Plus Size Dresses — Designer Styles in Sizes 14 to 24
Every dress I design is made in all seven sizes, XS through 3XL. Not a separate plus line drawn later, not three styles carved off the main collection as an afterthought. The same print, the same hand embroidery, the same fabric, graded properly across the whole range. If you wear a 22 you are choosing from the same dresses as everyone else, which is how it should have worked all along.
What the sizes actually mean
My sizing runs XL (US 14–16), XXL (US 18–20) and XXXL (US 22–24) — roughly 1X, 2X and 3X. Measurements matter more than the letter, so check the size chart before you order. One thing the photographs will not tell you: my models are 5 foot 8 to 5 foot 9. A dress that sits mid-calf on them will read as a maxi if you are 5 foot 4. Judge length from the chart, not the picture.
The pieces that work hardest
For a wedding or a formal evening: the Carolina One-Shoulder Balloon Sleeve Maxi at $265, the Antonia Green A-Line Maxi at $285 with its handmade floral straps, and the Marquis Royal Blue Off-Shoulder Maxi at $328, which carries hand embroidery you can feel with your fingertips.
If you want sleeves: the Pink and Purple Printed Wrap Midi at $258 has long sleeves and ties to your own waist, the Sophie Green Midi at $255 has bell sleeves and scalloped lace, and the Begum Burgundy Midi Shirt Dress is $288.
For heat and holidays, kaftans are the easiest thing I make: the Duchess Red Kaftan and the Taj Orange Kaftan, both $298, with no fixed waist to fit at all. And for something quieter, the Jaali Grey Maxi at $298 in faded indigo and silver lurex.
Shapes, and what they do
A wrap ties where you want it rather than where a factory decided your waist should be, which is why wraps and kaftans are the most forgiving things here if you fall between two sizes. A one-shoulder puts a strong diagonal line across the body and draws the eye up to your face. A kaftan skims instead of gripping and is the coolest thing to wear in real heat. An A-line gives you room through the hip without losing the waist. None of these are rules. They are just what each cut physically does, so you can pick for the day you are having.
If nothing fits exactly right
Any style can be made to your measurements for $50 to $100 above retail. Sleeve length, hem length, bust and waist. For a wedding I would order four to six months ahead and have it cut to you rather than altering it afterwards — it costs about the same and fits better. These are limited runs that are not repeated, so a style you like today may not be here in two months.
Most pieces sit between $228 and $328. Free US shipping over $250, Afterpay available, and everything ships from Scottsdale, Arizona within 1 to 3 business days.
More in your size: plus size wedding guest dresses · plus size resort wear and vacation dresses · wedding guest dresses with sleeves · mother of the groom · mother of the bride
By shape: maxi dresses · midi dresses · wrap dresses · kaftans · A-line dresses · long sleeve dresses
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes do you carry?
XS through 3XL on almost every style — XS (00–0), S (2–4), M (6–8), L (10–12), XL (14–16), XXL (18–20) and XXXL (22–24). That covers roughly 1X, 2X and 3X. A small number of styles stop at XXL, and the size dropdown on each product page shows exactly what that piece is made in. Anything can also be cut to your own measurements.
Is this a separate plus size line?
No, and that is the point. There is one collection, graded across all seven sizes. The dress you see on the model in a size small is the same design, print and fabric in a 22–24. Plus size shoppers are usually offered a reduced version of a brand's range, and I have never understood why.
Do you do designer plus size wedding guest dresses?
Yes — that is what most of this collection gets bought for. Look at the one-shoulder maxis and the long-sleeve wrap midis first, and at the kaftans if the wedding is somewhere hot. There is a dedicated plus size wedding guest collection linked above. Avoid white, ivory and the bridesmaid colour, and everything else is open.
How do I know what size to order?
Measure your bust, waist and hip and compare them to the size chart rather than going by the letter — sizing varies wildly between brands and mine is cut generously through the body. If you are between two sizes, a wrap or a kaftan works in either. For a fitted shape, go by your bust.
Can I get a dress made in a size larger than 3XL?
Yes. Made to measure is available on every style for $50 to $100 above retail, and there is no upper limit — send your measurements and we will cut it for you. It takes longer than a stock size, so order well ahead of the event.
Testimonials
★★★★★Gorgeous and Flattering
I recently wore this to a friends outdoor wedding and it was absolutely stunning! The fit was perfect the colour divine and I love the asymmetry. There are many accent colours to pair with these piece which makes accessorizing creative. I received many compliments thank you Sandhya! <3
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Austin, Texas
★★★★★Over the Moon
When I opened my package; I could not believe the huge smile that came on
my face. Not only was it beautiful, the quality was outstanding. I will be wearing many more designs by Sandhya Garg.Reba Aylward![Summer top for woman]()
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