Fall 2010 Trend for Full Figures: The Draped-Neck Dress

The Plus Size Draped-Neck Dress is Hot for Fall 2010

ShawnTe Pierce
Fall is fast approaching with pre-season sales underway. Full figures can use this opportunity to snatch up the plus size dresses that are hot for fall - the draped-neck dress. Take a look at two affordable and stylish plus size dresses that will make your full figure look stellar.

The Full Figure Draped-Neck Dress

This fall the draped neck dress is a stylish alternative suitable for work and evening. The draped neck sheath is a real head turner. This simple style flatters most full figure women. If your waist is at least 10-inches smaller than your hips and bust a thin to medium width belt will accentuate your feminine curves. Low heels and flats go great with these dresses regardless of the hemline. If you want an edgier look a pair of scrunched, ankle boots will give you the edge you need while not compromising the elegance of the draped neck dress.

Plus Size Draped-Neck Dress from Lane Bryant

The first of two great plus size draped-neck dresses for fall is Lane Bryant's knee length Ponte Knit Drape Neck Dress in black for $69.50. This stylish knee-length black sheath has a back zipper and bust darts for shaping. The dress also comes with a black patent leather skinner belt to help accentuate the waist. Wear with a blazer at the office on chilly days or with a pair of patent pumps on warmer days to compliment the belt.

Best Fit - Business casual for work or after-hours work related functions.

Jessica London's Full Figure Draped-Neck Dress

Jessica London's 40-inch Plus Size Draped Print Dress is flirty number for fall 2010. The dress comes in a black/white print and regularly priced from $79.99 to $89.99. Jessica London's draped dress features shirring at the waist, a slight draped neck and long sleeves. Wear with a pair of silver clunky earrings or large hoops and low heels for sexy-fun date look.

Best Fit - Business casual or an evening out.

These two dresses represent the versatility the draped-neck dress give full figures. From work to nighttime play, these dresses are worth the investment. There are plenty more styles to pick from via different plus size retailers. So ladies do not be alarmed by what the New York Times had to say. There are plenty of sexy plus size fall trends to go around. Be curvy, sexy and stunning full figures in fall's hottest dress.

SOURCES

Bellafonte, G. (2010, July 28). Plus-Size Wars. Retrieved July 31, 2010, from The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/magazine/01plussize-t.html?_r=4&pagewanted=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Odell, A. (2010, July 30). Maybe All Those Plus-size Models Pose Nude Because They Have Nothing Great to Wear. Retrieved July 31, 2010, from New York Magazine: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/07/plus_size_clothing.html

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ShawnTe Pierce is a freelance fashion designer, writer and editor with over a decade of professional experience in fashion, beauty, finance and Christian Studies. With a Bachelor's of Science in Apparel...  View profile

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  • ShawnTe Pierce8/10/2010

    There are ones with a shallow or modest drape that look fantastic!

  • Sheryl Young8/10/2010

    I love draped-neck dresses - but I don't have the cleavage to show for it!!

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