A good summer dress is the hardest-working piece in a plus-size wardrobe: one thing you can pull on for a lunch, a barbecue, a garden event or a long weekend and feel put together. Here is how to build a summer dress edit that lasts from spring right through to autumn. Every style is in our plus size dresses range, graded for a true plus-size fit.
Choose fabrics that breathe
Australian summers are warm and often humid, so favour natural, breathable fabrics and looser weaves. They keep you cool, they drape well, and they photograph beautifully in daylight.
Shapes that work all season
The wrap dress ties to your shape and defines the waist; the midi is easy for work and weekends; the maxi covers you for a garden wedding or a dinner out. A few of each and you are set for the season.
Prints and colours for daylight
Soft florals, fresh blues and greens, and warm neutrals all suit the season and mix easily with what you already own. A print hides creases through a long day, too.
Getting the fit right
If you are between sizes, size up for comfort in the heat. Our range runs to an Australian size 34 - the size chart has exact measurements for every brand we stock.
Shop the edit
See the full range of plus size dresses, with free shipping across Australia on orders over $250.