The Best Plus-Size Suits for Interviews

It's been far too long since we've rounded up plus-size suits for interviews! Readers, what are your favorite stores for plus-size workwear? Where did your last killer interview suit come from?

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Our Latest Favorite Plus-Size Suits for Interviews and Beyond

Some of our favorite plus-size suits for interviews as of 2024 include Eloquii, Universal Standard, Lands' End, Talbots, J.Crew, Lane Bryant, and Calvin Klein.

Where to Find Plus-Size Suits for Interviews

1.State – you can find this trendy brand at Nordstrom and other department stores; not only do they often have of-the-moment cuts and colors but they often have basic suiting as well

Amazon – Jessica London, Calvin Klein, Kasper, Le Suit, Tahari, Marycrafts

Argent – Many of their workwear pieces go up to size 24, including some of their suits.

ASOS – Lots of affordable options from their house brand; sometimes from other brands as well

Bloomingdale’s – City Chic, Lafayette 148 New York, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Marina Rinaldi, Nic+Zoe, and Vince Camuto

Chadwicks – I've never purchased from this store, but they do have suiting options in plus sizes!

City Chic – This is a great brand for basic suits with a slightly trendy cut; you can find them at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and on their own website (sizes 12-24)

Dillards – Calvin Klein, Investments, Kasper, Lauren Ralph Lauren 

Eileen Fisher – The brand (also sold at Nordstrom!) sometimes has plus-size blazers and other suiting options! (Readers LOVE these pants).

Eloquii – Lots of fun suits for work, with a few “9-to-5 Essential” options

Estelle – You can find this brand at Nordstrom and other department stores; they often have trendy suiting in plus sizes as well as more conservative basics

Etsy – Check for customizable options from shops like TielDorein and HeartMyCloset 

Full Beauty – A collection of brands including ellos, Jessica London, & Roaman’s

JCPenney – Le Suit, Evan-Piccone, Liz Claiborne, Alfred Dunner, and Worthington

J.Crew – J.Crew recently expanded their size range in general; many of their suiting pieces are now available up to size 24. 

Jones New York – This brand seems to be back after basically disappearing for several years; you can now find basics for work including black suits at Nordstrom and other department stores — historically they were always a favorite of women with an apple shape

Good American – This is one of the few brands with affordable suiting up to size 4X

H&M – They sometimes have blazers and suiting options!

Lands End (particularly their washable wool suiting) – also some pieces are carried at Kohl's!

Lafayette 148 New York (the brand is also available at Nordstrom!)

Lane Bryant*

Liverpool – This comfort brand (who makes some of our favorite office pants!) also often have matching blazers

Macy’s – Alfani, Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Kasper, Nine West, and Tahari

MM.LaFleur – Some options go up to 18 or 20. They used to have a wider range of extended sizes, so keep a look out if you're thrifting.

Nordstrom – Lafayette 148 New York, Vince, Halogen, City Chic, Vince Camuto, Nic & Zoe

OFFFifth – Basler, Calvin Klein, Lafayette 148 New York, Max Mara

Simply Be – UK shop with limited workwear options but what they have is very affordable

Sumissura – UK shop with bespoke/custom suiting

Talbots (particularly their seasonless wool suiting) 

Target – Ava & Viv, Who What Wear, and more sometimes have plus-size interview suits

Universal Standard – They've expanded their workwear offerings substantially in recent years! Make sure to check out the “Fit Liberty” program if you're fluxuating sizes. 

What to Wear With Your Suit

Great Plus-Size Blouses

Comfortable Heels

We've rounded up a ton of comfortable heels for work, including low heels for work. Of course, you can always interview in nice flats, as well — we've rounded up some basic options for comfortable flats, as well as investment flats if you want to splurge a bit.

Wide Heels

An Interview Tote

Jewelry for Work

Hunting for great jewelry for the office? As of 2024, we're long been fans of affordable brands like Mejuri and Jenny Bird, as well as mid-tier brands like Monica Vinader, David Yurman (especially this line), Dana Rebecca, and Stephen Dweck. For our $.02: spend money on things like a good watch (or watch strap), gold or diamond earrings, a pearl necklace, and more. Some of the earrings we've featured recently:

And some of the necklaces:

Other Stylish Plus-Size Workwear of Note

These brands don't necessarily include suits (at least, not often) — but they should be on your radar as sources for nice plus-size workwear.

Hunting for high end brands that carry plus sizes? Some of our favorites for workwear include Marina Rinaldi, Vince, Lafayette 148 New York, Veronica Beard, Nic & Zoe, Tanya Taylor, Harshman, Karen Millen, Minnie Rose cashmere, Sachin & Babi, BAACAL, and Amour 781.

Plus-Size Workwear of Yesteryear

Whether you're thrifting or just wondering “what happened to them,” these are some of the previously big names in this space…

• Henning – sold to Universal Standard
• Lord & Taylor – closing
• Moi Meme – shuttered
• Navabi – shuttered
• Of Mercer – shuttered
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Lafayette 148 New York, Marina Rinaldi, Nic + Zoe, Stizzoli
• White House | Black Market – no longer sells plus sizes

Readers, let's hear from you — where do you get plus-size suits for interviews? What are your favorite plus-size workwear stores in general?