Working 9-to-5 (or in today’s landscape, 8-to-7), comes with enough challenges. Finding work-appropriate clothes that fit — and fit well — shouldn’t be one of them. When you’re downing a coffee and racing through your commute to make a morning meeting, peeking down to notice your boobs have caused your ill-fitting shirt’s buttons to pop open (again) should be a thing of the past. Luckily, the seven retailers ahead specialize in workwear collections meant to help curvy and plus-size women get through their day sans wardrobe malfunctions.
From blazers to leather dresses, button-ups to cropped trousers, these stores and labels have all of the workwear basics (with style-friendly twists) you need to build the perfect fit work-appropriate wardrobe. Fire your too small button-front shirt and promote yourself to one of these plus-size picks ahead.
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LOFT Plus
LOFT Plus, an offshoot of our most tried-and-true casual workwear destination, carries basics, current trends, and work-appropriate garments ranging from sizes 16-26.
LOFT Plus Tie Waist Utility Jacket, $110, available at LOFT
Eloquii
We’re pretty fanatical about Eloquii’s mix of trend-driven separates and essential staples, that will take you from work to the weekend and back again. (They get bonus points for a near-constant stream of collaborations with fashion-industry leaders like Jason Wu and Priscilla Ono.) It was hard to narrow down favorites from the Work section of their site, but we did our best — it’s a small sampling of the plethora of office-friendly options the retailer offers.
Eloquii 9-to-5 Windowpane Work Dress, $64.95, available at Eloquii
Rachel Roy Collection
Rocawear alum Rachel Roy covers extended sizes through the “Curvy” offerings in both her premium eponymous collection and her lower-priced Rachel Rachel Roy brand. We head to Roy’s online store for work basics like blazers, trousers, loose-fitting blouses, and dresses that all have a modern twist, be it in color, print, or silhouette.
Rachel Roy Rebecca Dress, $139, available at Rachel Roy
CoEdition
CoEdition has had our attention since its launch in 2018 — we’re constantly stalking the online retailer for both under-the-radar and established plus-size brands. Their “Wear to Work ” edit is a veritable treasure trove of office-friendly finds.
And Comfort The Cambridge Tie Dress, $155, available at CoEdition
Prologue
Target’s under-$50 brand Prologue is a mecca for corporate-friendly clothing that still reflects an element of personal style.
Prologue Sleeveless Open-Front Longline Vest, $37.99, available at Target
Of Mercer
The data-driven direct-to-consumer brand Of Mercer has been winning our hearts with its streamlined, no-fuss, office-appropriate separates since its founding in 2013. They offer a number of their business-friendly pieces in extended sizes: plus, tall, petite, and maternity.
Of Mercer Sutton Wrap Dress, $175, available at Of Mercer
Violeta by Mango
Mango’s extended size destination has the same current, streamlined look as its main line but up to size 18. The workwear collection is so good, it will actually make you excited to get dressed for work — even on a Monday.
Violeta By Mango Cotton Shirt Dress, $99.99, available at Mango
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