Plus Size Summer Dresses

Wear a light white summer dress to feel cool and comfortable during the hot months. Some dresses have little jackets or shawls that can be worn when it's cooler to take them into the cooler fall or spring months.

Knee length or calf length dresses can be worn for casual events. The skirts may have extra material to allow flowing air to keep you cooler. A-line styles are known to make waists look smaller.

Barely there halter summer dresses remain popular as do strapless dresses. Some patterned dresses have a retro "hippie" appearance with geometric or floral prints made with cotton and lace in alternating layers. Others are brightly colored with orange, green, red, pink, and purple all making an appearance. Solid colored cocktail summer dresses can be worn with accessories for day or evening wear.