Do you think oversized fashion is about wearing clothes one or two sizes larger? Maybe you think it's for those who want to hide a particular part of their body. Then it's clear: you need to read this article.
Or are you one of those who already “think big”?
If you love rebelling against meaningless conventions and using fashion as a way to shout out who you truly are to the world, you might find much more than inspiration in these words. Perhaps an entire movement or your own revolution?
That, and... tons of new ideas for your next look! Take a look and you'll see...
What is oversized clothing style?
Literally translated from English, oversize means "too big." However, it's not that it's excessively big, never that.
The thing about oversized style is that it's very rebellious. It doesn't want to conform to your exact body measurements or contours. Its goal is to offer you comfort with a look that's as relaxed and calm as it is personal and bold.
It's a goodbye to the dictatorship of sizes by choice. It's breaking molds and reinventing the traditional concept of fashion.
So, it's not about buying your favorite pair of pants two or three sizes too big. It's your size or a one-size-fits-all, but made to flow with you, to redefine your silhouette, and reinvent it with innovative cuts and plus sizes.
We can finally express our individuality in total comfort through fashion thanks to the oversized style. And this was invented decades ago, did you know?
Oversized clothing: a style that is more than established in the fashion world
Thank you, rappers and hip-hop artists. We love your rhythms, but you were also the first to dare to "think big," to dress big, to rebel in a big way.
It was back in the 1980s that hip-hop culture burst onto the scene, accompanied by a distinctive style of dress : loose, baggy, and oversized clothing. It was their form of expression, their way of challenging a rigid society to show their uniqueness and authenticity.
Today, classic icons like Balenciaga are incorporating oversized garments into their collections, reinventing the outdated image of luxury and elegance. Or they're joining the genderless movement so you can set the rules. So you can play with silhouettes and sizes without limitations and add your name and surname without labels.
At the beginning of the 20th century, women rebelled against the corset. A century later, we needed to break through another armor and react to the stereotypes of beauty and style that still persist.
And it's not a passing fad. The oversized trend is here to stay because it's linked to our current lifestyle: greater flexibility, timelessness and versatility, remote work, and sustainability.
Sustainability? Yes, that's one of the biggest advantages of dressing oversized.
Advantages of oversized clothing style
Wearing oversized clothing has many benefits, which you'll soon discover. But do you know which one is our favorite?
Yes, you guessed it, sustainability . We mentioned it a moment ago, and now we'll explain why:
- Designing oversized clothing means producing fewer sizes. This makes it easier to adapt to demand, consume only the necessary resources, and avoid excess stock.
- Oversized fashion is versatile, versatile, and timeless. It lasts in your wardrobe because you wear it more often, year after year. Less impulse buying, less consumption, and therefore less environmental impact.
- And they don't just last longer in your wardrobe. Oversized garments are more easily reused, rented, or sold secondhand. A second and third life for your clothes and a more circular fashion.
Any advantages to tell?
Yes. Along with sustainability and its versatile and timeless nature, oversized fashion has three great added virtues:
- It adapts better to the physical changes in our bodies . So, you'll be able to wear that loose-fitting dress you love forever .
- In the internet age, buying fashion online is still difficult. It's so hard to get the size right! However, when you buy one-size-fits-all or loose-fitting clothes, it's easier to get it right.
- Unlimited freedom of movement and comfort . The oversized style is ideal for those days when you need to flow without sacrificing your personal style.
Let's summarize all its benefits in one?
If we had to, we'd say that oversized is the ultimate practical fashion , for you and for the planet. It's "less is more" or the Bauhaus of 21st-century fashion. A movement where form follows function, and with a distinct personality.
Keys to dressing and combining oversized clothing
We know, you've come looking for the secret to dressing oversized with style. Don't let yourself or anyone else think you're trying to hide or lose your figure, because you're not. You'll redefine and enhance yourself. When you see yourself, you'll say to yourself: oversized style suits me, and I suit it .
You know the best part? That secret is already in your hands because… it's up to you .
Oversized fashion is a little bit of layering and matching, and a LOT of self-knowledge and self-confidence. Pair wide-legged pants with fitted tees, or try wide-legged tops and wide-legged bottoms. Either way, listen, this is the key:
Choose the outfit that makes you feel most comfortable and confident .
So take the time to experiment with all the possible combinations. Only then will you discover which proportions, balances, or contrasts best suit your body, your mood, and your personality. You can start with these three tips :
- Take into account criteria such as the material of the garment, its texture , volume and cut or structure.
- Play with accessories like belts, earrings, or pendants. Or with shoes you never imagined would match, but that, however, are the perfect match . And never forget your lipstick. ;--)
- Roll up or tuck in your sleeves or the hems of sweaters and pants.
Wait, there's a lot to this last point...
And with just a simple gesture, you can achieve the most interesting effects. And you know the best part? Our designs include cuts and details designed specifically for you to try single or double twists, tucks, or tucks.
It's that easy... Any other suggestions? Yes. Go all out with oversize . That is, pair wide-legged pants with equally wide tops. Make it yours and you'll never take it off!
Shall we see some examples of oversized fashion? Take note…
Oversized style garments that you will find at Elisa Muresan
Before showing you some good examples of oversized clothing, tattoo this message in your head:
Experiment again and again, don't be afraid. Do it until you find your own expression and balance. Oversized fashion is just that: a personal challenge toward comfort and innovation with a unique character—your own.
Keep this in mind. Never forget it. And always SUSTAINABLE. That's what we decided on for Elisa Muresan: certified ethical and eco-friendly clothing for women .
Oversized T-shirts
Organic cotton T-shirts and shirts—oversized, boxy, cape, long-sleeved, short-sleeved, strapless, or French-cut—that combine with all kinds of pants, skirts, and jackets.
Oversized dresses and skirts
Wide, sustainable dresses and skirts that follow you with every change to tell your story.
Oversized pants
GOTS-certified wide-leg pants that are the ideal of comfort and freedom.
Oversized jackets
Ethical and eco-friendly jackets or blazers that scream to meet you and lend themselves to layering like no other. Perfect for stylishly layering thick layers if the cold weather approaches, or lighter ones if the heat starts to get too much.
Have you found what you were looking for? Remember to "think big." And if you want more oversized, ethical, and eco-friendly ideas...
