18 Plus-Size Holiday Dresses That Are Too Good to Pass Up
With the holidays in full swing, you likely have parties filling up your social calendar left and right. Whether it's your family's intimate holiday gathering, your company holiday party, or the sure-to-be-wild NYE plans you have with your friends, there are so many occasions to shop for—and an unspoken dress code for each. Though the thought of having to shop for each event specifically sounds like a massive headache, we still love holiday shopping so much because it's one of the only times of the year we get to break out the sparkly, velvet, jewel-tone dresses of our dreams.
Ready to take on all those party invites in style? Shop plus-size holiday dresses that fit the bill for every occasion.
This flirty dress is versatile enough for every type of holiday party on your calendar this year.Available in sizes 12 to 24.
Wear with glittery earrings.Available in sizes 12 to 20.
Is it just us, or does everyone suddenly have a need for this cinnamon shade in everything?Available in sizes 10 to 20.
The expensive-looking dress that will impress all your friends.Available in sizes 12 to 24.
The perfect holiday dress doesn't exi—never mind.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Just as easily worn with strappy heels as it is with sleek sneakers.Available in sizes 8 to 24.
Two words: statement sleeves.Available in sizes 1X to 3X.
If you're going to a fancier holiday party that warrants a long gown, wear this elegant number.Available in sizes 14 to 26.
The back of this romantic sheer and lace dress is just as pretty as the front.Available in sizes 0X to 2X.
You'll want every piece from this plus-size brand designed by two top fashion bloggers.Available in sizes 12 to 30.
Velvet? Check. Balloon sleeves? Check. Our favorite winter trends in one cute dress? A must-have.Available in sizes 10 to 18.
You'll be easy-going in this no-fuss kimono style dress.Available in sizes 1X to 3X.
Shine bright in this metallic knit.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Try the power color of the season.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Take a walk on the wild side with a wearable leopard print.Available in sizes X to 4X.In the holiday spirit yet? Shop these 22 stylish gift ideas while you're at it.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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