Every woman deserves to look absolutely stunning on her wedding or other formal occasions. With the right outfit, there is no reason why a BBW cannot be the belle of the ball. In this section of the Don't Tell Me What Size I Must B Fashion Directory, we highlight formal wear for plus sized women.
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Alfred Angelo - plus size wedding dress designer (USA)
Plus Size Brides - (USA) international shipping available
Uniquely Me Bridal wear. (USA)
Le Claire Bridal
Brides R Us - (USA)
Classics Plus Bridal- (USA)
Bonny Bridal - sizes up to 32 (USA)
Bridal Works- plus size brides and bridesmaid's dresses (USA)
Brides International - plus size brides and bridesmaid's outfits (USA)
Davids Bridal - (USA)
Forever Bridal - sizes up to 30, (USA)
Jasmine Bridal - sizes up to 44 (USA)
Jordan Fashions - sizes up to 40, (USA)
Loralie Bridal and Prom Dresses - sizes up to 26 for brides (USA)
Moonlight Bridal - sizes up to 44 (USA)
Pay Less Bridal Gowns- and other wedding products (USA)
Big Time Casuals Medieval Gowns - sizes up to 50 - member of our club! (Aust)
Something Special Bridal - Majestic brand range of full figure bridal gowns (USA)
Peggy Lutz Bridal - contemporary bridal and special occasion clothing for plus and super sizes, petite to tall (USA)
Velvette Collection -Medieval inspired formal and bridesmaids dresses, up to 2x (USA)
Bridal Couture - another Katrina Marie Designs, (see above Velvette collection) with stunning bridegowns in historical designs.(USA)
Mortishas- goth/medieval men's and women's couture, including bridal outfits (Aust)
Venus and Mars - Medieval gowns for proms, weddings, etc. Some plus sizes available
Cloth of Gold - rennaissance, medieval wear, historical reproductions. Wedding and custom work, with some ready made at sale prices. Interesting pieces and worth looking at. (USA)
Fancy Fantasy Costumes- custom made rennaissance garb. All designs can be made into wedding outfits. (USA)
Lady Elana- Rennaissance wear, wedding gowns, standard sizes 8-22, but happily does custom work. Specialises in plus size wear (USA)
Renaissance Dress- custom made garb, including wedding outfits, with a brilliant idea of Starter Packs for Renn-fair newbies.(USA)
Medieval Bride- gowns for brides in medieval styles, all custom made (Aust)
The Medieval Muse- a wide selection of gowns, including wedding outfits for the bride and groom (USA)
Formal Fashions- sizes from 0-8x. Bridal, ballgowns, bridesmaids, bustiers, accessories. (USA)
Peach Beserk - Fashion for feminists. Clothes for alternative/goth/rock scene girls. Wedding and formal wear. Custom sizes, colours, fabrics. Models in all sizes. Awesome collection. (Canada)
Into Camelot- a small range of gowns for brides in medieval styles, all custom made to your size (Aust)
Cyber Gown - Bridal Gowns up to size 18(USA)
Alex Hanson- sizes from 2-26. Designer Bridal and bridesmaids gowns (USA)
Allure Bridals- sizes from 2-32 for brides and up to 28 for bridesmaids. Formal and informal gowns. (USA)
Alvina Valenta- custom sizes over size 16, designer wedding gowns, expensive. (USA)
Haley Nicole Bridesmaids- sizes from 2-28. Designer bridesmaids gowns (USA)
Aleya- custom bridal gowns, couture, separates and boutique (USA)
Paloma Blanca- with a special Diva range in sizes 16-26, priced $1100 to $1700, no direct sales, but stores are listed. (USA)
Emme Bridal- Emme W range specifically for plus sizes, sizes 2-30. Wholesale Only, but contact for suppliers. (USA)
TK Designs- African Bridal Wear, in sizes to 3X and custom made (USA)
TK Designs- Bridal gowns, maternity bridal gowns (USA)
Jim Hjelm Couture- couture bridal designs, sizes up to 24. (USA)
Charles and Patricia Lester- Evening Gown and Bridal Couture only - highly expensive - made to measure(UK)
Elderberry Brides- sizes from 16-32. Bridal, ballgowns, bridesmaids, bustiers, accessories. Lovely modern designs, plus size models. (UK)
Vicky Mar- sizes 8-24 expensive quality designer wear for corporate, evening, mother of the bride in classic styles (Australia)
Formal and Prom Gowns
Loralie Bridal and Prom Dresses - prom dresses up to size 20 (USA)
Night Moves- modern prom gowns in sizes from 2-32 (USA)
Cyber Gown - African gowns to 4X, Paegant Gowns, Prom Gown sizes 4 - 34(USA)
Black Frock- sizes up to size 20. Formal, party or work dresses, custom made to your specifications. Orders taken internationally. (UK)
Peach Beserk - Fashion for feminists. Clothes for alternative/goth/rock scene girls. Wedding and formal wear. Custom sizes, colours, fabrics. Models in all sizes. Awesome collection. (Canada)
Formal Fashions- sizes from 0-8x. Bridal, ballgowns, bridesmaids, bustiers, accessories. (USA)
Intangible- Australian formal wear, from sizes 6-28. Personally recommended by the Founder, who has three outfits from Intangible.
Frank Usher - as featured by many actors at the UK BAFTA awards, in sizes 8-22, most styles. Elegant, expensive dresses. (UK)
Marrying Averley Meyers- Sizes 16-32, sole distributors of US label Amy Lee Bridal and sole distributor in East Anglia of Elderberry Brides Plus Collection(UK).
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Bea Shawn Fashions
389 Main Street North, Brampton, Toronto Canada (905) 457-3363
Five-time winner of the Brampton Guardian Reader's Choice Award for Best Bridal Boutique, Bea Shawn Fashions has been serving brides for over 30 years. A wide selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaids', flower girls', and mother of the bride/groom dresses (sizes 4 to 44) from all major manufacturers available.
Patricia Bridal & Dress Salon
48 Washington Street, Old Markham Village, Toronto Canada(905) 294-4054, (905) 294-4084
Specializing in plus-size bridal gowns up to Size 30. Appointments preferred.
This page last updated on March 12, 2007
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