With so many brands and so many options these days, you’d expect things to be easier, especially since so many brands have started their plus size collections. And yet, so many choices have actually become overwhelming for many of us. It is indeed challenging to decide outfits that can suit the body shape well, therefore while purchasing the outfits one needs to make sure that the outfit should fit well and that it’s worth the investment.
Work outfits can be styled in several ways. From formal to semi-formal. Curvy women can choose them according to their personal preferences of course. Some of us can only wear suits and formal wear to work while others have a more casual work environment. I personally find casual wear harder to choose as they can be more confusing to mix and match.
Outfit Ideas
↓ 17 – How To Wear Shorts At Work
Striped shirt with shorts – a simple yet elegant combination for Summers. You could also go with a blouse for a more formal look and if you still don’t feel good, add on a blazer or a Kimono and we’re sure you’ll love the look. Here are some more inspiring ideas on How to Wear Shorts for Plus Size.
↓ 16 – How To Style Skirt At Work
Totally crushing over this look by Natalie in the city. When you feel like solid and printed skirts are getting too mainstream, go for striped ones! This is such a perfect outfit for a conference or even a random good day at work.
↓ 15 – Winter Work Wear
↓ 14 – Elegant & Budget-Friendly Workwear
Here are some of my all-time favorite places to shop for plus size workwear, whether you’re on a budget or you’re ready to splurge a bit, these stores usually have something for everyone and for all sizes.
- Macy’s. It’s a heaven to shop for women between sizes 16 to 24. Most of their flagship stores have a huge department for plus size women and they’re stocked with some of the best designers including Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Micheal Kors.
- American Eagle
- Forever 21
- Target
- Zara
- Urban Outfitters
- Loud Bodies. This is a relatively new online retailer that works with a special focus on plus size fashion. Every item on their website goes up to at least 7XL. The best part is that they have the most adorable outfits and dresses starting from as low as $10 so it’s definitely worth checking out.
$40, available at Boohoo
Buy from Forever 21.
“Clara” Satin Shirt by Loud Bodies for $52.50
↓ 13 – Chic Hairstyle & Makeup Ideas For Work
As we said earlier, your attire has an effect on your attitude. When you look good, you’re in a better mood and you’re able to focus on your work with lots of positivity and enthusiasm. Your hair and makeup too are as important as your outfit so don’t forget to work on them too every now and then. You can experiment with new hairstyles whenever you have some time before work, for example, go for straight hair one week and curly hair the next, or try braids if you have time to get ready.
When it comes to makeup, it needs to be simple, quick and yet it should make you look fresh too. Here are some tips:
- Start with the eyes instead of the face.
- No makeup look is immensely popular these days and no, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear makeup. It means that your makeup needs to look natural. We recommend going for a good concealer to hide the dark circles, a nice b.b cream, matte lipstick, and some cheek tint. If you want you can add some mascara and face powder too but just don’t make it all too heavy/noticeable.
- Invest in a good cheek contouring kit, I personally love Too Faced cocoa contour and find it to be great for curvy faces as it doesn’t just contour but also helps with highlighting the cheekbones.
The Tarte Cosmetics Amazonian clay blushes are also great for a minimalist look to highlight and contour the face before you go to work. Or you can also easily carry them in your bag for a quick touch up in the middle of the day. Though I never need a touch up with them since they’re supposed to last for at least 12 hours. And they are pretty affordable at $29 each.
↓ 12 – Casual For Fall
↓ 11 – Business Meeting
When you can’t make up your mind on what to wear, the classic black and white combination is always a safe bet.
↓ 10 – Jeans with Heels
↓ 9 – Bussiness Casual
For a complete and exclusive guidebook on winter dressing, check out our post on Chic Winter Style Guide for Curvy Women.
↓ 8 – Tartan Top with Leather Pants
↓ 7 – Can You Wear A Denim Jacket To Work?
Why not ladies! Denim jackets are one of my go-to pieces for layering especially in the Fall and Spring season when it’s slightly cold but not cold enough for sweaters or coats yet. I particularly love pairing them with skirts. As you can see below, they look equally good with both printed and solid-colored bottoms. For more on this, you should check out our earlier post on Stunning Skirt Outfits Combinations for Plus Size Ladies.
↓ 6 – Power Suit
You don’t always have to wear a blouse under your power suit. Add a pop of color with a bright t-shirt or turtleneck.
↓ 5 – Wear A Dress To Work
Warning: All the compliments you’ll get at work might make it difficult to focus on work! Yes, that’s right, ASOS has so many beautiful dresses that you can wear to work and I absolutely love their plus size sizing.
↓ 4 – Dress To Impress
As curvy women, certain parts of our body can be more prominent than others. This is why it is important to know your body and dress accordingly. For instance, if you happen to have a smaller waistline, look for clothes that will accentuate your curves. Peplum silhouettes are ideal for such body shapes and they often tend to give a slimming appearance.
↓ 3 – Traveling For Work
Many of us boss ladies need to travel from time to time for work or meetings and whatnot. Comfort becomes an even greater priority when traveling because you don’t want to be stuck at the airport in a suit that’s too tight or a shirt that you’re trying not to get wrinkled and stained before you get to that meeting.
↓ 2 – Accessories On Point
Here’s a super-cool, menswear-inspired look. Know what I love the most about this outfit? Those yellow shoes! Adding just a bit of yellow to your outfits or accessories really takes the look to a whole new level.
Investing in a couple of good quality or high-end belts is also super important because whenever you’re wearing a dress that’s too flimsy or a top that just doesn’t look right, the belt can really help bring it all together. The shoes shown below are by Gucci so they’re on the more expensive side of course, but if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, you can surely find some great options at Amazon, Macy’s or ASOS, like these ASOS DESIGN Stirrup mid-heeled loafers in mustard that are priced at $48 only.
↓ 1 – Sweaters
Who doesn’t love the sweater weather? Sweaters are comfortable and they look great so you can easily wear them to work with jeans or pants. I’m personally a fan of sweaters that use color blocking in some way as they usually have a slimming effect. I also prefer standard fitting in sweaters instead of slim fit ones.
For a more formal look, you can opt for sweater dresses. The person who invented sweater-dresses has to be a genius or something because he/she combined two of the best things ever: Sweater + Dress. I love the ones with buttons in the front because they somehow have a more professional look to them. And of course, you can always add a belt if you feel the fitting isn’t right or if you want to accentuate your curves.
I hope you liked these outfits. Or that you at least got some new ideas about outfits that you can wear to work. Are there any outfits or tips of yours that you would like to share with us? I would definitely want to hear from you so leave a comment below and share your favorite work outfits.
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The women are thin, I was hoping to see someone like me. But beautiful clothes.
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this was very very helpful thank you! I am a curvy girl. not hugely over weight but definitely not skinny. often times it’s hard to find things in between the two. these women are not thin or fat they are in between. let me juat say all body sizes are beautiful! it’s just helpful to find outfits that make you feel good and look good. Again thank you for these helpful outfit ideas!
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It Contains all useful tips for curvy women. If people are really concerned about the overall personality, then they can get the best ideas from this blog. Thank you for such valuable information!
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I’m glad I found this post. I’m going from a business casual job to a more business job and I have to update my wardrobe without spending too much right away. I need to add to my wardrobe. This article definitely helped. I am usually a size 18 and it is very hard to find clothes to go ith what I already have. Thanks so much
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Fix the typos……causal in the header
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