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Step 1
Choose a dress that your plus-sized bridesmaids will feel comfortable in and make sure it's flattering. Stay away from form-fitting dresses that can hug the body and reveal problem areas. According to happynews.com, A-line dresses and empire-cut dresses are great choices for plus-sized bridesmaids. It is also important to choose longer dresses, as opposed to knee-length or shorter dresses for plus-sized bridesmaids. Floor-length dresses are often the most flattering and appealing types of dresses for plus-sized bridesmaids.
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Step 2
If possible, try to choose a dress that incorporates a shawl or has sleeves of some sort. Plus-sized women often have issues revealing their arms, and adding that extra touch can make them feel more comfortable as they are walking down the aisle. Choosing a dress with cap sleeves for summer weddings or long sleeves for winter weddings can help plus-sized bridesmaids feel more at ease. Bridesmaid dresses that incorporate some sort of belt or sash can also take attention away from problem areas in the midsection.
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Step 3
It is also important to stay away from busy patterns that might make a plus-sized woman look and feel bigger. The same is true for bright colors such as yellows, hot pinks and oranges.
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Step 4
A bride should choose several bridesmaid dress options and allow ample time for her bridesmaids to have fittings. The bride should accompany her bridesmaids on these fittings so that she can help determine which dresses fit her bridesmaids the best and look the most attractive on them. It is important to choose several dress options for plus-sized bridesmaids so that they and the bride can discuss which dresses they feel the most comfortable wearing and look the best in.
