Plus Size on a Budget - Fall Work Mini Capsule

A plus size fall work mini capsule for my “plus size on a budget series!”

Plus Size on a Budget – Fall Work Mini Capsule

I want to prevent some anticipated feedback. So please keep these things in mind:

“Budget” is relative. Some people easily spend $300 on sunglasses, while other people allocate $300 for their annual clothing budget.
You may be able to find these items elsewhere for less. These are just some “budget-friendly” finds I have come across. And I typically don’t link to clearance items because they sell out and then people are disappointed. Also, I have no way of linking to thrift stores, but obviously, if you want to check out your local thrift stores, I think that is a great idea!
Recycle & reuse. As with all of my posts, I hope that you can use the pieces you already have in your wardrobe. Additionally, I assume that you can reuse all of the pieces below in other combinations with things in your closet to create a variety of looks. Meaning, I think it is unfair to judge the expense of one outfit as though that is the only way to wear the pieces.

Let me preface this with what I regularly say when creating a capsule: I am NOT a minimalist.

If you’re looking for a minimalist capsule, I’m not your girl.

I am an unapologetic clothes horse.

Every closet in my house, plus a spare bedroom, plus half of my dining room, is full of clothes! (I need an intervention.)

Yes, dear readers, I turned 45 and did it up right!

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This plus size fall work “mini capsule,” is a small collection of pieces you can mix and match for a variety of outfits.

And you can incorporate basics from your current closet to expand the capsule wardrobe.

If you’d like to see more capsules, mini or otherwise, please let me know in the comments below.

Stripes will forever be my jam!

I often hear “Should plus size people wear stripes?”

If you’re unsure about stripes, please read this post “Are horizontal stripes REALLY making you look fat?,” written by Melissa at Suger Coat It.

She explains, “No, horizontal stripes won’t make you look fat. Only being fat makes you look fat. And you know what, that’s okay.”

I think Melissa does a fantastic job of breaking down this outdated “rule” regarding plus sizes and stripes.

So let’s start by talking about the first two plus size outfits from this mini-capsule.

But, here is the best news: if you live in a warm(er) climate, the striped sweater also comes in a short sleeve version.

I layered the striped sweater over a white button down shirt, which is totally optional.

Pro tip: for cooler days you can layer the short sleeved stripe sweater over the white button down shirt. But, only a long sleeve shirt, not a three-quarter sleeve. And trust me, it works.

Of course, top with a classic trench coat as needed.

Outfit One includes navy pants and Outfit Two shows the green pants. Either looks great!