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With the holidays approaching, you may soon be in need of a glamorous look for those special events and parties. Not too long ago, the only evening dress in plus size was a blousy, dowdy number. We can now rejoice that many options are available, and you can choose a sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous evening dress in plus size.

As you decide your social calendar for the holiday season, you may find yourself in need of a flirty cocktail dress, a ball-gown, or a chic evening suit. How do you go about finding the right style for you? Let's look at the best evening dress in plus size options.

Cocktail dresses can be as short as mid-thigh to as low as ankle skimming. The most flattering hemline that shows off shapely legs hits right about knee length. 1950's influenced styles with beading, lace, and A-line skirts are highly popular and look great on plus size women. Sleeveless dresses can be topped with decorative bolero jackets or cardigans to make a modern, yet classic statement. Add a stylish open toe pump to complete your ensemble.

If you have been invited to a black-tie affair, most likely you will need a floor-length gown. The best styles for plus sizes have clean lines without needless ruffles and bows. Excess details can add weight and look dowdy. Jazz up a simple gown with expressive jewelry or a colorful silk wrap. For footwear, try a strappy evening sandal or the latest trend - satin flats for extra style and comfort.

Maybe, you have a couple of after work parties and need an outfit that is festive but not too dressy. Look for a tailored suit that can carry you from office to cocktail party with ease. Black is back in, thank goodness, and a black, wool crepe pantsuit can be just perfect to transition you from day to evening. Full figures look wonderful in tailored jackets with slim lapels and nipped in waists. Don't worry. You will want to keep the jacket unbuttoned to show off a sexy camisole or silk blouse. Make sure that the pants are tailored but not tapered at the ankle. A chic pantsuit looks great with a high heel or an embellished flat.

Whatever your plans are for the upcoming social season, there is evening attire that will make you glamorous and sophisticated. Full figure women have more evening dress choices than ever before!

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A designer range at high street prices - Journal Live

A designer range at high street prices
Journal Live
Her stunning couture dress was the creation of fashion designer Ben de Lisi, a man synonymous with glamorous evening gowns and fabulous long frocks, ...

Swan song of the thong - Toronto Star

Swan song of the thong
Toronto Star
In a more classic age, expensive underwear gently shaped and supported the body, creating knockout figures beneath evening gowns. The garment's perma-wedgie ...

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Cinderella makeover for Charlotte Cole - Telegraph.co.uk

Cinderella makeover for Charlotte Cole
Telegraph.co.uk
For the lighter blue and floral chiffon ballgowns, I used a 'nude effect', Coral Madrague, and for the black, and more dramatic, crinoline gowns, ...

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Go gown crazy at Day for Women - Temple Daily Telegram

Go gown crazy at Day for Women
Temple Daily Telegram
Johnathan Kayne, fashion designer and former “Project Runway” contestant, specializes in prom and evening gowns. ...

New era of mid-winter magic - Ottawa Citizen

New era of mid-winter magic
Ottawa Citizen
Other ball-goers began their evening with a champagne reception at the gallery. They were then called to their seats where 24 youngsters -- 12 debutantes ...

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Scotiabank Place, Ottawa - February 6, 2010 - CANOE

Scotiabank Place, Ottawa - February 6, 2010
CANOE
... loosely choreographed musical fantasy into her glittery life, parading nearly as many expensive evening gowns and sexy outfits as there were songs, ...

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Torn from the story book pages - Toronto Star

Torn from the story book pages
Toronto Star
For Veronica Di Santo, who works with her mother, the bridal and evening-wear designer Ines Di Santo, the Internet can never replace books or the library ...

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Project Runway: From the Heart - Baltimore Sun (blog)

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

Project Runway: From the Heart
Baltimore Sun (blog)
She explains that this week's challenge is part of Campbell Soup's Dress Your Heart campaign. The designers have to make an evening gown for a woman whose ...
Project Runway Season 7, Episode 4: Seeing redAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Designers show heart in 'real woman' challengeTampa Tribune
Project Runway 7: Conference Call with Jesus EstradaRealitywanted
NBC New York (blog)
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In an Elie Saab World - New York Times

New York Times

In an Elie Saab World
New York Times
PARIS — It must be nice to live in an Elie Saab world, where all a woman needs are sparkling evening gowns and flower-embellished short ...

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Army Wives (TV Series) (DVD) - DVDTOWN.com

Army Wives (TV Series) (DVD)
DVDTOWN.com
The tux among evening gowns is worn by the long-suffering Roland (Sterling K. Brown), a psychiatrist whose military wife Joan (Wendy Davis) can be a handful ...

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