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The 3 Curve-Friendly Designer Dresses You Need for Spring

Major designers like Tracy Reese, Christian Siriano and Byron Lars are expanding the size range of their runway collections. It's nice to see fashion starting to catch up with our curves.
The 3 Curve-Friendly Designer Dresses You Need for Spring
Long Sleeve Backless Dress
By Julee Wilson · Updated October 26, 2020

This feature originally appeared in the March 2017 Issue of ESSENCE Magazine.

01
Cherry Cold Shoulder Dress

“For more than 20 years, it’s been my mission to make every woman feel beautiful regardless of size, age or race.”

—TRACY REESE

The 3 Curve-Friendly Designer Dresses You Need for Spring
available at Tracy Reese $348 Shop!
02
Zip Front Sheath With Beaded Collar

“My girl is my girl whether she’s a size 0 or 22. Therefore, the main label is the same, the styling is the same, with the same obsessive-compulsive attention to detail of every single piece throughout all sizes.”

—BYRON LARS

The 3 Curve-Friendly Designer Dresses You Need for Spring
available at Byron Lars $800 Shop!
03
Long Sleeve Backless Dress

“We decided as a company long ago to have options in as many sizes as possible because we hope size never is in question when finding your style.”

—CHRISTIAN SIRIANO

The 3 Curve-Friendly Designer Dresses You Need for Spring
available at Amazon $68 Shop!
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