Ladies Plus Size Business Suits

When to Wear a Women's Business Suit

It's pretty much a given that a woman's business suit should be worn for interviews. In fact, interview etiquette dictates that a skirted business suit is more professional than a pantsuit. Once you have the job, you can become a little more creative with your suit selections, but be sure to keep a classic suit hanging in your closet to dress for success.

Pay Attention to Fit

When buying ladies plus size business suits, fit is important. Check sizing charts for your size; don't guess. No matter how much you spend on a business suit, if it is ill fitting, it won't convey the image you want to project. The following tips will help you find the fit that works for your curves:

• The waist on skirts or pants should lie flat on or slightly below your waistline. If your stomach bulges over the waistband, get the next size up
• Check the way you look in a three-way mirror. This gives you a total perspective to ensure the jacket and skirt fit from every angle. If seams are pulling, go up a size.
• While looking in the mirror, raise your arms to your side, over your head and behind you. Check that the sleeves reach your wrists.
• Take the time to sit. If the skirt or pants bind or creep, you won't be comfortable.
• For curvier women, jackets should sport softer lapels, two buttons rather than one, and wider necklines.
• For your classic and more elegant suits, the jacket should be lined.

Shopping Online

A virtual fitting room won't help you when you're shopping online. When shopping online be sure to:

• Verify the size (check the manufacturer's size chart)
• Check the specifics of the return policy
• Be sure pages requesting credit card information start with an "https://" in the address line

Where to Buy Ladies Plus Size Business Suits

Roaman's

Roaman's motto is "Your Style, Your Size" and they live up to it in their large selection of ladies plus size business suits. They've been a leader in plus-size for more than 70 years and offer Women's, Petite and Tall Sizes from 12W - 44W. Here's a cross-section of the business suits they have to offer:

• Square-button pantsuit – available in avocado or black
• Asymmetrical pantsuit with button-trimmed sleeves by Allison Woods – available in dark navy with ivory stripe or ivory with a dark navy stripe.
• Elegant Pantsuit – available in Heather Chocolate Ivory and Black Ivory
• Duster Pantsuit

Jessica London

Jessica London offers high-quality career fashions for women sizes 14W to 34W. Sizing includes petites and tall sizes.

• Side-Button Pantsuit
• Double Breasted Mélange Suit
• Melange Pantsuit
• Scalloped Skirtsuit

Catherines

Catherines stores offer classic career clothing among their vast selection of plus size clothing. Catherines stores can be found in more than 460 locations nationwide so if you don't want to shop online, check for the store location nearest you. They offer women's plus sizes 16W to 34W, a range not readily offered elsewhere and sizes 16WP to 26WP and 16WT to 34WT.

• Layered georgette pantset
• 3-piece print pantset
• Bell sleeve georgette pantset with polka dot trim
• Mandarin collared rayon jacquard pantset

Woman Within

Woman Within designs career fashions in sizes 12W to 44W. Here's a sample selection:

• Chelsea Studio® Comfort pantsuit in pinstripe or solid
• Only Necessities® Two-piece button-front pantset
• Only Necessities® 2-pc peachskin pantset