Prom is an exciting event for teen girls, but a girl with curves might have a hard time finding a prom dress if she doesn’t know where to look. This article provides a guide to several stores, both on-line and off-line where curvy girls can find the perfect prom dress to make her feel like the princess she is.
Sydney’s Closet: Sydney’s Closet is a specialty formal dress on-line boutique, specializing in plus sized dresses. The store has a wide range of dress styles and sizes. Different dresses are available in different sizes; however, the store carries sizes 14-44.
Sydney’s Closet carries several designer dresses. A list of their designer collections can be found here: http://www.sydneyscloset.com/designers.htm. The boutique also carries dresses in A-line, halter neck, ball gown, and modest styles.
Sydney’s Closet carries prom dresses in a wide range of prices, varying from $149-$538. The boutique also offers a section where prom dresses on sale may be found: http://www.sydneyscloset.com/asp/category.asp?categoryid=97.
To access the store’s main page, please visit: www.sydneyscloset.com.
David’s Bridal: David’s Bridal offers plus size prom dresses in sizes up to 30; specific sizes vary from dress to dress. They carry dresses in yellow, orange, black and white, blue, fuchsia, turquoise, red, pink, tan, beige, white, black, light purple, brown, and more.
The boutique carries plus size prom dresses in varying prices from $79-289.
In order to view all of the prom dresses David’s Bridal has available, please visit: http://www.davidsprom.com/dresses.jsp?g=19&pagesize;=all.
David’s Bridal has stores located throughout the country, and you can find the one nearest you by visiting: http://www.davidsprom.com/locator.jsp and entering your zip code.
Loralie: Loralie is an on-line dress boutique that offers plus size prom dresses. Prices range from $218-355. Dresses come in a variety of colors including navy blue, gray, brown, red, fuchsia, green, bright blue, plum, light pink, baby blue, yellow, white, cream, black and white, peach, and more.
Plus size prom dresses at Loralie come in sizes 18-26. This boutique also offers free ground shipping for orders over $100.
To see all the dresses Loralie offers, please visit: http://www.loralie.com/prom-dresses/plus-size.html.
Plus Size Bridal: Plus Size Bridal is another good place to look for plus size prom dresses. Dresses are available in a variety of colors including copper, navy blue, teal, gold, plum, burgundy, black, silver and white, silver and teal, silver and gold, violet and silver, fuchsia, red, light pink and silver, turquoise and silver, and more. Sizes vary from dress to dress, but in general dresses are available in sizes 14W to 32W. Prices range from $211-375.
It is very important to note that this site does not make refunds or exchanges. Plus Size Bridal also asserts that customers should leave six to eight weeks for shipping of dresses.
To view the plus size prom dresses this boutique has available, please visit them at: http://www.plussizebridal.com/SearchResults.asp.
Dress Appeal: Dress Appeal is another on-line store that offers numerous plus size prom dresses. This boutique carries prom dresses in sizes 14-44. Sizes 14, 16, and 18 are available on the “regular” dress page: http://www.dressappeal.com/calitoprom1.html, while sizes 20-44 are available on the “curvy” dress page: http://www.dressappeal.com/calitoprom2.html.
Prom dresses at this boutique range in price from $199-320. Dress Appeal offers free 4-6 week delivery or 2-4 week delivery for an additional $50.
Prom Dress Shop: The prom Dress Shop offers an excellent variety of plus size prom dresses for 2008. Dresses are offered in a variety of colors, styles, and designs. Prices range from $149-480. Prom Dress Shop carries dresses in sizes 14-32, and sizes vary according to dress.
In order to view the dresses this boutique has available, please visit: http://www.promdressshop.com/PlusSizePromDresses.html.
This guide features six stores with some of the largest selections of dresses for curvy girls. I hope this guide has helped you find the perfect dress for your big night.
Sources:
Sydney’s Closet:
www.sydneyscloset.com
Sydney’s Closet: Prom Dresses on Sale:
http://www.sydneyscloset.com/asp/category.asp?categoryid=97
Sydney’s Closet: Designer Prom Dresses:
http://www.sydneyscloset.com/designers.htm
David’s Bridal: Prom Dresses in Special Sizes:
http://www.davidsprom.com/dresses.jsp?g=19&pagesize;=all
David’s Bridal: Store Locator:
http://www.davidsprom.com/locator.jsp
Loralie: 2008 Plus Size Prom Dresses:
http://www.loralie.com/prom-dresses/plus-size.html
Plus Size Bridal: Search Results Prom Dresses:
http://www.plussizebridal.com/SearchResults.asp
Dress Appeal: Calito Regular Prom Dresses:
http://www.dressappeal.com/calitoprom1.html
Dress Appeal: Calito Curvy Prom Dresses:
http://www.dressappeal.com/calitoprom2.html
Dress Appeal: Information and Policies:
http://www.dressappeal.com/information.html#sales
Prom Dress Shop: Plus Size and Larger Size Prom Dresses:
http://www.promdressshop.com/PlusSizePromDresses.html
