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PLus-Size Professional Must-Haves

By Meieli Sawyer, About.com

Looking for some pieces to round out your work wardrobe? Try these plus-size friendly must-haves that you should be stocking up on at any time of the year.

1. White Blouses

Stocking up on white blouses is one of the smartest things you can do. They get dingy fast, so when you find a sale, stock up on a few to save yourself from running out of professional-looking shirts.
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2. Pencil Skirts

Ultra-professional and slimming, pencil skirts are a classic office choice that never go out of style. Get a few in black to match with everything, and then add in choice extras in interesting colors such as plum, chocolate, and navy.
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3. Panty-Line Free Underwear

I know that many of you aren't happy with thongs, but if you've never branched out, I definitely recommend that you give them a chance. If you buy them in stretch lace, you'll never feel uncomfortable and you'll have a very professional, smooth look under pants and skirts.
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4. Black Pumps and Boots

Wear ankle boots under long-line trousers for day at work, and then switch to a simple black frock for night when you need to go out without time to change. Buy black boots and pumps in a variety of textures to last you the whole year-- and make a pledge to try not to buy full-price if you can.

5. Fitted Blazers

Worn over simple tank tops and blouses, a blazer can take you from "casual" to "work casual." If you hate to spend on tailoring, don't forget that you can also shop in department stores to receive free alterations.

6. Hosiery and Supportwear

How many times have you ripped straight through a lovely pair of hose and had nothing left in your drawers to wear to work? Don't let this happen to you: you can never NOT have enough hosiery with you.
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