I'm a Plus-Size Fashion Person—48 Trendy Fall Items I'm Loving at the Moment

Whether you're ready or not, fall is officially here. As the leaves turn and the air gets crispier, wardrobe needs inevitably shift. As a fashion editor who happens to be plus-sized, I'm always on the lookout for trend-forward ways to update my closet that cater to curvier style enthusiasts. I've noticed a few popular trends seriously taking off among the fashion set, so I'm here to fill you in.
Ahead, read about four emerging trends (pleats, layers, flat shoes, and pops of red) and exactly where to shop these styles as a plus-size person. There are plus-size-friendly retail destinations for tackling these looks, including Nordstrom, Anthropologie, H&M, and so many more. Keep scrolling to unlock your new favorite plus-size fall fashion finds.
I recently wore this dress during New York Fashion Week, and I truly never had so many street photographers wanting to take my photo.
Plus-size peplum pieces used to look atrocious, but this sweater is changing my mind.
If you've been wanting to tap into the scarf-coat trend, this is your sign.
I love that these are made of velvet. It's so relevant for the fall and winter.
I own these loafers, and they're truly one of my favorite closet staples.
From golf to court sports to even just errands, this cute dress can really go the distance.
It's giving Copenhagen.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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