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Find Your Perfect Plus Size Black Dress

Sometimes only a Plus Size Black Dress will do! Black dresses are appropriate for almost any occasion and with a smart choice, can be a very flattering staple in your wardrobe.

Plus Size Black Dress

Every lady should have at least one "go to" black dress for unexpected events or when you just can't figure out what to wear. The right dress can take you from business to semi-formal with a change in jewelry, accessories, hose, shoes, hair and makeup. Start your search for that perfect Plus Size Little Black Dress here!

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The proverbial “little black dress” is a must in any woman's wardrobe. However, even though black is slimming, some thought must be put into finding the best plus size black dress for your body shape. You want something that shows off your curves without pointing out the little flaws you don't like.

What NOT to buy:

Thankfully with a one-color dress you don't have to worry about those terrible prints and patterns that often appear on plus size clothing. However, buying black only helps so much. You do not want dresses with big belts or bows at the waist line unless that's where you want to draw people's eyes. In fact, you might want to try an empire waistline instead. I also do not recommend opting for something that's “trendy” unless you want to pay a fortune and get to wear the dress only once or twice. Stick with something that has classic lines. If you wish, vintage is one nice solution. Full skirts are wonderfully flattering because they move with you.

The sleeve design is up to you. Most plus size women aren't happy with their upper arms, so you will likely want to avoid strapless dresses. Even if its summer you can try something with even a half cap to cover just enough to make you comfortable. Or, if you fall in love with a strapless dress, toss on a bright shawl.

Choosing the Perfect Plus Size Black Dress

If you know your body type then it's not difficult to choose the perfect plus size black dress. If your body is bottom heavy, you want a dress that's loose and full at the bottom. Focus on a fitted top to flatter your upper body. Other hints include:

For women who have short legs, try a stretchy dress in rich fabric. Avoid round necklines – look for dresses with a strong vertical line.
The length of your little black dress depends greatly on the occasion and whether you want to show of your legs. Go slightly longer if you don't like your legs (and use something on your upper body to draw attention away – like a unique pin or off the shoulder cut).
To detract from a heavy waste, try a dress that has a low waste line or none at all.
Upper body full figured women can wear square necklines quite nicely – just avoid clingy fabrics.

Accessorize:

Just because you're wearing black doesn't mean you can't add splashes of color to your outfit with scarves, purses and other accessories. Consider looking for an item the color of your eyes. That will help tie your makeup, dress, and accessories all together, and encourage admiring glances at your face.

The plus size black dress is perfect for every season and nearly every occasion. You can dress them up or down with simple touches like the right pair of shoes. Take your time and search for a dress that fits your body type and makes you feel both beautiful and comfortable.
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consistently has a great selection of black plus size dresses - casual, dressier and for special occasions. All of their items are available in sizes XL to 3X and many are available in 4X, 5X, 6X and they occasionally have 7Xs. Be sure and check their size chart before ordering, their sizing is very generous and is slightly different than standard sizing (if there is such a thing!) They have an exceptional return policy and great customer service and often will offer deferred billing.

Start at Macys if you are looking for upscale and designer trendy plus size black dresses. They have a very impressive selection of designer and name brand plus size dresses, including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Baby Phat, Jones New York, Michael Kors, Evan Picone and Donna Ricco.

Kiyonna.com has a great selection of upscale Little Black Dress Plus Size in sizes 12 to 32 or 0X to 5X. Kiyonna.com

Alight has a goodselection of Plus Size Black Trendy Dresses in sizes 14w to 32w. They have over 900 items by 100 different designers.
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Torrid.com has a nice selection of black dresses for plus sizes.

is a plus size catalog with moderately priced plus size trendy clothing. They have a nice selection of black dresses and sets in sizes from 12w to 44w. I have ordered from them many times. They have a good return policy and very good customer service. They often have deferred billing available - which is nice!

Lane Bryant (the store's website and not the catalog) has a nice selection of both trendy and more traditional plus size black dresses. They carry sizes 14 to 32, including petite and tall plus sizes. They also have plus size maternity dresses on their website.

Avenue has an impressive selection of plus size black dresses in sizes 14 to 32. Their dresses are moderately prices and the styles are trendy and up to date. They have a few dressier dresses, but most of them are more casual, with many that are also appropriate for business or church wear.

In addition to sizes 14 to 36, Catherines also has petites and talls for plus sizes. Their styles are more traditional and modest than some of the trendier retailers. They have a good variety of black dresses in classic styles, like shirt-waist or A-line.