As you’ll no doubt have noticed, oversized clothing is experiencing a renaissance. After multiple hay days in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, we’re seeing yet another resurgence, as people trend towards more gender neutral, comfortable pieces of clothing.
With winter rearing its lovely but ultimately very cold head, a lot of people are looking for oversized outerwear options, but how should you style these kinds of pieces? Let’s take a look at some things to keep in mind.
Tuck things in
While there’s nothing particularly wrong with having an all-out oversized aesthetic, some people do prefer to mix it up a bit. If everything you’re wearing is baggy – trousers and shirts included – then tucking in your shirt or jumper can help to create a slightly more balanced silhouette.
It’s also a very easy thing to adjust – if you decide you don’t like it when you’re out, you can simply untuck it. Still, it’s easy to forget that it’s an option, and can be a simple way to make a big difference.
Wear a base layer
This tip is equal parts styling and comfort – no matter how big your massive jacket is, as the weather starts to get colder this winter, you should still try to wear a snug-fitting base layer next to your skin.
Big jackets can look warm, but if there’s nothing to trap air next to your body, or if the fabric isn’t exceptionally soft, you likely won’t be that warm or comfortable. Try to go with a cotton or merino wool option from somewhere like Screen Textiles, and make sure it’s a nice, snug fit.
Chunky footwear
To fully embrace this kind of more rugged aesthetic, you could choose to add in some more chunky footwear. Whether that’s some big boots or just some slightly more rugged, oversized walking shoes, these kinds of pieces will also help you to keep your feet warm and dry as the weather gets a bit wetter.
Of course, you can also take things the other way and wear something a bit more delicate on your feet, but this might take a bit more trial and error to get it right.
Add some colour
With oversized outerwear in particular, a lot of people tend to go towards a more monochrome kind of look. To mix things up a bit, you can also add a pop of colour, maybe in your bag, a hat, or a scarf.
Play around with what works, and don’t be afraid to just stick with the monochrome vibe, either, if that’s working for you. As the autumn colours slide towards the winter greys, why not let your outfit slowly match as well?
Styling oversized outerwear really isn’t that difficult, and given the limited styling conventions in this area, there’s not much that can go wrong. Play around with layering, accessories, and some belts to cinch things in a bit, and you should be able to create an assembly of aesthetics that serves you in a wide range of situations.