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Read our privacy notice . It’s the question we find ourselves asking most mornings: what to wear today? The answer is almost always a dress. Forgiving and flattering on all body shapes, a great frock (or three) should always be waiting in the wings of everyone’s wardrobe.
In design terms dresses are nearly perfect (although most of them could do with more pockets), offering an entire outfit in one piece. There’s a style to suit every taste and flatter every body, and the selection is only becoming more exciting as more brands and designers actively make their collections more size-inclusive instead of just offering a separate collection for plus size shoppers. British high street sizing charts categorise a dress size 18 and above as plus size .
Making dresses for curvier shoppers isn’t simply a case of sizing up the existing collection. It’s about designing specifically with a plus size customer in mind, from the initial sketch to investing in plus size fit models for toiles that address concerns and preferences. While some designer brands offer extended sizes, the vast majority can be found on the high street with price tags to match - welcome news for your bank balance.
To that end, we’ve rounded.