There is an opinion that loose-fitting clothes are chosen by representatives of the fair half of humanity who want to hide from others certain shortcomings of their own figure. Modern fashion refutes this stereotype: today all famous designers have wide-cut outfits in their lines. Speaking about the wardrobe for the summer season, one cannot fail to mention the fashionable oversized dresses of 2021. They combine convenience, style and beauty, becoming a real must-have for girls. What oversized products can be, how to choose them correctly and what to wear them with will be discussed in the article below.
What does an oversized dress mean?
The word “oversized” came into Russian from English and literally translates as “oversized”, “oversized”. Clothes of this style look as if a woman took them from her boyfriend or girlfriend, who wears clothes a couple of sizes larger. But it is precisely this kind of absurdity, as it may seem at first glance, that the designers intended as the main highlight of the oversized wardrobe elements.
To understand what clothes of the described cut are like, it is enough to remember what representatives of hip-hop culture look like. Baggy tunics, robes that can fit a couple of girls besides the owner of the item - this is an oversized wardrobe.
It is believed that clothing of the described style first became widespread in the late 80s of the 20th century, in the wake of the development of the hip-hop movement. From the ranks of followers of the subculture, she migrated to the wardrobes of ordinary women and won their hearts for a long time. In addition, in those same years, hippies contributed to the spread of fashion for wide dresses, preaching freedom in everything: from their outlook on life to the absence of discomfort in clothing. Since we know that fashion evolves in cycles and trends return after a certain period of time, it is not surprising that today oversized dresses are again at the peak of popularity.
Comment! Oversized outfits are not just items a couple of sizes larger. All the details in the clothes are thought out, and elements such as pockets, buttons, cuffs are in their places, according to the size.
An oversized dress is the embodiment of freedom, relaxedness, naturalness, courage and unwillingness to endure inconvenience in anything. These are the qualities that women who choose products of the described style possess.
Style combination rules: top and bottom
The oversized style in clothing for women does not tolerate excess and will be destroyed by the use of several loose-fitting clothing items within one image. In order to achieve the perfect look, you should give preference to only one voluminous item.
In this situation, the rule of opposites comes into play:
- if jeans or trousers are made in an oversized style, then the top should be tight-fitting;
- if on top there is a voluminous sweater or jacket, top or T-shirt, then the bottom should be tailored to the figure (skinny jeans, leggings, pencil skirt).
Skirt and voluminous top
For women, the style is interesting in a combination of voluminous tops and tight skirts. These can be either mini skirts or floor-length skirts that have become quite fashionable.
Oversized jeans and sweater
Skinny jeans combined with an oversized sweater are a win-win option. For lovers of knitting, making such an attractive and popular wardrobe item yourself will not be a problem. Skinny jeans look perfect with it. For footwear, you should choose high-heeled shoes or rough boots.
Outerwear and dress
Outerwear made in an oversized style looks great with tight-fitting dresses (whether floor-length dresses or mini dresses).
What to wear with an oversized coat
Voluminous coats go perfectly with things of a classic and even strict style, such as:
- futo dress;
- narrow midi skirt;
- formal blouse;
- high heel shoes.
What to wear with voluminous trousers and jeans
It is recommended to combine loose trousers and jeans with a fitted top. Classic turtlenecks, shirts, T-shirts and tops are suitable for this. The top must be fitted and in no case loose.
How to choose the right oversized dress
At first glance, it may seem that oversized clothing will hide any figure flaws, but this is not so. In fact, the product will help disguise a small tummy, slightly plump arms or hips, but for women with significant weight, such clothing can only do harm, making them even larger.
Slender girls can afford any dress of the described style. If at the same time you want not only to feel comfort, but also to catch men’s gaze, you should pay attention to models that slightly reveal your shoulders, arms or legs.
Stylists advise short girls to purchase oversized mini and midi length clothes, since a product that goes from the knee or to the floor visually makes them look shorter. In addition, if a woman is not only of miniature stature, but also of a slender build, she can simply “get lost” in things of such a wide cut.
When choosing an oversized dress, you need to focus on the following:
- color type of appearance. It depends on this what shade the item can be purchased, and what tones it is better to refuse;
- color and print trends;
- body features: height, build;
- the material from which the dress is made.
Myth 1. Oversized people wear overweight ones to hide the “flaws” of their figure.
Absolutely not!
There is no need to confuse conventional shapeless “bags” with oversized clothing, which was originally intended to be that way. You shouldn’t even think that fat girls need to hide some “flaws.” Clothes should be selected according to size, combined correctly, and then a girl, girl, woman with any figure will look great.
On the contrary, on thin people, voluminous things look stylish because they emphasize the fragility of their complexion. A large coat with a rounded silhouette, dropped sleeves of a hoodie, large pockets, wide skirts - all this makes the slender girl even more graceful, demonstrating how doll-like and elegant she is.
Oversized fashion turns slender girls into real pixie fairies. You probably know about the legendary model Twiggy? She didn't always wear tight clothes.
Features of oversized dresses for obese women
Although stylists do not recommend women with very large figures to wear ultra-wide-cut clothes, knowing some subtleties, you can choose an oversized product for any figure.
Comment! The first thing that overweight women need to know if they want to buy an oversized dress is that it should not be a size smaller than what is required for their figure. By purchasing a product that is almost tight, a girl will receive offset lines, pockets, fasteners and other elements.
Stylists recommend that overweight women pay attention to the following wide-cut models:
- denim cocoon dress;
- dress shirt;
- high-waisted model, expanding from the bodice;
- products with an asymmetrical bottom line;
- dresses with vertical stripes.
A great desire and lack of fear to experiment will definitely lead to the choice of the ideal dress model, even if initially the woman’s shape seemed incompatible with the cut of the product.
Main taboos
Oversized
Passion for the oversized trend can play a cruel joke on an overweight woman and visually add pounds to her. The fact is that excessively loose silhouettes make the figure more voluminous and immense - and this despite the fact that imperfections are actually masked.
However, too tight and tight silhouettes are also considered far from the best solution with full parameters. It is much better to maintain a balance and combine slightly loose and semi-fitted clothing silhouettes.
Mini length
Stylists are confident that most plus-size girls should not wear short skirts and dresses under any circumstances. It doesn’t matter at all that this style is now in trend - in most cases it still looks bad, creating an emphasis on the fullness of the legs and visually reducing their length. Above-the-knee length can also flatten the silhouette in an undesirable way.
The equally trendy midi length promises to look much more elegant and attractive. A win-win move is a combination of an A-line silhouette with a high waistline and below-the-knee length. Vertical cuts or other decor with this direction are also welcome. By tucking any suitable top into such a skirt, a fashionista can easily create a more attractive and slender silhouette.
A plump lady can also take into account that the midi skirt chosen for her should not be too fluffy and oversized - otherwise it will visually increase the volume.
As an alternative to a skirt, a woman with a full figure can also use straight trousers with or without creases or boyfriend jeans.
Maxi length
It would seem, what complaints might stylists have about the maxi length, since it perfectly masks all the imperfections of the figure? But along with this property, long skirts and dresses can undesirably create the illusion of increased volume.
Cropped trousers
Obviously, with full legs, too dark styles of trousers are contraindicated. However, cropped models should also be avoided - in fact, they only really suit slender and tall girls.
Wide pants
Another trend of recent seasons that is not suitable for overweight women is wide-leg trousers. An oversized silhouette in pants is the main enemy of wide hips, because it visually increases their volume. In addition, wide trousers expand the parameters of the lower part of the figure and form extra folds.
Tight shorts
An unconditional taboo for many overweight women is also shorts that are too tight-fitting. Not only is this style recognized as a hopeless anti-trend, but it also undesirably emphasizes any nuances of the figure and visually increases its parameters.
An overweight woman should bet on discreet and elegant Bermuda shorts, which are back in fashion. Such models have a more comfortable loose cut and due to this only hide the imperfections of the figure. Stylists advise wearing Bermuda shorts in a duet with an elongated, loose jacket to match - this creates a visually slimming monochrome and simply an ultra-fashionable look.
Active decor
Many women choose clothes with decoration in the hope that the decorations will successfully disguise figure imperfections. But, alas, it doesn’t work that way, and active decor only undesirably adds volume to the silhouette. Patch pockets, ruffles, flounces, frills, rhinestones, voluminous appliqués and other decorative delights can be disappointing with this property.
Voluminous and active pleating on skirts or dresses can also visually distort the figure. Stylists recommend that if you have full parameters, you should opt for more laconic clothes.
Elements of jewelry are permissible only in those areas of the figure that a woman rightly considers to be her strengths. In this case, the decor will serve as an effective distraction from shortcomings.
If you are afraid of making a mistake, you can rely on minimalist clothes with a laconic cut that sits semi-loosely on the figure - with such silhouettes, the risk of visual weight gain is minimized.
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Drapery
By placing all kinds of folds and draperies where there is already volume, the girl undesirably expands the parameters of her figure. For example, stylists are confident that overweight women with a belly should not wear tunics, shirts and dresses with active draperies in the problem area - this will only aggravate the situation.
However, such a decorative technique can also benefit the girl. If the drapery is positioned vertically and combined with a fairly dense texture, it can softly envelop the silhouette and slim it down.
Contrasting combinations
A multi-colored top and bottom in an image does the same thing to a figure as a horizontal stripe - that is, it sharply cuts the silhouette and shortens the silhouette. Instead of such combinations, it is better to pay attention to the trendy monochrome, which makes the image more expensive, sophisticated and feminine.
Belts
Belts that are too thin and contrasting are strictly contraindicated for a full figure, because they create extra horizontality in the image and visually expand the silhouette. But in general, such an accessory, matched to the outfit without unnecessary contrast, can make the figure more slender, feminine and toned. In addition, a stylish belt will balance out oversized clothing and provide it with a more flattering silhouette.
Leggings
Stylists also do not recommend purchasing leggings for an overweight woman - this is definitely not her style. These clothes are not even justified by relatively slender legs. It just so happens that 99% of plus size women look inappropriate and comical in leggings.
Ripped jeans
If for you the irrelevance of ripped jeans is a weak argument against them, you can take into account the fact that such a model adds visual fullness to the legs, and often also makes the look comical and awkward. We believe that this is a significant advantage for choosing simple straight-fit jeans. At the same time, there should be no scuffs or active decor on them - such details add visual weight.
Subtle textures
Plus-size fashionistas can diligently avoid using too thin and translucent fabrics in their looks, because they treacherously focus attention on the slightest nuances of the figure.
Another forbidden texture for a plump woman is large knitting with voluminous patterns. At the same time, in general, knitwear is not a forbidden solution, provided that the texture is sufficiently dense and the vertical knit is smooth.
stiletto heel
It is believed that a high instep on shoes visually stretches the silhouette and makes it slimmer. However, you should not expect such an effect from a stiletto heel: a heel that is too thin will only emphasize the splendor of the silhouette and add disharmony to the image.
But at the same time, too-down-to-earth flat shoes like ballet flats should also be ignored. A win-win solution for a full figure is justifiably considered to be a stable heel of medium height to match a woman’s parameters.
Length of oversize dresses
The length of the products of the described cut can be any, and its choice depends on the characteristics of the girl’s appearance, the season of wear, and the circumstances for which the item is purchased.
Short oversized dresses
Short products are suitable for slender girls who want to show off the beauty of their legs. Today the following oversized models are available in mini length:
- tunic;
- flare (flare from the bodice);
- cocoon dress
Most of the oversized summer dresses of 2021 are represented by short products.
Long oversized dresses
An oversized maxi dress is suitable for tall women, while it can emphasize the slimness of the figure and hide some of its minor imperfections. The designers presented the following models of long products:
- direct;
- scatter;
- balloon dress;
- dress shirt.
Advice! Stylists recommend that petite girls avoid long, oversized items, as such models visually “down to earth.”
Oversized midi dress
The average length suits girls of any height and build equally well. It presents the following styles of oversized products:
- tunic;
- hoodie dress;
- cocoon;
- dress shirt.
Fashionable styles of oversized dresses
Modern fashion is democratic, and designers offer women a wide selection of outfits to suit different shapes and every taste. Trendy styles of oversized products in the new season:
- dress in boho chic style. Ethnicity, gypsy and vintage are intertwined in clothes of this style. Floral prints, embroidery of folk ornaments, simple geometric lines on linen and other natural fabrics make boho-style products original, unlike anything else;
- oversized shirt dress. Available in different lengths. Creates at the same time a stylish, business-like and at the same time free image, gives comfort. Suitable for any body type and, depending on the length, this model can be selected for any height;
- cocoon. Another name for the style is a balloon. It is a dress that widens towards the middle and narrows at the bottom. It will help hide a small tummy, but if you have a significant amount of extra pounds, it is better to abandon this model. Most often the style is presented in midi length, but there are other variations;
- oversized dress with belt. Does not hinder movement, while allowing you to focus on the waist. Suitable for both girls with an athletic build and women with beautiful curvy figures, but for slender representatives of the fair sex it is better to abandon the belt;
- oversized tunic dress. An excellent choice for schoolgirls, students, and young women. Today, such a product is appropriate to wear both with tights and with leggings, leggings, skinny trousers;
- oversized dress with dolman sleeves. Suitable for overweight women, it allows you to divert attention from problem areas. Most often found in lines of demi-season and winter outfits;
- flyaway. The model is represented by a product with a high cut-off waist located under the bodice - it is from this part that the dress widens towards the bottom. Allows you to hide plump hips, focus on a beautiful chest, neck, shoulders;
Comment! Today, products of the described style are presented not only in the lines of everyday women's outfits. More and more often you can see stylish and at the same time comfortable oversized elegant dresses that can be worn to a corporate event, birthday party or other occasion.
Fashion trends for spring-summer 2021 for obese women
Comfort and ease are the main rules of this season for plus size ladies. It is important that wardrobe items fit their owners freely, do not restrict movement, and are comfortable and practical.
Next, let's look at the fashion trends of this season for plus-size representatives of the fair sex:
- Airy fabrics and a loose fit are exactly what will give a woman airiness and make her figure more sophisticated. Avoid rough materials that make your look baggy.
- Classic style is a win-win option, especially for overweight women over 40. However, it should have a share of freedom and ease. Wardrobe items should add femininity to the fair sex, and not vice versa. The trend is light A-line dresses, loose blouses in light colors, cropped jackets and straight skirts.
- The trend is neat dresses with wide belts, as well as dresses that resemble shirts. In such clothes, a plump girl will look simply stunning.
- Today, more relevant than ever, V -neck , which can be present on any item of women's wardrobe. Such things must definitely be present in the arsenal of a magnificent lady.
- You can correctly place accents in your image with the help of successful accessories . Oversized scarves made from thin materials are trending. You can choose any shade, the main thing is that the accessory is bright.
- Decorations . Overweight women should pay attention to large rings, massive pendants, and elongated earrings.
- The heel was, is and will be in trend. That is why there must be a place for shoes with heels in the wardrobe of a plump lady. These can be shoes with thin elegant stiletto heels, open sandals or boots with a stable heel.
But as for all kinds of ribbons, bows, ruffles, rhinestones, it is better for ladies with a body to refuse this. Give preference to plain clothes or things with large geometric patterns. Contrasting combinations of shades will also suit plump representatives of the fair half of humanity.
Variety of materials
The textile industry today allows designers to bring any of their ideas to life, because modern fabrics have a number of advantages that make them universal. Trendy oversized dresses are made from the following types of fabric:
- knitwear;
- linen;
- wool;
- cotton;
- synthetic fabrics.
Oversized knitted dress
Knitwear is a fabric consisting of loops and their weaves. It stretches in all directions, fits well and takes the required shape. Stylists recommend that overweight women pay attention to this texture: knitwear can hide some of the nuances of the figure. The disadvantages of the fabric include its fragility to wear, as well as the fact that it can stretch when washed.
Knitted outfits can be suitable for both warm and cold seasons, it all depends on the composition of the thread.
Oversized linen dress
Linen products are considered ideal for summer. They are natural, environmentally friendly, pleasant to the body, allow the skin to “breathe”, absorb moisture well and quickly evaporate, never go out of fashion, look expensive and stylish. The disadvantages include the tendency to shrink during washing and the difficulty of ironing, as well as the fact that the material does not stretch in any direction, but for oversized items this is not considered a disadvantage.
Comment! Light denting of linen clothing is allowed due to its rapid wrinkling when worn.
Oversized wool dresses
A real must-have for the winter season. Wool retains heat, does not wrinkle, and allows the body to breathe. Some delicacy in care makes the material not so versatile, but following simple conditions, you can extend the life of a woolen dress.
An oversized maxi dress made of wool is considered a stylish solution for autumn and winter. This product is worn with narrow boots with low heels or flat soles.
Oversized cotton dress
Cotton allows the body to breathe, it is pleasant to the touch, and fits beautifully. A variety of materials, the raw material for which is cotton (calico, chintz, cambric, poplin and others), allows you to satisfy various requests for the functional characteristics of the fabric. The fabric is hygroscopic, breathable, and resistant to moths and other insects.
The disadvantages of cotton dresses include wear, tendency to shrink, fade in the sun, and wrinkling.
Oversized synthetic dresses
Gone are the days when the word “synthetics” was associated with cheapness, low quality and second-rate. Modern synthetic fabrics are not only not inferior, but in many ways superior to their natural counterparts, but this is only true when we are talking about expensive and high-quality synthetics.
Types of artificial fabrics: lavsan, neoprene, supplex, lycra, fucra, polyester. Each fabric has certain features in wear and care, which must be taken into account when purchasing an oversized dress from the listed materials.
Rules for choosing clothes
When choosing a new outfit, plump women should take into account some nuances:
- Clothes must be the appropriate size. No “bags” or, on the contrary, too tight wardrobe items.
- The right color. Both soft pastel colors and bright shades have the right to life. The main thing is not to overdo it and not make your look boring or too provocative.
- The amount of decor should be kept to a minimum.
- The print on clothes should be discreet and small. For curvy ladies, a pattern in the form of polka dots, checkered patterns or flowers is perfect.
- Overweight women should avoid wardrobe items made from too thin fabrics, such as silk, chiffon or satin. It makes sense to wear shapewear under tight-fitting clothes - this will give the young lady an attractive silhouette.
Next, we’ll talk in more detail about fashionable clothing for plus-size women and talk about the main trends for spring-summer 2021.
Blouses and tops
Today, curvy fashionistas don't have to be afraid to wear tops. After all, thanks to high-waisted skirts and trousers, the look is laconic and attractive. The best solution when choosing a fashionable cropped top are wrap blouses, corsets and crop tops with long sleeves.
As for a more formal and elegant top, you should pay attention to shirts, blouses with a deep boat neckline, and loose-fitting items made from light flowing fabrics.
Tunics
A tunic is a stylish and practical item in the wardrobe of overweight women. After all, such a thing not only makes the image attractive and stylish, but also allows you to hide extra pounds in the waist area.
In the spring-summer 2021 season, special attention should be paid to tunics with an asymmetrical cut, with an elongated back, and an A-shaped silhouette. These long blouses are worn with leggings or slightly tapered trousers.
This wardrobe item is perfect for overweight women of all ages, both young and mature ladies over 60. A properly selected tunic not only visually elongates and slims the figure, but can also rejuvenate the image and make it more attractive.
Jeans
It's hard to imagine a modern woman's wardrobe without a pair of fashionable jeans. Overweight women should not deny themselves the pleasure of wearing convenient and comfortable clothes. Particular attention should be paid to straight, torn and flared jeans. If the choice fell on a shortened straight model, then it is best to complement the look with shoes with heels or wedges. But ripped jeans can be worn with flat shoes, such as pumps or sneakers.
Trousers
Pants are a real lifesaver for overweight ladies. After all, with their help you can easily adjust the proportions of your figure and disguise extra centimeters. For example, models with a high waist perfectly hide the tummy, while trousers with wide legs will distract attention from full legs and help to correctly place accents in the image.
Tapered trousers can also be present in the fashionable wardrobe of a plump beauty, because they allow you to create a very stylish tandem with shirts and blouses.
Sweaters
A stylish and fashionable sweater will become an integral part of the look for overweight women for the spring-summer 2021 season, both for young fashionistas and women over 50. Laconism and simplicity of style and decor are the main criteria that you should pay attention to when choosing a sweater for plus-size beauties .
Preference should be given to sweaters that fit well, models with a high collar or, conversely, an open neckline. The presence of inserts made of other materials, such as leather or fur, as well as an asymmetrical cut, make the silhouette visually thinner and more proportional.
Skirts
A-line, half-sun, pencil – these trendy skirt models are great for any figure. If a fashionista, despite having extra pounds, can boast of slender legs, you can safely wear mini skirts with a flared cut and a high waist. Older women can take a closer look at this season's trendy floor-length skirts.
The fashion trend for spring-summer 2021 is a pleated skirt. This model is suitable for ladies of any age.
The most successful option for a skirt for a plump girl would be a wrap-around model, complemented by a belt, asymmetrical details, slits and buttons. However, the entire decor should be small; it is better to avoid large ruffles, patch pockets and other details that can visually enlarge the silhouette.
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Dresses
No matter what size a woman wears, her spring/summer wardrobe must have a fashionable dress. Curvy beauties should opt for models that can visually slim down: trapezoid, A-line, straight cut.
Dresses with belts and wraparounds are especially popular among plus-size fashionistas. Thanks to the beautiful accent at the waist, such styles have a slimming effect.
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Current color solutions
The Pantone Color Institute named the TOP trending shades of the new season, which included:
- living coral;
- red-orange;
- toffee (noble brown);
- deep burgundy;
- royal blue;
- rich green;
- mango mojito.
In addition to those listed above, there are colors that remain in fashion at any time. An oversized red dress is trendy today and will be a great option for relaxing on a day off.
An oversized gray dress, as a standard of strict elegance, can be perfectly combined with clothes, shoes and accessories of any shade and is appropriate for going to work.
What to wear with an oversized dress
The described product is interesting in combinations with other wardrobe items, shoes and accessories. It is significant that incorrectly selected elements of the image can negate the charm of a trendy dress:
- A stylish solution today is considered to be a combination of oversized dresses with flat shoes. Ultra-trend large sneakers with a massive sole will create a harmonious look with a wide-cut product;
- if the image needs to be made elegant and feminine, this can be easily achieved with ordinary pumps;
- Stylists today offer 2 types of bags for dresses of the described style. The first is a small cross-body bag in a contrasting shade to the clothes. The second option is a voluminous large frame bag;
- An oversized dress goes harmoniously with a jacket - a denim jacket or a leather biker jacket;
- As a headdress in the summer, you can use a hat for boho models, a razletayka, or a cap for tunic dresses and oversized shirts.
Comment! When choosing wide-cut clothing, you need to balance the image with non-voluminous, tapered, and small details.
