Plus size preference dresses

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by LyrePantsOnFire

I'm a size 14-18 (depending on store/cut/what have you), and I'm in LOVE with Faith21. My pref night dress is from there -- though I'm active. I'm really liking the ModCloth picks, but watch the price. Some of the nicest ones there can get kind of pricey, and it's always a shame to spend hundreds or so on a dress you won't fit into in a few months. My pref dress from last year was expensive, and now it's waaay too big. Hopefully I'll never wear it again! ;]

Also about Modcloth...I buy a LOT from there and love it, but read reviews before purchase, check the fabric the item is made of, and take your measurements before ordering. Because they use so many different designers it can all vary a lot. I've bought items that were amazing and I couldn't believe they were only $50 (good for what I was buying), but I've also paid $50 for items that were worth $20 and had to send them back, disappointed.

(Side note, though, they offer free returns/exchanges, so if you give yourself enough time to get a different size, no big.)

[Low C Sharp]

I think many of the Modcloth and Macy's suggestions are terrific, but some of the Torrid choices would be a mistake. I think that strapless in general, and tube-style in particular, do not work on well-endowed girls, plus size or no. It's just impossible to look tasteful and restrained with DD's doing their own thing. Support is your friend.

If you're going for a sexy-siren look, that's a different story, but at pref, you won't be.
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[33girl]

Originally Posted by Low C Sharp

I think many of the Modcloth and Macy's suggestions are terrific, but some of the Torrid choices would be a mistake. I think that strapless in general, and tube-style in particular, do not work on well-endowed girls, plus size or no. It's just impossible to look tasteful and restrained with DD's doing their own thing. Support is your friend.

If you're going for a sexy-siren look, that's a different story, but at pref, you won't be.

yeah, Torrid's whole MO is "big girls can be sexy too." True of course, but not where you want to be for rush. Although the 2 black & white dresses from there in the links would be OK if they fit correctly.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by 33girl

yeah, Torrid's whole MO is "big girls can be sexy too." True of course, but not where you want to be for rush. Although the 2 black & white dresses from there in the links would be OK if they fit correctly.

Torrid is another NSFP for me...there's a reason that it's only one letter away from Horrid.

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Torrid is another NSFP for me...there's a reason that it's only one letter away from Horrid.

If you find the right thing, it's totally fine. Depending on places like Torrid or Forever21 isn't gonna fly, though. Sometimes they'll have a few items that would be ok, and sometimes it's hoochie city.

[Aerylle]

I've been searching around and clicking links that have been posted, and I was curious if the following would work for Rush?

This?

Or this?

[BrandNewAdvisor]

No matter how awesome your dress is, appropriate underwear is key. Bras are such a pain but they make a world of difference on how things fit. Don't be afraid to get things tailored either.

[FloridaTish]

I wear a plus size sz. 16 or 18 (depends on the designer or style) and I have to say I find the clothes at Torrid to be a little bit on the 'questionable' side, but maybe that's because I'm a bit older. You can find some wonderful dresses at Dillard's and Belk this time of year at GREAT prices.

[AlphaFrog]

For the people who keep posting the Forever 21/Wet Seal/Torrid stuff for Pref...think of it this way: This will probably be many PNM's first "grown-up" party, and while yes, there are *some* things from the above-mentioned that you could "get away with", why chance looking like a little girl in her mother's heels when you have the chance to step out on your own and shine?

[Alumiyum]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

For the people who keep posting the Forever 21/Wet Seal/Torrid stuff for Pref...think of it this way: This will probably be many PNM's first "grown-up" party, and while yes, there are *some* things from the above-mentioned that you could "get away with", why chance looking like a little girl in her mother's heels when you have the chance to step out on your own and shine?

Because sometimes budgets can be tight, and places like TJMaxx or huge department store sales can be even more hit and miss than Forever21, and that's saying something.

Personally if I find something that I think is appropriate from Forever21 I'll post it with the same disclaimer I usually give: make sure it is long enough once it's on you. My open house dress my first recruitment as an active was from there. If I had a picture I'd post it, but it's knee length with an empire waist and a flowy skirt. It doesn't look like it cost me $30, but it did. And somehow it still looks great (I still wear it to the right events), though I will say most of my items from there don't last very long before they look worn.

All that being said I've never seen anything at Wet Seal that looked appropriate.