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25+ Cute Summer Outfit Ideas for Curvy Girls

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Whether building a plus size summer capsule wardrobe or updating summer wardrobe essentials, these cute summer fits are perfect for plus size/mid size fashion enthusiasts who want to honor the Most High with their bodies, but still wear fashion outfi...
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Basic Wardrobe Essentials

These styling tips and summer wardrobe essentials are perfect for plus size/mid size women with big bellies or just a little more to love. 😘

 
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One of the things I didn't think I could do, as a plus size woman with a bigger bust (🫠) was wear a bralette because I didn't think I'd get the support I needed throughout the day (and then have the headaches from the neck pain from the straps… you ...
Lightly Lined Simply Lace XO Front Bralette
 
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One thing I will say about Torrid is that they have the most flattering camisoles. Literally had one in almost every neutral color I could find once upon a time and how flattering and forgiving they are on the tummy tum tum? 🤌🏾 I was like, am I wea...
Ribbed Lace Trim Cami
 
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Fitted. Slimming. And full coverage. This is what we love. These can be used as camisoles under things, like an open flannel or cardigan type deal, or just a nice top for casual outings or doing things around the house. It's one of those pieces that ...
Slaydiva Plus Size Casual Fitted White Tank Top
 
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This is another one of those classic tanks that gets the job done, covers all your honeybuns on your back, and will look chic while keeping you cool during your summer fun outings. Whether you're grabbing groceries, at the park, or even grabbing brun...
Plus Size Sonoma Goods For Life® High Neck Ribbed Layering Tank Top
 
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You literally get what you pay for. I had a pair of boyfriend Torrid jeans that once I lost a lot of weight, went to my friend like three years later and she wore them like they were brand new. You take care of them, their jeans will last for a decad...
Trio Boot High-Rise Jean
 
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The cooling effect of linen cannot be underrated. It's a type of fabric that you want your bedsheets to be in summer (if you sweat or are a hot sleeper, switching to linen bedsheets will be lifechanging, I'm not even kidding you 😳) and that will be ...
ASOS DESIGN Curve linen blend barrel leg utility pants in olive
 
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This is another linen pant that is flattering, won't have your thighs sweating and rubbing too much, and will have you in love with them after your first wear.
Plus Size Simply Vera Vera Wang Wide Leg Linen Pants

Plus Size Summer Dresses

Super cute summer dresses that you'll be reaching for time and time again as you enjoy your summer! ☀️

 
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A little about me: soooo I'm a former fashion consultant 😅 I've dressed over a hundred women who were lawyers, bankers, teachers, all plus sized that wanted to create whole wardrobes for either work or a vacation. I would put together a whole wardro...
Trapeze Tank Maxi Dress
 
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I am not a denim dress person… this made me a convert.
Fit & Flare Denim Dress
 
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🗣️ THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE DRESSES OF THE YEAR!! I'm so serious! 😭 It's just lovely, and I'm a fan of folk embroidery on like… everything, so this is my cottagecore, the hillssss are alliiiveeee with the sounnnddd offfff muuuuuuuusiiiiiiiccccc ...
Woven Floral Embroidery Tiered Maxi Dress Curve & Plus For Vacation
 
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This is just super cute and I love I love I love!! 😍 It's playful and very summer 🍒
Retro Chic Swing-Skirt Dress
 
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Another win for fruit and florals, these dresses are just divine! And I say dresses because they come in soooo many different patterns, these two being my absolute favs. 🤩
Woven Fruit Square Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress Curve & Plus For Daily Casual Date
 
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If you're a boho chic girlie, you're gonna not only look stunning in this dress, you're gonna love how flattering that ruching is on the belly. Especially for my apple shaped ladies? That is what you want, that a line dress with the flair that totall...
Franclia Plus Size Vintage Ditsy Floral Ruffled Square Neck Slit Puff Sleeve Dress
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It comes in so many colors and I want to wear a few of them myself and go on a picnic… in a garden… worthy of a storybook version of me. 😂 This dress is just swoonworthy! 😍🧺
Plus Size LC Lauren Conrad Pleated Bodice Midi Dress
 
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This is another one of those pieces that can totally be a part of your boho capsule wardrobe— you can transition something like this straight into the fall with the right boots, sweaters, and accessories. I personally love ditsy floral prints? Sooooo...
Breezaya Plus Ditsy Floral Print Knot Front Split Thigh Maxi Dress
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For lovers of lace, it's so elegant and classic it's just… you'll probably be asked where you bought it before you even walk through the door to your next event. 😍
Anewsta Women's French Lace Patchwork Long Sleeve Dress
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I don't think the shirt dress is ever going to go out of style, seriously. It's iconic, and when done right (like with the pinstripes??) it just gives that quiet luxury vibe? But when you add color? It's like you're free and you're just… I really dig...
Adelaide Linen Shirtdress - Lilac
 
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The thing I love the most about this maxi dress is that you literally get two dresses in one. It's brilliant, because me? I've had maxi dresses like this in the past where I bought them in multiple colors and just changed accessories, belts, etc. You...
Jaya Pleated Dress - Reversible Colors (2 Dresses in One!)
 
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It's so beautiful, it's almost bridal 🤩
Anewsta Plus Size Women's 3D Floral Dress for Spring and Summer
 
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It's really hard not to love everything about this dress. For my apple shaped or rectangular girls? A line dresses are the most flattering, and you belt it in the right place? 🤌🏾
Plus Size LC Lauren Conrad Utility Midi Dress
 
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Whether headed to church, a wedding, or even taking a summer stroll through the city, this is sure to wow and make you feel comfortable with its flattering bohemian pattern and maxi length.
Diana Blue Toile Maxi Dress
 
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This dress being an absolute dreaaammm in that you can wear it off the shoulder or on, it's just… guh. The pattern, the delicate femininity of it… I just am in utter love 😍
Summer Dresses Woven Fruit & Floral Off-shoulder Slit Maxi Dress Curve & Plus For Daily Casual Date Vacation
 
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Available in a myriad of colors, this lace dress is stunning and just absolutely beautiful. You'll look… listen, you don't even understand how… I can't. 😭 Someone come get me 🤧😍
Anewsta Women's Lace Dress with Full Skirt - Elegant Spring Outfits for Festivals
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It's so elegant. It reminds me of like Wives and Daughters, if you're a period film fanatic like me. 🥰 And yet you can wear this out casually or even on a date and just… it's just such a beautiful dress that will hold up over time because of its qua...
Fern Dress
 
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I used to own a dress that was almost identical to this, except it had like a lace or something over it that was just… I felt like a 60s flower child 😂 And it is still, to this day, one of the most complimented dresses I've ever worn. I love it and ...
Off The Shoulder Ruffle Maxi Dress
 
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The whole ANEWSTA collection I just… I don't understand why dresses have to be so pretty. I'm a superfan of their winter wear, but their dresses are just like… otherworldly, some of them. Like you're in a dreaaaammm 🫠
Anewsta Spring Summer Elegant Lantern Sleeve Maxi Dress - Plus Size
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It's giving Tiana Disney Princess vibes 😂 But it's just so lovely with the embroidery! You'll just feel like a doll in this! 😍
Vintamour Plus Size Vintage Floral Embroidery Mesh Slip Dress

Plus Size Jumpsuits & Rompers

For easy jump in and go styling, plus size jumpsuits and rompers are cute, casual, and perfect for hot days where you just can't care less.

 
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There's just absolutely nothing I don't love about this jumpsuit, it can take first prize for all I care 🥇
Corduroy Lightweight Corduroy Floral Pocket Wide Leg Jumpsuit Curve & Plus For Daily Casual Picnic Outdoor Holiday
 
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LITERALLY THE CUTEST THING!! 😭 I'm such a fan of rompers because they just feel so carefree to me? But this jumpsuit is the moment. I'm just soooo in loveeeee 😍
EMERY ROSE Plus Size Yellow Floral Print Jumpsuit
 
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Linen linen linen will be your best friend on those really hot days where you're nervous that you may have sweat stains if you lift your arms too high 😅 But seriously (because you know what I mean if you don't have an overachieving antiperspirant), ...
Matilda Linen Jumpsuit - Luscious Green
 
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Available in soooo many colours and patterns all the way up to 3X, these are an absolute dream! And easy way to be put together when you have to run out the door in like… five minutes 💨
Utility Suit
 
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Also available in a chic and elegant black and white, this green jumpsuit is super fun and perfect for vacations and getaways where you wanna look elevated but at the same time have the leisure in the amount of effort you had to put in to get your lo...
Belt printed jumpsuit

Plus Size Matching Sets

Nothing is better than a whole coordinated outfit, and these matching sets are just above the rest.

 
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This suuuuuuper cute top and skirt set is just 😭🤌🏾 Like I can hardly stand it just typing this alone, I literally was rolling around when I laid eyes on this because do I need? Absolutely not. Do I want to take this home with me like yesterday? Pl...
Elegant Floral Print Long Sleeve Shirt and Skirt Suit for Festivals and Vacations