No matter how much time you have to get ready in the morning, throwing on a cute dress is the easiest way to make sure you feel put together and ready to take on the day. From breezy floral frocks to chic wraps, we’ve rounded up a dozen plus-size dresses you’ll want to wear every day.
Oge Ajibe
This lightweight cotton dress by Vancouver-based designer Oge Ajibe has all the hallmarks of a wardrobe staple. (Oh, and it also comes in yellow!)
Cotton dress, $238, ogeajibe.com. Available in sizes XS to 5X.
Hilary MacMillan
Made from a comfortable, breathable knit, this stunning bodycon frock features bold stripes in pink and orange, a.k.a. the hottest colour combo of the season.
Midi dress, $185, hilarymacmillan.com. Available in sizes XS to 4XL.
Penningtons
Puff sleeves add a touch of drama to this classic floral print.
V-neck dress, $100, penningtons.com. Available in sizes 12 to 24.
Old Navy
Taking inspiration from the ’90s, this linen-blend dress with adjustable straps will keep you cool on the season’s warmest days.
Mini dress, $32, oldnavy.ca. Available is sizes XS to 4X.
Wray
Designed in collaboration with content creator Kellie B, this colourful maxi dress features spaghetti straps and a belt that can be adjusted to create the perfect fit.
Maxi dress, $248, wray.nyc. Available in sizes XXS to 6XL.
Alder Apparel
Built-in shorts and the supportive double-lined bust make this dress a favourite of hikers, campers, tennis players and frequent flyers.
Dress with shorts, $105, alderapparel.com. Available in sizes XS to 6X.
Eloquii
Lean into the patchwork trend with this denim-look maxi.
Knit mesh dress, $147, eloquii.com. Available in sizes 14 to 28.
Lachapelle Atelier
A colourful gingham pattern give this classic silhouette by Montreal-based Lachapelle Atelier a playful twist.
Maxi dress, $145, lachapelleatelier.ca. Available in sizes S to 4X.
Mango
There’s nothing like fringe to elevate a simple knit dress.
Fringed dress, $100, shop.mango.com. Available in sizes 0 to 20.
Hudson North
A breezy patterned dress is perfect for meetings and picnics.
Maxi dress, $125, thebay.com. Available in sizes XS to 3X.
H&M
This wrap-style dress is ready for anything.
Wrap dress, $45, hm.com. Available in sizes XS to 4XL.
Universal Standard
This tie-waist dress comes in a range of colours, including bright green, sky blue and sunshine yellow.
Jersey dress, $185, universalstandard.com. Available in sizes 4XS to 4XL.
