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 wikiHow 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 especially for those who wear plus size clothing.

Steps
1. Research various catalogs, web sites and stores for classic styles of clothing. Most plus size clothing is typically found on the web or in catalogs.


2. Look for clothing made from natural fibers with simple lines. Stay away from busy prints and off-colors.


3. Purchase natural fiber shirts in coordinating colors to go with your pants and skirt.


4. 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 greater durability.


5. Buy a skirt following the same guidelines for pants. Make sure the skirt coordinates with the jacket.


6. Purchase a classic cut, tailored pair of jeans. Some offices allow "dressy" jeans on casual Fridays.


7 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 men's shirts and sweaters. Most men's clothing is better made and comes in a wide range of classic, neutral colors. Men's clothing, typically, is less expensive than women's clothing, too.