It’s no secret that the chicest closets are built around solid staple finds. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a big fan of color, fun fabrics, and statement pieces galore. However, as a fashion editor who just so happens to be plus-sized, I know how hard it can be to find simple, versatile pieces that you want to wear over and over again. I’m talking about the go-to, no-brainer building blocks of a wardrobe that you can depend on time and time again. This is precisely why I’ve made it my goal to help all the plus-sized fashion people find amazing staples.
Yes, you’ve heard right. I’ve highlighted a handful of elevated wardrobe basics, and I provided an array of shopping options across various price points for each. While hunting down good plus-size market is never truly simple, I’ve done my best to take the guesswork out of finding these versatile, elevated finds you’ll use for years. Keep scrolling to shop my selection of elevated plus-size staples.
Trench Coat
A trench coat adds the perfect dose of elegant to just about any outfit. Right now the style is seemingly having a strong moment, so many chic plus styles have been popping up. Whether you like something more traditional or you’re down to experiment (leather anyone?), this style is sure to keep on delivering time and time again.
Pilcro
Pilcro Hooded Dickie Belted Trench Coat
Marina Rinaldi
Bratto Double Faced Virgin Wool Trench Coat
jcrew
New Icon Trench
Universal Standard
Water Resistant Faux Leather Trench Coat
MANGO
Classic Trench Coat With Belt – Women | Mango Usa
Button-Down Shirt
There’s a reason why every fashion person you know has a solid button-down or two. The styling options are truly unmatched. From a French tuck to layering under sweaters, there’s simply so many ways to make this style work well in your wardrobe.
Old Navy
Classic Button-Down Shirt
Lauren Ralph Lauren
No-Iron Stretch Cotton Shirt
Maeve
The Bennet Buttondown Shirt by Maeve
Nordstrom
Stripe Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt
Djerf Avenue
Breezy Classic Shirt – White
Pencil Skirt
There’s something so undeniably chic about a pencil skirt. They just instantly make the person wearing it look 10x more put together. I’ve been really into the corporate gray trend, but a classic black skirt will hit just right every time.
ELOQUII
Maxi Skirt With Buttons
EF
Washable Flex Ponte Skirt
H&M
Dressy Pencil Skirt
ralphlauren
Rib-Knit Pencil Midi Skirt
H&M
Ribbed Pencil Skirt
Black Pants
If you’re looking for bottoms with a dressier feel, you can’t go wrong with a solid pair of black pants. Every occasion doesn’t necessarily call for a sophisticated look, so you can easily dress these down if needed. However, I love that black trousers can take things up a notch.
Madewell
The Plus Curvy Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in Drapey Twill
H&M
Wide-Leg Dress Pants
Reformation
Gale Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant Es
Djerf Avenue
Favorite Pants Black
Maeve
The Avery Elastic-Back Trousers by Maeve
