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    Plus Size fashion trends you'll want to update your wardrobe with

    Stylish pieces that won't break the bank

    By Ava Kitcher
    Published 1 April 2018 In Features

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    Stylish pieces that won't break the bank

    We’re all desperately updating our Wardrobe’s with this seasons finest winter offerings whilst conforming to the current trends, and shopping the best of plus-size fashion shouldn’t be any different.

    Curve shopping has previously been a bit of a drag with shops stocking such low quantities of sizes in non-fashion lead pieces, and stand-alone plus size stores being few and far between. Though we are very thankful for our favourite plus-size clothing designers, who make the task slightly less painful.

    We’re all about finding our new wardrobe essentials online at the click of a button, without compromising any levels of sass. And thanks to these nifty online shopping money saving tips it's much easy to bag a bargain or two.

    So, what’s hot and needs to be on your shopping list this Autumn?

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    Plus size winter floral dresses

    Deep floral tones are everywhere this season and excel particularly in mid-length wrap dresses or those belted at the waist, the perfect feel good style that is guaranteed to flatter any shape. Yep, for real.

    Plus size wrap shirts

    Seriously statement shirting certainly isn’t a new thing for this season, but should definitely be a key staple in your Autumn wardrobe. Wrap shirting is the key style of choice when it comes to dressing those curves and if you don’t own one already, then get on it ASAP.

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    plus size fashion trends

    Curves White Stripe Wrap Front Top, New Look

    Priced at £22.99, available at New Look

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    Peg leg tapered trousers

    Tailoring is everywhere for Winter and at Marie Claire HQ we are totally obsessed and embracing that inner power suited and booted woman. The key item to this look is a great tailored trouser, and a tapered peg leg is the ultimate style keeps your look super sharp whilst being comfortable to move around in. Don’t shy away from prints either, embrace checked and metallic prints for a fashion forward feel.

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    plus size fashion trends

    Curves Grey Check Tapered Trousers, New Look

    Priced at £22.99, available at New Look

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    Want cheap plus size clothing? Who doesn’t! Curve shopping shouldn’t have an added price tag which is why we’re loving all of the high street lines from River Island to ASOS to Simply Be. Need some inspo? Check out these plus size Instagram accounts, these Instagrammers have seriously got it going on.

    Since it can be tricky trawling through endless pieces online, we’ve pulled out the very best to elevate your Winter look.

    Enjoy!

    plus size fashion trends

    Curves Blue Tie Waist Denim Midi Skirt, £27.99 at New Look
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    plus size fashion trends

    CURVE Floral Print ¾ Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress, £45 at M&S
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    Simply Be Floral Dress, £16.50
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    CURVE Belted Trench Coat, £69 at M&S

    AX Paris Black Wrap Shirt, £35
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    CURVE Embroidered Long Sleeve Kimono Top, £49.50 at M&S
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    Marina Rinaldi White Shirt, £148
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    Marina Rinaldi Contrast Quilted Coat, £333
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    Marina Rinaldi Metallic Textured Trousers, £290
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    Evans Fine Wool Roll Neck Jumper, £28.80
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    AX Paris Frill Layer Top, £40
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    River Island Wide Strappy Sandal, £45
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    River Island Red Tapered Trousers, £36
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    Elvi Embroidered Mesh Kimono, £45
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    Evans Pear Fit Indigo Jeans, £16
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    Evans has a great curve range, including these versatile jeans.

    Evans Black & Silver Mesh Party Dress, £38.40
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    River Island Slogan T-shirt, £20
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    River Island floral belted dress, £45
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    Simply Be Striped Wrap Shirt, £35
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