My other brilliant suggestion is wrap dresses. True wrap (that opens all the way up) is going to be better than a faux wrap (where it's stiched together). Faux wrap dress may require a wide belt to emphasize your waist. Wrap dresses look amazing on figures with big bosoms and a smaller waist. If too much cleavage is showing, a cami or silk long underwear tank (like winter silks or cuddle silks) will keep you mega warm and the boobsplosion under control.
Because I'm weirdly conservative about clothing for weddings, I say no black (and never white at a wedding unless you're the bride). Jewel tones (deep colors like emerald, purple, wine, etc.) would probably be lovely.
If you can find a big Macy's in the burbs near you, go in and check out both the straight sizes and plus sizes for dresses. I get lots of mine there. Also, Nordstroms (prowl the sales rack when possible) can also be good.
Trying on Kiyonna dresses in person (or being prepared to return them) is key. The store locator shows some places that sell them in MD and VA. http://www.kiyonna.com/locations.html
eshakti.com also has MANY awesome dresses for not much, and you can put in your measurements for custom AND request longer sleeves.
Because I'm weirdly conservative about clothing for weddings, I say no black (and never white at a wedding unless you're the bride). Jewel tones (deep colors like emerald, purple, wine, etc.) would probably be lovely.
If you can find a big Macy's in the burbs near you, go in and check out both the straight sizes and plus sizes for dresses. I get lots of mine there. Also, Nordstroms (prowl the sales rack when possible) can also be good.
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=397870&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results
http://www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Dresses/14082202
http://www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Dresses/12092203
Trying on Kiyonna dresses in person (or being prepared to return them) is key. The store locator shows some places that sell them in MD and VA. http://www.kiyonna.com/locations.html
eshakti.com also has MANY awesome dresses for not much, and you can put in your measurements for custom AND request longer sleeves.
http://www.eshakti.com/clothpdpage.asp?catalog=Clothes&cate=wrap&productid=CL0017207&pcat=dresses
http://www.eshakti.com/clothpdpage.asp?catalog=Clothes&cate=color+purple&productid=CL0017102&pcat=dresses
While Igigi makes drseses that would fit in theory DO NOT TRUST THEM. They look good on apple figures, not hourglasses.
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Wrap dresses!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliastarkey/173003269/in/set-72057594125500311/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliastarkey/2485366832/in/set-72057594125500311/
Wrap dress w/ boob cover via cami
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliastarkey/2751360154/in/set-72057594125500311/
Wide belt used to define waist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliastarkey/2900309125/in/set-72057594125500311/
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