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Summer's Best Plus Size Dresses

By Stephanie Prommer, About.com

Summer's coming up, so get ready for some fantastically feminine frocks – no matter the occasion! Here are ten of my favorite plus size dresses of the season.

1. Alloy "Laser Cut Pinafore" in Yellow, $41.50

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So very girlie and pretty, this dress has a removable tie and is available up to 3XL.

2. SizeAppeal "Katherine" dress in Orange, $48

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The maxidress is one of the hottest trends of the season, and this one (available in sizes 1-4X) is also machine washable.

3. Avenue "Belle Colorblock Sundress" in Pink Combo, $49.95

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Adjustable straps and a smocked back make this frock so comfy! It comes in sizes 14/16-30/32.

4. PacificPlex "Fuchsia Pink Floral Tube Top Dress," $54.99

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A vibrant splash of prints that somehow works, this gauzy cotton tube is available in sizes 1-3X.

5. Torrid "Mustard Yellow Paisley Ruched Tube Dress," $58

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Paisley prints are all the rage again, and this lovely dress comes in sizes 12-26.

6. Blue Plate "Mix It Up Dress," $59

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Available in sizes 1-4X, this cotton cutie will look amazing with loads of boho jewelry or gladiator sandals.

7. Lane Bryant "Framed Patchwork Print Dress" in Cayman Aqua Print, $59.50

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Perfect for a warm-weather vacay, this gorgeous gown has a silky charmeuse trim and is available in sizes 14/16-26/28.

8. Bandlu "Nyla Dress," $64

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This summery number has a slight bit of stretch to give a perfect fit, and comes in sizes 1-5X.

9. IGIGI "Trench Dress" in Stone, $139

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Dressy enough to wear to a party, this ladylike style has mother-of-pearl buttons and comes in sizes 14-30.

10. Donna Ricco "Open Back Chiffon Dress" in Petunia, $168

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Fabulous enough for even your dressiest events, this sassy little frock is available in sizes 14-24.

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