Uniformity

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Dressing the plus size lady for work can veer easily into uniform: a pair of pants that fit OK, pair with a top that doesn't let any flab hang out, mix with water and voila, your plus size work outfit today (and every day this week). My previous default look was one stretchy, cotton baby doll dress and flats after the other -- I'd like to say it was because I was pregnant but really, I'd been dressing this way for a long time. Takes the effort out of figuring out what to wear in the morning, but yeah, it's unimaginative, not to mention depressing in the long run.

So what I'm trying to say is I'm trying to steer clear of uniform dressing. It takes a bit of effort and some hits and misses, but I'm determined to inject character and variety into my outfits each day.

HOWEVER, if I were forced to dress in uniform forever, I'd probably choose this look: a fresh and light cotton top, swingy and generous skirt, fierce figure-defining belt and some high heels. Easy and breezy and requiring minimum effort to put together, but still fabulous.

I just love the gathered detailing at the neck of this top, saves it from going to full sweatshirt territory

Gray/cream-ish (OK DISHWATER COLORED) top, the late Divipark at SM Southmall tiangge; thrifted navy skirt; Mango studded belt; Old Navy blue suede heels. Red frame multicoated lenses, required to keep from throwing up/getting dizzy when in front of the PC monitor all damn day.

 The skirt skims the hips and the A-line is generous enough to accomodate saddle bags and voluptuous thighs - but do wear this with a wide belt, because the waist can get lost between the top and the skirt. (I'll show you how this looks like without the belt one day, not so much "easy breezy" and "cleaning lady"). The heels sort of push the calves up so you avoid looking stumpy even with the lower hem. 



Finish off with some key accessories - leatherette bangles from Shapes, Breo workout watch, Equip ring - and you're all set!