https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:01:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351356 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:04:27 +0000 Lee 2351356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo the interesting thoughts and am now hearing ‘What a Feeling’ in my head. RIP: Irene Cara. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351347 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:15:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2351347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good points. I hadn't thought about the dance influence. I really like the images, especially the last one. I think I had a pattern for some pants like that, and I made them. I didn't wear them much, but more because of the color that I chose (a very bold cobalt blue) than the style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351331 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:20:50 +0000 Jaime 2351331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent points and illustrations! Yes oversized fits can create drama in lots of ways and contexts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351329 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:15:45 +0000 Angie 2351329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thoughts,<b> Carol. </b>Lovely visuals!<b></b></p> <p>Many of the looks you describe are '80s vibes that we actually wore! Oversized was done sooo well back then. YES, yes, <i>yes </i>:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351310 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:26:07 +0000 SarahD8 2351310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! Great thoughts on how oversized can be dramatic rather than sloppy. This is a good distinction for me to keep in mind when I'm evaluating oversized pieces -- will really help me zero in on good vs not so good choices. thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351292 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:02:06 +0000 rachylou 2351292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great point! The first is indeed especially high drama. A spectacular intersection there of dance, photography and fashion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351280 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:11:14 +0000 Sloper 2351280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes me think of Charlotte Greenwood, known for her eccentric big kicks (watch to the end of the clip):<div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLVYiSeasZk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLVYiSeasZk</a></p> <p>And Loie Fuller:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s61KGyYZSRo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s61KGyYZSRo</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351264 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:43:31 +0000 Suz 2351264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such interesting thoughts, <b>Carol</b>! And very good points.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Roberta</b>, look what I found here on YouTube -- Martha Graham talking about Halston in a tribute in 1992. The video shows some of his costumes for her, similar to what you describe.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpCaWPMB1tE&amp;ab_channel=MadoffProductions">https://www.youtube.com/watch?.....roductions</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351263 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:29:46 +0000 Roberta 2351263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great analogy. This immediately make me think of the garments that Halston designed for a dance performance. Maybe it was Martha Graham? They were essentially big squares of very stretchy, slinky fabric, so the dancers could move freely and create a new profile and image with every step. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351255 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:28:35 +0000 Helena 2351255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Especially love the dance connection ... although I am an amateur "dance mom", one thing I've learned to appreciate is how the movement of the costume becomes part of the choreography, whether than be a flowing skirt in a contemporary piece, swaying fringe in a jazz routine, a baggy t-shirt in a hiphop number, or the wave of a jacket in a tap performance. Poetry in motion indeed!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351254 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:17:08 +0000 BlueJay 2351254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, Carol! I love the drama of clothing in dance, or theatre and how its used. IRL, I think the young'uns look great in baggy and oversized pants with tighter crop tops (similar to pic #3). If I could rock that look, I would!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351247 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:46:06 +0000 Star (Lise) 2351247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always loved the off-the-shoulders over-sized T ala Flashdance look.&nbsp; I had a light grey one in 1984 and wore it regularly until 1994.&nbsp; Never been able to find a good copy.&nbsp; It was a nice firm material and I think that is what made it sit so well on me.&nbsp; I had a lilac pair of harem pants in the 80s (not too dropped in the crotch) that I loved but did not wear them with baggy tops.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-best-use-of-oversized-fits#post-2351222 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:44:52 +0000 Carol 2351222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A bit late to read this blog post. And feeling perhaps...like I want to be part of the conversation, since not many will be reviewing the comments on that post.</p> <p>One thing I can contribute is--think about all the baggy, oversized clothes that have been part of the world of dance since I don't know how long. Think of the drama, the visual excitement all that fabric brings. One thing about baggy clothes is that in movement, they can be poetic.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I don't wear a lot of baggy clothes, but the first thing that came to mind is taking an oversized sweatshirt and slashing it Flashdance-style, so that your shoulder shows. You have the delicacy of your shoulder contrasted with all that material.&nbsp; I did have a sweatshirt like that, a couple years ago. Second is a baggy crop top, those are great for the same reason--they contrast with a trim waist, if you have one.&nbsp; Third&nbsp; is peasant pants/harem pants, which, if worn with the right voluminous top, would be a stunning look.&nbsp; </p>