Plus Size Wedding Dresses + Outfits and Formal Wear
Ex-wedding blogger here! Plus size wedding + formalwear recs from countless hours of ~research~ (online window shopping).
I love drama, lace, fringe, color, and ethereal, unconventional pieces made with couture-level fit and attention to detail. In...
Designers + Labels
Includes places who a) all or the vast majority of available collections are carried at any size or up to 5XL/size 24 and/or b) custom gowns are available at any size.
For country glam and rock’n’roll beloveds, Addicted Bespoke’s got you covered with custom-made suits with colorful and sometimes out-there details like newlywed aliens, tarot cards, mushrooms, and more. Made to measure at any size.
Be Twins’ dresses are modern, offbeat, and laid-back, with an understated refinement. Made to measure any any size.
Dalliance Bespoke's flowy boho gowns ship worldwide and are all available made to measure at no additional charge. On its face Dalliance Bespoke's collection looks fairly small, but with multiple color options available for a decent handful of dresse...
Dame and Maiden's Sarah Beals has been making garments from repurposed vintage fabric and clothes since 2004, but says her passion in bridal wear was sparked after sewing both her engagement and wedding dresses from vintage lace tablecloths in the ea...
Daughters of Simone is a boho label for modern cool girls. Daughters of Simone's founder + designer Brittany Castaños is the daughter of California ex-hippies and it shows in DoS’s truly unconventional vintage-inspired details. The lace patterns, unu...
Welsh studio E & W Couture creates ethereal, airy boho dresses glimmering with detail as well as chic, stunning minimal gowns. Standard sizing up to size 28 plus option to make to measure at any size.
Tampa-based Elmwood Textiles creates size flexible dresses from vintage laces for boho brides who want to look amazing, feel comfortable, and not break the bank, as all dresses are under $500! They also offer rentals for maternity photoshoots. Many r...
If there was a Project Runway specifically for wedding wear, competing against Kate Anvin's founder/owner/designer Ekaterina Magomedova would be a daunting task. KA is deft at creating best-in-class pieces drawing from multiple aesthetics: a boho lac...
Liuda Dulianytska’s folkloric, nature-inspired dresses are often simple yet head-turningly pretty. Joyful, colorful embroidery of birds, flowers, bees and more plus laces with a distinctly European vintage feel make Dulianytska’s dresses feel like ce...
Lucy Can't Dance is based in an Essex studio decked to the gills in colorful 70s maximalism, as the bridal label’s name paying tribute to the 1993 eponymous David Bowie song might have clued you in to, serving as the perfect product photo backdrop fo...
Nerecina Couture's Jenine Nerecina has had her gorgeous, exuberant plus size formalwear seen on red carpets and The Knot, Vanity Fair, Oprah, and more. Nerecina creates editorial-ready garments with simple yet striking silhouettes and bright, rich co...
For the bride who feels like everything at the bridal shop looks the same, can’t decide on one aesthetic, and wants more, more, *more* detail and drama! Rara Avis Group embraces every possible aesthetic--boho, minimalism, European vintage, avant gard...
Rosie Red Corsetry's been one of the most respected and sought after makers of bespoke corsets, dresses, robes, and boudoir wear for years, with Helena Bonham Carter among her customers + fans, who was photographed wearing RRC's Flights of Fancy ense...
Teuta Matoshi immediately brings one word to mind: abundance. Matoshi’s collections of gowns, dresses, and more are an abundance of color, volume, embroidery, ruffle, sparkle, and more. You’d have to try *not* to stand out wearing a Teuta Matoshi pie...
Wardrobe by Dulcinea specializes in lush A-line tulle skirts with soft, watercolor pastels and ombres and delicate tops to pair. They offer some dresses as well, also romantic and airy with gentle color. Big princess-y vibes.
WbD is explicit about c...
WB Bridal’s gowns are chic, romantic, and timeless, great for brides who want a modern look with touches of detail and softness. Made to measure at every size.
Wear Your Love creates ethically made, made-to-measure stretch lace gowns out of fully vegan materials in northern California. WYL's gowns feel laid-back and easy to wear but lush and romantic at the same time. Customer testimonials rave about how co...
Collections
Size inclusive and plus size wedding and bridal collections!
Loud Bodies' bridal collection is a tad hidden--you'll have to scroll toward the bottom of their Occasion Wear section, which includes most of LB's catalogue--but carries modern, more casual bridal wear that feels aligned with chic minimalism while r...
Rue de Seine's Desert Rose collection, their latest released in January 2023, is available up to a UK size 24 or about a US 3XL. There are some chic, sleek gowns here with touches of Rue de Seine warmth and creativity, but this collection is still al...
(I'm beyond glad Rue's started releasing their flagship collection in extended sizing…can we get some plus size product photos next please though?)
(I'm beyond glad Rue's started releasing their flagship collection in extended sizing…can we get some plus size product photos next please though?)
Rue de Seine's Icons collection of some of their best-selling, enduring favorite gowns is available up to a UK size 24 or about a 3XL in US sizing. This collection includes some truly, well ~iconic~ gowns like the Avril and Sia lace gowns that have b...
Plus Size Boho Wedding Dresses
For cowgirls, hippies, and free-spirited brides of all kinds.
This gown rocks me. Because I look at a *lot* of wedding gowns and my own wedding dress was truly perfect for me, I rarely feel that "I really wish I had a reason to buy and wear that" urge in any real way...but I do about this dress. The lace patter...
Every detail on this dress blows me away; the unique placement of the dyed fringe and the choker-like effect of the neck make this gown stand out. There are a couple customer reviews from plus size brides who bought this dress who rave about their ex...
Reclamation made my custom wedding dress and it is absolutely flawless. Trista, the founder + designer, was so communicative and helpful while making my custom dress; a selection of Reclamation's custom gowns can be made to any measurement or size. C...
This backless crochet lace gown is emblematic of Daughters of Simone's unique take on vintage-inspired bridal wear, which feels like stumbling upon a photo album of cool hippie weddings and Vegas elopements from like, 1960-1979. All of Daughter of Si...
Adore this gown's shimmery gold textures. Available in all sizes.
The only ombré + celestial combination gown I've found! Made to measure in all sizes.
Boom Blush on this dress: "Handcrafted of shimmering silver threads on sheer soft tulle, you can choose to wear the gown with or without the slip dress which we offer in three tones and in any length you choose; or perhaps you’d prefer a bodysuit?" B...
Button back gown with colorful floral embroidery. Available up to size 28W or made to measure.
LaSabina carries classic, romantic gowns for plus size brides. I like this gown for its boho botanical lace, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and corset back.
Plus Size Chic Modern Minimalist Wedding Dresses
Seeking draped satin, smooth crepe, pearls, all of the above? Find your gown here.
This 100% silk charmeuse gown is the modern-yet-medieval-inspired dress of your dreams. Includes sleeves. Standard sizing up to 4XL plus available made to measure.
A sexy, elegant modern gown with a corset back and leg slit. Available up to size 24.
I adore this elegantly simple yet romantic gown; the pearl detail on the back illusion mesh is such an understated yet unique touch. Available up to size 18 and made to
The high neck and dramatic hi-low skirt of this gown feels edgy yet utterly wearable. Available up to a 5XL.
Easy, chic gown with pockets! Up to size 18 or made to measure.
Simple gown with high leg slit and off-shoulder tie sleeves. Available up to size 24.
Elegant and chic with subtle sparkle. Made to measure.
Plus Size Fantasy Wedding Dresses
For making magic, saving the world, and true love!
Chotronette's dress designs and corset work especially are all exceptional--but this queenly masterpiece? Perfection. Made to measure.
A wedding-worthy, bespoke version of Neo Queen Serenity’s gown for my fellow sailor scouts! Made to measure at any size.
Whether you fell in love with Nintendo's modern fairy tale from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom or the Ocarina of Time title screen music makes you emotional (🙋🏻♀️), this gown is perfect for Zelda devotees who want to embody Hyrule's w...
I adore this strong-yet-delicate version of Chotronette's iconic Armour dress, the mantle of a spring goddess who has defeated winter. The soft pastel pinks, greens, nudes, and ivory shades contrasting with the chains and "armored" shoulders of this ...
Plus Size Glamorous Wedding Dresses
Old Hollywood, 1920s Gatsby, modern diva--all kinds of glamourous here.
I adore how steamy yet elegant this gown is; the scarlet and white rose embroidery adds a perfect touch of moody depth. Made to measure.
Easy, size-adjustable boho glam! Default size fits up to a size 22W but can be made larger upon request.
Plus Size Luxury Wedding Dresses
Subtlety? Who needs it! With a train that can fill a room and intricate, dense embroidery and beading, this gown will make you the belle of the ball on your big day. Made to measure at any size.
Plus Size Princess-y Wedding Dresses
Wanna look like a princess on your big day? Let's make it happen. (FYI, more about a princess ~vibe~ here than strictly a princess silhouette.)
Timeless, modern, romantic, princess-y! This gown has it all. Up to standard size 18 or made to measure.
Modern, chic take on a Disney princess wedding dress! Available in about a US medium to 4XL.
Plus Size Wedding Jumpsuits
Dame and Maiden is the first designer I ever saw who offered wedding jumpsuits. This one might be my absolute favorite! Adore the flowy cape sleeves. Made to measure in all sizes.
Plus Size Colorful + Not White Wedding Dresses
No holds barred, avant garde rainbow exuberance! Can be worn as a gown or a long coat as pictured. Available up to size 6XL or made to measure. Also available in white, pictured.
I love this bold yet ethereal gown. Pictured in lilac, but available in multiple colors. Available in up to 6XL standard sizing and custom sizing.
A sparkly delight! Made to measure in all sizes. Available in off-white, gray, black, gold, and the soft pink pictured.
Glitz and glam! A great dress for an NYE wedding or your birthday bash. Default size fits sizes 2-14, but can be made to order in larger sizes.
Sew Romantic Designs' dresses embody both fairy tale and gothic romance. Many pieces are offered in flexible sizing up to a 3XL plus custom sizing, including this dress.
Cheerful, exuberant color! I'd love to pair this with a gold sunburst crown and look like the sky in springtime. Fits up to a size 16.
I'm all for black wedding dresses, especially moody and magical gowns like this. Both the straps and sleeves are removable, so you can customize your look throughout your day (like I couldn't trust myself eating with those gorgeous sleeves on, you kn...
Made-to-measure, custom *hand-painted* dress! You get to choose your primary and secondary paint colors, so this is customizable across aesthetics and wedding color palettes. I love the dark, jewel-tone moody palette of the product photos.
Wedding Separates
Bibiluxe is known for their gorgeous flowy dresses and kimonos, but this set of separates is a standout: chic and modern with just enough romantic drape and detail. Standard sizing only goes up to size 20, but Bibiluxe offers custom sizing above thei...
Bibiluxe is known for their gorgeous flowy dresses and kimonos, but this set of separates is a standout: chic and modern with just enough romantic drape and detail. Standard sizing only goes up to size 20, but Bibiluxe offers custom sizing above thei...
Bibiluxe is known for their gorgeous flowy dresses and kimonos, but this set of separates is a standout: chic and modern with just enough romantic drape and detail. Standard sizing only goes up to size 20, but Bibiluxe offers custom sizing above thei...