7 CASUAL CHIC PLUS-SIZE OUTFIT IDEAS FOR FALL

Are you over 50 and plus-size looking for elevated casual fall outfit ideas? Me? ALWAYS! Look no further; I’ve created seven plus-size casual chic outfit ideas for fall using pieces currently included in J.Crew’s holiday sale.

I’m always looking for size-inclusive fashion brands that offer quality fashion for plus-size women. J.Crew has only recently expanded its offerings to plus-size women. Even though we will not likely find plus-sizes in their brick-and-mortar stores, it is so disappointing; I couldn’t be more excited about it because, as a plus-size over 50 woman, having more mainstream retailers recognize that 67% of women are above a size 14 is a step in the right direction.

I think I speak for all of us when I say, “We’ll take what we can get!”

*Before we move on, even the belts I’ve linked in these outfits are available in plus size. Plus-size women can wear belts, too.

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J.CREW PIECES I ALREADY OWN

Shop the skirt outfit here and the cardigan outfit here.

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already seen this outfit I wore to church. See the reel here; it’s funny, too.

We all need a slip skirt; they are elegant but easy to dress up or down. I’ve tried on a lot of them in my day, and they all had an odd fit on me. But the J.Crew slip skirt is one of the best-fitting plus-size slip skirts I’ve tried. I’m wearing the 2X, a little big at the waist, but the fit elsewhere is spot-on.

This Juliette cardigan (or is it a coatigan?) is so good. Oh, wait, it’s described as a sweater blazer. No matter what you call it, it has the perfect structure and drape.

When I had my color and style analysis with House of Colour, my style was defined as a Natural Romantic, which has all kinds of style “keywords.” However, regarding clothing shape, “soft structure” was one of the descriptive terms I should use when choosing silhouettes that flatter my curves. This cardigan is “soft structure” perfection.

You’ll see below that I like it so much that I bought another color in this year’s sale.

WHAT I ORDERED FROM J.CREW’S PLUS-SIZE OFFERINGS

THE JEANS

I’m trying to curate a more cohesive wardrobe, so I only picked up wardrobe staple pieces this time. And it’s kind of what J. Crew is known for elevated basics. This was the perfect opportunity to try J.Crew’s plus-size jeans, which I haven’t ordered before. Since I don’t know how they fit, I loosely followed the size chart and ordered size 36 in both styles.

BASIC WHITE T-SHIRTS

As someone who loves a good white T-shirt, I will test-drive the V-neck and the crewneck. I ordered both in a 2X because I want a relaxed fit.

THE CARDIGANS

The Juliette cardigan is a sure-thing purchase. Even though it runs a bit big, I went up to a 1X this time for more drape over my bum. But the striped lady cardigan is the wild card. My life is mostly casual, but since this is a cardigan, I thought it might be a nice alternative to a blazer to dress up jeans when I leave the house. We’ll see.

PLUS-SIZE OVER 50 FALL OUTFITS FROM J.CREW

Here’s how I would incorporate those pieces into elevated casual plus-size outfits for women over 50. I’ve also used other pieces from the J.Crew sale and a few wish-list shoes and bags from different retailers.

PLUS-SIZE STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS AND CARDIGAN

If you’re still trying to get away from skinny jeans, start with straight-leg jeans. They can be dressed down the easiest of all the denim silhouettes. However, to be fashion-forward, they almost always look best when cut, rolled, or hemmed to ankle length.

Here are two outfits that incorporate them with a tee and a cardigan. One is casual, and the other is elevated casual.

STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS WITH A GORGEOUS BLOUSE

I did not order this blouse because the neckline is too high for me. But, would someone please buy it? Both patterns are too pretty to pass up if you have a longer neck and one less chin than I do. 😉

Either of these would work with the Juliette cardigan, too.

I’m unsure why I changed my template for this board, but it doesn’t affect how chic yet comfortable it is. And since the blouse is tunic length, you could leave it out if you are concerned about your tummy area showing.

THE LADY CARDIGAN

Here, I’ve styled it with the slip-skirt I already own. But if blue isn’t your thing, it also comes in several other colors. As you will see below, the cardigan is also available in classic colors if stripes don’t interest you.

THE LADY-CARDIGAN & TROUSER JEANS

While lady jackets are on the fancier side of style, they create the perfect juxtaposition to denim. In fact, I think that contrast makes an outfit look fresh and less like an old lady. Sorry, I said it.

WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE CASUAL CHIC PLUS-SIZE OUTFIT IDEA FOR FALL?

I struggle to pick a favorite outfit; I think I love the components in all of them. The feminine blouses are sweet. And even though I don’t own any yet, I’m having a moment with red shoes. The chocolate brown in the last one is so rich. But if I had to pick one casual chic plus-size outfit idea I’ll be wearing on repeat this fall, it’s the first one with the long cardigan and casual sneakers—elevated and comfy.