There’s good reason to be picky.

Size 16 to 18+ is the new normal (with some brands expanding up to size 30!

We can alldress up with a body-positive attitude if you follow my 10 tips.

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Get inspired by these photos and dresses.

The trick is choosing a beltless style thatsuggestsa waist by hugging the torso before expanding into the A-line skirt.

Show your shoulders for body-balancing confidence

Remember how we loved shoulder pads?

Mariska Hargitay, Sherri Shepherd Rosanna Scotto in long dresses.

Keep attention on the neckline drama by choosing a solid color dress.

Save the full-tilt off-shoulder looks for weekends and evenings.

3.Wrap your curves to mold, hold and display contours

The wrap is the Houdini of dresses.

Sherri Shepherd in curvy dress

Dana Delany in a red nearly-off-shoulder knee-length sheath with 3/4 sleeves.

Wendy Williams in a curvy dress