Looking for some advice for DD who is a size 22

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I was wondering if some wise MNetters could give me some advice re my DD. She is currently job hunting and is getting to stage 2 interviews but never actually getting the job.
She is unemployed and the job centre have been fantastic and she has been on courses for interview techniques, confidence building etc.
They seem to be as frustrated as my DD that she can't find work .
The problem lies I am sure with the fact that she is very overweight. She doesn't live with me and since leaving home she has gone from being overweight to being obese. I am trying to work with her to address this however in the meantime how can I help her to dress for her shape. .
Are there any clothing web sites I can look at with her which could help her dress for an interview ?
At the moment she tends to wear plain black trousers and a loose top but to be honest she never looks smart IMO.
Can anyone offer some advice
Thanks

If a mum can't try to help their child with their weight I don't know who can! No need to assume she's doing it in a way that has anyone except the dd's interest at heart.

Even when the help is well intentioned, that may not be how it is felt or perceived. That's why I'd ask, rather than assume, that the help being offered is being received that way.

A tiny of amount of make up might go a long way, too. Most days I wear a tiny bit of blusher and clear lip gloss. If I'm making an effort then one coat of mascara. Or a tinted moisturiser can help make skin look fresher.

Good luck to you both :)

Not sure what your budget is but BB cream us a good starting point for a non make up wearer.

I've tried a few cheap ones and not really had much success but love Dior nude skin.

IME to get a good choice of bigger stuff you need to shop online. Not everyone is able to do what I do but I order masses and masses of stuff at a time to try on and mooch over - Boden for home delivery or collect in store for JL/ Debenhams. You don't even need to take the stuff away if you do collect in store and can sort a refund straight away.

I'm plus size. Top tips - really polish the grooming. Hair, nails, teeth. Making sure her face looks great - make up can be minimal but effective. Try going along to a make up counter such as Bobbi Brown for a few ideas - they will give her tips on a look that flatters and correct application. Less is definitely more.

Decent underwear will make a huge difference to how her clothes sit and appear - a good well fitting bra (avoid the double cleavage look!) and a pair of shape pants to wear for interviews (give a smooth line under clothes).

What is the expected dress code for the jobs she is trying to get? Is she pitching this right? Too formal or not formal enough?

Can she use the sales to invest in a nice pair of interview shoes (agree that a pair of wedges will be versatile) plus a good quality leather bag.

Other tips (realise they may be horribly obvious) - dial down piercings and visible tats. No underwear on display. No loud, chunky or punky jewellery (go for a simple pair of studs in ears and a watch). Top notch personal hygiene with understated/light fragrance. No orange self tan.

Don't forget basics like punctuality, preparation (questions to ask at interview), good posture and manners (no chewing gum, fiddling with phone etc).

Wishing her all the best.