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You Asked, We Answered: 40 Cute, Casual Dresses for Women Size 14 and Up - Yahoo Lifestyle

You Asked, We Answered: 40 Cute, Casual Dresses for Women Size 14 and Up - Yahoo Lifestyle


You Asked, We Answered: 40 Cute, Casual Dresses for Women Size 14 and Up - Yahoo Lifestyle

Posted: 15 Oct 2020 09:00 PM PDT

When it comes to inclusive sizing for clothing, the fashion industry has struggled to keep up. While some brands are making it their mission to change the industry's approach to sizing, for the average-sized American woman, it still can be a struggle to find cute, high-quality, casual plus-size dresses at major retailers. But luckily for us (and for curvy women everywhere), Who What Wear editors love keeping up with the best plus-size brands. Whether you're looking for a high-end luxury piece, a swimsuit, or, in this case, a casual dress, your options shouldn't be limited by size. With that in mind, we've rounded up 40 casual plus-size dresses at every price point that you can shop right now.

Under $50

Who What Wear Faux Leather Balloon Long Sleeve Shift Dress ($40)

Leather is a must-try for fall, and this dress (which is available in sizes 14 to 30) is the perfect way to test the trend.

Scoop Floral Print Dress with Asymmetric Ruffled Hem ($49)

Floral prints for fall can be groundbreaking when they range from size XS to XXXL.

H&M Fine-Knit Dress ($35)

The perfect knit dress also happens to be available in sizes XS to XXL.

PrettyLittleThing Khaki Plunge Ruched Front Blazer Dress ($46)

We're fans of the resurgence of ruched dresses.

Forever 21 Satin Maxi Dress ($35)

Nothing beats an affordable dress that looks expensive (and it's even better when it comes in 0X to 3X).

Daily Ritual Supersoft Terry Long-Sleeve Cowl Neck Dress ($20)

Everyone needs a jersey dress they can throw on for low-key days, and this one also happens to come in sizes 1X to 7X.

ASOS Design Cotton Poplin Mini Smock Dress With Pephem in Black ($45)

We love a good poplin dress, especially when it comes in sizes 12 to 24.

Missguided Rust Gingham Smock Dress ($30)

As it's available in sizes 12 to 22, who wouldn't want to wear this gingham dress?

Terra & Sky V-Neck Sweater Dress ($24)

Torrid Olive Ribbed Button Front Bodycon Dress ($46)

No one should struggle to find the perfect body-con dress, which is why we were so excited to discover this one that comes in sizes 10 to 30.

Under $100

Universal Standard Foundation Long Sleeve Turtleneck Dress ($88)

Searching for a chic everyday turtleneck dress? This style from Universal Standard is available in sizes 00 to 40.

Good American Dreamy Cut Out Dress ($119)

Cutouts will be popular this fall, and luckily for us, there's a version of this trend that comes in sizes 0 to 4XL.

River Island Blue Long Sleeve Floral Frill Dress ($90)

We love this dress—not only because it comes in sizes 14 to 24 but also because of its wow factor.

Eloquii One Shoulder Fitted Dress ($100)

In need of an elegant off-the-shoulder dress? This one is perfect (and it's available in sizes 14 to 28).

ModCloth Print Appeal A-Line Dress ($69)

Consider this proof that fun, casual dresses can look great in any size. This style is available in XS to 4X.

Draper James Chambray Button Down Flounce Dress ($88)

Denim is the ultimate low-key fabric, so why not opt for a chambray dress? (This version from Draper James ranges from sizes 0 to 24.)

Leith Floral Print Long Sleeve Dress ($79)

Finally, the search for a flirty floral dress that will fit is over. We love this design, which is available in sizes 1X to 3X.

Mango Midi Modal Dress ($100)

This black button-down dress is a staple piece and ranges in size from 10 to 18.

Vesper Square Neck Belted Midaxi Dress in Chocolate ($90)

Chocolate brown is poised to be one of the biggest color trends this fall, so why not test it out in dress form? The fact that it comes in sizes 14 to 24 makes it an all the more delicious trend.

Universal Standard Halie T-Shirt Dress ($75)

A versatile T-shirt dress is an essential in any capsule wardrobe. This style happens to come in sizes 00 to 40.

Under $250

Saturday/Sunday Mariah Ribbed Knit Maxi Dress ($118)

Are you looking for a knit maxi dress? Look no further than this one from Anthropologie that's available in sizes 1X to 3X.

Rachel Pally Mid-Length Harlow Dress ($238)

Found: a wrap dress you can wear for seasons to come! Sizes range from 1X to 3X.

See Rose Go Signature Tunic Shirt ($148)

A tunic is a classic casual dress, and this menswear-inspired detail takes the look up a notch and comes in sizes 14 to 28.

Eloquii Cardigan Sweater Dress ($110)

We love a cardigan moment, especially when it doubles as a dress! This cute and cozy style is available in sizes 14 to 26.

Mango Faux-Leather Shirt Dress ($120)

This faux-leather shirt dress is so fire and comes in sizes 12 to 22.

Kai Collective Gaia Dress Purple ($166)

Do you want to support an up-and-coming Black-owned brand? Then, bookmark Kai Collective. This dress (available for preorder) is perfect, and it happens to be available in sizes XS to XXXL.

Reformation Sigmund Dress Es ($248)

Who said black dresses had to be boring? This one has a classic square neck and comes in sizes 14 to 24, which makes it quite special if you ask us.

Hanifa Alia Maxi Dress ($179)

In case you're not aware, Hanifa is the Black-owned brand that took Twitter by storm this year with its invisible-model fashion show. Not only is this brand innovative in how it shows its collections, but its dresses also range in size from XXS to 2XL.

Jibri Static Print Dress with Split ($200)

We love a high-split moment. But what makes this dress even more enticing is the fact it's from a Black-owned brand and comes in sizes 10 to 28.

Veronica Beard Trail Tiered Dress ($209)

Meet the cutest tiered dress. (Sizes range from XS to 3XL.)

Splurge

Almost There Betty Midi Dress ($248)

The best pieces are both sustainable and size inclusive, and this midi dress (available in sizes XS to 5X) fits the bill.

11 Honoré Gardenia Chrissy Shirt Dress ($568)

Meet the crisp, casual cream button-down dress of your dreams (available in sizes 12 to 26).

Baacal Black Bias Slip Dress ($390)

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Khaki Buffy Utility Maxi Dress ($425)

In need of a utility-inspired dress that can be dressed up or down? This style is perfect and comes in sizes 14 to 20.

Rachel Comey Black New Delirium Dress ($650)

Searching for something that strikes a balance between casual and effortlessly chic? This polka-dot dress (which is available in sizes 12 to 20) is a perfect fit.

Miaou Sofia Dress Pink Plaid ($255)

Our editors love the brand Miaou! Did you know that it creates beautiful dresses in size XL?

Mara Hoffman Extended Aranza Dress ($350)

Um, how stunning are these puff sleeves? This Mara Hoffman style is available in sizes XXS to 3X.

Diane Von Furstenberg Animal Print New Julian Two Classic Wrap Dress ($568)

A wrap dress is an essential part of any wardrobe. We love this leopard-print style, which comes in sizes 14 to 24.

Rachel Pally Linen Doreen Dress ($290)

A casual classic if ever there was one. If you wear a size between 1X and 3X, we recommend adding this style to your cart ASAP.

Tanya Taylor Zoe Dress ($495)

If this style doesn't prove that cute, casual dresses can come in all sizes (this one is available in sizes XS to 3X), well, it's back to the drawing board.

Next: 7 Brands That Petite, Plus-Size Women Will Love

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16 house dresses for comfortably lounging around in style - CNN

Posted: 21 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT

(CNN) —  

The fashion of 2020 has largely been focused on one word: comfort. From pajamas to house slippers to comfy leggings to lounge pants, it's clear that the thought of putting on jeans or really any sort of restricting clothing is far from anyone's mind. Instead, many are trying to find new ways to make cozy garments appropriate for Zoom calls, quick errands and Netflix bingeing. Enter: the house dress.

Celebrity fashion stylist Lauren Rae Levy Vigneron says while most women associate "dresses" with being "dressy," a house dress is a multifunction clothing item that you can dress up, dress down and do, well, everything in these days. Plus, it's a slight upgrade from an oversize sweatshirt or wrinkled T-shirt.

"A house dress is the ultimate piece of clothing to work from home," fashion stylist Leena Alsulaiman says. "It instantly lifts your spirits and takes minimal effort, but you feel put together and comfortable. Plus, 'dressing up' has a significant impact on our mental health, which is so important when we are missing our social circles and coping with anxiety about the future's unpredictability."

From various styles, fabrics and features, we rounded up our favorite house dresses from the internet, with insight from fashion experts.

House dresses with pockets

Merokeety Women's T-Shirt Midi Dress With Pockets (starting at $19.99; amazon.com)

Merokeety Women
Merokeety Women's T-Shirt Midi Dress With Pockets
PHOTO: Amazon

Fashion designer Olivia Romero says these pockets are helpful since you can carry around your phone, a lip balm, a pack of tissues, headphones and so on. This dress comes in both subtle stripes and solids, and is just the right midi length to take you from warmer weather to winter when paired with tights.

Winona Midi Support Dress (starting at $67.99; athleta.gap.com)

Winona Midi Support Dress
Winona Midi Support Dress
PHOTO: Athleta

We love a dress you don't have to wear a bra with. With built-in support and a sweet racerback, we could definitely live in this easy dress.

Korsis Summer Casual T-Shirt Dress ($25.99; amazon.com)

Korsis Summer Casual T-Shirt Dress
Korsis Summer Casual T-Shirt Dress
PHOTO: Amazon

Available up to a 3XL, this is pretty much the easiest dress you can imagine, with a swing silhouette, pockets and T-shirt-like material.

Waist-Defined Slub-Knit Midi T-Shirt Dress (starting at $26; oldnavy.gap.com)

Waist-Defined Slub-Knit Midi T-Shirt Dress
Waist-Defined Slub-Knit Midi T-Shirt Dress
PHOTO: Old Navy

With a defined waist and round hem, this T-shirt dress is ultra soft and easy to throw on for around the house or grocery shopping.

Yozly Nightshirt Women House Dress (starting at $23.99; amazon.com)

Yozly Nightshirt Women House Dress
Yozly Nightshirt Women House Dress
PHOTO: Amazon

With pretty button detailing at the neckline and an A-line silhouette, this is a roomy dress with a bit of style. And if you'd like a 100% cotton version, check out the striped dresses.

Petite Gauze Easy Midi Dress ($64.99, originally $98; madewell.com)

Petite Gauze Easy Midi Dress
Petite Gauze Easy Midi Dress
PHOTO: Madewell

The rust color of this midi dress gives the house dress a modern edge.

Umgee Lovable High Low Dress (starting at $28.09; amazon.com)

Umgee Lovable High Low Dress
Umgee Lovable High Low Dress
PHOTO: Amazon

With a frilly hem and colors like this pretty muted pink and bright red, we love this flowy, feminine dress with pockets.

PrettyGarden Loose Off-Shoulder Stretchy Long Jumpsuit (starting at $28.99; amazon.com)

PrettyGarden Loose Off-Shoulder Stretchy Long Jumpsuit
PrettyGarden Loose Off-Shoulder Stretchy Long Jumpsuit
PHOTO: Amazon

OK, but what about house…jumpsuits? We adore this stretchy jumpsuit with an elastic waist and a neckline that can be worn off-shoulder or not. Plus, it's even got pockets and is available up to a size 3XL.

Plus size house dresses

Linen-Blend Dolman-Sleeve Tie-Waist Midi Dress ($89.99, originally $138; madewell.com)

Linen-Blend Dolman-Sleeve Tie-Waist Midi Dress
Linen-Blend Dolman-Sleeve Tie-Waist Midi Dress
PHOTO: Madewell

Available in sizes up to 24, this lovely linen-blend dress features front pockets, a tie waist and dolman sleeves. We love the earthy colors it's in too.

Sleeveless Plus Size Jersey Swing Dress (starting at $32.99; oldnavy.gap.com)

Sleeveless Plus Size Jersey Swing Dress
Sleeveless Plus Size Jersey Swing Dress
PHOTO: Old Navy

An Old Navy favorite, this swing dress is so easy to just throw on for a grocery store run.

Nemidor Plus Size Long Maxi Dress (starting at $19.99; amazon.com)

Nemidor Plus Size Long Maxi Dress
Nemidor Plus Size Long Maxi Dress
PHOTO: Amazon

Just picture how easy your day will be when you just have to throw on this comfy T-shirt maxi dress, which even comes with pockets. It's available in sizes up to 26, and we really love this oxblood red color.

Plus Size Jersey Swing Dress (starting at $15.97; oldnavy.gap.com)

Plus-Size Jersey Swing Dress
Plus-Size Jersey Swing Dress
PHOTO: Old Navy

Just like the swing dress above but with sleeves, we especially like the patterns this one comes in, like this cheetah and tiny red daisy print.

Cotton house dresses

R.Vivimos Long-Sleeve Floral Bohemian Midi Dress (starting at $20.60; amazon.com)

R.Vivimos Long-Sleeve Floral Bohemian Midi Dress
R.Vivimos Long-Sleeve Floral Bohemian Midi Dress
PHOTO: Amazon

This cult-favorite Amazon nightgown dress was practically made to be a house dress, with its pretty bohemian patterns, loose silhouette and long, flowy sleeves. Catch us wearing this cotton-blend dress in our living rooms swaying to Fleetwood Mac. Reviewers note it's definitely oversize, and it's available in sizes up to 2XL too.

Universal Thread Women's Short-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress ($14, originally $20; target.com)

Universal Thread Women
Universal Thread Women's Short-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress
PHOTO: Target

A T-shirt dress, but make it extra long. This cheery dress is available in so many bright colors we might just have to buy more than one.

Zella West Coast Dress ($59; nordstrom.com)

Zella West Coast Dress
Zella West Coast Dress
PHOTO: Nordstrom

With a high neckline and cinched waist, this dress can take you from errands to a picnic to comfortably watching reality TV on your couch.

Eileen West Cotton Lawn Ballet Nightgown ($62; nordstrom.com)

Eileen West Cotton Lawn Ballet Nightgown
Eileen West Cotton Lawn Ballet Nightgown
PHOTO: Nordstrom

With pretty smocking at the top, reviewers love how soft and lightweight this dress (which could definitely double as a nightgown) is, making it perfect for both summer and winter.

Amy Coney Barrett was criticized for her dress, part of a long history of judging women’s clothes - The Washington Post

Posted: 13 Oct 2020 01:50 PM PDT

"Women lawyers & judges wear suits, including dresses with jackets, for work," D.C.-based attorney Leslie McAdoo Gordon wrote. "It is not a great look that ACB consistently does not. No male judge would be dressed in less than correct courtroom attire. It's inappropriately casual."

Female attorneys and judges swiftly pushed back to express frustration that discussion of a woman in public life had turned once again to her clothing.

"Basically every professional woman I know (including myself) has serious anxiety about what they wear to work," tweeted Carissa Byrne Hessick, a criminal law professor at the University of North Carolina. "Crappy takes like this one are a big reason why."

"Who cares what she wears?" wrote Mary Ziegler, a law professor at Florida State University. "If she wore a Halloween costume, or walked in naked, this would not change: Amy Coney Barrett is very accomplished. … If you care about what she is wearing, please have a conversation with yourself"

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood pleaded with people to stop creating rules about what judges should look like and pointed out that clothing choices for female jurists are tricky.

"Can we try to just all be kind and generous and realize there are many factors that implicate a choice?" Wood wrote. "Lets try to be nice"

The objection to Barrett's outfit represents a common way of discussing women in the public sphere, experts say: surface-level judgments about whether their clothing choices are right or wrong, instead of deeper conversations about how they — and their male colleagues — might be using fashion to convey a message, push an agenda or frame their image.

Pamela Stone, a sociology professor at Hunter College, said that happens in part because women are newer to respected fields like the law. While a suit and tie form a uniform of sorts for white-collar men, she said there is no firmly agreed-upon equivalent for women.

For now, Stone said a woman who chooses not to wear a suit in a professional situation should be aware that other people may debate that decision.

"It's a signal of women's precariousness in the profession, their new kid on the block status, that what they wear is going to be scrutinized this way," said Stone, who is also the author of "Opting Back In: What Really Happens When Mothers Go Back to Work." "And therefore, deviations from the tried and true is unfortunately going to elicit this kind of commentary, which is a distraction."

Kendall Funk, an assistant professor of political science at Arizona State University, said that because men created the nation's political institutions, they've set the norms for what's considered professional attire there. Clothing that deviates from those standards is often deemed inappropriate, she said, while a woman wearing a suit and tie, like most men, is likely to be viewed as too masculine and therefore unprofessional.

"Professional women are constantly trying to find the right balance between being appearing too masculine or too feminine and finding 'professional' clothing that fits their unique body type," Funk said in an email.

But Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, a visiting assistant professor of women's and gender history at Case Western University, said there are ways of discussing the fashion choices of both female and male public figures that are much more enlightening than how these conversations tend to happen.

"It needs to be part of a larger conversation and not the only conversation," Rabinovitch-Fox said. "The conversation needs to be framed as how does she use clothes? Does she present herself in a certain way that conveys certain messages?"

In Barrett's case, Rabinovitch-Fox said the dress she wore on the first day of her confirmation hearing might suggest that she was emphasizing her femininity and that the magenta color could be a statement of her independence from people's expectations — a sentiment that she has repeatedly expressed this week.

Rabinovitch-Fox said the criticism of Barrett's choice not to wear a jacket exemplifies the dilemma of whether a woman who appears feminine will still be considered professional.

"I think it's a really fine line that a lot of women are dealing with every day," she said. "I don't think there's one right answer to that."

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From The Hundreds Of Prime Day Dress Deals, Here Are The Styles Worth Buying - Refinery29

Posted: 13 Oct 2020 04:30 AM PDT

Although Amazon may be technically named after a jungle (or a river), we like to think of it as a sea; a sea of products, pages, and, on Prime Day, of really good deals. Within this veritable ocean of options are thousands of things that we want to Buy Now (yes, it's proper) — but, right now, we're fixated on frocks. As summer 2020 proved, dresses are the reigning wardrobe winner in our era of comfort and self-care. So, here we are searching for styles to round out our fall collections that are currently marked down during the site's biggest annual blowout.

Dress For Success Houston providing essential services for women, even during the COVID-19 pandemic - KHOU.com

Posted: 13 Oct 2020 08:48 PM PDT

Dress For Success Houston is a nonprofit organization providing work-appropriate attire and continuing education programs to women in Houston.

HOUSTON — Dress For Success Houston, the nonprofit organization providing work-appropriate attire and continuing education programs to women in Houston, is continuing their important work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since March, Dress for Success Houston has taken its program online, offering mentoring groups and webinars to its clients. The shift from in-person to virtual services has been well-received and much-needed.

Eighty-percent of the women served by Dress for Success Houston are single and lean on the network of support and sisterhood the nonprofit organization is still able to provide to them.

Virtual education programming includes health and fitness, mental health, dealing with financial insecurities, interviewing skills and resume reviews.

Dress for Success Houston says the services are critical, especially now as more than 50% of their clients have lost their jobs during the pandemic.

Continued support from the community is key. Dress for Success Houston is asking Houstonians who can, to take part in a fundraising raffle for the nonprofit. The prize is a Peloton bike family pack. Click here for more information.

All proceeds will go to services for Dress for Success Houston clients, including pantry kits, accessories and wardrobe.

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