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Plus Size Semi-Formal Dresses

Shopping for plus-size semi formal dresses for your next cocktail party, wedding or school dance? Sydney's Closet offers a fabulous selection of short, tea-length, maxi and long styles for women with real curves.

What to Wear When the Dress Code is Semi-formal

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Shopping for plus-size semi formal dresses for your next cocktail party, wedding or school dance? Sydney's Closet offers a fabulous selection of short, tea-length, maxi and long styles for women with real curves.

What to Wear When the Dress Code is Semi-formal

Take your cue on what to wear from the name of the event: semi-formal. You want to be more dressed up than a casual affair but certainly not as fancy as a formal or black-tie optional invitation.

A stylish plus size cocktail party dress is your go-to solution for a party or a semi-formal wedding. Any of your favorite colors or prints will work but please avoid wearing white or ivory short dress as a guest to a semi-formal wedding. 

Pick a cocktail or Little Black Dress with a hemline that hits your leg above the knee, at the knee or just below the knee.  Or opt for a tea-length dress with a longer hem that hits your leg around the calf.  That style is super flattering if you are full figured. 

You can also opt for dressy separates like flowy chiffon pants and a sequin top. You won't break the semi-formal rule if you decide to wear a maxi dress. Dressy jumpsuits with sophisticated accessories work perfectly for an event that is between casual and formal. And they are all the rage for 2021.

But keep in mind that this is not the right event to wear a ball gown.  Save that grand style for your next black-tie event. You don't want to be over dressed when the invite reads "Semi-Formal Attire".  

Semi-formal Prom and Homecoming Dresses

At many schools, the dress code is for girls to wear short semi-formal frocks to the Junior Prom and save long formal gowns for their Senior Prom.  Dresses that are less than formal are also popular for Homecoming and Sadie Hawkins dances.  

Any plus size short dress can make a fashion statement as a semi-formal for your school dances. Be sure that you opt for a design that shows off your curves and maybe one in your school colors to demonstrate your team spirit.  

Whatever style attire you select, shop for chic fabrics that look sophisticated for evening events like satin, chiffon and sequins.  Avoid casual fabrics like cotton and wool that work better for everyday or the office. 

And remember to polish your look with details that dazzle including a stunning evening purse and dressy heels or sandals.

 

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