So is this model. I LOVE the attitude she’s bringing to this shot, which brings me to my Thought of the Day, which is that it doesn’t matter what size you are - there is no reason to sacrifice your comfort, style or general fabulousness just because you don’t happen to be an 8. Of course, great design doesn’t hurt either. Gone are the days of plus-size eveningwear that look like shapeless and unflattering. Some of this year’s best prom trends play right into designs that work beautifully on plus sizes. Empire waists and drapey chiffon are dominating prom design this year– and of course, beautiful beading and sparkle on everything. It all comes together on the dress pictured above, which was inspired by an Oscar dress worn by Grey’s Anatomy star Sara Ramirez. I wish I could learn this model’s traffic-stopping strut. I’d enter EVERY black tie event I attended this way.
Speaking of Hollywood glitz and glamour, can we talk about Kate Winslet for a moment? Because she’s gorgeous. AND she knows exactly how to dress her shape. I was in love with this sleek Yves St Laurent gown from the moment she stepped onto the red carpet:
The smooth fit and sparkly detail on this dress subtly shadow her curves and highlight her natural hourglass shape. Now, she’s doing the look in black, but I REALLY like this similar cut from Faviana that has just a bit more bedazzlement:
I mean, why just have one teeny row of crystals when you can have all-over sparkle? As a great fashionista once said, 'I don’t dress up this way to go unnoticed'. Plus, the weight of the beading lends a very glamorous drape to the fabric. If there were a better detail shot available, I could point out how some lovely teardrop-shaped beads cascade down from the single shoulder, making this dress even more reminiscent of some sort of waterfall-goddess type creature. Very alluring.
And just in case you’re thinking of jumping on this year’s print trend, Faviana hits it on the button once again:
Seriously. This girl has got the attitude down. I’m pretty sure she could win a pose-off with anyone. It always helps to be wearing a great dress though…
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