Poised, Polished, Professional, and Plus Size: The Plus Size Wear to Work Essentials

The Tailored Pencil or swing Skirt

Skirts for work are always fun, well for me they were always lovely! When playing with skirts, if it part of a suit family as an option, this can be a plus and an alternative to your pant suit. For most work settings, right above the knee or at the knee is the safest, and regardless of the shape you choose, a lined skirt will be your best friend in not showing all of your goods and it will extend the life of your garment.

Shown in picture: Asos Curve Pencil Skirt

The Knit Cardigan

A great option to your suit jacket is the knit cardigan. Your knit cardigan is a great way to layer or to polish your look without feeling to stuffy! A great waist or top of hip option that has a coordinating tank is always a plus (to wear with or underneath a jacket)! Play with different colors, from pastels to rich hues, and depending on your line of work, a playful print could work here!

Shown in picture: Eloquii Rhinestone Cardigan

The Sharp Pant Suit

A great wool blend or heavier cotton blended suit will give your professional work wardrobe some legs! A great classic black suit is always a great starting point! With your suit, you can wear together or break it apart and wear the suit as separates! While you can find a suit almost anywhere, because of the frequency of wear, it will suit you best (pun intended) to invest in (read: spend a little bit more) a suit that is lined, tailored, that will sustain your curves.

Shown in picture: Eloquii Classic Fit Suit

The Crisp or Feminine Blouse

Here, you probably have a few options, but blouses and tops here you will need! A great crisp white button up is the best place to start and to have in your closet (I have three variations of these) in addition to a great feminine or chic blouse in a fun jewel toned hue. Fit is key here, especially when blessed up top and in the future series of this, I will go into more detail!

Shown in picture: Nordstrom Pink Foxcroft Blouse

The Perfectly Tailored Dress

Yes, this is where your little black dress can come in and work its magic! However, your perfectly tailored dress does not have to be black, it can be a great classic print, or it can even be a part of the same family as your suit! The thing here is to have this dress, preferably sleeveless to wear a multitude of ways with different layers! With a cardigan, a white button blouse underneath, or paired with a jacket, this is a great alternative to those days you do not feel like rocking a suit.

Shown in picture: Rafaella Gabardine Ruffle Dress