Just as you might find it difficult to find a good pair of shoes, it can be hard to find cute party dresses that fit well.
Women that fit under the plus-size category have to deal with the same problem, except it’s more about limited options than just simply finding the right size. There’s not as much variety in the market, and thus high prices reflect what people are willing to pay for plus-sized clothes.
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If you’ve ever shopped at a department store or major retailer looking for something stylish and feminine, chances are good that your search was unsuccessful because everything was either too big or too small (or both).
This can be frustrating for anyone who wants their clothes on point but doesn’t want to spend hours in fitting rooms trying on different items until one finally fits well enough. It’s also a waste of time constantly buying an item and then returning it because it wasn’t true to size.
Some brands offer inclusive sizes. High-street brands like Anthropologie, H&M, and Mango have dedicated plus-size options. ASOS also offers over 7,500 items in their plus-size collection, making it one of the best places to shop for plus-size women.
Brands like SimplyBe, Good American, and Girlfriend Collective have catered to plus-sized women since the beginning.
Though we still have a seriously long way to go, it’s promising to see that things are slowly changing for plus-size fashion shopping.
If you’re a curvy woman looking for a fun party dress for holiday parties, we’ve got your back! Here’s our edit of the best plus-size party dresses you can find right now.
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Shop Plus-Size Party Dresses

Sequined wrapover dress, £34.99, H&M+ – buy now

Good Touch Wrap Midi, £139, Good American – buy now
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Twisted wunder Ziggy Star Mini Dress, £48, Simply Be – buy now

Curves Silver Sequin Collared Mini Wrap Dress, now £26.99, New Look – buy now
Plus Satin Swing Midi Dress, £65, River Island – buy now

Charlie Pink Sequin Midi Dress, now £140, Olivia Rubin – buy now

Curves Bright Blue Satin Shawl Collar Mini Wrap Dress, now £29.99, New Look – buy now
Plus Size One Shoulder Maxi Sequin Dress, now £40, Nasty Gal – buy now
Marguerite Silk Dress Es, £335, Reformation – buy now

Black Sequin Mya Dress, £149, Never Fully Dressed – buy now
Plus Gold Paisley Long Sleeve Midi Dress, £79, River Island – buy now

Mya – Black Feather, £305, Rixo – buy now

Satin wrap dress, £29.99, H&M+ – buy now