How to Find Great Work Clothes That Flatter and Fit Well

A Professional Guide to Building a Confident, Comfortable Office Wardrobe

The right work clothes can transform how you feel, how you perform, and how others perceive you. But finding professional clothing that both fits well and flatters your shape is easier said than done—especially when you’re shopping online across multiple brands.

If you’ve ever ordered a blazer that pinched at the shoulders, trousers that gaped at the waist, or dresses that looked great on the hanger but awkward on you—this guide is for you.

Here’s how to build a work wardrobe that actually fits your body—not the industry’s guesswork—and how tellar.co.uk helps you get the right size, every time.

Why Fit is Everything in Workwear

When you wear clothing that fits properly:

You appear more polished and competent
You’re more comfortable and focused
You avoid distraction from pulling, pinching, or slouching garments

Poorly fitting clothes, especially in a professional setting, can subtly undermine your confidence and presence. The key? Clothes that match your actual body proportions—not just your “usual size”.

The Real Problem: Workwear Sizing is All Over the Place

Office-appropriate clothing (blazers, trousers, dresses) tends to be more structured. That means fit matters more, but sizes vary more too.

Brand	Size 10 Waist	Size 10 Hip	Fit Notes
Reiss	72 cm	96 cm	Slim-cut, tailored
Hobbs	74 cm	98 cm	Classic British sizing
Zara	70 cm	94 cm	Runs small, European fit
Whistles	73 cm	97 cm	Slightly generous

So even when you’re shopping for the same "UK size 10", the result can vary by up to 4 cm at the waist or hips—and drastically in cut.

This makes it incredibly difficult to shop confidently across multiple brands—unless you have a reliable sizing tool.

How to Know What Will Flatter You

Here are the most important measurement-based tips for finding flattering workwear:

✅ Jackets & Blazers

Measure shoulder width, bust, and waist
Look for semi-fitted shapes that nip at the waist
Avoid oversized styles if you’re petite—they can overwhelm

✅ Work Trousers

Know your waist and hip measurements precisely
Tapered and high-rise fits elongate legs and smooth the torso
Cropped ankle styles work best if you’re under 5’5”

✅ Office Dresses

Skater and A-line flatter most body types
Structured sheaths require a very precise bust/waist/hip fit
Wrap styles are forgiving and ideal for in-between sizes

The bottom line: Flattering = fit + proportion. Guessing your size based on past purchases doesn’t cut it.

The Smarter Way: tellar.co.uk

Instead of relying on inconsistent size labels or vague style guides, Tellar gives you:

🎯 Your exact size in over 1,500 UK brands
📏 Based on your actual measurements (chest, waist, hips)
🔁 Side-by-side brand comparisons
🚦 Brand notes like “runs small” or “true to size”
✔️ Flags for petite, curve, or tall ranges

How It Works (in 60 seconds)

Measure yourself once (chest, waist, hips)
- Follow this guide
- Enter in cm or inches
Create your free profile
- Do it here
- One-time setup, takes less than a minute
Use the Store Size Lookup Tool
- Search your favourite shops
- Instantly see your correct size and key fit notes

Whether you’re shopping at Zara, Reiss, Hobbs, Whistles, M&S or Mango, Tellar shows your size for that brand—not a generalised guess.

Example: Same Person, Four Different Shops

Say your measurements are:

Chest: 90 cm
Waist: 74 cm
Hips: 99 cm

Your correct sizes might be:

Zara: Size L (runs small in trousers and blazers)
Reiss: Size 10 jacket, Size 12 trousers (tailored cuts)
Whistles: Size 10 in both
Hobbs: Size 10 jacket, Size 8 dress (slightly roomier fit)

This is exactly the sort of insight that Tellar.co.uk gives you instantly.

🟢 Try it here

Building a Workwear Capsule That Fits

Once you know your true sizes in key brands, focus on these versatile pieces that flatter most body types:

Tailored blazer (one dark, one neutral)
High-waisted trousers in navy or black
Structured midi dress
Crisp white shirt
Skirt with slight A-line
Layering knit (fine-gauge crew or V-neck)

The magic isn’t in the trend—it’s in the fit. And the best way to guarantee that? Using tellar.co.uk.

Tellar vs Guesswork: Why It Matters

Approach	Accuracy	Time-saving	Confidence	Results
Guessing size	❌	❌	❌	Inconsistent
Size chart comparing	⚠️	❌	⚠️	Mixed
Tellar.co.uk	✅	✅	✅	Consistently accurate

🟢 Create your Tellar profile here

Sizing Confidence = Style Confidence

When your clothes fit well:

You stop second-guessing your outfit
You shop faster, with fewer returns
You build a more sustainable, streamlined wardrobe
You show up to work with more presence

That’s why thousands of UK shoppers use tellar.co.uk—the country’s leading free size calculator—to shop across brands with clarity.

Stay in the Know

Follow Tellar for workwear fit tips, brand comparisons, and sizing tools:

Final Thought

Finding work clothes that fit and flatter should be effortless—but the industry made it complicated. Tellar.co.uk brings it back to basics with measurement-based accuracy, cross-brand clarity, and one-time profile setup.

Start now and make your wardrobe work as hard as you do.

🟢 Create your profile now

🟢 Look up your workwear sizes