black midi sheath dress by Donna Morgan A sleek black midi dress designed with a fitted sheath silhouette in structured crepe ZAPAKA Women Black Formal Dress

With an ever increasing number of independent fashion designers starting their own businesses, there has been an increase in the number of companies that design and make more professional dress forms, and as such there are several of them now designing for larger body shapes and sizes at accessible price points

You can also use leftover cornbread muffins from your local meat-and-three restaurant or Cracker Barrel

Remember to check for trending styles and seasonal updates to keep your look fresh and in vogue.

The S-curve has yet to reach its most outrageous proportions, but is definitely in evidence

If you want more waist definition, styles with a more tailored or softly cinched shape can be especially flattering