Plus Size Evening Dresses and Gowns
26 Aug 2008 • Singapore - North, Singapore - South, Where To Shop
I had received quite a few enquiries on where to get pretty evening dresses, gowns, etc. Well, this post was actually long overdue. Let me share with you where you can get some nice decent gowns.
Being plus sized doesn’t mean that you are unable to get evening dresses or gowns for your important occassions, that party dress. No. No. No. There are always options available. If you are thinking of getting nice dresses off the shelf, you can consider Dorothy Perkins, they don’t have many but selected few.
Otherwise, I will recommend tailors!!! I swear by tailors! They are great! Everything made to fit you perfectly. If you got it, flaunt it! I have now, 5 evening dress, all tailor-made, 1 from a seamtress in Chinatown, the other 4 all from Artiris. Let me share with you some of my insights…
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Black Long Tail Gown with Silver Beadings
Cost approx $300
I had this tailor made at Artiris in Year 2004, when I had a business gala dinner. I wanted something really formal and I always wanted a long tail (those that drag the floor kind). Can’t fit into this now but I still love it. |
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If you are having a long tail, do choose fabric that are not so heavy so it doesn’t weigh you down. In this case, the 1st layer of this dress cuts up to give it more flow and lightness. |
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If choosing an all-black ensemble, do ensure that you accessorize appropriately. In this case, this dress has a section of silver beads after the waist. |
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Don’t go for pure solid black. Go for layers – translucency for that allure. |
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If you have big arms, a matching shawl will do good. |
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If you have a big tummy or small bust, have your dress as empire cut (high waist, slightly after the under-bust), it really flatters |
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“Marilyn Monroe” Bare-Back Halter Neck Evening Dress
Cost approx $250
I had this tailor made at a seamstress in Chinatown in Year 2006 for a themed party – Superstars Nite. I had always loved that Marilyn Monroe dress and this was tailored similar to it. The seamstress was great. She had it done for my 1st fitting in 2 days. The only drawback was that I had to get my own fabric. The 2 layers of fabric that I got from Chinatown Market, however, only cost me less than $30. I have worn this on a couple of occassions -wedding, as an emcee, dinners, etc. It has a dangerously low cut front and a bare back. |
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If you have got what it takes, flaunt it! Go for a deep V if you wanna show that cleavage. |
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When wearing an all-white to a wedding, remember to do a courtesy check to see if the bride minds, otherwise, just don’t wear an all-white to the wedding, you ain’t the bride. |
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Remember to do a body scrub 1 day before you wear any skin revealing clothes, especially a bare back. You wanna look and feel good! |
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For a dress of such nature, go for soft and light fabric for its bounciness and flow. You want your skirt to blow in the wind. |
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Do not wear a bra in such dangerously low cut front. Go for nipple tapes and body tapes which are widely available in Watsons, Marks & Spencers, Guardian, etc. |
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Green Dress with Beadings
Cost approx $300
I had this tailor made at Artiris in Year 2004 for a themed party – Prom Nite. I was the chairman and also the emcee, so something pretty is nice. This dress has a slim A-line cut which brings out the curves of the hips. Its long length gives me that extra height (provided you wear heels). Sadly, I can’t fit into this anymore but still love it, of course. |
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When going for colours, do choose one that suits your skin colour. Otherwise, it may turn up disastrous. Choosing the right colour will bring up the “luminosity” of your skin. |
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When choosing tricky colours such as green, go for a bit of fabric effects – such as glitter, textured, etc so that the colour does not look so stark. |
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If you are going for a more structured look, choose fabric of medium texture. You may couple it with a soft flowy shawl to balance it out. |
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If you have narrow shoulders, a “deep inward” shoulder strap will enhance your shoulder width and also increase the comfort leve. |
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Blue Casual Evening Knee-Length Dress with Beadings and Painting
Cost approx $250
I had this tailor made at Artiris in Year 2007 for a friend’s wedding – supposed to wear all blue as sisters. The translucent fabric on top of the white cotton base makes me feel all princessy again. The only drawback with this dress is that it has a bust support which, if not tailored properly, may not look good. However, I really love the blue. |
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A knee-length dress or shorter, will give a more casual look and feel to any dress. |
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If you have small bust, do not opt for bust support, it will normally not look as great as with you wearing a bra. |
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If you have a big tummy or small bust, have your dress as empire cut (high waist, slightly after the under-bust), it really flatters |
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If you have big arms and would like to have some sleeves without looking out of date, go for translucent cap sleeves. They look great. Just make sure the cap sleeves is long enough. If the cap sleeves are too short, it will have an adverse effect of making your arms look bigger visually. |
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Where Can You Tailor Made Your Dress?
- Artiris – AMK Hub #02-11 Tel: 6484 0543 ROM PACKAGES AVAILABLE!
- Chinatown Seamstress – May Hp: 97424934 (located somewhere at Trengganu Street)
Or if time or budget is the constraint, and you are ok UK18-22, you can give me a buzz and I will be glad to lend you my dresses at no charges but you must take extra care of them, of course. 
We are having a FLEA MARKET on 11/12 Sep!!! Both homeshop and online shopping closed till 14 Sep. Do come down to the FLEA MARKET to shop with us! All prices slashed with lots of $5, $10, $15 SALE ITEMS!
September 4th, 2008 at 1:54 am
I’d definitely like to suggest Elegant Mart.
They have beautiful, beautiful gowns there, and yes, even plus sizes!!
October 6th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Hi there,
I was wondering if you rent out your beautiful black gown? I have to wear something formal to company D&D on 29th November. Do let me know, please? Thank you.
– Salisa
October 6th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Hi, Salisa.
Sure. not a problem. Can you give me your measurements…so i check to see if it fits?
October 7th, 2008 at 10:31 am
elegant mart???
October 26th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Hi, I would like to rent the black gown for my freinds wedding on 16 nov. Can we meet up & try on the gown?
October 28th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
where’s Elegant Mart?
October 28th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Hi tipah…elegant mart is an online boutique. they are located in the US. some of their gowns are quite nice…http://www.elegantmart.com/
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I have prom dress for rent. email me for details.
Im a UK20.
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
sorry. my email is faking_it_always@yahoo.com
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:19 am
hi. may i ask which seamstress did you go to at chinatown? or if anyone has any recommendations?