Somewhere around seventy percent of women in the United States wear street clothes in a size of 12 or more (which is equivalent to a size 8 in bridesmaid dresses)! That means that unless all of your friends disappear when they turn sideways, most of you will have plus-size bridesmaids in your wedding. However, if you’re like most brides, you’re bridesmaids will run the gamut in terms of sizes, and you’ll find yourself at a loss for trying to make them all look good when they walk down the aisle with you.
plus-size modest bridesmaid dresses.
While there is no single right answer about what bridesmaid dress you have to pick out, there are some simple rules you can follow when you pick out plus-size modest bridesmaid dresses for your best friends. First, a lot of plus-size women dislike their arms and try very hard not to show them off whenever possible. So, unless they assure you otherwise, try to stay away from spaghetti straps or strapless bridesmaid dresses. These styles definitely highlight the arms, and aren’t very flattering for a lot of full-figure bridesmaids. Another option is that when you pick a dress, either pick one out that comes with a matching shawl or jacket, or buy your bridesmaids a nice coordinating wrap that they can use to draw attention away from their arms.
Sizes: Many plus-sized women have larger bust-sizes, and are usually afraid of exposing themselves if they’re made to wear tight, low-cut, strapless dresses. When looking for plus-size modest bridesmaid dresses, try to choose something more flattering, with sleeves or wider straps, which will allow your bridesmaids to wear a supportive bra so they don’t droop or expose themselves in your wedding. Even the bridesmaids who don’t wear a plus-size will appreciate being able to wear their own bras under the dress.
Finally, do not pick a dress that is clingy or made out of a satiny material, which tends to show off people’s flaws, instead of accentuating their curves. Instead, choose an a-line or empire waist dress that flatters a curvier bridesmaid and makes them not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful.
Your other option for finding the right bridesmaid dress for all of your bridesmaids, is to pick a single color and let your bridesmaids choose their own dresses. It’s your wedding, and you probably have something specific in mind when you think of what everyone will look like on that day, but keep in mind that if you choose a darker color, it will be much more flattering for your plus-size bridesmaids. Pastels just tend to make people look bigger than they are and accentuate the flaws of their bodies, instead of making people look curvy and beautiful. If you choose a rich color and let your bridesmaids choose their own dresses, your larger bridesmaids will be able to choose their own plus-size modest bridesmaid dresses that suit their body type and don’t take away any attention from you when walking down the aisle.
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