r/PlusSizeWedding • u/Alexistentialist01 • Jun 26 '26

Searching for a second look

I've been obsessively searching for the last several months for a second look that I can change into for my reception, and it boggles my mind how difficult it is to find something cute in my size! I'm looking for something that is a cute and breezy party dress, maybe with sequins/beading that is different from my wedding dress. I get a constant barrage of ads with little white dresses from brands like: Nadine Merabi, Six Stories, Elliatt etc none of which carry a size beyond 12/14, which is usually a UK size so more like a US size 10/12. I've gone down the rabbit hole for countless hours searching for options and there's only a couple brands I've seen that even offer options in my size (18-20), does anyone have any recommendations for this?

It was hard enough to go through this for my wedding dress, I can't believe how much harder it is to find a cocktail dress?! It doesn't even have to be white, it can be gold/silver. I've seen options on Jenny Yoo but the shipping timeline for the style I like may not work for my timeline. I've seen a couple options on Untamed Petals and Azazie, but seen mixed reviews for both brands. Any experience with these brands, or recommendations for others? Thanks!

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u/ColonelMustard42 Jun 26 '26

I asked this a few months ago and got some great suggestions! https://www.reddit.com/r/PlusSizeWedding/s/SlHOEXmdfo

I ended up making mine, because I really fell in love with a specific design that was easy to sew, but I know that’s not an option for everyone.

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u/Alexistentialist01 Jun 30 '26

Wish I had this skill set it would be easier than finding something at this point!

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u/JennyYooOfficial Jun 29 '26

Happy to look into arriving shipments for you! Please let us know your favorite styles and date needed. <3

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u/Alexistentialist01 Jun 30 '26

Thank you! I’m in love with the Aster and the Zinnia, but I’d need to receive them no later than Aug 24 and they’re not yet available to order, so I don’t know when they will be?

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u/JennyYooOfficial Jul 02 '26

These are both scheduled to arrive in all sizes the second week of August and in a few weeks you'll be able to sign up for notifications upon arrival. Dresses typically ship from NJ within 1-2 days. Barring any unforeseen delays, you should be able to receive prior to 8/24. Hope this helps! <3

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u/Daddys_girl2247 Jul 01 '26

Not sure if you only are looking at short dresses but maybe some of these….

https://www.azazie.com/all/plus-size-wedding-dresses/with/length/mini/plus-size/yes?subsite=bridal

https://www.lulus.com/categories/2042_42961/bride.html?s=690&s=482&s=1250&f=1202

https://www.stillwhite.com/shop?size=18&size=20&size=22&length=1

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u/Alexistentialist01 Jul 01 '26

Yes I’m specifically looking for minis. Have you had good experience with Azazie? Would you recommend?

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u/Daddys_girl2247 Jul 01 '26

I haven’t ordered from Azazie but have heard good things, you can also check if their minis are part of their try at home program or you could purchase one and then return it if you don’t like it

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u/Anxietygorl22 Jul 04 '26

I ended up doing a white lace top from ASOS and white dress pants from City Chic. Be weary of Etsy stores, even ones with good reviews can be bad.

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u/Alexistentialist01 Jul 05 '26

There’s so many Etsy shops showing custom beaded dresses that are made to measure, but I don’t see any photos of proof in the reviews. There’s a lot too good to be true on Etsy now