Make an entrance in the Anthea, a plus size emerald green formal dress designed around graceful movement and beautifully defined proportions. The deep V-neckline frames the décolletage, while the crossed waist detail draws the eye inward before releasing into a sweeping floor-length skirt. Dramatic cape sleeves add coverage without concealing the silhouette, creating an elegant sense of movement from every angle.
Why This Dress Works Beautifully on Curvy Figures
The deep V-neckline creates a strong vertical line through the upper body, visually lengthening the torso while showcasing the neckline.
Across the waist, overlapping diagonal bands create definition at the narrowest-looking point of the silhouette. Their crossover placement also breaks up the midsection with directional lines rather than a single horizontal seam.
From there, the skirt falls freely into a full, fluid shape that moves away from the body rather than closely tracing the hips and legs. A front slit introduces a lighter break in the volume and allows the leg to appear naturally as you move.
The cape sleeves are particularly effective on fuller figures: they provide generous upper-arm coverage while remaining open and fluid, so the overall effect feels graceful rather than heavy. From the back, the V-neck and crossed waist detailing continue the same lengthening, waist-defining lines seen at the front.
Features
- Rich emerald green colour
- Subtle shimmering surface
- Deep V-neckline
- V-shaped back neckline
- Crossed, pleated waist detailing
- Full-length flowing skirt
- Front skirt slit
- Floor-length cape sleeves
- Softly pleated appearance throughout
- Sweeping formal silhouette
Perfect For
- Black-tie events
- Formal weddings
- Evening receptions
- Gala dinners
- Awards nights
- Formal balls
- Charity events
- Special evening celebrations
Fabric & Feel
The dress has a finely pleated appearance with a subtle shimmer running vertically through the surface. The skirt and cape sleeves fall with fluid movement, while the sheer appearance of the cape panels keeps their dramatic length looking light and graceful.
Fit Information
The bodice appears shaped through the bust before drawing inward at the waist with broad crossover detailing.
The deep V-neckline offers an open, feminine décolletage, while the cape sleeves provide substantial arm coverage without fitting closely around the arms.
Below the defined waist, the skirt falls into a generous floor-length silhouette with plenty of visual movement. The front slit opens through the skirt rather than changing its overall flowing shape.
The back features another V-neckline with diagonal crossover detailing that visually draws the waist inward.
Available Sizes
Available in sizes 12–32, with custom sizing available for the perfect fit.
Please refer to our Hello Curve Size Guide before ordering to help you choose your best fit.
Why Customers Love It
The Anthea combines the drama of a gown with thoughtful details that work beautifully on curves. Its V-neckline and crossed waist create strong, elongating lines, while the flowing skirt gives the body room rather than following every contour. The sweeping cape sleeves make this plus size emerald green formal dress especially striking, offering elegant arm coverage while creating beautiful movement as you walk.
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