The same way it's helpful to have an idea of how you envision your wedding dress before you try on a bunch of them in front of family and friends, it was nice that my bridesmaids only had to try on a couple styles before we found the right one
Shopping for plus size formal dresses used to mean stressful searches for the right size, only to find boxy shapes because "that's all they had." Thankfully, fat creators, size-inclusive designers, and plus size style advocates have been putting pressure on the industry to do more
Important: Dry your hands with something clean
While these dresses are considered more casual, you can dress them up to make them feel more work-appropriate
Your eye will be drawn to complementary color combinations: Think earth tones, reds and grays, blues and yellows, even a monochromatic look