Eight Great Plus Size Dresses for Summer 2008

Summer is right around the corner, and with the change in season comes the desire to have a great summer dress to wear to weddings, parties, and summer dates. Shopping for that perfect summer dress can be a bit more difficult for the plus size woman, but 2008 has lots of great options to highlight your feminine side. Here are some of the best of 2008:

1. Lane Bryant is know for their sexy, trendy, plus size apparel. The Floral Print Surplice Sundress is certainly no exception. Coming to just below your knee, strewn with large blue blossoms and a flattering surplice bodice, this sundress is the ultimate in summer style and comfort. At $49.50, currently on sale for $37.12, it is also a great price for a go-to date and party dress.

2. B & Lu always has the latest in fashionable, sexy styles, and spring/summer 2008 is no exception. Their Paige dress is a retro look with a modern edge. The print is up to the minute, and the fit can be made just perfect with the tie-back style. The black contrast waist sets off an hourglass figure and gives great dimension to those of us who are straighter up and down. At $41, it is also a great price for such a distinctive piece.

3. Igigi offers luxurious, sexy style, and their Blissful Summer Days Dress is a standout. This dress comes in both a beautiful aqua, which flatters any skin tone, and a lovely daffodil yellow, which is vibrant and summery. Both colors would complement summer skin of any tone. Made of a stretch viscose jersey that feels great to your skin, this dress has a sexy shape that follows the lines of your body and also offers a plunging neckline. At $120, this dress is a bit more of a splurge, but Igigi's quality cannot be beat for stylish plus size fashion, and this dress is flexible enough to wear to a wedding, garden party or just out for a summer stroll with your date, depending on your accessories. Adding flip-flops and a straw hat makes it perfect for a Saturday afternoon; sexy heels and a unique necklace make it perfect for Saturday night.