7 Smart Lessons You Can Learn from Plus-Size Style Influencers

Blogger Nicolette Mason has mastered the perfect combo—a lightweight dress toughened up with a chic leather moto jacket. In cooler temps, add a pair of fishnets to complete the look.

City Chic dress, $99; nordstrom.com. Ellos jacket, from $70; ellos.us.

The bordeaux vest worn by blogger-turned-designer Gabi Gregg pops against her smart midi. Don’t be afraid to wear stripes! Thicker lines are more flattering on all figures.

Dressbarn dress, $39 (originally $64); dressbarn.com. Elvi vest, $81; elvi.co.uk.

Model Precious Lee demonstrates that you can be completely covered up and still seductive. For the ultimate date-night look, try a net bodysuit with a sexy bustier (or even a full-coverage bra) and body-skimming pencil skirt.

Nadia Aboulhosn x Addition Elle bodysuit, $48; additionelle.com. Ashley Graham x Addition Elle bra, $65; additionelle.com. Decree skirt, $10 (originally $22); jcpenney.com.

To achieve model and designer Jordyn Woods’s laid-back weekend look, combine a boyfriend-style topper with a fitted bodysuit (try this one from Missguided) and vintage-inspired high-waist jeans.

Forever 21 Plus jacket, $38; forever21.com. Boohoo Plus jeans, $44; boohoo.com.

Make the most of this versatile coat: Style it as a dress, leaving a few buttons undone at the top to show a little cleavage. Alternatively, undo a few buttons toward the bottom to create a slit. Or wear it à la model and designer Nadia Aboulhosn and do both!

You can’t go wrong with this sexy number, as model Marquita Pring proves. Ruching nips in the waist, the V-neck creates a flattering silhouette, and the fit skims, not clings to, the body.

Supermodel and positive body image activist Ashley Graham’s outfit is perfectly balanced. A cropped top looks best when paired with pants that hit higher on the waist. You want to flash only a sliver of your midriff—too much skin can come off as juvenile.

Deb Shops top, $6 (originally $15); debshops.com. Ellos pants, from $50; ellos.us.