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				<title>Stagiaire Fash on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Stagiaire Fash</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;&#060;i&#062; For the first time in a very long while, I'm not just going with a size bigger so an item doesn't cling in the wrong places, meaning I have to try on multiple sizes sometimes. &#060;/i&#062;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Happy dance! (You said you were bigger than you wanted to be, so I assume the weight loss is healthy).
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				<title>Echo on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I am in the same boat as cindysmith. I've lost some weight, and almost all of my old clothing is now too big. Not oversized, but BIG. When I try them on, I feel like a child playing dress-up in mommy's closet.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;As I got bigger in the body than I wanted to over the years, I also started wearing more &#034;fluid&#034; (but in my case, it was still mostly just a size bigger) fits, so most of the things I have/had are quite large. I am now more aware of what too big looks like, but I still struggle sometimes with the categories. I don't wear bodycon, generally speaking, so I've been trying to stick to tailored and fluid.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Angie's comments, as usual, were particularly enlightening. I do feel better when one key area - especially the shoulder line - fits properly. I have trouble distinguishing fluid or oversized from just plain too big when there is a dropped shoulder line, so I avoid those items. For the first time in a very long while, I'm not just going with a size bigger so an item doesn't cling in the wrong places, meaning I have to try on multiple sizes sometimes. This is a particularly timely topic for me, so thank you for starting the thread! I am learning a lot.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>nemosmom on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;&#060;div&#062;Wow, Deborah - these are stunning!&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;I may just be stuck on not knowing how to figure out my size...&#038;nbsp; I sure wish I could pop in to see my tailor! Damn virus...&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;Thanks again, everyone! Your comments and experiences are so helpful.&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;
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				<title>Anonymous on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Deborah, both fantastic looks  <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-smile icon-emoticon-smile "></span> 
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				<title>Deborah on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think there is a clear difference between wearing something that is too big for you and wearing something specifically designed as an oversized garment.&#038;nbsp; A lot of my wardrobe would be categorised as &#034;oversized&#034; and I am a petite at 5ft2.&#038;nbsp; The garments still have to 'fit' me.&#038;nbsp;&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;For example, take an oversized designed dress that has a shoulder seam.&#038;nbsp; I make sure that the fit on the shoulders is correct.&#038;nbsp; If that seam doesn't sit where it is supposed to I just look like I am wearing the wrong size.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Also the neckline of a garment must sit 'right' otherwise, again, it suggests the garment is just too big.&#038;nbsp; Oversized looks can be an acquired taste.&#038;nbsp; In my opinion the best way to try wearing oversized is to do oversized over slim bottoms or more fitted top over volunimous bottoms.&#038;nbsp; I am now very comfortable doing volume over volume but again the items must 'fit' me properly.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;And the overall proportions must work.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I also find, and agree with Angie, that oversized looks work extremely well by adding even the tiniest hint of structure.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;If you are on Instagram, have a look at the hashtag @potatosacksisterhood and you will see some great oversized looks from real women.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I am adding something I actually wore today.&#038;nbsp; May not be to your taste but it's volume over volume and both items fit me perfectly.&#038;nbsp; Also the same oversized top over a slim skirt.&#038;nbsp; Just for reference.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;xx Deb
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				<title>Gigi on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Gigi</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I agree with what many are saying: for a person to do oversized well, the garment generally needs to have been designed that way.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I do not have luck with oversized fits. I have very narrow shoulders and a very small frame and just look swamped. I also do not look my best without waist definition. These traits make it hard for me to do oversized garments. I think I could do them if they were very fitted at the neck, cuffs, and hem--like a balloon-sleeve sweater, for instance, or joggers.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Nemosmom, I think that if you stick to garments that are designed to be oversized, you will not have to worry about the difference between intentionally oversized and just too big. Garments that are designed properly will drape the way they are supposed to and have the structure in the right spots. It will probably take some trial and error before you find out where you need structure. So much depends on individual body type. If you know your Kibbe type, I think that would be very helpful here, as that could lead you to some educated guesses about where you will need the item to be more fitted rather than less.
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				<title>nemosmom on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>nemosmom</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;@Liesbeth - yes! My vintage leather jacket is oversized. Although, it’s a men’s coat... not intentionally structured to be oversized (I don’t think, anyway) it is just big.&#060;br /&#062;
And yes, Angie. There is a difference between intentionally drapery/oversized and just too big. I can’t figure out how to figure that out!
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				<title>Angie on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think there is a big difference between intentional architectural volume and drape, and clothes that look too big. To my eye, there has always got to be just enough structure!
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				<title>Janet on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;These days I don't gravitate to fits on either extreme -- bodycon or oversize are both a tough sell for me right now. I'm all about tailored or fluid fits at this stage in my life.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I think I only have a couple of pieces that have an oversize quality to them. My old Philip Lim leather vest qualifies. I haven't worn it in a year because it's not exactly the kind of thing one wears around the house, but I still love it. I temper the oversize fit by wearing a streamlined column of fitted/tailored black or dark neutrals underneath.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I think my COS dress has a bit of oversize vibe to it since its so voluminous, but it's tempered by the structure of a neat fit at the arm openings.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;The only things I buy deliberately sized up are loungewear, specifically pajama and lounge pants, and the occasional cozy hoodie for around-the-house wear. I'd rather have my lounge/sleepwear loose than the least bit tight or constricting, and that way if I shrink them in the dryer, it's no big deal.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>cindysmith on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Currently struggling with this, as I have lost a few pounds and several clothing sizes. I've always preferred a looser fit on my top half, and it is part of why I was completely blinded to the changes in my body. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;When I'm feeling bloated or larger or whatever, I want a very oversized, non constricting fit. Feeling bloated is bad enough on its own, right? However, now that my mind is slowly catching up to my body, oversized still means loose, but it is nowhere near as loose as it has been for the last few years. These days, it falls closer to my body, yet still giving me freedom of movement. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Either way, I think the key is balancing the oversized with things that are more tailored/fitted/structured. My oversized tops are generally paired with more fitted bottoms, polished accessories or topper, that sort of thing.
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				<title>Staysfit on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:08:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Staysfit</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I struggle with oversized fits. &#038;nbsp;My version of oversized is usually long as opposed to wide. &#038;nbsp;It seems easier for me to wear oversized items that fit well on my shoulders vs an all over large fit. &#038;nbsp;&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>Liesbeth on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Liesbeth</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I agree personal figure flattering priorities matter most. My personal approach is most like Angie’s and LaPed’s.&#060;br /&#062;
With my narrow upper body I need structure or will look like a child in adult clothes. So my oversized clothes tend to be cut from stiffer fabrics where it’s clear everything (or only the body not the sleeves) needs to stand away a bit from the body. The ‘boxy’ fit that other people with other body types so dislike. But around the neck there needs to be a tight fit.&#060;br /&#062;
Slouch I reserve for my bottom half and I won’t do a full on slouchy silhouette. Traditionally it’s adviced to wear heels with slouchy pants to look best and that’s a classic pinterest look, but irl many of us will choose flats or even sneakers. Again, your personality will determine if that’s your look.&#060;br /&#062;
Some of my oversized items below. None of them bought a size larger, all of them cut like this.&#060;br /&#062;
The way I know you I think you can do oversized clothes in the sporty and or ‘borrowed from the boys’ style. But maybe not head to toe? Isn’t your vintage leather jacket a bit oversized?
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				<title>Stagiaire Fash on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Stagiaire Fash</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I generally go for tailored fits, but have played with body-con quite a bit the last few years. I think those fits are the worst to get too big. I do occasionally wear oversized things, like my moto jacket, which is simply too big, as it was formerly worn by an 18 year old who in the meantime (he’s over 50 now) is 6’4”. Idk what size he was when he wore it, but he was almost certainly bigger than me! When I was bigger around and closer to fitting it, I did not like the way it looked on me. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;For me, a styling key is the standard avoidance of too much of a good thing. An oversized piece in one place works well, for me, with a piece that is more fitted. One example of this “rule” is the tunic+skinnies or leggings look that was ubiquitous a few years ago. I don’t necessarily need the entire other piece to be fitted, as long as part of it is. For example, I wear that jacket with my flares, because they are fitted from waist to knees before the bell bottoms. For wide-legged pants, I would choose something more fitted on top. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;A variation on fitted + oversized is wearing a big sweatshirt/sweater/dress under my puffer vest—it reins in the “poof” to an extent, but I still get some of the fun of oversized. Tucking “big” pants into boots might work the same way. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I think items that are designed to be oversized generally aren’t oversized everywhere, or else they’d just be another size. A clue as to whether they’d work before ordering is figuring out what the “oversized” part is, and if that look is what you want. I don’t like raglan or dropped sleeves, because they make my shoulders look slouchy; I’d rather wear things that make my shoulders look broader. Some boxy fits make my waist look smaller, I guess because there is extra “room” between the garment and my body, but others give the impression that my body is as boxy as the garment. I haven’t figured that one out yet. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Another consideration when considering something oversized is how much extra fabric there is, and where. I think you and I are similarly impatient with clothing that catches on doorknobs or whatever.
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				<title>Chiara on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I can do oversized in bits, and some part must be structured (as others have noted). My best pieces that are oversized have some sort of vertical element (which works with my long neck and arms) AND fit around the neck, shoulder and arms (where I am slimmest, and can get swamped by fabric).&#060;br /&#062;
Two examples:&#060;br /&#062;
-the kowtow shirt pictured; great in summer, and a great ethical and sustainable brand (they do a lot of different riffs on oversized). What works for me is it is v fitted at the neck, arms and shoulder, and the vertical gathers provide that vertical element. The gathers mean it is very oversized over the stomach, but the fabric is quite stiff, so the whole effect is sculptural, IYSWIM.&#060;br /&#062;
- the primness dress, much more fluid fabric, but see again how it is fitted over the neck, shoulders and arms. The vertical is in the length, and the way the fabric falls into long folds.
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				<title>unfrumped on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Very interesting discussion. I love tailored pieces but then don't like tops that fit too snugly--like shirts with severe fit and darts, or very classic fit cashmere sweaters. But true oversized seldom gives me a good look. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Too sized-up and my neck looks like a chicken lost in the collar.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Plus most welted hems are bad for me.&#060;br /&#062;It's almost a HEWI to have just the right amount of fit and fluidity, for reasons others mentioned. That perfect &#034;effortless&#034; tiny bit of slouch that looks comfortable, not sloppy. Have been working to be able to &#034;see&#034; that better for any new items.&#060;br /&#062;I think others can wear more fitted items better than I. Still, my eye prefers a bit more ease. For example, in general terms of colors, patterns, items I like some of the outfits put together by the blogger on Stunning Style, but to me she fits most of her clothes too closely, too trim, and loses a type of effortless ease in the look. That is a personal preference, of course.&#060;br /&#062;Then there is always the deal about whether something will shrink with laundering--and in which directions!
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				<title>LaPed on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>LaPed</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I agree that the devil's in the details. I love slouchy fits, and I've actually reached a point, probably pandemic-influenced, where classic/tailored cuts look a little bit stale to my eye. I'm liking a little volume, ease, and movement everywhere. &#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;When it works, I think it has a lot to do with fabric weight and quality (you want good drape), adding bits of structure (cuffing, scrunching, belting, tucking or semi-tucking), and having a great shoe/bag combo to ground the look. So often, when you look at celebrity shots and they're wearing impeccably slouchy outfits that would look like a total mess on the rest of us, the impeccable part comes from having one really sharp, polished element. Arguably, oversized is also easier in the summer when you can balance a big swath of fabric with some exposed skin.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Some favorite loose, slouchy things below.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>nemosmom on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;&#060;div&#062;Thank you everyone for such thoughtful responses!&#038;nbsp; I tried to read up on fits for various body types, and that is what got me thinking of this whole thing... and wondering how to do it well.&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;I think what is missing in my brain is the &#034;intentionally designed to be oversized&#034; part - a dropped shoulder, for example.&#038;nbsp; It isn't as simple as sizing up or down. Sigh.&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;Styling is also (obviously) key, to add visible structure where the garment itself lacks any.&#038;nbsp; Balance!! :D&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;Thank you all again!&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;
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				<title>RobinF on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:28:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I like oversized garments but agree that they can't just be big everywhere in order to work. I'm short so length is important for it to look intentional. I totally agree that there is personal preference at play too. I generally don't do fitted or bodycon and rarely even tailored fits so loosely fitting clothes is what feels the most comfortable.&#060;/p&#062;
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				<title>kkards on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I also think there is a personal feeling of comfort that comes into play. I generally like clothing that fits (even with tailored pieces) slightly roomer than other people, so my personal comfort zone for oversized is going to be different than other peoples.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>slim cat on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Sometimes rolling sleeves, revealing a bit of skin is enough to feel like the garment works and flatters the wearer. Personally - less successful with bottom pieces - probably because slim hips/straight waist doesn't work well with oversized things ( straight, wide-ish shoulders do ).
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				<title>Allie on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Allie</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Really enjoyed this thread! I am also trying to improve my eye for fit of an outfit. I like the general guidance to go oversized in one piece or another (top or bottom), then fitted or body-con on the other. I find if both are oversized, the outfit just pulls down too long visually. I am somewhat tall, so more often I end up in the &#034;shrunken-wearing-my-kid-sister-clothes&#034; terrain of fit problems.
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				<title>Jaime on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165669</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Jaime</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Excellent question and just a wealth of great responses above.&#038;nbsp;&#060;br /&#062;Key takeaways for me:&#060;br /&#062;1. Oversize must be designed intentionally not just too big clothes.&#060;br /&#062;2. There should be structure somewhere (a fitted part, some skin, some fabric collapsing back).&#060;br /&#062;3. Where and how much structure you need does depend on your body type and style preferences.
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				<title>Gaylene on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Gaylene</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;For me, the right fit depends on the designer’s concept, the fabric used for the garment, the construction techniques employed--and, most importantly, how the garment looks on the body &#060;b&#062;when the body is in motion.&#060;/b&#062;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;If a garment fits me, I expect to be able to move without the design and function of the garment being distorted or compromised.
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				<title>Sal on "How to do oversized?"</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Sal</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I don't find it easy either.&#038;nbsp; I do have oversized pieces that work, but in general I do feel boxy in them.&#038;nbsp; And I am tall with broadish shoulders so should be an easier fit in theory.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Deborah is a total pro at oversized fits.... check our her WIW.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Fit at the neck helps me, as well as showing wrist and ankles.&#038;nbsp;&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Oversized pieces are one of the main areas I have made mistakes in the past.....&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;The finds are my current oversized pieces that I think work on me....
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				<title>rachylou on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165647</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>rachylou</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I don’t think I wear oversized much. I wear long things, I wear fluid things... it occurs to me how a person can look cute wearing their dad’s sweater, but not cute wearing their own sized-up sweater...
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				<title>Anonymous on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165634</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I definitely don't go out of my way for oversized- but some of my asymmetric tops are much more fluid than I'd like. Some I can rein in by tying- but od-ing on them could be why I'm wanting more classic fits now! Balance....
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				<title>Synne on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165578</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:25:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Synne</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I think this has something to do with style type (think Kibbe). Whether one can pull of oversize looks or not. The ones with a more classic style type looks better in fitted, structured styles IMO. I am still learning and experimenting with this my self. Does the oversize garment look deliberate or just a size too big? To me there's a difference there somewhere...
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				<title>Angie on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165568</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Angie</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;&#060;/b&#062;What &#060;b&#062;&#060;/b&#062;&#060;b&#062;Suz &#060;/b&#062;said.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;b&#062;Nemosmom,&#060;/b&#062;&#038;nbsp;there are FOUR different fits:
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&#060;li&#062;Body Con&#060;/li&#062;
&#060;li&#062;Tailored&#060;/li&#062;
&#060;li&#062;Fluid&#038;nbsp;&#060;/li&#062;
&#060;li&#062;Oversized&#038;nbsp;&#060;/li&#062;
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&#060;p&#062;Yes! It can be confusing, and you have to take it ONE item at a time and kind of feel your way through it. The DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL, though. Items can be very oversized, but there should be just enough structure in all the right places.&#060;b&#062; Irina's&#060;/b&#062; example is a very good one.
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&#060;p&#062;Personally, I don't wear body con (accept for yoga practice). If you wear leggings, some tube skirts, and skinnies, you are doing body con.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I stick to tailored, and usually a more fluidly tailored version. And I wear fluid and very fluid clothing. My architectural COS items are very fluid, but they have structure too (around the neck and shoulders). I have a few oversized sentimental sweatshirts for lounging, but generally leave it at that. I feel unpolished and untidy in items that are too slouchy. My dainty frame and narrow shoulders look better - and I FEEL better - in clothing that does not look three sizes too big.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
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				<title>Irina on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165562</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Irina</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Yes, I specifically look for oversized items. I don’t size up to achieve an oversized look, it would not work for me as I’m petite. If a garment described as a slim fit, I buy next size up to get a loose fit. Sometimes I have to size down in truly oversized cut, keeping eye on proportions so a garment would not overwhelm me. I buy only from a few brands so I get an idea of their sizing, even so it’s hard to do online. Generally, I like to keep slim sleeves or short sleeves for oversized tops. I must size down in oversized outwear because it looks huge on me and no to oversized details such as lapels or pockets (especially pockets on a chest).&#060;br /&#062;In the picture below I’m wearing size 2 top from COS. My COS size is 4 or sometimes 6 if the fit is slim.
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				<title>Carla on "How to do oversized?"</title>
				<link>https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-do-oversized-1#post-2165558</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Carla</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I’m no expert on fit (thus the fit threads) and the myriad jeans fit descriptions (mom, dad, boyfriend, traditional, slim, skinny, etc) is beyond me! &#038;nbsp;The way I think about fit is (1) slim fit - which is close, hugging, body con (2) loose (or traditional) fit - skims the body with some ease, but follows the &#038;nbsp;contours of the body underneath (3) oversized fit - generous proportions with little attention paid to proportions or contours of the body. &#060;i&#062;&#038;nbsp;&#060;/i&#062;These fits can come in all fabrics and fabrications - unstructured knits and tailored woven garments. &#038;nbsp;They can be worn by all body types &#038;nbsp;as well.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Sizing up or down, or choosing petite, regular, or tall should mean that a garment’s proportions all,change, however manufacturing standards aren’t necessarily uniform. &#038;nbsp;A ‘tall’ size trouser should not only be longer in leg length, but longer through the rise, and as such have a proportionately longer zipper - but this is not always the case. &#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
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&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;Specifically to your question regarding&#038;nbsp;&#060;b&#062;oversized&#038;nbsp;&#060;/b&#062;garments, my &#060;i&#062;opinion&#060;/i&#062;&#038;nbsp;is that some garments are designed specifically to be worn oversized and as such there will be volume in some parts, but proportion in others. &#038;nbsp;In other words, there might be a dropped shoulder, and a wide body, but the sleeves and torso aren’t overlong. &#038;nbsp;(How well an oversized garment looks depends on styling and your like (or dislike) of the fashion.) &#038;nbsp;I think ‘sizing up’ can work - but probably more so when the wearer is doing the sizing up to accommodate some disproportionate aspect of their physique. &#038;nbsp;For example, sizing up to get a good fit through shoulders and arms might result in an oversized ‘look’ if the torso and bust is modest by comparison. &#038;nbsp;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;The ‘success’ of oversized garments as a style conceit is in creating something visually interesting/appealing. &#038;nbsp;Usually that means hinting at the body underneath, either by collapsing against it, or revealing a little skin (sliding off a shoulder, etc.) &#038;nbsp;It is my opinion that a lot of oversized garments get purchased for the cozy factor or for hiding some perceived figure flaw, rather than for style reasons. &#038;nbsp;I think wearing oversized garments in a stylish/attractive way takes&#038;nbsp;&#060;i&#062;a lot&#038;nbsp;&#060;/i&#062;of work!&#060;/div&#062;&#060;div&#062;&#060;br /&#062;&#060;/div&#062;
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