Romantic without feeling overly sweet, the Amélie Plus Size Ruffle Cocktail Dress combines a clean square neckline with cascading ruffles and a dramatic high-low hem. The fitted bodice defines the upper body, while diagonal draping across the skirt creates movement and draws the eye beautifully across the figure.
Available in classic Black and rich Burgundy, Amélie is made for celebrations where you want something feminine, polished and a little more memorable.
Why This Dress Works Beautifully on Curvy Figures
The wide square neckline creates an open frame around the décolletage and balances a fuller bust, while the fitted bodice gives the dress a defined, structured-looking shape.
At the waist, diagonal draping breaks up the front of the silhouette rather than drawing a straight horizontal line across the body. The cascading ruffle follows that diagonal movement down through the skirt, creating a lengthening effect.
Ruffled shoulder straps add softness and visual balance at the upper body, while the high-low hem reveals the legs at the front and falls longer towards the back. The result feels feminine and shapely without relying on an overly voluminous skirt.
Features
- Wide square neckline
- Fitted bodice
- Wide shoulder straps with ruffle detailing
- Defined waist
- Diagonal draped skirt detail
- Cascading front ruffle
- High-low hemline
- Ruffled hem
- Curve-skimming silhouette
- Midi-to-longer-back proportion
Perfect For
- Cocktail parties
- Wedding receptions
- Wedding guest dressing
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary dinners
- Birthday celebrations
- Date nights
- Evening events
- Holiday parties
Fabric & Feel
The fabric has a smooth, refined surface with enough body to hold the sculpted ruffles and diagonal draping. The skirt falls close to the figure before opening into the cascading high-low hem, giving the dress movement without excessive volume.
Fit Information
Amélie has a fitted silhouette through the bodice, waist and upper skirt.
The square neckline provides an open décolletage while retaining substantial shoulder coverage through the wide ruffled straps. The waist is clearly defined, with diagonal draping flowing from the waist across the skirt.
The asymmetric high-low hem is shorter at the front and falls significantly longer towards the back, with ruffles adding movement around the lower skirt.
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
Why Customers Love It
Amélie brings together the figure-defining shape of a classic cocktail dress with the romance of cascading ruffles. The square neckline beautifully frames the upper body, while the diagonal skirt detail creates movement across the figure and leads naturally into the high-low hem. It’s a plus size ruffle cocktail dress that feels special enough for weddings and celebrations while remaining sleek and modern in both Black and Burgundy.
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Discover more styles in our Plus Size Cocktail Dresses collection, or browse Plus Size Wedding Guest Dresses for celebration-ready styles.
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