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Plus Size Dresses
Rachel Allan Curves Stretch Tulle Dresses
Stretch tulle transforms rigid netting into conforming mesh that hugs fuller figures smoothly rather than standing away stiffly. The elastic fibers integrated into the netting allow the mesh to mold to curves while maintaining uniform transparency, eliminating the gaps and air pockets that traditional tulle creates on plus size bodies. Rachel Allan Curves uses this material for fitted sheer applications where the netting needs to follow body contours precisely, creating illusion effects that feel seamless. The stretch ensures sheer panels grip smoothly without pulling or creating tension lines.
Conforming Transparency
Unlike rigid tulle that creates visible space between fabric and skin, stretch tulle follows curves directly, making sheer panels appear integrated with the silhouette rather than floating above it. This conformity is particularly flattering on fuller figures where traditional tulle's stiffness can create unflattering separation. Rachel Allan Curves positions stretch tulle strategically, using it where body-hugging sheerness enhances the design without the gapping that non-stretch netting would create.
Uniform Sheerness Control
The mesh pattern maintains consistent hole size even when stretched over fuller proportions, preventing high-tension areas from becoming more revealing than relaxed sections. This regulated transparency makes stretch tulle predictable and reliable for plus size designs where coverage consistency matters. A sheer bodice panel provides the same modest reveal whether fabric is relaxed or extended across curves, giving you confidence in how the sheerness performs across your entire body.
Layering Without Bulk
Multiple layers of stretch tulle build opacity while conforming together to the same body shape, moving in synchronized unity rather than creating bulk through separation. Rachel Allan Curves stacks these layers where coverage is needed, achieving modesty without the stiffness or volume that rigid tulle layers would create. All layers compress together smoothly, maintaining the fitted quality that stretch provides while building sufficient coverage for confidence.