Brides in search of cheap plus size wedding dresses can find it very stressful. Most bridal stores don’t stock dresses in larger sizes and specialty plus-size stores are often too expensive.
But it’s possible to find the perfect plus size bridal gown by ordering a custom made to order dress online. Think that sounds expensive too? Wait until you read the tips in this article.
Plus Size Bride
Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful on her wedding day and that includes the plus size bride. But the frustration of trying to find a suitable bridal gown for a larger woman can be overwhelming and wedding magazine images don’t help as every bride is a standard stick-thin model.
LightintheBox.com offers something different. Not only does the site specialize in cheap plus size wedding dresses, along with an entire bridal collection for any bride-to-be, every dress is custom made to order, whether it’s based on the standard dress-size chart or specific measurements supplied by the customer. And a custom made dress means a perfect fit, regardless of how big your hips are or if your bust is larger than average.
The plus size standard wedding dress collection is available in sizes up to 26 (53” bust, 47.5” waist, 55.5” hips), or customers can supply their own measurements. Any bride scared of ordering a dress online just needs to read the hundreds of positive reviews, and with prices for most plus size dresses under $200, you can afford to take the dress to a seamstress for any last minute alterations.
Wedding Gowns for Big Women – Buying Tips
If you’re a large lady, you need to look for wedding gowns for big women that flatter those curves. Here are some buying tips:
- V-necks draw attention to what could be your best asset – your boobs! So look for flattering V-neck style wedding gowns that highlight your upper rather than your lower body.
- If you’re feeling daring, choose a tight corset-style bodice to flaunt those assets!
- Combine a V neck with an A-line dress shape, like the one in the first picture below. This shape will let the skirt skim over your hips, hiding any lumps and bumps.
- Choose a dress with sleeves if you don't like revealing your arms.
- Avoid short wedding dress styles that make you look larger unless you are very tall or you have elegant legs and calves that you want to flaunt.
- Also avoid meringue-style voluminous skirts that will make your body look bigger.
Inexpensive Plus Size Bridal Gowns
Many plus size bridal gowns are expensive as the additional fabric used in larger sizes simply costs more. Add to that the extra sequins, beads and embroidery that have to be applied to a wider dress and you can soon be looking at several hundred dollars more for the same dress in a plus size.
LightintheBox.com only adds a $9.99 premium to styles containing a lot of embroidery or beading detail and many dresses don’t have a premium at all as they are specifically designed for the larger bride.
Buy Custom Made Wedding Dresses Online
Don’t get frustrated trying to find a bridal gown if you are a plus size. Instead, consider buying one of the custom made wedding dresses from the LightintheBox plus size wedding collection. And if any of your bridesmaids are plus size, they can cater for that too.
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