Best plus size dresses to wear for all occasions (2024)

Karen Millen

Sizes: 18 - 24

Got a wedding to dress for? It is possible to find beautifully tailored options on the high street if you head to Karen Millen. Take this dress as a prime example: structured yet feminine with lace trims and sunset florals, it's a pretty look to wear for the 'I do's'.

Never Fully Dressed

Sizes: 10 - 28

A good denim dress is an easy throw-and-go option when you're in a rush. NFD's offers a bit more decoration than usual with tropical-themed embroidery and a scalloped neck and hem in contrast indigo thread. One to wear practically everywhere.

Monsoon

Sizes: S - 2XL

It's a mob wife's world right now, and if you're up for embracing the look - miles more fun than 'clean girl' - then animal print is where its at. Leopard, though loved, is done to death. Change stripe with a chic zebra instead and rule the urban jungle.

Reformation

Sizes: 18 - 26

A little black dress should be part of every woman's sartorial playbook. Reformation's velvet number is lifted with a hint of white at the bandeau neck, adding lightness to the look.

M&S

Sizes: 8 - 24

Get ready for warm weather and long-awaited holidays in M&S's uber-chic beach midaxi. It's perfect for hot climes as it's made from cotton while the full sleeves and bardot neckline offer classic appeal. Team with sandals and a wide-brimmed floppy hat.

Boden

Sizes: 6 - 22

There's nothing like a crisp blue and white-striped dress to feel like spring is on its way. Manifest warmer weather and bluer skies in Boden's shirtdress. The long sleeves shield against chilly weather, while the 100 per cent cotton means it'll remain breathable as the mercury rises.

ASOS

Sizes: 22 - 28

Dial up the glamour whether you’re on a beach or at a five-star resort with this crinkle maxi dress. The perfect outfit to throw on and go over a one-piece or bikini, it’ll look as good in the sun as it will dancing into the wee hours.

The low-v neck is super flattering while the thigh-high split offers a sexy flash of skin without being OTT. Add some gold jewellery and stylish flats, and you’re good to go.

Little Mistress

Sizes: 22 - 26

Lots of wrap dresses fall to midi length, but when you want to turn up the heat and show off your pins - only a mini will do. This frock is made for partying with velvet and sequins ensuring you shine from dusk to dawn. The long floaty sleeves balance out the dramatic neckline and hemline so you won’t look out of kilter. Add some heels and you’re good to go.

Chi Chi London

Sizes: 22 - 26

In need of a semi-formal frock for a big event? Chi Chi London is an excellent port of call with plenty of options in the plus-size department. This satin-look wrap dress adds a bright floral print to the look which is both celebratory as well as distracting from lumps and bumps you might feel self-conscious about. Fluttery sleeves balance out the long skirt, which skims the shins.

Flounce London

Sizes: 18 - 22

Stop traffic in this hot pink mini that has party time written all over it. The wrap style cuts across the chest, minimising the look of larger boobs while the full length sleeves offer welcome balance.

ASOS

Sizes: 22 - 28

Take your fashion cues from the Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue and make a play for this white sequinned wrap dress, made for Spinning Around under disco balls. The glam look comes with a matching tie belt and spacious balloon sleeves with nipped-in cuffs.

A little commotion, please, for this stunner.

Ulla Popken

Sizes: 16 - 38

If this dress could speak, it would yell “party time!”. Streaked with candy-coloured hues and finished with a fun frilled hemline, this wrap is what to reach for when you’ve got a big party beckoning in the calendar. The tie-waist is adjustable while fluted sleeves give the silhouette 70s appeal.