In short:
- Only one loose piece per outfit, balanced by a more fitted piece.
- A cut designed as oversized is taken in the usual size.
- Showing wrists, ankles or waist gives the silhouette an anchor point.
- Fluid fabrics drape better than stiff ones.
Loose does not mean too big
An oversized piece is deliberately cut loose: dropped shoulders, wide frame, worked lengths. It has nothing to do with a garment that is simply too big, whose proportions do not follow. This explains the sizing rule.
The proportion rules
One loose piece at a time
| Top | Bottom | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oversized blazer | Straight trousers or jeans | Balanced |
| Loose sweater | Skirt or fluid trousers | Balanced |
| Loose shirt | Wide-leg trousers | Possible if the waist is defined |
| Loose coat | Fitted silhouette underneath | Balanced |
An anchor point
Rolling up the sleeves, tucking in the front of a shirt, defining the waist with a belt: a single one of these gestures is enough to give the outfit structure.
The fabric
A soft wool or a viscose follows the movement. The guide to linen, cotton or viscose helps in choosing.
Oversized in a minimalist wardrobe
Well mastered, oversized fits into a minimalist style. A loose blazer is also one of the essential pieces of a wardrobe for many women.