Plus-Size Cocktail Dresses

101 Plus-Size Cocktail Dresses Sure to Turn Heads

If you’ve ever shown up to an event and felt like you’d make it onto the best-dressed list, you’ll understand just how important finding the right party ensemble can be. It’s not always an easy task, but plus-size cocktail dresses are available in spades right now—and we’re getting ready to shop them all. With one of these frocks in your closet, there might just be a self-awarded best-dressed trophy calling your name. The only thing left to do is choose from the hundreds of styles that plus-size and size-inclusive brands have on offer. Fortunately, we did most of the heavy lifting for you. You can thank us when you’re covered in compliments at your next party.

Whenever we’re trying to find a cocktail dress, we like to think about what makes these dresses fall under that category. The biggest question we ask ourselves: Would we wear the dress to a chic cocktail party? Whether your idea of this is a scene from Gossip Girl or a small soirée at your best friend’s house, all you have to do is imagine yourself showing up to the event. Is it a formal situation or one where you could repurpose your nicest going-out dress? Knowing the vibe of party you’re attending can be extraordinarily helpful. Though at the end of the day, do your thing and wear whatever makes you feel confident. 

Once you have an idea of what kind of dress you might want—whether it’s a sparkly mini, sexy maxi, or floral midi—you’re one step closer to finding your next award-winning cocktail party look. Because there are so many different styles from all different brands floating around online, though, we went ahead and rounded up 101 (!) can’t-miss plus-size cocktail dresses. Consider this your one-stop-shop for any elegant gathering.

Here at Unruly, we’re committed to featuring plus-size pieces we genuinely love and want to share with you. We’re connected to an affiliate revenue program, which means we might make a small commission when you buy products through our shopping guides. This in no way affects the pieces we choose to feature, and it never will. (Confused? We’d love to answer any questions you have about this. Email us at beunrulyinfo@gmail.com!)

1. Olivia Wrap Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $61.60 from Standards & Practices


2. Wrap-Front Sateen Midi Dress

Woman wearing a light blue cocktail dress.

shop the look — $108 from ASOS


3. Carey Ruffled Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $52 from Curvy Sense


4. Lacey Dress

Woman wearing a green cocktail dress.

shop the look — $248 from Reformation


5. The Resort Halter Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $189 from Good American


6. Winslow Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $268 from Reformation


7. Square-Neck Drss

Woman wearing a red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $89.95 from Eloquii


8. Angel-Sleeve Twist-Detail Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $16 from Boohoo


9. Textured Slinky Twist-Detail Wrap Midi Dress

Woman wearing a light blue cocktail dress.

shop the look — $12.80 from Boohoo


10. Love Sex Magic Velvet Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $44.99 from Fashion Nova


11. Family Affair Sequin Dress

Woman wearing a silver sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $59.99 from Fashion Nova


12. Floral Plunge Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $64 from ASOS


13. Bardot Velvet Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $16 from Boohoo


14. Curvy Sense Athena Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a white cocktail dress.

shop the look — $38 from CoEdition


15. Sigmund Dress

Woman wearing a navy polka dot cocktail dress.

shop the look — $248 from Reformation


16. Stunning Wonder Maxi Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a dark red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $119 from Modcloth


17. Curve Sequin Midi Pencil Dress

Woman wearing a dark silver sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $261 from ASOS


18. Remarkable Lace Dress

Woman wearing a light pink cocktail dress.

shop the look — $69.99 from Fashion Nova


19. Black Satin Halter Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $12 from PrettyLittleThing


20. Pleated Batwing Midi Dress

Woman wearing a green cocktail dress.

shop the look — $72 from ASOS


21. Magic in the Meadow Floral Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $59.99 from Fashion Nova


22. City Chic Rippled Love Sheath Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $44.98 from Nordstrom Rack


23. Floral Strappy Midaxi Dress

Woman wearing a pink floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $42 from PrettyLittleThing


24. And the Winner Is Sequin Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a black sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $59.99 from Fashion Nova


25. Shimmer Puff-Sleeve Bodycon Dress

Woman wearing a pink cocktail dress.

shop the look — $33 from PrettyLittleThing


26. Leopard Slip Dress

Woman wearing a leopard print cocktail dress.

shop the look — $149 from Good American


27. High Street Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova


28. Mesh Long-Sleeved Midi Dress

Woman wearing a red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $28 from PrettyLittleThing


29. Black Lace Flourish Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $104.30 from City Chic


30. Nikita Dress

Woman wearing a floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $248 from Reformation


31. Butterfly Dress

Woman wearing a red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $278 from Reformation


32. Organza-Sleeve Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $16 from Boohoo


33. Shegul Cece Slip Dress

Woman wearing a maroon cocktail dress.

shop the look — $171.50 from CoEdition


34. InLove by Marina Bulatkina Iceland Dress

Woman wearing a white cocktail dress.

shop the look — $150 from CoEdition


35. City Chic Sweet Delight Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $59 from CoEdition


36. Persuede Me Midi Dress

Woman wearing a burnt orange cocktail dress.

shop the look — $45.99 from Fashion Nova


37. Parker Theia Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $161.10 from Shopbop


38. Better Shape Up Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova


39. Fame and Partners The Eccles Dress

Woman wearing an off-white cocktail dress.

shop the look — $199 from Shopbop


40. Starry Night Wrap Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $119.95 from Anthropologie


41. City Chic Adore Dress

Woman wearing a green cocktail dress.

shop the look — $119 from CoEdition


42. InLove by Marina Bulatkina Monaco Dress

Woman wearing a sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $70 from CoEdition


43. Kiyonna Parisian Dream Evening Gown

Woman wearing a dark red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $228 from CoEdition


44. Fresh New Take Ruched Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova


45. Cece Slip Dress

Woman wearing a gold velvet cocktail dress.

shop the look — $145 from Shegul NY


46. Fox Dress

Woman wearing a black polka dot cocktail dress.

shop the look — $218 from Reformation


47. A Night in Tokyo Lace Dress

Woman wearing a pink lace cocktail dress.

shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova


48. The Runaround Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $129 from Good American


49. TFNC Sequin Wrap-Font Midi Dress

Woman wearing a silver sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $103 from ASOS


50. Down for You Velvet Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a black velvet cocktail dress.

shop the look — $59.99 from Fashion Nova


51. Exclusive Midi Dress

Woman wearing a light blue cocktail dress.

shop the look — $40 from ASOS


52. Textured One-Shoulder Midi Dress

Woman wearing a white cocktail dress.

shop the look — $16 from Boohoo


53. You Can Slit With Us Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $20 from Nasty Gal


54. City Chic Disco Fever Dress

Woman wearing a charcoal sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $59 from CoEdition


55. Plisse Batwing Wrap Midi Dress

Woman wearing a blue cocktail dress.

shop the look — $60 from ASOS


56. Rebecca Taylor Long-Sleeve Vegan Leather Dress

Woman wearing a black leather cocktail dress.

shop the look — $225 from Shopbop


57. Phoebe Pleated Midi Dress

Woman wearing a burgundy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $24.99 from Fashion Nova


58. City Chic So Seductive Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $149 from CoEdition


59. Rebecca Taylor Off-the-Shoulder Print Mix Dress

Woman wearing a black floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $516.75 from Shopbop


60. Isis Sheer Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $48 from Curvy Sense


61. The Exec Blazer Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $235 from Good American


62. Shayne Amalie Dress

Woman wearing a gray cocktail dress.

shop the look — $385 from CoEdition


63. City Chic Leonie Lace Mermaid Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $179 from Nordstrom


64. Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lani Reversible Sequin Cami Dress

Woman wearing a hot pink sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $495 from Shopbop


65. Shimmer Front Long-Sleeve Dress

Woman wearing a sparkly navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $129 from Marée Pour Toi


66. HALSTON Crepe Knit Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $187.50 from Shopbop


67. Marée Pour Toi Split-Front Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a yellow floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $83.40 from CoEdition


68. Pleated Bandeau Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $60 from ASOS


69. A.L.C. Renzo Dress

Woman wearing a silver cocktail dress.

shop the look — $347.50 from Shopbop


70. Ginny Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $298 from Reformation


71. London Dress

Woman wearing a black sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $224 from By Marina Bulatkina


72. The Wrap Body Dress

Woman wearing an animal print cocktail dress.

shop the look — $125.90 from Good American


73. Sage Dress

Woman wearing a red cocktail dress.

shop the look — $148 from Reformation


74. Collectif Dignity on Display Velvet Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $99.99 from ModCloth


75. Black Halo Cooper Sheath Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $187.50 from Shopbop


76. Marchesa Notte Embroidered Strapless Gown

Woman wearing a lavender cocktail dress.

shop the look — $657 from Shopbop


77. Corset Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $159 from Good American


78. The Teal Velvet Dress

Woman wearing a blue velvet cocktail dress.

shop the look — $78 from Marée Pour Toi


79. Disco Slinky Twist-Front Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $16 from Boohoo


80. City Chic Fun Spot Ruffle Dress

Woman wearing a black polka dot cocktail dress.

shop the look — $71.40 from Nordstrom


81. Burlesque Greatest Glitz Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $69 from ModCloth


82. Xscape Double-Strap Crepe Gown

Woman wearing a berry cocktail dress.

shop the look — $79.20 from Nordstrom


83. Love Sex Magic Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $44.99 from Fashion Nova


84. City Chic Decadence Dress

Woman wearing a black floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $249 from CoEdition


85. Marée Pour Toi Floral Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $107.40 from CoEdition


86. Christian Siriano New York Contrast Sheath Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $139 from CoEdition


87. Black Sheer Lace Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $47.75 from Torrid


88. Marée Pour Toi V-Neck Sequin Dress

Woman wearing a black sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $79.50 from CoEdition


89. Serena Ruffled Wrap Dress

Woman wearing an orange cocktail dress.

shop the look — $61.60 from Standards & Practices


90. City Chic So Fancy Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $119 from CoEdition


91. Angelique Velvet Maxi Dress

Woman wearing a red velvet cocktail dress.

shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova


92. Bardot Frill-Hem Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $21 from PrettyLittleThing


93. Rachel Rachel Roy Talula Leopard Midi Dress

Woman wearing a floral cocktail dress.

shop the look — $159 from CoEdition


94. City Chic Audacious Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $79 from CoEdition


95. Creed Dress

Woman wearing a black polka dot cocktail dress.

shop the look — $248 from Reformation


96. City Chic Opulent Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a navy cocktail dress.

shop the look — $74 from CoEdition


97. Buxom Couture Off-Shoulder Polka Dot Dress

Woman wearing a polka dot cocktail dress.

shop the look — $96 from CoEdition


98. Stand Out Tonight Sequin Midi Dress

Woman wearing a black sequin cocktail dress.

shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova


99. Exceptional at All Angles Sheath Dress

Woman wearing a black cocktail dress.

shop the look — $44.99 from ModCloth


100. Flare-Sleeve Maxi Wrap Dress

Woman wearing a light pink cocktail dress.

shop the look — $119.95 from Eloquii


101. Dottie Dress

shop the look — $148 from Reformation