Everyone want to go to prom, but some are intimidated by the very dresses. Sadly, plus size teenagers allow themselves to worry about their dress sizes more than the dance itself. Plus size prom dresses do exist, and some of them are absolutely gorgeous. While there are some issues with these dresses. there are some ways to ways to avoid going in a dress that was obviously made for a thinner woman and then just let out; larger women just look better in dresses that were designed for them from the beginning. There are some ways around this problem, and find some really great dresses.

One thing is to look for dresses that have an empress waist. The waist of the dress has been lowered compared to a regular dress, but the effect can be considerable on the appearance of the dress. The most noticeable effect is that the dress loses a lot of the volume that a regular dress has, making it a lot better looking for plus size women. Combined with a brilliant sash or belt, the dress becomes a lot better, and becomes a true work of art. At the very least it becomes a lot better fit than a dress that was merely sized up, and that is something that should be avoided at all costs.

Some variation on a peasant dress will work as well. Most dresses tend to visually be of the same texture or color; while this is fine for a smaller woman, it tends to create a solid wall for a larger woman. There needs to be a way to break up the color and or texture, and peasant dress does precisely that. It also tends to accentuate the curves of the woman, adding to the beauty of the person who wears it. Combined with a vest, even one that is slightly off the color of the dress, and the dress becomes a true thing of beauty.

The best plus sized prom dresses are tailored explicitly for plus size women, and take into account that a plus size woman has assets that, when taken advantage of rather than hidden, make for an incredible dress. As such the woman should eschew plus size versions of current fashions and look for more vintage threads, recalling the eras when plus sized women were valued and allowed for. By doing so, the woman will find some really great dresses, especially when accessories are used to effect by the person wearing the dress. Just remember to go lightly on the jewelry and moderate on the color, and the dress will be absolutely gorgeous.