It is not surprising that it has always been traditionally difficult for plus size women to buy plus size apparel, much less formal options. However, shopping for plus size formal dresses isn't difficult anymore when there are a multitude of options online and offline nowadays! Online retailers like ASOS, Zalora and Hello Curve offering a wide range of plus size clothing from lingerie to swimwear, and even gowns! Offline retailers like Dorothy Perkins and Marks and Spencer offer high quality plus size apparel for the discerning plus size woman.