Plus Size Dresses to Beat the Heat ~ Fashion World

Fortunately, today many department and fashion retail chains sell a wide variety of plus size clothing choices, including plus size dresses. As there's nothing better than wearing a pretty dress in the summertime, we've picked out our favorite warm weather plus size dresses for you to browse.

Elegant and flattering, maxi dresses, one of the more popular plus size dresses styles, can be found in many different colors and prints, and we like this JWLA for Johnny Was Amber Dip-Dye Maxi Dress ($215) because of its unique multicolor floral embroidery detailing. With a neckline featuring smocking and ruffles with thin spaghetti straps, this dress features smocking at the waist, and its skirt falls straight to the ankles. The embroidered flowers look so pretty against the ombre effect of the blue dip-dye knit. Made of cotton, this dress will be a staple in your summer party wardrobe.

Another flattering style for plus size dresses, wrap and faux wrap dresses like this Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Faux Wrap Dress ($78.90) work to make your waist look smaller. With soft pleating to accent curves and the lovely aster shade, this dress is a stunner. Zips up the back with an hook-and-eye closure, this dress measures 42 inches from the shoulder to the hem, making this dress hit at mid-thigh. With a fully lined bodice, the crossover look in the faux wrap is attractive on every figure.

A variety of printed sundresses, a hot trend this summer, can be found among our selection of plus size dresses, and our favorite is this Style&co. Plus Size Sleeveless Printed Beaded Dress ($50.99). Featuring a scoop neckline accented by beading, this colorful abstract printed dress is a pullover style with no closures. Sleeveless, with bra-friendly straps, this dress is tiered at the hem. Hitting below the knee, this dress measures 47 inches from the center back neckline to the hem.

If you're looking for a classic dress to wear to work this summer, we've got lots of great choices in our plus size dresses shop, like this Jones New York Plus Size Pleated Dress ($104.25). Made from an airy cotton fabric, this sleeveless, V-neck dress features pleating detailing down the front with a button closure. Tying at the waist, the skirt flows freely, giving this classic dress a touch of femininity. Hitting below the knee, this is a dress that can change its look easily with different accessories.

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