These days there are hundreds of different ways for plus size women of all shapes and sizes to minimize their flaws and maximize their attributes. Though still way behind where it needs to be, the industry is no longer the land of oversized dresses and drab colors. It’s because of this that I feel the need to step back and take a look at how far we’ve come.

Let’s use the new Giselle dress from Swakdesigns as an example. Just ten or fifteen years ago, you would have been hard pressed to find a dress of this caliber anywhere in the plus-size market. I take that back: the fortunate among us would have been able to own this dress if they had the time and money to get it custom made. Look at how far we’ve come.

To be able to wear a stylish cocktail dress suitable for the office and the bar is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. To be able to rock a middle minimizing empire waist is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. To find draping that creates movement and shape as opposed to making you look like you’re wearing last decades curtains is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. And to be able to do all this in a suitable blend of polyester and spandex and your choice of black, pink, or electric blue is definitely not something to be taken lightly.

Available in sizes 1X to 6X I am not sure just how great the empire waist on this dress will fair on every body type because in every picture the model wears it with a chunky belt to add depth to her curvature. The just above the knee hem may also be a draw back for tall women and those looking to maintain a certain level of propriety on different occasions.

Features Of The Above Mid Length Dress