Baggy clothing was once considered unpolished and was frowned upon. It made one look frumpy and boring, and seemed as if our mothers have insisted on buying an oversized piece so it could last us for years. Never a style statement before, oversized coats and jackets have now become a fashion statement, and can instantly jazz up your look to that of a supermodel.
Times have changed, and clothing designed to look slim and flattering has now been replaced by that which falls stylishly off the shoulders, and makes you look runway perfect. As menswear fashion is now being dominated by sleek and smart cuts, high-end fashion houses including Dior and Saint Laurent have brought forth the baggy and oversized trend for women. Skinny was once the trend, and women were thought of to look like a supermodel clad in figure-hugging clothing, however, oversized pieces have started to take over the fashion market, and you will always spot a fashion model clad in a neutral oversized coat in the chilly days.
Once thought of as very hip-hop and athleisure, baggy clothing was the staple of rappers, and the trends of long tees and chunky jackets were set by them. The rise of hip hop paved the way for oversized clothing to become a trend, however, as time went by, oversized clothing was tailored to look sleek and stylish, and an oversized jacket or a coat became a true wardrobe essential for every fashion conscious being, and you will always spot oversized items in a fashion influencer’s wardrobe as well.
Also known as comfort fashion, oversized items including boyfriend jeans, blanket coats, blazers that hang off the shoulders, have slowly replaced skin-tight jeans and snug jackets, and more and more high-end and high-street brands are frequently presenting such oversized designs in their collections.
The statement of supermodel, celebrities and fashion influencers, which certainly speaks how perfectly you know fashion, here is how you can look super stylish in an oversized jacket or coat:
Understand the Difference between Oversized and Huge
When you are looking for an oversized piece, understand that it will be purposefully oversized and not three sizes too large on you. Oversized jackets are designed to add structure to your ensemble, and will be oversized in the right places such as the waist. They won’t make you feel like a kindergarten kid forced into his hand-me-down jumper, and will never make you look frumpy or uncomfortable.
It may be difficult to find an oversized coat or jacket that fits your need, but do not buy one just because Vogue declared the oversized jacket one of the coolest jacket trends of the season.
Oversized for All Occasions?
The oversized trend is one of the most followed trends in the recent years. Pick up a celerity magazine and you will see Gisele Bundchen walking her dog wearing a sexy oversized denim jacket or Irina Shayk on a date night clad in a chic caramel coat, but that does not mean you pick up a baggy design for your brother’s wedding. Oversized does not count as formal, and you are not as eccentric as Lady Gaga who can even wear a meat suit to an awards show. Yes, a lot of brands are bringing the oversized suit trend such as Armani, but one must know how to make it work before actually opting it for a formal event.
Remember that oversized coats and jackets should have the perfect arm length and be fit at the shoulders and proportional at the waist. A deconstructed suit can work for formal events if you have balanced it right.
Balancing an Oversized Jacket or Coat
As with each trend, you need to dip in your toes gently and gracefully, and not look like a firecracker gone off at the wrong time. If you are adding a chic oversized jacket to your winter outfit, the rest of your look must be slimmer and sleek. Balancing out is essential and you can opt for slim-fit or skinny jeans or trousers, a pencil skirt or a snug jumper or shirt or a chic pair of boots. Ideally, when you are going big with structure, the colour palette should remain neutral.
Opt for hues including gray, navy, caramel or nude, as bold and bright colours might wear down your whole look, and will end up making you seem as an extra in a rap music video. Coats essentially should have a more flowing structure, and remember that confidence is the most stunning thing one can pair any outfit with.
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