Plus Size Workwear

Choose plus size work clothes around the dress code of your workplace and the way you spend the day. Start with trousers that fit comfortably when seated, then compare the shirts, blouses and layers you would wear with them. Check sleeve room inside a jacket, the position of a neckline when leaning forward and whether a hem works tucked or loose. A professional outfit has to function through the commute and working day as well as a meeting.

Keep your preferred silhouettes in mind as you build combinations. You may want a wider trouser with a shorter top, a tapered leg with a longer shirt or a more structured jacket over a simpler layer. Compare Mela Purdie, Joseph Ribkoff, FOIL and ELK the Label, using each product’s fabric, fit and care details to narrow your choice. Read each label's chart and the garment's care requirements before deciding what belongs in your regular rotation. A new piece is useful when you can identify the outfits it joins and the work situations where you would actually wear them.