Plus Size For Women

The dress your friend just bought. The jeans everyone is wearing this season. You should get to pick from the same styles, in your size, without settling for whatever happens to be available.

Style Union’s plus size collection for women is available in different plus sizes. Below is how to find your fit, what to check before you order, and how to put outfits together for college, work and weekends.

How do you choose plus size clothes that fit you well?

Start with three measurements: bust, waist and hip. Compare them with the size chart on the product page, not with the size you wear at other brands. Every brand cuts differently, so a label tells you very little.

Check shoulders and hips first, since these are the easiest places to judge and the hardest to change. If they sit right, the rest is easy to adjust. Then look at length. A top that ends at the widest part of the hip can look uneven, so choose lengths that end clearly above or below it.

How do you measure yourself for the right size?

Use a soft measuring tape and stand straight. Measure the bust at its fullest point, the waist at its narrowest point and the hips at their fullest point. Keep the tape level and snug, not tight.

If the three numbers fall in different sizes, go by the area that matters most for that piece: bust for tops, hips for bottoms.

Which size should you pick when you are between two?

Take the larger size if the fabric has no stretch, because comfort should come first and you should be able to move, sit and bend easily. A slightly roomy piece can be belted, tucked or layered. If the product page mentions stretch in the fabric, your usual size generally works. When in doubt, trust the chart over the label.

How do you style your plus size outfits?

Wear what you like, in the colours you like. Cut and fit do more than any rule about colour or print.

• Show the waist your way. A half-tuck, a belt over a long top or a seam at the waist all add shape without clinging.
• Choose mid or high-rise bottoms. Mid-rise sits just below the navel and high-rise sits at or above it. Both stay in place when you sit, bend or travel.
• Layer open. An unbuttoned shirt or a light jacket over a fitted top adds structure and helps in offices with strong air conditioning.
• Stay in one colour family when you want an easy outfit with no decisions to make.
• Pair one fitted piece with one relaxed piece. Relaxed top with fitted bottoms, or the other way round, looks more put together than loose on both ends.

What should you check before you order?

Four checks prevent most returns:

1. Compare your measurements with the size chart.
2. Look at the garment length listed for your size.
3. Read the model’s height and the size she is wearing, so you know how the piece falls.
4. Check the description for stretch, since it decides whether to size up.

Find your size, then shop what you like

Your size should never limit what you get to wear. Browse all plus size clothing for women at Style Union, from everyday basics to outfits for work and celebrations. Check the size chart on each product page, pick the fit that feels comfortable, and shop the full plus size range for women in one place.