Style Decode: Why Do Plus Size Women Love White Dresses?
Contrary to popular belief that black is the default colour choice for plus size women, we at Hello Curve have discovered that curvy women prefer the total opposite; white colour. Our data team recently did a research into the top selling colour for dresses at our store and noticed that plus size white dresses are flying off the shelf! It might seem perplexing, but we did a deep dive into this anomaly and are now dare to say that we understand why curvy women are choosing the opposite of black! Here are 5 reasons why plus size women love white dresses:
1. White is the colour of elegance
Across the board, women of all sizes appreciate white as an expression of their elegance. Every woman needs the essential white dress in their wardrobe. Just like a little black dress, the white dress will will show off the woman's curves in the right places. As a younger woman, the plus size white dress will show off the youthful feminism of the wearer. As an older woman, the plus size white dress will show off the charming maturity of the feminine woman. Mothers commonly have heirloom white dresses made in elegant designs to pass on to their off springs as well, showing how white is the epitome of a woman from generation to generation!
2. White is an unexpected choice
With the rise of body positivity, it is now about loving your curves and standing out, rather than in, for a plus size woman. Plus size women are making a bold fashion statement by choosing the bolder colour of white when dressing up in dresses. Gone are the days when black colour are aplenty. White dresses in extended sizes of different fabrics, prints and cuttings are now available with the rise in demand from the new age plus size clientele. Plus size women are seeing themselves as equals to regular sized women and stepping up their fashion game as well. Go out on the streets today and you'll see regular curvy women dressing up as well as anyone else. Plus size fashion bloggers are also commonly seen wearing white coloured dresses in fashionable styles.
3. White is a classic colour for weddings
Of course, white is the essential colour for the most important event in a woman's life; her wedding! The shade of white pervades many plus size formal dresses designed for marriage. In varying colours of white from ivory to wall white, varying necklines like sweetheart and square necklines, wedding dresses are made in extended sizes for plus size women. Many plus size women choose to buy white wedding dresses rather than rent them, so they can keep it as a keepsake memento and look back on the most beautiful day of their lives. There are many rental options for wedding gowns that will make a plus size woman shine in white as well.
4. White can be flattering for plus size women
What stands as a shock for most people is how can white be flattering on a big body? That's where high level design come into play. With the power of colour blocking, smart design and appropriate prints, white is extremely accommodating to plus size women. Emphasizing the full chest and hips of a plus size women with the use of the bright colour white at those specific area and black on the other areas is a clever and beautiful use of white. Another flattering plus size white dress design employs the use of cut outs at the waist area to create the illusion of a small waist, and white as the base colour of a long maxi dress, creating a lengthening effect. With faded floral prints of a big size printed on white, such white dresses are stunning as a plus size holiday dress.
5. White is a highly versatile colour
The colour tone of white is suitable for varying occasions. White looks great on a summer dress meant for the beach, and also at the same time on plus size evening dresses meant for red carpet event. It is a colour that can be toned up or down for different events. For example, a white chiffon dress will be an excellent choice for work, and if well accessorized, ready for the fancy cocktail dinner as well. With the right shoes, bag and make up, the little white dress will be perefect for your next formal occasion. Versatility is the hallmark of the colour white.
Now, it does not seem so odd why plus size women prefer white dresses anymore, right? For one, white is the colour of elegance, a feminine choice. Secondly, as more curvy women celebrate body positivity, they are choosing to stand our rather than blend in to the background with white. Thirdly, white is still the classic choice for plus size women when it comes to weddings. And surprisingly, white can be very flattering for curvy women. Last but not least, white is such a versatile colour that a white dress can be dressed up or down with ease, lasting a plus size woman many wears. We hope that with this article you're able to (finally) understand why curvy women love white dresses!
