The 25 Best Plus Size Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses

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If you love dressing up, it's not hard to find occasion to do so — events like cocktail parties, milestone birthdays, and spring weddings can all provide the perfect opportunity to show off your signature style. However, for plus-size folks, finding the perfect outfit can be a significantly more challenging proposition than it is for those who fall into the straight-size range. The good news? Plus-size exclusive lines are growing in numbers and many formerly straight-size brands are finally expanding their size ranges, making it easier to find the perfect fit.

And luckily, we're no longer faced with the drab plus-size options that once lined department store racks: today, you can choose plus-size cocktail dresses for weddings that feature sheer and flowy fabrics, sequins, floral designs, and stylish details like feather trim and elegant ruching, just to name a few of our favorite styles. If you're still not sure where to start your hunt for that elusive party-ready frock, we've rounded up 25 of the very best plus-size cocktail wedding guest dresses that are sure to make you look and feel your best. Click through to find a showstopper that’s sure to turn heads.

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