Summer is really starting to heat up, and that means weddings and formal events might be popping up in your calendar! It can be challenging to find plus size formal gowns that fit well and look amazing, but I found a great selection at Macy’s! If you’re a wedding guest this summer and are not sure what to wear where, I’m here to help!
*These gowns were sent to me by Macy’s, but this post is not sponsored. This post DOES contain affiliate links. All photographs by Danielle Heinson at danielleheinson.com.
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I’m completely obsessed with Emerald Green this season. Everywhere we look in nature, we see shades of this beautiful hue, so it’s only right that Emerald Green is having a major moment in fashion right now. Since I’m so obsessed, I wanted show you green in all its glory in this special holiday lookbook featuring emerald green plus size pieces from Macy’s.
Please Note: Green pieces were provided by Macy’s, and all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, so if you click on one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. All photos are by Kimberly Rensburg Photography.
How cute is this Plus Size Sweater with the cutest Scottie Dog Print?! It’s Charter Club from Macy’s and it comes in both petite sizes and plus sizes! It’s oh-so-cozy and because it’s tunic length, it hits at about mid-thigh and works perfectly over leggings. I’ve been trying to up my lounge wear game lately, and this Charter Club Plus Size Scottie Dog Sweater from Macy’s is perfect for those days when you’re relaxing at home — or blogging from bed!
Each year, Macy’s hosts a Flower Show at several of their flagship stores around the country. Gorgeous flowers, arranged in thematic settings…so beautiful, so fresh! It’s a gorgeous celebration of spring, and I love seeing what they come up with every year! This year’s theme was America the Beautiful, and every garden was set up to capture the spirit and natural beauty of each region of the country…the southeast, east, southwest, west, midwest and pacific northwest. I was so inspired by the Flower Show that I just had to do a photo shoot — even though the lighting was set up to highlight the flowers and (gasp!) not fashion bloggers attempting to steal the spotlight.
The three looks that I chose worked well with the gardens from the southeast, southwest and Rockies region.
First, the southeast, which is an environment I’m very familiar with, since I’m from Alabama! I chose a mint color, two tone sleeveless sheath dress from Calvin Klein to evoke the charm and refinement that characterizes southern fashion.
Calvin Klein Plus Size Sleeveless Jacquard Sheath Dress in Mint Green
Next, I completely fell in love with this off-the-shoulder ruffled royal blue dress. I had a vision that it would perfectly match the southwest landscape and couldn’t help but add a flower headress!
Soprano Plus Size Ruffled Off-the-Shoulder Dress
And for my third dress, I went with a more sleek silhouette with a mod, colorblocked design that evoked the scenery of the Rockies to me.
Trixxi Plus Size Sleeveless Colorblocked Sheath Dress
If there’s a Macy’s in your home town that has a Flower Show, be sure to go and check it out! It’s a beautiful celebration of spring!
Rachel Roy just debuted a Curvy Plus Size Collection! Rachel Roy is a high end clothing designer known for her classic, feminine silhouettes and bold use of color and patterns. She launched her label in 2004 and later expanded into ready to wear…and now, FINALLY!, she has debuted the RACHEL Rachel Roy Curvy Collection, available at Macy’s and on her website. And guess who could NOT resist trying it out?? Especially when I ran across this Rachel Rachel Roy Curvy Plus Size Sleeveless Sheath Dress with oversized pockets on my last Macy’s shopping trip!
Rachel Rachel Roy Curvy Plus Size Sleeveless Sheath Dress with oversized pockets via Macy’s; Saint Laurent 102 Surf Retro Sunglasses via Nordstrom
According to this Refinery 29 interview with the designer, she describes her target woman like this: “The Rachel Rachel Roy woman is curious and adventurous; she has a career, so she has the need to look professional, pulled-together, and polished. She’s the younger sister to Rachel Roy, so the price point is lower and more affordable. But who the customer is really the same throughout, despite the category.”
That’s seriously exactly how I feel about this dress. It’s such a simple shape, but I feel so polished! I can totally wear this to the office this spring/summer but can also wear it on a number of other occasions. It’s a sturdy knit and has a super flattering A-line shape. The v neck and pleat down the center make the dress feel like an origami masterpiece…and when you add the oversized pockets…you have a polished, chic sheath dress…for plus size ladies!
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