Plus Size Fashion | Maxi


Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Floral Print Blue Green Maxi | Empire Waistline Beaded Halter Strap Maxi

Floral Print Blue Green Maxi | Empire Waistline Beaded Halter Strap Maxi

With summer almost gone, you’d better pull out all the stops for one last fun-in-the-sun vacation. Comfy clothes, like this Beaded Halter Floral Print Maxi Dress, can get anyone in the mood to take a long relaxing walk on the beach.

Just add a sexy pair of sandals, and this dress is ready to …



Friday, July 9th, 2010

Floor Length Sundress w/Wide Strap |Empire Waist Full Length Maxi Dress

Floor Length Sundress w/Wide Strap |Empire Waist Full Length Maxi Dress

While I love the look of sundresses with spaghetti straps, the practicality of wearing a bra always comes to my mind. True, I could go with a strapless bra, but those are rarely comfortable. As a compromise between design and function, outfits like this Printed Empire Maxi Dress with wider straps are certainly …



Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Tiered Sleeveless Colorful Print Maxi | 12+ V-Neckline Calf Length Dress

Tiered Sleeveless Colorful Print Maxi | 12+ V-Neckline Calf Length Dress

It’s that time of year again when almost every weekend is some sort of celebration. Be it a wedding, graduation party, or barbecue, it’s all about having fun outdoors. For a mix of dressy yet comfortable, cotton sundresses, like this Sleeveless Dress by Only Necessities®, are a must-have for summer.

Colorful options offer …



Friday, June 25th, 2010

Puff Long Sleeves Scoop Neck Spice Maxi | Full Length Empire Waist Dress

Puff Long Sleeves Scoop Neck Spice Maxi | Full Length Empire Waist Dress

Fans of all things retro certainly have a lot to look forward to this season. Boho-chic style has become a major trend, and many of these designs focus on updating vintage looks from the 1960s and 70s. Garments like this Peasant Maxi Dress, for instance, are brightening up parties everywhere as a vibrant …



Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Cotton Lining Floral Embroidered Print Maxi | Adjustable Straps V-Neckline Floor Length Dress

Cotton Lining Floral Embroidered Print Maxi | Adjustable Straps V-Neckline Floor Length Dress

Just because you need to dress formally for an event doesn’t mean you can’t wear a sundress. The right combination of fabrics, patterns, and style can transform any casual outfit into a charming gown, like this Allover Embroidered Maxi Dress.

Elegant design features are an essential part of this garment. A surplice V-neckline bodice …



Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Tiered Skirt Adjustable Straps Maxi | Smocked Bodice Animal Print Women’s Floor Length Dress

Tiered Skirt Adjustable Straps Maxi | Smocked Bodice Animal Print Women’s Floor Length Dress

Blending animal prints can create a terrific ensemble, especially if you alter the color scheme for something new and exciting. This Blue Sky Maxi Dress pieces together several animal prints to create an exquisite sundress for the summer season.

Most likely influenced by abstract art piecework, this outfit has an abundance of different …



Monday, May 17th, 2010

Empire Waistband Surplice V-Neckline Maxi | Boho Chic Adjustable Straps Print Full Length Dress

Empire Waistband Surplice V-Neckline Maxi | Boho Chic Adjustable Straps Print Full Length Dress

Boho chic with kaleidoscope inspired design creates one remarkable gown. This Veronica Maxi Dress is packed with seductive style, but it’s still laid-back enough for casual outings.

I am a major fan of the silhouette created by this dress. An empire waistband allows the surplice V-neckline bodice to contour exceptionally well around the bust. …



Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Full Length Halter Top Print Maxi | V-Neckline Size 2X-3X Empire Waist Full Length Dress

Full Length Halter Top Print Maxi | V-Neckline Size 2X-3X Empire Waist Full Length Dress

Halter tops are super sexy and amazingly comfortable during summer. Combining the decadent style of a maxi length dress with the seductiveness of a halter top creates an eye-catching ensemble. This Printed Maxi Dress offers the kind of flirtatious charm every woman wants.

An airbrushed pattern produces quite a unique print on …



Monday, May 10th, 2010

A-Line Empire Waist Print Maxi | Front Knit Ankle Length Women’s Dress

A-Line Empire Waist Print Maxi | Front Knit Ankle Length Women’s Dress

While short dresses are fun and flirtatious, long dresses have an elegant charm that should never be overlooked. Packed with eye-catching stylistic features, this Gathered Front Knit Dress is a comfortable garment that works for casual and semi formal occasions. As an added bonus, it’s offered in an array of colors and patterns …



Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Halter Top Empire Waistline Black Maxi | Size 14+ Full Length Floral Print Dress

Halter Top Empire Waistline Black Maxi | Size 14+ Full Length Floral Print Dress

While a long black dress can be elegant and sexy, sometimes it needs a splash of color for excitement. This Floral Print Maxi Dress, for example, combines decadent style with a touch of vibrant color.

Although a bold color choice, lime green accentuates this outfit beautifully. With larger than life floral blooms covering the …



Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Floor Length Flared Cotton Sundress | Smocked, Strap Broomstick Maxi

Floor Length Flared Cotton Sundress | Smocked, Strap Broomstick Maxi

With all this cold, wet, and depressingly gray weather, I for one am desperately yearning for sunny skies and warm breezes. In the springtime I love to wear soft, flowing dresses. Outfits like this Broomstick Sundress put me in the mood to play in the grass and have a relaxing spring picnic.

The oversized …



Friday, February 5th, 2010

Ankle Length 3/4 Sleeves Pleated Maxi | WomanWithin’s Full Sweep Surplice Neckline Dress

Ankle Length 3/4 Sleeves Pleated Maxi | WomanWithin’s Full Sweep Surplice Neckline Dress

I love the feeling of a long, flowing dress. The way the fabric moves and sways with every step is both regal and seductive. My fascination with these types of dresses is probably why I am so drawn to this Box-Pleated Dress from the Chelsea Studio® collection.

Box style pleats, along with an empire …



Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Surplice Neckline Empire Waist Maxi | Full Length Size 1X+ Black Dress

Surplice Neckline Empire Waist Maxi | Full Length Size 1X+ Black Dress

Great maxi dresses that have been designed for winter wear are truly hard to come by. I don’t know about you, but the majority of maxis that I have seen are either strapless or thin strapped and made in bright bold colors that would be better suited for summer. Take this fashion trend …



Saturday, July 4th, 2009

Black Empire Waist Ellos Knit Maxi | Plus Size Full Length Adjustable Strap WomanWithin Dress

Black Empire Waist Ellos Knit Maxi | Plus Size Full Length Adjustable Strap WomanWithin Dress

Okay, so recently I was flipping through the pages of People magazine and saw an adorable dress on one of my favorite fashion idols. Naturally, it is tough for me to afford or fit into the exact same dress, but I like to use these images to inspire my own wardrobe. That is …



Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Empire Waist Full Length Strapless Dress| Plus Size Jersey Knit Navy Tube Maxi

Empire Waist Full Length Strapless Dress| Plus Size Jersey Knit Navy Tube Maxi

Tube dresses are fresh off the fashion runways right now, but finding one for full figured women can be a challenge. This navy jersey knit tube maxi dress is well-suited for the full figured woman. It is simple in design, but comes in an elegant and trendy navy. Plus, despite its simple design …



Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Plus Size Evening Wear | Empire Waist Woven Cotton Maxi Dress

Plus Size Evening Wear | Empire Waist Woven Cotton  Maxi Dress

This Only Necessities gauze maxi style dress is a great summer pick. There is a good reason that this dress was highlighted on NBCs Today Show, it comes in four great colors, a wide selection of sizes and it is affordable at less than $40. Plus, it is made from a washable woven …



Saturday, April 25th, 2009

V-Neck Surplice Bodice Smocked Back Guaze Maxi | Sleeveless Empire Waist Ankle Length Curvy Women Casual Dress

V-Neck Surplice Bodice Smocked Back Guaze Maxi | Sleeveless Empire Waist Ankle Length Curvy Women Casual Dress

This maxi gauze summer dress features “layered” coloring which goes from darker to lighter from the bottom up. It is available in the following four color selections: Capri blue, sahara orange, bright violet and brown. For added embellishment, there is crochet trim around the empire waist and at …



Saturday, April 18th, 2009

V-Neck Inset Waist Cotton Gauze White Maxi | Short Flutter Sleeves Ankle Length Full Figured Women’s Dress

V-Neck Inset Waist Cotton Gauze White Maxi | Short Flutter Sleeves Ankle Length Full Figured Women’s Dress

This gauze offering does incorporate many of the current fashion trends. The maxi dress is quite fashion forward for the summer of 2009. This dress measures 48 inches in length. Many of the customers who reviewed this dress complained that it was shorter than they had expected. This would be …



Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Women’s Plus Size Casual Summer Dress | Flower Sheath Scoop Neck Helm Slits Maxi

Women’s Plus Size Casual Summer Dress | Flower Sheath Scoop Neck Helm Slits Maxi

This summery offering is made of washable polyester cotton knit. According to customer reviews, this washes nicely and does not require ironing. It is touted on the web site as being a “cool column of slenderizing flowers.” I am not so sure about that claim. It is …



Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Plus Size Maxi Lounger | Hot Weather Dress For Curvy Women

Plus Size Maxi Lounger | Hot Weather Dress For Curvy Women

This cotton gauze lounger features cut-out embroidery along the scalloped neckline. It has flutter sleeves that are elbow length. If you do not have the upper arms of Michelle Obama and are self-conscious about that area, this would work well and still be cool on hot …



Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Short Sleeves Jersey Knit Broomstick Maxi | Full Sweeping Woven Cotton Size Medium-5X Loungewear

Short Sleeves Jersey Knit Broomstick Maxi | Full Sweeping Woven Cotton Size Medium-5X Loungewear

This garment from WomanWithin is billed as a maxi lounger. However, in the customer reviews, many women said it was pretty enough to wear out to dinner, a movie, or, if accessorized correctly, even a party. Many stated that they wear it out to run errands …



Sunday, April 5th, 2009

A-Line Small-4X Maxi With Shirring At Waist And Shoulders |WomanWithin Long Ankle Length Casual Or Night Out Dress

A-Line Small-4X Maxi With Shirring At Waist And Shoulders |WomanWithin Long Ankle Length Casual Or Night Out Dress

If you were to buy just one item for the upcoming summer season, it should be a maxi dress. So on target fashion-wise, the maxi dress is the must-have for the summer of 2009. This dress is easy and casual, but, oh, so pretty. …



Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Empire Waist Crinkle Cotton Tiered Hem Medium - 4X Maxi | Black, Red Or Yellow Ankle Length Curvy Women’s Dress

Empire Waist Crinkle Cotton Tiered Hem Medium - 4X Maxi | Black, Red Or Yellow Ankle Length Curvy Women’s Dress

You will look and feel your absolute best in this cool and breezy pullover dress. This is a dress that will work for you for so many occasions. Imagine you have been invited to a neighbor’s home for an evening poolside summer party. You are …