Get A Perfect Plus-Size Fit With a Vintage Pattern

Hard as it is to find larger sizes in vintage clothes, there is always the option of using a vintage sewing pattern to get a custom-fit vintage style outfit.  Advantages include the fact that the garment will be a perfect fit, in great condition and you can choose your own fabric.  Sticklers for authentic vintage clothing can even seek out original vintage materials and fabric so that the look will be true to the era. Or, conversely, you could adapt the pattern with a modern twist if you so wish.  Here is a helpful video from MsPsychoSue showing you how to adapt a vintage sewing pattern so that it fits your plus-size physique!

Plus Size Vintage Dresses From Turn of the Century to Maxi

From a 1970s maxi dress to an unusual Edwardian shift dress, Ebay currently has some really choice plus-size vintage dresses for your delectation.  

I am mad about this 1970s maxi-dress with large sleeves - very Asian feel to it.  Roughly UK size 16.

Stunning and highly unusual Edwardian plus-size cotton dress with Pink Ribbon tie.  So femine. Generously sized.

UK size 16 1950s shift dress and bolero.  Stunning reversible vintage plus size outfit which will be sure to get many outings.

1970s plus-size floral day dress to fit up to US size 14.

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Oktoberfest! Vintage Dirndls for the Larger Lady.

I absolutely love dirndls and would wear them on any occasion that calls for a dress!  For those less into everyday dirndl wearing, now is the perfect time of year to don your dirndl - Oktoberfest!  The good news is these germanic dresses are super flattering for full-figured and plus-size ladies.  Here are my picks from ebay.com.

US Size 16 blue vintage dirndl with white embroidery and apron.

 US size 16/18 embroidered vintage plus size dirdnl - looks to be a lovely authentic piece.

Very pretty detail on this black vintage dirndl with generous plus-size 35" waist.

Lovely simple pink plus-size dirndl in US size 14