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Best slimming-style clothes for plus-size women—covering silhouettes, high street, designer, and boutique brands

Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar

Date: 2025

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Best slimming-style clothes for plus-size women—covering silhouettes, high street, designer, and boutique brands—alongside how Tellar.co.uk makes it effortless to find your precise fit every time.

1. Slimming Style Essentials

The right silhouette can subtly sculpt and enhance curves. These timeless styles offer a slimming effect:

Wrap dresses and faux-wrap tops

They draw the eye inwards with angled lines that define the waist and elongate your torso. As Tellar’s guide notes, they’re a fail-safe way to create an hourglass shape regardless of bust or waist size

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V‑necks and deep scoops

These necklines lift focus upward, prone to visually lengthening the torso and softening broad chest areas

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Vertical elements

Longline blazers, waterfall cardigans, and vertical stripes channel attention vertically, which slims and lengthens simultaneously

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High‑rise trousers and straight/flare jeans

High waistbands smooth the midsection. Structured denim in dark washes adds shape—brands like Good American and M&S perform well here

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Monochrome dressing

Uniform colour palettes elongate the silhouette. Mix in textures (ribbed knit with satin, for instance) to maintain interest.

Tailored jackets and blazers

A well-cut blazer defines shoulders, cinches the waist, and finishes an outfit. Aim for structured pieces ending before the hip

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Midi dresses with defined waists

Mid‑calf cuts elongate the legs while ruching and darts shape the body without clinging

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What to avoid:

• Oversized drop-shoulder tops, awkward horizontal stripes, and heavy shapeless fabrics.

Instead, opt for soft tailoring, ponte knits, stretch crepe, or jersey blends

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Styling relaxed pieces:

Pair loose trousers with a fitted top, layer an oversized cardigan over a belted dress, or wear a boxy blazer open, ensuring balance between fitted and voluminous elements

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2. High‑Street, Designer & Boutique Brand Picks

High‑Street Favourites:

From Tellar’s curated list

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ASOS Curve: Size 18–30, trendy options, but fit can vary—use Tellar to choose the right one.
River Island Plus/Curves: UK 18–24, structured styles like blazers and wide-leg pants.
Simply Be: Sizes 10–32; flattering power-fit jeans and floaty midi dresses.
M&S Curve & New Look Curve: Polished staples with inclusive fits across multiple garment types.

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Mango Plus Size

Designer & Premium Labels:

Highlighting quality and fit-conscious design

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Elvi & Marina Rinaldi: Sleek tailoring and luxury fabrics; elegant dresses and coats.
Good American: Curve-inclusive denim up to size 32 with sculpting features; Tellar helps find your precise inseam and waist.
Clements Ribeiro “Swan” line: Bold styles in UK 8–22; Tellar even recommends bust-down sizing where appropriate.

Boutique & Independent Finds:

Also from Tellar’s insight

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Evans, Yours Clothing, Elvi: UK-focused, deep size range with uplifted tailoring.
Scarlett & Jo, Trove: Curated lines, vintage-inspired, often best used with Tellar profile.
Shatha Essa: Premium boutique collaborated with Tellar for size-tested consignment.

3. Why Fit Comes First—and How Tellar Helps

🔍 Getting The Right Fit

Even the perfect silhouette won’t flatter if it doesn’t fit. Tellar.co.uk is engineered to solve that:

Input your bust, waist, and hip measurements—or use a known size from another brand
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It then matches you to the correct size in over 1,500 brands, distinguishing between product types—like dresses vs tops vs trousers—to account for grading differences
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You’ll know if a brand runs small, large, or true to size, with deep notes on why—for instance, if Missy Empire tends to run small in bust-heavy styles
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You can use Tellar fully in-browser across devices—no downloads, no fees

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4. Tellar.co.uk: The UK’s Leading Free Sizing Tool

Here’s what sets Tellar apart:

Real‑time matching to 1,500+ brands, spanning high‑street to designer
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5. Real‑World Tips for Slimming Confidence

Define your waist using belts over dresses, coats, and jumpers.
Wear pointed shoes and choose ankle-skimming lengths to elongate legs.
Don’t fear prints, as long as they’re strategic—like diagonal or side panels.
Own your look: best style is confidence.

And use Tellar to know which brands and silhouettes work best for your shape—every single time.

6. Start Using Tellar Today

Print or order your free measuring tape at Tellar.co.uk.
Create your free profile and input your measurements.
Use the Store Size Lookup to find your perfect size in each brand.
Shop smarter and avoid returns—your fit, solved.

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With the right styles and perfect fit technology in your toolbox, you’re ready to build a wardrobe that flatters—and feels fabulous—every day. Confidence starts with knowing your fit—don’t guess. Use Tellar.