Fancy border prints make this dress a really cool maxi item to wear over a halter top before the beach, and Silhouettes has some generous sizing that won’t squeeze you anywhere you don’t need to be squeezed. This 100% cotton dress won’t turn out see-through, either, because it’s lined in 100% cotton voile.
I have a feeling that this is a quality piece. . . I guess the only way that I’ll know for sure is if I buy it. Oh darn! I recommend you do the same–it’s available up to size 26.
Border print dress, coming up!

With so many choices out there, it’s easy to get lost in what seems like a sea of wedding dresses, but knowing what shape you’re looking for can take you a long way. Here’s a guide to five of the most popular gown silhouettes, and who they work best for.
 
1. The Ball Gown: This style has a full skirt with a fitted bodice. It can work for  a lot of body types. If you are a pear, this will obscure your hips and emphasize your torso. Fuller figured women look nice in ball gowns because they tend to balance out …read more

I love this wrap dress! It has really grown on me, and now I’m giving it two thumbs up after a pretty serious test this weekend involving the beach, a party, and errands. Available in a rather festive pattern for a brown and green dominated item, it features a tier of ruffles around the ankles that actually “swish” when you walk around in it! It has a traditional wrap dress shape complete with a waist tie, which is far more comfortable than one of those “faux wrap” items or things with attached camis (*shudder*).
But the best part? The fabric! You’ll …read more

Silhouettes– which just so happens to make shoes of my dreams and very appropriately-proportioned/scaled plus items– has this great beaded dress in their “new items” department. I feel a little guilty about featuring it, because they have a ton of spring stuff and swimwear, but then again, we’re probably all headed to at least one spring fete this year!
This dress in georgette features lines of beads down both the front and back, and it’s $99 in sizes up to 26. I love that it has natural shape without falling too close to the body. . . very possibly a good …read more