It may be almost 2011, but the problem we face is age-old — finding a plus size New Year’s Eve dress that is fun, sexy AND doesn’t cost six times as much as non-plus-size versions. It wasn’t easy, but we discovered there are at least five hot New Year’s dresses out there under $50 — compared, of course, to the first, like, 600 we found for “average” sizes. Sigh.

Our Picks for Awesome Plus Size New Years Eve Dresses Under $50

Soprano Plus Size Metallic Sheath, on sale $38.99 at Macy’s

Trixxi Plus Size Strapless Embellished Empire Waist Dress, $43.99, Macy’s

Bandage Strap Dress, $39.50 at Wet Seal Junior Plus

Speechless Emma Glitter Halter Dress, on sale $49.99, at Kohl’s

Disco Dot Trapeze Dress, on sale $37.49, at Fashion Bug