Plus size workwear

I’m lucky in that my current job doesn’t have a dress code. When it comes to workwear, most of the time if I’m working from home I’m wearing pyjama pants or leggings because if I’m not comfortable I find it hard to concentrate on writing. If I’m heading out to meet with someone or to an event I’ll dress up, it’s always fun picking an outfit now that I don’t have to wear a uniform or comply with an office dress code.

I have worked all manner of jobs – I’ve worked in kitchens, in bars, in offices, and in banks; I’ve worked in finance, education, market research and at non-profits; I’ve been a photographer, a nanny and managed teams of people. Now, I’m a full time blogger and you better believe that I bring in skills I’ve learned at all of those jobs into this one – including what I’ve learned about what to wear (and what not to wear).

I remember that it’s not easy to get the balance of outfit right for the office when you’re plus size, especially when you’re a size 20 and above, have a big bust, or both. Workwear that works for someone with a smaller bust don’t work for me (button up shirts, for example), so I’ve had to find alternatives. One place that has some really nice high quality pieces that are suitable for the office is Lane Bryant. I recently teamed up with them on a project that I’m part of (more details about that to come) and got to wear a couple of their pieces, so I thought I’d choose something that would be suitable for the office to share with you!

This skirt is super comfortable and made from a nice stretchy ponte fabric – it’s thick and structured enough to be great for the office, and it has pockets. It’s not going to crumple when you’re sitting at your desk and that has to be one of the reasons I love it – I hate looking and feeling rumpled when I’m trying to do my job. I’m wearing a 26/28 (which is what my measurements suggested on the size chart) but could have sized down because the skirt is quite loose. The top was a great way to bring my love of stripes into the office, and it’s a higher cut tank so my cleavage is sufficiently covered. If you work somewhere where you need to (or want to) cover your arms, a simple blazer is perfect! I think a lot of dressing for the office as a plus size woman is about choosing your fabric and the cut of your outfit carefully.

What’s the dress code like where you work?

Meagan wears:
Space Dye Sweater Tank from Lane Bryant (26/28, gifted)
Ponte Circle Skirt from Lane Bryant (26/28, gifted)
Opaque 100 Denier Tights from Sonsee Woman (26/28)
Head Over Heels Bronte Ankle Boots from Number One Shoes (9)
Hair by Lauren at Live and Let Dye

Photos: Ambient Light Photography