Whether it is a black tie affair or a night out with your special someone, the occasion for a cocktail dress comes up from time to time. Finding a great plus sized cocktail dress isn’t easy, but this black and gold Chantel Lace cocktail dress from Igigi will have you looking for occasions to wear it out. Elegant and unique, this dress is designed to enhance the sexiness and sophistication of the plus sized frame.

The top half of this dress is absolutely gorgeous. It has a plunging neckline with a scalloped lace trim. Then, the dress gives way to its flattering empire style waist with a stylish satin band. Empire waist dresses are really a plus sized gals best bet, they conceal problems in the tummy, hips, rear end and thighs. This dress also has a flattering knee length scalloped edge skirt that helps balance and elongate the plus size frame. This dress is dry clean only, but it is not an everyday dress so that is okay. This dress looks fabulous paired with a black peep toe heel like this Exchange by David Charles heel sold on 6pm.com.