7 Stylish Plus-Size Fall Outfits for Curvy Girls

last updated 31 October 2022

Even though I spend a good majority of my day looking over runway shows and collections on the internet, I can still appreciate a hearty injection of social media outfit inspiration. In those moments when I have absolutely no idea what to wear and stare into what seems like an abyss of clothes (aka my closet), having these references in the back of my mind can come in clutch. Lately, I've been on a bookmarking spree, compiling a ton of fall outfit inspiration to think of fresh ways to style a few existing basics I've been meaning to repurpose. A good portion of the names I've repeatedly hearted also happen to be some of the most stylish plus-size influencers on my feed.

Have a pair of sweatpants you're puzzled about? I have the perfect outfit solution for you. Need a saucy going-out 'fit in time for your next social event? You'll get plenty of ideas for that, too. Keep scrolling for more looks I'm sure you'll want to re-create. If you were stumped about what to wear this season, you'll surely know what to do after this.

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Fall isn't just about buying a new flock of pieces. Extend the use of your summer dresses with the addition of tall boots to create balance. As usual, you can't go wrong with a monochromatic look.

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Eloquii

Ruffle Neck Tiered Dress

Ganni

Occasion Ruched Top Handle Bag

H&M

Knee-High Boots

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Big collars are in full rotation this fall, and I couldn't be happier. Try out a removable version to dress up a plain T-shirt or sweater.

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Ganni

Detached Collar

Mango

Striped Cotton T-Shirt

H&M

Hooded Puffer Vest

Mango

Jogger Pants With Seam Detail

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A coordinating knit set will never do you wrong, and here's exhibit A. While there are a ton of ways to do a knit set, a cropped sweater or shrug with a long dress is a delightful combo of sophistication and coziness.

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Eloquii

Sweater Sleeves With Chain Detail

Good American

Rib Knit Tie Waist Midi Dress

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Cargo pants are making a comeback, and this denim take just might be one of my favorites yet. Since the pants do all the talking, all that's needed is a minimalist top and sneakers.

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Skims

Boyfriend Rib Tank

ASOS Design

Oversized Cargo Pants

Nike

Air Force 1 Sneaker

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When you want to pull out all the stops, look no further than a figure-hugging LBD or MBD (midi black dress) in this case. For an extra twist, add a bright bag.

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Reformation

Billy Knit Dress

Mango

Patent Leather Baguette Bag

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Leather pants and a tank top are my eternal fall uniform, and I have no shame in admitting it. Elevating it to a night-out look is as simple as throwing on a pair of minimalist heels.

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Madewell

The Perfect High Waist Straight Leg Faux Leather Jeans

H&M

Ribbed Tank Top

Schutz

Ariella Strappy Sandals

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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.