Amarande Plus Size Purple Long Sleeve Formal Dress

Make an entrance in a plus size teal formal dress designed around beautiful drape and confident proportions. Marisol pairs a flattering V-neckline with a softly gathered wrap-effect bodice, a defined waist and a sweeping floor-length skirt. Sheer long sleeves add graceful arm coverage while keeping the overall look light and balanced.

Why This Dress Works Beautifully on Curvy Figures

The V-neckline opens the upper body and creates a lengthening line through the décolletage, while the overlapping bodice drapes diagonally across the bust rather than cutting straight across it.

Gathering through the waist draws the eye inward and creates definition, with the cascading drape continuing vertically into the skirt. This helps balance a fuller bust and hips while allowing the skirt to fall fluidly over the lower body.

Long sheer sleeves provide coverage without adding visual heaviness, and their softly gathered shape balances the volume of the floor-length skirt. The front split breaks up the expanse of fabric and gives the gown movement as you walk.

Features

• V-neckline
• Wrap-effect draped bodice
• Gathered waist detailing
• Cascading drape from the waist
• Sheer long sleeves
• Softly gathered sleeve cuffs
• Floor-length flowing skirt
• Front skirt split
• Full, fluid silhouette
• Available in teal and black

Perfect For

• Formal weddings
• Black-tie weddings
• Gala dinners
• Formal evening events
• Awards nights
• Charity balls
• Milestone celebrations
• Special occasion dinners

Fabric & Feel

The gown has a soft, fluid appearance with generous drape through the bodice and skirt. The sleeves are sheer and lightweight in appearance, while the flowing skirt creates graceful 

The Amarande Plus Size Purple Long Sleeve Formal Dress brings softness and definition together in a beautifully balanced floor-length silhouette. A wrap-style V-neckline frames the décolletage, while the wide gathered waist draws the eye inward before releasing into a flowing full skirt. Sheer long sleeves and a cascading front ruffle add movement without overwhelming the shape.

Why This Dress Works Beautifully on Curvy Figures

The wrap-effect bodice creates diagonal lines across the bust, giving definition while keeping the neckline open and feminine. The broad gathered waistband establishes a clear waist without relying on a narrow belt or sharp seam.

From there, the skirt falls freely into a generous A-line shape, allowing the fabric to skim rather than cling through the stomach and hips. The cascading ruffle adds a vertical line through the front of the skirt, helping break up the expanse of fabric and drawing the eye downward.

Long sheer sleeves give graceful arm coverage while retaining a lighter appearance than an opaque sleeve. Gentle gathering at the shoulder and wrist also balances the volume of the skirt, creating a harmonious head-to-toe proportion.

Features

• Rich purple colour
• Wrap-style V-neckline
• Softly gathered bodice
• Wide gathered waistband
• Sheer long sleeves
• Gathered shoulders
• Fitted sleeve cuffs
• Cascading front skirt ruffle
• Full flowing A-line skirt
• Floor-length silhouette
• V-shaped back neckline

Perfect For

• Formal weddings
• Black-tie weddings
• Evening receptions
• Gala dinners
• Formal dinners
• Awards nights
• Charity balls
• Special celebrations
• Mother of the bride or groom occasions

Fabric & Feel

The dress has a lightweight, fluid appearance with a soft, semi-sheer outer layer that falls into generous folds through the skirt. Its flowing quality is especially visible in the cascading front ruffle and full-length hem, giving the design graceful movement rather than a stiff or heavily structured look.

Fit Information

The wrap-style V-neckline creates an open neckline with overlapping coverage across the bust. The bodice follows the upper body before meeting a wide, defined waistband.

The skirt opens from the waist into a full A-line silhouette, providing generous room through the stomach and hips. Long sheer sleeves offer full arm coverage with softly gathered volume, while the floor-length skirt creates an elongated formal proportion.

Available Sizes

Available in sizes 12–32, with custom sizing available for the perfect fit.

Please refer to our Hello Curve Size Guide before ordering to help you choose your best fit.

Why Customers Love It

Amarande is designed for women who want the presence of a full-length formal gown without a heavily structured look. The defined waist gives the silhouette shape, while the flowing A-line skirt falls softly over the lower body. Long sheer sleeves provide elegant arm coverage, and the cascading ruffle brings movement to the front. It is a particularly beautiful plus size purple formal dress for weddings, evening celebrations and occasions where a softer, romantic silhouette feels right.

Explore More

Looking for another special-occasion style? Explore our Plus Size Formal Dresses first, then discover Plus Size Evening Dresses for more curve-conscious silhouettes designed for celebrations and formal events.