For brides shopping for a plus size wedding dress, today’s designers offer endless options that highlight the natural beauty and curves of the bride.
Different Styles for Plus Size Wedding Dresses
A-line Dresses
This type of wedding dress is designed for all body types, even for plus size brides. With a flattering flare below the waist to the bottom of the dress, the A-line dress offers a form-fitting top to accentuate or provide the illusion of a smaller waist.
Mermaid Dresses
To enhance the beauty of a bride’s curves, the mermaid wedding dress is a waist-fitted dress which hugs the body down to the shins or ankles with a flare at the bottom. This silhouette can be seen with sleeves or without.
Ball Gowns
As seen in popular Disney movies, this Cinderella-type princess dress has an elegant full skirt with a fitted bodice. Brides of all sizes and shapes can take advantage of the low decolletage these gowns offer.
Sheath Dresses
The modern bride can achieve a look of sophistication with the sleek fitted sheath dress. From the bodice to the bottom of the hem, this dress highlights a plus size bride’s natural curves.
Empire Waist Dresses
Brides have the chance to accentuate their gorgeous waistline with the tight fit of the Empire waist. Gathered just below the bustline, this dress flares out down to the bottom.
Fit and Flare Dresses
These dresses are designed for the confident plus size bride that love to show off their curves. With a fitted waist, the style flares out down to the hemline.
Plus Size Bridal Dresses for Every Body Type
Plus Size Wedding Dress Style | Body Types Best Suited |
A-line dresses | Flatters all plus size body types including pear-shaped, apple-shaped, and hourglass-shaped brides. |
Mermaid dresses | Flatters hourglass-shaped and pear-shaped body types. |
Ball gowns | Flatters hourglass-shaped, pear-shaped, and apple-shaped body types. |
Sheath dresses | Flatters rectangle-shaped and inverted triangle body types. |
Empire waist dresses | Flatters apple-shaped and rectangle-shaped body types. |
Fit-and-flare dresses | Flatters hourglass-shaped, pear-shaped, and rectangle-shaped body types. |
Where to Get Stylish Plus Size Wedding Dresses at an Affordable Price
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Maria is an owner and manager at Opportunity bridal where her main focus revolves around product purchasing, quality control and sales. Maria has been in the wedding industry since 2004, in various roles, at all levels. Maria was a founding member of Opportunity Bridal in 2016 and continues to champion our mission to offer great dresses at competitive prices while offering a no pressure, happy environment for our brides. Maria is a continuous learner in Bridal, the wedding industry and life in general which she implements at Opportunity Bridal to find new and innovative ways to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
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