Plus Size Formal Winter Dresses // Formal Special Occasion Dresses for Winter

Hi Fly Friends, winter is coming! That means lots of glitzy winter and holiday events for which you’ll need plus size formal winter dresses. I put together this roundup for you with all of my favorite brands to shop for gorgeous gowns from. These are all formal pieces, but on different levels from short dresses that you could wear to other events to full-length gowns that work for black tie affairs. I made sure to include some classic holiday patterns and glam including plaid and sequins. I hope that you love these beautiful dresses as much as I do!

1. Plus Size Formal Winter Dresses

LINKED HERE | $349 | Up to Size 26

I love ASOS for short-length formal dresses. If you’re a short babe like me and don’t have time to get something hemmed or if you just prefer the look of short dresses, ASOS is the place to look! They always have a huge variety of unique dresses to choose from. This amazing beaded tassel long-sleeve dress is an absolute show stopper.

2. Black Velvet Mermaid Dress

LINKED HERE | $139 | Up to Size 26

Here’s a midi length option for you. I am in love with these sleeves and the corset-style mesh panel under the bust! ASOS never fails to give its plus size section unique cuts and textures. This is a mermaid dress with ruching along the skirt and a flare at the bottom. The black velvet screams winter luxury and the tiny cinched bell sleeves are so much fun!

3. Light Blue Star Print Dress

LINKED HERE | $215 | Up to Size 6X

I love this gorgeous light blue and purple sugar plum color for winter. It reminds me of an ice princess. This dress is gorgeous! There are tiny foil metallic stars all over the overlay, bodice, and sleeves. You’re guaranteed to look like absolute winter royalty in this dress. This is a great option for my babes who prefer cool tones or more color in their wardrobe. It still says winter, but in a more colorful way!

4. Green Plaid Plus Size Formal Winter Dresses

SIMILAR DRESS LINKED HERE | $80 | Up to Size 6X

Now this is a holiday dress! JessaKae can do no wrong in my eyes. Their size range goes from XXS to 6X. They offer matching styles for your kiddos so that the whole family can hit events in style. Imagine this dress with matching styles for holiday photos! Unreal. This dress is perfect for holiday parties or a formal winter wedding. You can even save money by using my code!

5. Black Long Sleeve Dress

LINKED HERE | $248 | Up to Size 5X

If you’re looking for a swanky dress for New Year’s Eve, this is it! You can definitely wear this gown again for any other occasion. The black is classic but the details are completely unique. This dress is so special! I love it when something manages to be both a staple and a statement piece. There’s glitter, beading, ruffles, you really get it all with this one.

6. White Floral Formal Dress

LINKED HERE | $278 | Up to Size 5X

Y’all can not get enough of this dress on Instagram, so I had to include it in this roundup! This is one of my very favorite dresses that I own and I’m so happy that you all love it as much as I do. This is perfect for the holidays and all winter long. I wouldn’t wear this to a wedding unless the couple says it’s 100% okay to wear white, but this dress definitely works for any other occasion!

7. Sequin Striped Plus Size Formal Winter Dresses

LINKED HERE | $160 | Up to Size 28

If you’re looking for glitz, glam, and sequins, check out Eloquii for your formal dresses! Eloquii always has at least one sequin item available all year long. They’re really known for their glamorous yet wearable looks. I feel like you could totally dress this down with socks, loafers, and a blazer and wear it to work. Especially if you have a more business formal dress code at your job. The stripes of this dress are brown, gold, and dark purple. If you want to bring in a pop of color, go for purple accessories!

8. Green Sequin Plus Size Dress

LINKED HERE | $120 | Up to Size 28

The shape of this dress is so unique and gorgeous! The slit at the front is fun and sexy, but the long dolman style sleeves still keep this dress a bit modest. If you have a bigger chest, this is a great option for you! There is so much room in the top. It is a surplice “v” neckline, so if you’re worried about that fabric moving around, just grab two pieces of double sided tape and tape the fabric in place where you want it!

9. Red Plaid Puff Sleeve Gown

LINKED HERE | $525 | Up to Size 6X
Use Code: FlyForAGinger for 10% off!

This is the highest discount code you can get for Selkie! I am so honored and excited to have this code to share with my Fly Friends. Gowns like this are investment pieces, so I love being able to save you some money with my affiliate links. I shared a green plaid look, so I had to show you this gorgeous red plaid puff sleeve gown. You can not get more festive than this! This print also comes in midi and mini length dresses if you’re looking for a different style.

10. Black Plus Size Formal Winter Dresses

LINKED HERE | $399 | Up to Size 6X
Use Code: FlyForAGinger for 10% off!

You simply can not go wrong with a black dress. I am in love with the shape of this gown. This square neckline and puff sleeves will work with any body shape and are both fun and modest. The oversized ruffles and the slit on the side bring a sexy feel to this dress. If you want some more coverage, you can always wear black tights. Bring in a pop of color with red or green tights for a holiday feel!

I love talking about and collecting formal gowns and sharing them with you all! If you have a favorite place to shop for plus size formalwear please leave it in the comments. I hope you found the formal dress of your dreams in this post!

XO Victoria