Smart casual outfit - help! (Plus size)

[clothesintervention]

Style and beauty, I am in desperate need of your help!

I've started a new job where I need to go to a lot of client meetings. It's in a creative industry, so they don't expect me to be office-smart, more smart casual.

I have tried to get some nice new clothes and I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I never look "put together" like my colleagues seem to!

I think maybe I'm doing the shoes all wrong, for a start, but I can't wear a high heel (and flats are best if possible) as there's sometimes a fair bit of walking involved between meetings.

Can anyone help me find a nice outfit so I can feel good about what I'm wearing.

I'm size 24 with a spare tyre I want to hide, so can't do outfits with waists or tops that aren't longline or tunics. Dresses are easier, but what should I wear with then?

Thanks :)

This is nice I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/printed-collared-belted-midi-shirt-dress/p/clp60611739?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

This I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/animal-print-collared-midi-shirt-dress/p/clp60608368?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Roman Originals do summer cropped trousers which are slimmer fitting. Also cigarette-type pants (M&S have good ones I gather).

I think a very loose fitting top looks a bit overkill with wide leg trousers. I think either loose top with slim bottom or more fitting top and looser trousers or skirt.

I have these shoes from Clarks which are like walking on air and a bit smarter than trainers but have the same vibe.

swing shirt dress

Op what about live unlimited also for shoes you could consider Dc Martens, Fly or Allegria shoes for something flat but kinda out there so looks well put together.