The "maxi" dress is a hot item for plus size women this summer. Plus size clothing retailer Igigi has some of the loveliest ones available: flowing skirts, empire waists, surplice necklines, bra friendly and fully lined.

This Elena Maxi Dress even comes with a co-ordinating shrug for when the day gets cool or if you are feeling a bit bashfull about your upper arms and want to ease into baring them. This shrug designs still allows for ventilation under the arms should things warm up. It comes in sizes 14 to 32 for $162.