Plus Size Red Carpet Fashion

Just a few years ago the thought that a plus size woman would be walking the Red carpets in Hollywood and showing up on best dressed lists would have seemed impossible.  Finally the reality that women come in many sizes and can be beautiful and fashionable at any size has caught up with Hollywood.   This award season we saw Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, and Adele prove to the media and critics that plus size women can walk the red carpets and look sexy and fashionable while doing it. 

Here are a few of our recommendations to get your own plus size Red Carpet Look inspired by the plus size women from this years awards season.

The Dress

·         Fit is critical so if you have to buy it a size too big and get it tailored to fit you perfectly do it.

·         Stick to a single color dress the flatters your skin tone.

·         Pleating and ruched fabric at the waits to hips can help camouflage some of your trouble spots.

Our Pick –

JS Collections Ruched One Shoulder Gown (Plus) $248 available at Nordstrom.com

The Jewels

·         Simple and classic vintage inspired designs give you a timeless look of elegance.

·         Cuff bracelets give you a great look and are easy to wear.

·         Less is more.  With some dresses you might not need a necklace.

Our Pick

 Amazon.com Collection Silver Diamond Cuff Bracelet  $125 available on Amazon.com

The Shoes:

·         Make sure you can walk and stand in them.

·         Stay Away from strappy.

·         Break them in by wearing for a few hours each day prior to the event.

Our Pick-

Marc Fisher Shoes, Joey Peep-Toe Pumps $59.98 available at Macys.com

Plus Size Dress for Success Tips

Dressing for success is important for women of any size but can be a difficult challenge for Plus Size Women.   Over the years I have found ways to achieve the  polished look of success but it takes work. Here are some of my tips.


   Get the perfect black suit

Even if it takes trying on hundreds once you have it you will have your go to outfit for years to come.  In fact I recommend if you find a brand and style you like buy two if you can afford it since they are hard to come by sometimes.

Shop for separates

This allows you to pick the best size for each piece of the suit.  Also you can create a bigger wardrobe by mixing and matching the pieces together.  Mixing cardigans and jackets with  your skirts and pants gives you options.

   Get your clothes tailored

Fit is everything .  Get your suits , skirts., pants, and tops tailored to your.  Buy for your largest area and have them altered to fit you.  After all your unique  so don’t expect the off the rack selections to give you that tailored look.   Once you find a good tailor locally and understand how he can help you some of the frustration of shopping will be eased .  You will realize that you can make things fit with a little help. 

Being plus size does not mean you can't dress for success.  These are just a few tips to help you.  Send us your fashion problems and we will keep the tips and solutions coming.