Work wardrobe - classic pieces for overweight

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I have a professional job and need to look well put together - not necessarily suited but smart/ stylish. Alas I am currently hugely overweight though started to lose recently. I tend to feel very scruffy when I’m overweight so going to make an effort with blow dried hair, nails etc. Any ideas for places I can buy a few pieces to put together some outfits? I’ve got decent accessories (designer pumps, handbags) probably need to get some statement jewellery but am really after ideas for clothing. I am fairly short and carry all my weight stomach and upwards which makes it hard. Legs are quite slim but I am really barrell shaped at the moment. Skinny / cigarette pants would be ideal but almost need a maternity style pair where there is an elasticated area for the belly lol. I’m also v busty which makes jackets etc difficult to look good. Any floaty/ outsize tops / loosely tailored items people can recommend? I don’t mind spending on a few good pieces just until I move back down the sizes in my wardrobe….thanks for any input.

To add I’m early 40s and size wise I’d struggle to get in fitted clothes in Reiss at the moment though floaty stuff from there might fit (though when I went in recently it seems a lot of very fitted stuff but I could just be in denial as to how big I’ve gotten!)

What country are you in?

I’m an ex pat so probably need to order online

Oh to add I’m in a hot country (Asia).

Marina Rinaldi - the plus size Max Mara. Very expensive though - blouses about £200++. There's a sale on at the moment. They ship worldwide.

The fatter I get, I have to move away from trousers and move to shirt dresses and pleated skirts. I've recently discovered Coz, and theyve got lots of simple stylish items.

I like Navabi and Anna Scholz for larger size clothes. Also, a good look is a tunic top with cigarette pants (don't go skinny or leggings - too Casual). A waterfall cardi makes a good alternative to a structured jacket. Choose muted or neutral colours for a professional look - shades of cream, beige, navy, charcoal (I know, but you're in your work gear). Black is a bit harsh, but works for the cardi. Sahara has some good pieces in larger sizes. M&S online do good stretchy pants, as does Lands End. They are the ones I wear with everything!