h&m sequin dress | Dresses | Hm shoulder pads and long sleeves Giambattista Valli H&M Sequin Dress

In misses and some plus sizes, this elegant long formal dress features glittery fabric from the fold-over neckline to the hem, while banded sleeves drape romantically over the upper arms

NYC Plus Size Clothing Store #3: Mara Hoffman Mara Hoffman is a fave of many a plus size babe, and this brand goes up to a 3X

Silhouette: Do you prefer a fitted silhouette, an A-line silhouette, or something more flowy

What colors work best under a black or dark gown

A deep neckline that worked pre-pregnancy, can be a bit more flashy than you expect for your maternity photo shoot

Off-Shoulder Top + Black Trousers For our day-to-night exploring in Salzburg, I wore a sleek monochrome combo: black pants from Aritzia paired with a fitted off the shoulder black top by Good American