This week I had a request (my favourite thing ever) for a shopping board about plus size tops for work. Shirts specifically, but if you’ve ever shopped for a decent button down in plus, well you know the struggle.
I think I’d had some degree of success! I started looking and found a few button down options. Then I deviated! As usual, and expanded my search into blouses and tops with detailed sleeves or prints. I think just because you’re wearing something to the office, it doesn’t mean it has to be dull.
I say this as someone who has taken to wearing sneakers to work… Haha.
A little while ago I posted about a ten piece work wardrobe that still has some great items available in it. But if those aren’t you kind of thing, I’ve put together is a range of tops, shirts and blouses that will suit an office environment. But, you know, fun too.
I wanted items that were reasonably priced but not cheap, looked good and wore well. A dream, perhaps, but I’ve done my best. Please note that while care was taken in selecting these items, I don’t personally own them all, so no button gappage can’t be guaranteed. Sorry team. But if you’re ready to dive in, let’s check it out.
Where to buy plus size tops for work!
One Junarose Posta Short Sleeve Blouse | Two Alison Dominy Kiki Top
Three 17 Sundays Longline Shirt | Four ASOS Curve Ruffle Cotton Smock Top
Five Atmos & Here Circular Frill Peplum Top | Six Alison Dominy Annabelle Top
Seven DP Curve Butterfly Print Top | Eight ASOS Curve Premium High Neck Cotton Top
Nine Lost Ink Top with Frill Sleeve | Ten Atmos & Here Amelie Blouse
There you go! Let me know if you’ve seen anything lately that could work. You know I rely on you guys to keep me abreast of all these sorts of things. Found something? Leave the links in the comments below. And for those just here to shop, happy shopping!
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Am loving 4, 5 & 8 so about to check them out. I shopped A LOT at TS14+ cos it’s the only plus sized store in town other than KMart etc… but I tend to only buy plain coloured stuff from there as every larger woman in town wears their stuff, so I’ve not shopped there as much.
Also since I’ve started losing weight I haven’t really bought anything new. I see things I like but it’s hard to justify as I only work part-time so don’t need a huge amount of things. I tend to have just a few pairs of black pants I wear with different shirts.
Once you find the weight range you’re going to sit in, it’ll be easier to shop for clothes that you love, for sure. Maybe give Universal Standard a try, they have an offer where they’ll exchange your item for on in a smaller or larger size within 12 months of your buying it, then they donate the returned item to a women’s charity. It’s a pretty cool idea. (plug plug)
I’m the same about work clothes now, I work 3 days a week, short days, in a depot in the middle of nowhere, it’s a very different situation from my old real estate days. I think, find the balance that works for what you take joy in wearing and what is reasonable in your budget.
I’ve had some sucess with corporate work wear from US brand Eloquii
Oh yes! I’ve seen some of their range (I think I follow them on Insta). I’ll have to keep an eye out for them.
Some fine options, thanks for the Alison D suggestion, had some lovely business shirts arrive this week. I can say I keep an eye on navibi and Maggie t for shirts.
You’re welcome! Glad it came in handy. And will do, I’d seen some gorgeous duty pink stuff at Maggie T last year, I keep forgetting all about it though!