The Ultimate Plus-Size Wardrobe
4.27.2023
Clothing options for bigger dudes are disproportionately limited. It's rare you'll see a company exceed a 1XL or 2XL size range, and if they do' it's often an afterthought. This is why I set out on a mission - to plan the perfect multi-functional, all-season, timeless, and affordable closet for the average plus-size guy. Budget experts recommend allocating 5% of income to clothing; with the median US income of $31,133.00/yr (2019) I had $1,550.00, or $130.00/mo over a 1yr period.
It's important to note that this assumes you're starting from scratch, so incorporating your existing closet and some 2nd hand shopping could easily bring your total into the 3-figure range. Below I've listed and linked everything I would recommend to equip the average guy for a style upgrade. I've also included 2nd hand recommendations in the picture captions, and some sample outfits at the very bottom!
Outerwear
Columbia Powder Lite Jacket
1XL-5XL
$132.92
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab655d493562ba70e10e3_1.png)
Shaka Wear Chore Jacket
1XL-3XL
$49.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab67498552fc07fd8213f_2.png)
Navy Blazer
$50.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab679d32ae3849635ce2f_3.png)
Tops
KingSize Banded Knit Polo
1XL-5XL
$31.50
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6c7ff0116317af31c43_4.png)
Gold Series Dress Shirt
17-19.5
$65.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6cdf20df608c7a104e9_5.png)
Oak Hill Button Up Shirt
1XL-6XL
$48.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6d4e12ed258b1f6f135_6.png)
Columbia PHG Sharptail Flannel
1XL-6XL
$25.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6dadce7be1a8f4ad43c_7.png)
Lands End Cotton Shaker Sweater
1XL-5XL
$49.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6e0d4935625de0e14d7_8.png)
Champion Pullover Hoodie
1XL-6XL
$46.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6e7c2af7830210b9359_9.png)
Kirkland 6-Pack White Tees
1XL-3XL (fits bigger)
$25.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6f2e12ed2eb42f6f377_10.png)
Harbour Bay 3-Pack Tanks
1XL-8XL
$35.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab6fabc15095681f66eac_11.png)
Bottoms
Lee Straight Leg 14.5oz
44-60
$48.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7a22882c75757fade94_12.png)
Ben Davis Original Pants
44-60
$50.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7a9d49356d0e40e2119_13.png)
Dockers Signature Pleated Khakis
44-60
$40.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7b116e28662bc1f0ae6_14.png)
Boulder Creek Cargo Pants
44-72
$50.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7b6dc5aa138959db16a_15.png)
KS Island Cargo Swim Trunks
1XL-9XL
$40.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7bec2a31d32f7743bda_16.png)
Dockers Ultimate Shorts
44-60
$35.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7c56174ba76cfe29d44_17.png)
Footwear
Sperry Leeward Penny Loafer
7-16
$95.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7f8e12ed20e21f7025e_18.png)
Converse Chuck 70
3-16
$85.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab7ffdc5aa1eb029db574_19.png)
Thursday Boot Diplomat
6-16
$200.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab805c2a31da7f1743e0b_20.png)
Accessories
P&B Harness Full Grain Belt
46-80
$42.50
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab828775c2f6cc72dc594_21.png)
Marc Wolf Top Grain Belt
44-70
$44.50
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab82eb8390061f49530cf_22.png)
Warby Parker Sunglasses
Wide/Extra Wide
$95.00
![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/635ac781327dab173a95eb67/644ab83315d026354bd723a6_23.png)
Outfit Ideas
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