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Trending Western Dresses for Extra Large and Small Sizes

trendy western dress for plus size women

A western outfit is a couture range that is inspired by the 19th century Wild West. This clothing range represents more of the casual type. Western dresses are in vogue. Most  women think that western dresses are only for slim ladies.
 
But the good news is that these western dresses are so designed that they can suitably suit plump ladies with ease. And the best part of the article is that it addresses the fabric, colors, style that suits your body type.

StructureBody Types
1. Plump ladies
Apple-shaped, pear-shaped, well-toned curvy women
2. Slim ladies
Straight type, rectangular shape, women with fewer curves, tall women, Slim women with attractive backs, women with well-toned buts, women with flaunting legs, and slender women.

Best Dresses for Plump Ladies

western dresses for plus size
1. Bandeau or tube-fitted dresses:

These dresses do not have sleeves or straps but fit perfectly at your bust line. To make most of the dress invest your money in a good adhesive bra or a strapless bra. But if you are not a bra fan, you can easily skip this step and try a bodysuit that keeps you comfy and accentuates all your best features. This kind of dress is best suitable for cocktail outings, wedding parties, formal brunches, and dinners of all sizes.
 
2. Sheath dresses:

These dresses are usually monotone, unadorned and simple. The length of this kind of dress is usually around knee-length or might fall just below length. A plus-size woman can easily cover their flaws with this typical sheath dress. This is strictly for formal settings, best for conducting conferences or attending interviews.
 
3. Pencil dresses:

This is a great dress for plump women as the cloth cuts hug the best parts and the straight hemline will reach the knee or maybe below the knee. This kind of dress looks best if you have a well proportional upper body part and lower body part. But it will also amplify your appeal if you have a pear-shaped body (heavier bottoms and lighter bust line). This attire needs oodles of confidence as it required high-definition confidence among peers. However, these kinds of pencil dresses are not-so-suitable for women who look completely chubby.
 
4. Dress with no perfect symmetry:

We are talking of an asymmetrical dress with no definite hemline. This kind of dress snugly fits your curves and accentuates your flaws if any. However, you need to make sure that the frilly hem of this kind of dress suits you well. But if you are too heavy on the plus size, try to avoid it together. This style looks good on women with pear-shaped bodies. An asymmetrical dress has a composed flare that is well-suited for events like cocktail parties, formal dates, or even casual movie dates.
 
5. High low dresses:

This is the new high low trend that is soon getting momentum among plus-size women. It is a beautiful style where the hemline of the dress from the back is longer whereas the front is shorter. This dressing style requires minimal makeup and accessories. If you are running low on time, slip on a high low dress and let the magic begin. These dresses are so versatile that it can easily they can easily squeeze in any great pick for pear-shaped women.

 
Best Dresses for Slim Ladies

Western dresses for Slim Ladies

1. Asymmetric dresses:

This dress is so designed that it will look extremely graceful on slim ladies. Because of its asymmetrical flare, it can cover every curve of your body and give a rich casual look. Here the frills at the hemline accentuate your not-so-curvy body making it look like a curve. This kind of dress is perfect for office parties, college get-togethers, prom nights, or cocktail parties.
 
2. Bandage dresses:

It is a body-hugging dress that looks similar to that of bandages that have knit together to form an exotic look. This dress is especially suitable for rectangle-shaped or for extra small-sized ladies where there is very little muscle line on the bone structure. However, in this form of dress, the fabric used is knit in a crisscross structure to form a tight body-hugging dress. This kind of dress is best suitable for semi-formal parties.
 
3. Maxi dresses:

These dresses are meant for you. It makes you look smoking hot. With curve or without, if you are tall this looks best for you. However, for women with a petite figure this dress is not for you.
 
4. Shirt dresses:

These shirts are long and are usually fashioned in cotton and types of denim. It can be casual wear and act as a good dress to accentuate your best features with a light sporty look.
 
5. Tie-detail dress:

It is not the dress that is in vogue but the tie-up. But it’s not a belt either. This detailing can be added to any of the dresses you have in your wardrobe. The only thing that needed to be done is adding a beautiful tie but in a contrasting shade that accentuates your fewer curves. You can add your own choice of belt color but not a matching one.

What to Include?

1. Fabrics

Body sizeTypes of fabric
Plus-sized ladiesCotton fabrics, lighter fabrics like chiffon (breathable and is classic) viscose (for a comfortable shine like silk), polyester (does not crease), satin ( a great fabric for plus size prom dresses), velvet ( made from high-quality silk, and drapes well your curvy figures)
Small-sized or extra small-sized ladyUse heavy fabrics like leather, silk, wool, or start using form-fitting fabrics like lycra, spandex, lycra, cotton mix that hugs your non-existent curves beautifully and makes you look younger.

2. Colours:

Plus-sized womenSmall/extra small-sized women
Black(will make you look slimmer)Dull shades like (maroon, brown, dark blue, blue, purples, burgundy, are great colors to hide your flaws and make you look slimmer.Avoid lighter shades that draw attention to your flawsAny bright color like yellow, orange, or red will do the deed. Avoid wearing dull and dark hues as they make you look thinner.

3. Accessories:

Plus-sized womenSmall/extra small-sized women
Belts: Use large onesJewelry: Large pieces of colored jewelry (don’t stick to only black)
Necklaces: Long-chain and avoid wearing chokers making you look fatTip: Mix 2 necklaces together to create your unique fab look
Belts: Thin belts at the waist or slightly above

Necklaces: Chunky pieces of necklaces and long earrings
Shoes: heels and flats

How to create false curves?

Everybody likes a curvaceous body. But obsessing about it is a simple no-no. However, a few tricks will help you in achieving this goal with ease.

  1. Use of light and bright shades: They naturally reflect light and make you look bigger
  2. Avoid dark shades: These will downtown your curves
  3. Big and bold prints: It will create an illusion of a bigger size.

How to look slimmer?

This is every fat girl’s dilemma. However, a few handy tricks will let you rule the world. Let s see what they are:

  1. Hide a large chest: Avoid using a white blouse or a khaki-colored dress that will draw attention to your bust line. Instead, try blouses and dresses in dark hues and even vertical prints will work for you than oval.
  2. Hide your flabby area: Do not use bright shades in those areas else it will get highlighted and you might become a laughing stock.
  3. Rules for petite women: Never wear a top in light shade with dark pants, make it vice versa else it will make you look short and squat.
  4. Careful about Prints: Never match a flower-patterned blouse with flower-printed capris, it will make you look like a large-sized flower shop! Both top wear and bottom wear should have different prints. The same colored dress will do but the same prints are a big no-no.
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