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Plus Size Dresses
Rachel Allan Curves Sequin Dresses
Sequin placement determines whether sparkle flatters or overwhelms plus size figures. Rachel Allan Curves positions embellishment along lines that create visual movement and direction rather than covering surfaces uniformly. Vertical sequin channels elongate the silhouette, diagonal placement guides the eye across curves strategically, and concentrated sparkle at necklines or shoulders draws attention upward. The key is using sequins as design elements that work with body proportions rather than treating them as all-over coverage that ignores the silhouette beneath.
Scale Appropriate Embellishment
Sequin size matters on fuller figures. Rachel Allan Curves selects larger sequins or mixes sizes to create patterns that read clearly on curvier proportions without appearing busy or cluttered. Tiny uniform sequins can create visual noise, while larger embellishments spaced intentionally produce clean sparkle that photographs well. The sequin scale matches body scale, ensuring the embellishment enhances rather than competes with the wearer. This proportional consideration separates designs that flatter from those that simply add sparkle.
Base Fabric Considerations
The fabric beneath sequins determines how the embellishment behaves on curves. Rachel Allan Curves often uses stretch bases that allow sequined areas to move comfortably with fuller figures rather than creating rigid, uncomfortable panels. Sequins attached to flexible foundations accommodate curves without gaping or pulling, while the base fabric provides smoothing underneath the sparkle. This combination gives you glamorous embellishment with wearability that rigid sequined fabrics cannot offer.
Strategic Coverage Areas
Not every inch needs sequins. Rachel Allan Curves often uses selective embellishment, placing heavy sequin work where it creates impact while leaving other areas in complementary solid fabrics. This prevents visual and physical heaviness that all-over sequining can create on plus size silhouettes. A sequined bodice over a flowing solid skirt balances sparkle with movement. Side panels might feature sequins while the center remains smooth, creating slimming vertical definition through the contrast between embellished and plain sections.