The Dress - Still out to Impress!

Despite fashion editors predicting a move towards separates, it seems that the dress is still the essential item for shoppers this season. Sales of dresses have risen by 20% in the last three years according to market research company Mintel.

Tamara Sender, Senior Fashion Analyst at Mintel, says: “This growth has been driven by an increasing fashion for dresses, with 2010 seeing a boom in styles such as maxi dresses, which this generation would not already own and therefore would need to add to their wardrobe.”

So why are dresses holding their own in the trend stakes? Well, they can be worn with leggings, jeggings, tights or bare legs, Or any shoe, sandal or boot. Being such a versatile choice is particularly great for the curvier figure, the fashion of pairing leggings or jeggings with a great dress has made the look more wearable for those who are worried about showing too much leg for instance.

The dress pictured which is available at Curvety is a perfect example of a piece which will suit any occasion. Dress up with sexy heels and chunky accessories, or down with black leggings and some flats.

Plus Size Party Fever

Have you planned your Christmas party outfit yet?

Gone are the days when choosing your festive party dress meant a disheartening trip to the high street for a choice of frumpy tent like outfits more suited to a night in front of the telly.

Now the choice in plus size evening wear can make you the envy of all fashionistas in attendance.

For example, the new satin jewels dress from Curvety is sure to wow at your festive events. Created with the curvy figure in mind, in sizes 16 to 36, this satin dress has a small element of stretch to guarantee a perfect fit, plus it's fully lined to give a flattering silhouette. It is available in black or dusky pink to suit your mood and finished with three oversize jewels to the ruched bust to dazzle perfectly.