Plus Size Formal Bridesmaid Dresses

Beautiful bridesmaid gowns are easy to find - simply purchase prom dresses. They work marvelously as a substitute for a formal bridesmaid dress. There are plenty of simple, yet elegant outfits to choose from - ones that will add to the wedding party, and not detract from the bride's own dress.

Tips for the bride and her bridesmaids

There is a tradition that the maid or matron of honor should wear something different than the other bridesmaids. Personally, I find it detracts from the bride, because the one who stands out the most is the woman in a colorful dress who doesn't fit in with the other people in the bridal party.

Patterns on formal bridesmaid dresses should also be avoided since they, too, are distracting. Plus size women look good in some patterns, but it's usually best to go with solids in the wedding party. Shawls are a good accessory for a formal dress, since they can match the flow of the bride's veil.