Plus-Size Mini Dress Shopping Guide

Calling all mini dress fans to the front, please. Midis and maxis, you’ve had plenty of time to shine this season, but we’re going to take a moment to truly appreciate the fashion gift that is the mini dress—starting with this shopping guide. All styles of dresses are great, yes, but when you want to show off those legs or keep from overheating in the summer, to which style do you turn? Plus-size mini dresses. They’re the ultimate in spring and summer fashion—and have a place in fall and winter, too. Just add tights and cute boots!—so let’s give these dresses a quick round of applause.

Though mini dresses have many incredible qualities, let’s start with one that is, perhaps, the most important: versatility. Every dress style is versatile in its own right, but mini dresses are inherently easy to wear. One of the reasons for this is simply the fact that mini dresses come in so many different iterations. Think of nearly any type of dress trend—babydoll, slip, bodycon, fit and flare—and odds are, there are hundreds (if not thousands) of mini dresses available in each. Add that aspect to an equally wide range of formality—from casual mini t-shirt dresses to fancy, red-carpet-ready minis—and you’ve got a seriously versatile dress on your hands. Why wouldn’t you want to stock up on a few?

With just a couple of this classic dress style in your closet, you can practically create an entire wardrobe. Paired with everything from sneakers and booties to sandals and heels, there’s no limit to the number of outfits you can form from a small-but-mighty collection of plus-size mini dresses. Of course, if you’re like us, you’ll want to keep upwards of 10 on-hand just in case. You never know when the time is right to don a mini dress. (Pro tip: It’s always the right time.)

If you’re ready to dip your toes—or jump headfirst—into the world of plus-size mini dresses, keep reading. Below, you’ll find 32 different minis ready to join your wardrobe immediately. From dresses perfect for weekend errands to those that were practically made for bougie nights out, there’s a little something for everyone. Cheers to the mini dress.

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1. Check Trapeze Mini Smock Dress

shop the dress – $48 from ASOS

2. Green Flame Tie-Dye Printed Shirtdress

shop the dress – $36 from PrettyLittleThing

3. Ain’t No Spotting Us Now Mini Shirtdress

shop the dress – $32.40 from Nasty Gal

4. Jenee Tiered Tunic Dress

shop the dress – $128 from Anthropologie

5. Missguided Pink Denim Oversized Shirtdress

shop the dress – $51 from ASOS

6. Chiffon Dress

shop the dress – $29.99 from H&M

7. Black Satin Wrap Dress

shop the dress – $31 from PrettyLittleThing

8. Cloth & Stone Daia Plaid Mini Dress

shop the dress – $148 from Anthropologie

9. Oversized Roll-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress

shop the dress – $11.20 from Boohoo

10. Faux Leather Shirtdress

shop the dress – $38 from Missguided

11. Rodin Dress

shop the look – $53.40 from Reformation

12. Amanda Dress

shop the dress – $59 from Adore Me

Pro tip: Adore Me tends to have pop-ups, but the clothes behind the pop-ups are totally worth the extra effort. Click either button on the first pop-up and either button on the second to get to this dress.