Bridal Plus Size - Boleros and Jackets
October 27, 2008
Many plus size brides want to hide their arms so when it comes to looking for a plus size gown, they automatically pick a dress with sleeves, short or long. There are so many beautiful gowns that have shoestring straps, halternecks or are strapless that could still be worn with a wedding jacket or bolero to hide the arms.
Once you start to check out the boleros and jackets on offer you can see there are so many different shapes, styles, fabrics to choose from. There is a style to suit every plus size bride and every plus size gown. Here are just a few.
Plus Size Bolero Jackets Plain Satin
This bolero style jacket is made of plain satin and would look great especially for a winter or fall weddding. It comes in white and ivory and sizes upto 28W
It also comes in a short sleeve version for a very simple cover up in white and ivory again and upto size 28W
Plus Size Lace Bolero Jackets
If you prefer something more lacy what about these.
This is a great strapless dress with a beautiful coverup lace bolero in sizes upto 28W
What about a colored dress and bolero jacket. This great gown comes in sizes upto 30 and lots of colors so if you don’t want white or ivory and fancy something a little more dramatic, this strapless dress with fitted bodice and bolero jacket is a must
This last example is an beautiful romantic shape. The princess line gown features a curved neckline and spaghetti straps. There is also a princess line long embroidered lace jacket with short sleeves and a semi-cathedral train. Absolutely gorgeous !
Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
October 4, 2008
Now you have picked out your dress, you need now to look for bridesmaid dresses and these may be plus size bridesmaid dresses. When deciding what style to choose, think about the different areas of the body as you did with your own dress. No matter what size your bridesmaids, talk to them about what shapes and styles they would prefer to wear. They may not want to have bare arms if they are bigger, even some smaller ladies are very conscious about showing off this area. They may prefer to wear a shorter style dress than a full length. It is important to have your bridesmaids happy in what they are wearing so that they are comfortable and confident all day. If they are happy they will appear confident, and if they are confident they will be happy.
The dress below from is a great choice if you are having several bridesmaids. This simple style will flatter any shape, size or age. If comes in over 50 different colors, and sizes from Junior size 8 to womens size 28. It is a classic simple style with short sleeves to hide the arms. The v-neckline to the front and back is a unusual detail, whilst the empire line elongates the body whilst hiding any odd lumps and bumps.
