your waist, while black and gold is universally flattering, available up to size 26.
Little Mistress Black Embroidered Flared Dress, £55, evans.co.uk
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Little Mistress Black Embroidered Flared Dress, £55, evans.co.uk
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The strapless number
This strapless dress features concealed moulded cups to help give your bust a boost, available up to size 22.
Fiji Strapless Dress, £139, monsoon.co.uk
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Fiji Strapless Dress, £139, monsoon.co.uk
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5
Pretty embellishment
Dresses don't come much more embellished than this, available up to size 22.
Embellished Jacquard Dress, £399, boden.co.uk
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Embellished Jacquard Dress, £399, boden.co.uk
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6
Bodycon
These red lace panels are perfect for flattering the figure, giving you illusion of the perfect hourglass, available up to size 32.
Lace Panel Bodycon Dress, £87, jdwilliams.co.uk
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Lace Panel Bodycon Dress, £87, jdwilliams.co.uk
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7
Gold sequins
Nothing says party glamour like gold sequins! Also available in red, up to size 20.
Phase Eight Angele Sequin Dress, £150, houseoffraser.co.uk
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Phase Eight Angele Sequin Dress, £150, houseoffraser.co.uk
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Black and nude
For a pretty twist on party glamour try teaming shades of nude with black lace, available up to size 30.
Lace and Nude Dress, £90, jdwilliams.co.uk
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Lace and Nude Dress, £90, jdwilliams.co.uk
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Bright blue
Cobalt blue is the perfect statement colour if you're looking for an alternative to red, available up to size 32.
Blue Necklace Swing Dress, £45, evans.co.uk
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Blue Necklace Swing Dress, £45, evans.co.uk
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10
The prom dress
Gold, shimmery and flirty, this is the perfect party dress for NYE parties (also comes in silver), available up to size 26.
Koko Gold Heart Cut Out Back Skater Dress, £59, newlook.com
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Koko Gold Heart Cut Out Back Skater Dress, £59, newlook.com
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11
Black lace
You can't go wrong with classic black lace, available up to size XXL (24-26).
Junarose Lace Dress, £38, curvissa.co.uk
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Junarose Lace Dress, £38, curvissa.co.uk
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12
Flapper style
Embrace the glamour of the twenties with flapper inspired frocks, available up to size 30.
Sequin Flapper Dress, £89, mandco.com
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Sequin Flapper Dress, £89, mandco.com
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Classic shape
This Kelly Brook for Simply Be dress is a classic shape that'll flatter all figures, available up to size 32.
Kelly Brook Midi Dress, £75, simplybe.co.uk
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Kelly Brook Midi Dress, £75, simplybe.co.uk
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14
Busy prints
If you love a busy print, try this flattering dress from M&S, available up to size 28.
Matchstick Print Bodycon Dress, £45, marksandspencer.com
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Matchstick Print Bodycon Dress, £45, marksandspencer.com
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15
Side split
Just add a waist belt and heels for knock-out style in this side-split dress (also comes in red), available up to size 24.
Layla Slinky maxi dress with side split, £20, boohoo.com
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Layla Slinky maxi dress with side split, £20, boohoo.com
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16
Hot pink
Fun and feisty, we love this shade of bright fuchsia pink, available up to size 22.
Dorothy Perkins Pink gem trim sleeved dress, £32, debenhams.com
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Dorothy Perkins Pink gem trim sleeved dress, £32, debenhams.com
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17
Statement red
If you're going all-out for a black tie event, go for bright red and embellishment, available up to size 20.
Red Embellished Necklace Maxi Dress, £60, wallis.co.uk
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Red Embellished Necklace Maxi Dress, £60, wallis.co.uk
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18
Red velvet
Add a luxe touch to your party style with velvet textures, available up to size 24 (also comes in black).
Niamh Wrap Front Velvet Dress, £20, boohoo.com
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Niamh Wrap Front Velvet Dress, £20, boohoo.com
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Classic lace
Team this burgundy lace dress with black tights for easy to wear party style, available up to size 32.
Floral Stretch Lace Shift Dress, £35, yoursclothing.co.uk
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Floral Stretch Lace Shift Dress, £35, yoursclothing.co.uk
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Polka dot LBD
Give the classic LBD an update with ruffles, textures and polka dots, available up to size 20.
Eliza J Spot Mesh Shutter Dress, £130, houseoffraser.co.uk
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