A beautifully balanced plus size burgundy cocktail dress with a softly shaped square neckline, petal-style sleeves and a sweeping A-line midi skirt. Amélie defines the waist without clinging through the lower body, creating an elegant silhouette with enough movement for weddings, cocktail celebrations and special occasions.
Why This Dress Works Beautifully on Curvy Figures
The open square neckline draws attention upward and creates a clean frame around the décolletage, while the fitted bodice gives the upper body definition without unnecessary decoration.
The petal-style elbow sleeves are especially flattering on fuller arms. Their curved, overlapping shape provides coverage while leaving the lower arm visible, so they feel lighter than a conventional fitted sleeve.
A clearly defined waist creates shape before the skirt releases immediately into a generous A-line. Rather than following the stomach and hips closely, the skirt falls away from the body in long, clean panels. This gives the dress its graceful movement while balancing a fuller bust, waist and hip line.
The result is feminine and shaped without depending on a bodycon fit.
Features
- Softly shaped square neckline
- Fitted bodice with clean shaping seams
- Distinctive petal-style elbow sleeves
- Curved sleeve openings
- Defined waist seam
- Full A-line silhouette
- Flowing midi-length skirt
- Clean panelled skirt construction visible through the silhouette
- Deep burgundy colour
- Minimal embellishment for a polished finish
Perfect For
Cocktail parties, wedding guest dressing, engagement celebrations, anniversary dinners, milestone birthdays, formal lunches, race-day events, special dinners and semi-formal celebrations.
Fabric & Feel
The fabric has a smooth, refined surface with enough visible body to maintain the clean shape of the bodice and the generous A-line skirt. Through the skirt, it falls into broad, fluid folds that create movement without the appearance of stiff volume.
Fit Information
Amélie is fitted through the bodice with an open square neckline and a clearly defined waist.
The petal sleeves extend towards the elbow and open through their curved overlapping edges, offering upper-arm coverage without the visual weight of a conventional long sleeve.
Below the waist, the silhouette changes completely: the skirt releases into a full A-line rather than following the stomach and hips. The midi hem falls below the knee for an elegant, balanced 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.
Colours Available
Burgundy — a deep wine-red shade that brings richness to the clean, feminine silhouette.
Why Customers Love It
Amélie combines the waist definition of a fitted occasion dress with the freedom and movement of a full A-line skirt. The square neckline feels modern and beautifully frames the upper body, while the petal sleeves provide graceful arm coverage without feeling heavy. Its rich burgundy colour works beautifully for weddings and celebrations across the seasons, making this plus size burgundy cocktail dress an elegant alternative to both fitted pencil dresses and floor-length gowns.
Explore More
Discover more occasion styles in our Plus Size Cocktail Dresses collection, or browse Plus Size Wedding Guest Dresses for more curve-friendly silhouettes designed for celebrations.
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