Plus Size Dress Pants

When it’s time to refresh and update your wardrobe, come on in and look at our collection of plus size dress pants. Our contemporary styles will take you to the boardroom and beyond. 

What Are Plus Size Dress Pants for Women?

Dress pants are sometimes known as workwear pants, or career pants. They do come in a wide selection of leg openings, styles, fits and fabrics. A step up from jeans and joggers, they’re not as formal as a tailored pant. Dress pants hit the sweet spot when it comes to style. They’re the type of pant that doesn’t look out of place at the office or, say, shepherding a class trip.

Dress pants are a wardrobe staple. A go-to style that looks polished when paired with a blazer or a relaxed sweater. 

Dress Pants for Work

If you’re working in a creative field, opt for dress pants in bright prints or bold colors. If the company has a relaxed dress code, go for soft drapey rayon dress pants or ones with a skinny leg. If the company prefers more formal attire, try dress pants in menswear fabrics, subtle plaids, and solid colors.

Can you wear dress pants for special occasions or events?

The short answer is yes. Look for dress pants in special occasion fabrics. They include crepe, statin, chiffon, velvet, and silk. Pair these pants with sparkly accessories and a cocktail style blouse.

Can you wear dress pants off-duty?

Think of dress pants as adding a stylish touch to the everyday. Because they’re expertly tailored, they level up whatever you pair them with. Yes, even sneakers and a tee shirt. 

Dress Pants Styles, Cuts and Colors

Dress pants come in as many styles as jeans! Unlike jeans, dress pants come in a wider selection of colors and fits. Below is a rundown on the most popular styles.

Dress Pant Styles

• Bootcut dress pants — they have a straight leg that slightly flairs out from the knee. Pair them with boots for a sleek look. 
• Flared Leg  — these dress pants sit in between a wide leg and a straight leg pair of dress pants. The flare starts at the knee. 
• Straight Leg — considered to be the “classic cut,” these pants have the same leg width from waist to hem.
• Capri or cropped — whether the dress pants have a full or narrow leg, the pants hem ends mid-calf.
• Tapered leg — these dress pants mimic skinny jeans in style but are not as form-fitting. The leg narrows down from the waist to the ankle.

Dress Pant Cuts

• Classic fit — as mentioned earlier, these are like straight leg jeans. They have a defined waist, and the leg is uniform in width from hip to hem.
• Relaxed fit — these styles have a defined waist, but the leg is slightly fuller than the classic fit.
• Slim Fit — these dress pants are designed to skim against your body and highlight your curves.
• Skinny Fit — cut just like skinny jeans, these pants are made with twill or dressier fabrics instead of denim.
• Leggings — while these pants fit like a legging,they’re a pull-on style and have an elastic waistband. They’re essentially designed to look like dress pants and usually made with Ponte knit fabric.
• Tummy Control — these dress pants have an interior panel.

Dress Pants Rises

• High rise — the waistband sits above the belly button.
• Mid rise — the waistband sits just below the belly button.
• Low rise — this is the lowest, sitting a smidge above the hips, it provides minimal coverage. If wearing low rise dress pants, the ideal tops or blouses are those of tunic length. Primarily because blouses tend to “pop out” of the minimal waistband.

Dress Pant Colors 

Dress pant colors follow the seasonal color palette: darker colors for fall and winter, lighter  or brighter shades for spring and summer. That being said, it never hurts to stock up on black dress pants. Black is a color that can go formal when paired with structured clothing. Black dress pants can be dinner-ready with a silky blouse and are great on vacation when paired with flats and a cute top.
Whether you’re looking for a single pair of dress pants, or are looking to upgrade your career your wardrobe, Dia & Co stylists can help you select the perfect dress pants to complete your personal style.