35 Plus-Size Dresses We Love This Spring
When it comes to inclusivity, to say the fashion industry has a long way to go would be an understatement. Though we’re beginning to see brands changing their approach and giving more consideration to their size offering (and it’s about time), for many women, finding stylish clothing in their size is still a significant struggle.
The average clothing size of UK women is 16, and while most high-street brands cater to her (aside from a couple of stores whose sizing is notoriously questionable), if you’re a size 18 upwards, options become very limited—particularly if you're in the market for something designer.
We don’t think that’s fair, so we decided to make the search for stylish clothing that little bit easier on you by doing a comprehensive edit of the best plus-size dresses. From big names to under-the-radar labels, we left no stone unturned in our search for the most fashionable frocks, which we hope you’ll love just as much as we do.
Whether you’re in the market for an ethereal midi from Mango, elegant linen from Marina Rinaldi, one of Reformation’s iconic thigh-high splits or some of Kai’s show-stopping prints, scroll below to see the prettiest, sexiest, and chicest plus-size dresses around.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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