Today we will be discussing some office/work outfits for plus size women. A good presentation of yourself is very important for all working women. When you’re dressed for the day, you feel good about yourself and perform with more confidence. So don’t dress well for anyone else but your own self.

Our focus will be on workwear that is easy and comfortable to wear. Those women who feel comfortable in casual outfits can get Latest ideas in our earlier post on best casual outfits combinations for plus size women“

How To Dress For Work as Curvy Women

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.

One needs to keep in mind that whatever they wear should be comfortable. As plus size ladies, we need to keep a lot of things in mind when they are out shopping. Outfits should be chosen according to the body size and shape. Here are some things or rather some questions that I ask myself before buying a new work outfit:

• Is this item available somewhere at a more discounted price? I usually check online for this before making a purchase, especially for the more expensive shoes and outfits.
• Do I have outfits and accessories to match it? For example, if I’m buying a new top, will it go with any of my existing pants? Similarly, if I’m buying a new skirt, I prefer choosing a color and style that would go with most of my tops. It’s especially important when buying layering items like jackets as a jacket that doesn’t go with your outfits is pretty much useless, no matter how good it looks on that mannequin.
• Is the fit right for me? If I’m unsure about it, I usually ask the store for a tailored fit as many brands are offering customized sizes nowadays.
• Do I feel comfortable in this? If I’m buying a work outfit, comfort ALWAYS comes first. I even try the outfit on and walk around the store to be sure of its comfort level. Who cares what the store clerks will think! If you’re buying something, you have every right to be sure of it.
• Is it the right size? This is extremely important as sizes vary from one brand to another and often within the same brand, the size chart isn’t very consistent. I almost always take two sizes to the fitting room to be sure of the right one.
• Would I wear this to work tomorrow? All too often I tend to get blown away by outfits, only to realize later that I would never wear such a bright color or such a deep neckline to work. Your preferences may vary but it’s always important to ask yourself if you would actually wear this to work or are you just getting carried away.

There are different perceptions and preferences of every woman when it comes to the selection of outfits. From color selection to style – one working woman might go for jeans and shirt which is very casual, and others might go for a formal coat and shirt, it all depends on personal taste and your office dress code.