How to Dress Business Casual for the Plus Size Woman

Purchasing classic well made clothing for plus size women can be tricky but not impossible. While onlinehow can not endorse specific retailers, it is up to the shopper to find the best retailer to suit their personal tastes. Below are some tips garnered from my many years of wearing plus size clothing.

Steps

Research various catalogs, web sites and finally stores for classic styles of clothing. Most plus size clothing is typically found on the web or in catalogs.
Look for clothing made from natural fibers with simple lines. Stay away from busy prints and off-colors.
Purchase natural fiber shirts in coordinating colors to go with your pants and skirt.
Purchase a jacket in a neutral color made from a natural fiber. Select a couple pairs of coordinating natural fiber tailored pants. Purchasing tailored pants with elastic at the back or sides or an "invisible elastic" waistband allows for some give and longer wearability.
Buy a skirt follow the same guidelines for pants. Make sure the skirt coordinates with the jacket.
Purchase a classic cut, tailored pair of jeans. Some offices allow "dressy" jeans on casual Fridays.
Buy several pairs of tailored, classic shoes. Make sure to get a simple pair of pumps that are "flats." Wear the pumps with the skirt. Purchase a pair of tailored loafers. The loafers can be worn with either the skirt or the pants. Make sure the shoes are made from a natural material.

Tips

Most business casual clothing is made from natural fibers, or fabric that looks like the "real thing".
Purchase mens shirts and sweaters. Most mens clothing is better made and comes in a wide range of classic, neutral colors. Mens clothing is typically less expensive than womens clothing too.