Happy Friday! It’s Fashion Friday here at Refresh and today we are all about the oversized look. This trend has been around for a while; from oversized jackets, dresses and even sweaters. Not only is this trend ideal for this weather; read the June-July cold; it’s really fancy when well put together. Here are some tips:
- Choose outfits close to your size: This is the first rule of thumb. Buy pieces within two to three sizes of your standard size, past that they will look baggy and unflattering.
2. Contrast with fitting pieces: Say you are wearing an oversized blazer, pair it with fitting jeans and vice-versa. It is important to create balance with the oversized look, to ensure you don’t get lost in a mass of fabric.
3. Ensure your oversized garment has structure: This can be anything from fitted cuffs on a shirt dress to a firm neckline on a sweater. Your piece needs a kind of fitted shape for your eyes to land on.
4. Detail is important: It is important for the oversized outfit to have some sort of focal point that draws in the eyes. Texture, lace details and other subtle detail work just fine. Avoid pieces with too much texture and detail as this will be overwhelming to the eye.
5. Show some skin with your pieces: It is important that your shape shows; we are however not advocating for crazy amounts of leg and chest as we encourage modesty. For example; roll up sleeves, so that your arms don’t disappear, wear sweaters with a wider neckline, wear shoes that show some foot; like sandals etc
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