Beautiful Plus-Size Wedding Dresses
Every bride deserves to look her best on her wedding day! Here, we've rounded up the most beautiful styles available up to a size 26 and beyond. Before you hit the bridal salon, pin your favorites and print them out for your consultant. Consider this the most fun "research" assignment you'll ever have to do!
Plus: Check out more shopping tips for full-figured brides ►
By: Marisa Russo & Morgan Rubenstein
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Allure Bridals, Style W321 (available in sizes 14-32)
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Empire
DB Woman at David's Bridal, Style 9E8787 (available in sizes 14-26)
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Mermaid
Maggie Sottero, Style "Cyrus" (available in sizes 14-28)
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Fitted Silhouettes
Fit-n-flare, trumpet, and mermaid silhouettes are sexy looks that highlights the curves of a woman's body. For this reason, you should be confident and comfortable in your skin to pull off this dramatic style!
On these fitted gowns, the skirt may flare out right below the hips (fit-n-flare), mid-thigh (trumpet), or at the knees (mermaid) The shape of the skirt is key: A round skirt adds volume all the way around the lower part of the dress, whereas a trumpet skirt adds volume just from behind.
Melissa Sweet for David's Bridal, Style MS251005 (available in sizes 0-26)
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Sheath
Flaunt your curves in a sheath! Sheaths are body-skimming dresses that flow straight down from the neckline to the hem. If you're drawn to this silhouette, avoid lightweight fabrics (which can make anyone look heavier than they actually are) and opt for something thicker, like taffeta.
DB Woman at David's Bridal, Style 9T9612 (available in sizes 14-26)
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A-line
A-line gowns are universally flattering, with clean lines flaring out at the hips to elongate the torso. You'll find many variations of the A-line silhouette, including princess, slim A-line and drop-waist dresses. This is a great choice for brides who want a streamlined effect overall.
Mori Lee, Style 3114 (available in sizes 16-32)
A-line
DB Woman at David's Bridal, Style 9WG3327 (available in sizes 14-26)
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Ballgown
Ballgowns are generally fitted around the bodice and dart out at the waistline. They minimize full hips and/or the midsection and can help create an hourglass shape. One caveat: For brides who are bottom-heavy, the full skirt may add too much volume.
Maggie Sottero, Style "Monalisa Royale" (available in sizes 2-28)
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A-line
Femme by Kenneth Winston, Style SP3355 (available in sizes 2-26)
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Empire
Empire-waist gowns flare out right below the bust. Choose a sweetheart neckline to emphasize décolletage or a square cut to de-emphasize it without looking dowdy.
This silhouette is ideal for brides with an hourglass, rectangle (a waist that's about the same size as the shoulders and hips) or strawberry (a figure that's bigger up top, whether due to broad shoulders or a full bust) body shape.
Callista, Style 4097 (available in sizes 16-30)
Sheath
Moonlight Bridal, Style H1199 (available in sizes 2-28)
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Sheath
Moonlight Bridal, Style H1223 (available in sizes 2-28)
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