The wide v-neck and mock wrap bodice is almost universally flattering, and the elbow length sleeves are a great choice for women who want to keep their upper arms in check. The ruched detail brings in the waist, and enhances the look of an hourglass figure. I love the clean a-line skirt that is concealing and slimming, as the volume increases at the smaller parts of your body. This is a sleek and elegant bridesmaids dress for any season, but especially for these upcoming cooler months. Available for $158 from Nordstrom.

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Satin Bridesmaid’s Dress by Donna Ricco

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Donna Ricco Plus Dress

1) Allison in Green from Size Appeal (ships worldwide):

2) Sequined Swing Top from Zaftique (ships worldwide, but if you’re outside the U.S. or Canada, restrictions apply — see their shipping page for more info)

3) Green Tunic from Ulla Popken (ships to the United States, its territories, and Canada)

4) Donna Ricco Floral Halter Dress from Alight (ships worldwide)

In addition, Torrid currently has some really cute green and/or St. Patrick’s Day-specific t-shirts, handbags, trendy undies, and socks all on one page right now at their St. Pat’s Day Shop.  You should definitely check it out.

If you liked this post, you might also like my previous post:  Plus Size Clothing: 15 Places to Shop Online.

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Trendy in Green: 4 Plus Size Looks You’ll Love

So go ahead and go on your date, or hang out with your other single friends, or sit on the couch and eat ice cream and cry, or whatever it is you were planning on doing today.  (Okay so hopefully it wasn’t that last thing.)  Then when you’re done, go order yourself a new green dress.  Here are some choices.

1) Chiffon Tunic Dress with Woven Trim, availabe at ASOS:

2) Norma Kamali one-shoulder dress, available at BlueFly:

3) Natalia knit dress with braided bodice, available at Delia’s:

4) Ali Ro abstract print dress, available at Pink Mascara:

5) Surreal Deal layered silk dress, available at dresses.com:

6) Maya chiffon dress with lace trim, available at Igigi (plus size):

7) Donna Ricco sleeveless polka-dot dress, available at Alight (plus size):

Stretch lace maternity dress, available at Bella Blu (maternity):

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Gorgeous Green: What to Wear on St. Patrick’s Day

4. The experts at EHow.com suggest going through your closet and pulling out everything red, trying them on, then choosing an existing piece to accessorize, or to purchase other pieces of clothing to compliment.

5.  From Me:  If you’re single, plan a girls only day, and do something fun with your single friends.

Single or taken–it doesn’t matter.  Look great, and have fun doing it.  Here are some dresses that would make a perfect early valentine’s gift to yourself…

For the sexy siren look, try this slinky dress from Victoria’s Secret:

Love the hearts on this cute Betsey Johnson dress at edressme:

Also from edressme is this Lia Kes dress.  It has a fun/funky vibe to it:

Nordstrom always comes through with a classically elegant style, and they do so once again with this Donna Ricco dress:

This little red dress is available at a discount at overstock.com.  I especially like the circular neckline:

Valentine clothes don’t necessarily have to be pink and red, as seen in this BCBG Max Azria dress at Lord & Taylor, which is frilly and romantic in an understated way:

Color block dresses are very *in* right now.  Pick this one up at Charlotte Russe for less than $25!:

This sweet and feminine Spring eyelet dress is also under $25 at Forever 21:

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