Mastering the Layered Look: Three Essential Guidelines for Trendy Stacking Ensemble Success
In the world of fashion, the blogger's style is evolving, incorporating more colour, pattern, and playful vibes, yet still appreciating minimal looks. This season, let's focus on oversized outfits, with the key being to get proportions right.
Balancing Volume with Fitted Pieces
To wear oversized clothes stylishly, focus on balancing volume with fitted pieces to maintain a flattering silhouette. Pair an oversized coat with a slim jumper and fitted jeans, or an oversized shirt with slim trousers. Choose neutral colours like grey, white, and navy to keep the look sophisticated and avoid appearing sloppy or overly casual.
Tips for Styling Oversized Pieces
- Layering: Let oversized shirts or jumpers peek out under fitted jackets or cardigans to emphasize shape and length contrast.
- Define your waist: Use a statement belt to cinch oversized shirts or dresses, giving them shape without bulk.
- Mix proportions: If you opt for wide-leg trousers, pair them with a more tailored top or vice versa for balance.
- Fabric and print choices: Opt for luxe fabrics and subtle prints to elevate oversized items from shapeless to sculptural.
- Suitable items: Invest in staple oversized basics like boyfriend blazers, chunky knitwear, and wide-leg trousers to mix with fitted pieces for versatile outfits.
Detailed Outfit Examples
- Men’s casual: Oversized navy coat over a fitted roll-neck jumper, cropped slim trousers, and clean sneakers.
- Women’s brunch look: Living Flower oversized shirt with wide-leg black trousers and minimal jewelry for an artsy elegant vibe.
- Evening look: Kaftaan lace-up oversized dress in black paired with architectural heels, a sleek bun, minimal accessories, and optionally a leather corset belt to define the waist softly.
- Daytime day out: Oversized shirt cinched at the waist with a wide belt, worn over cycling shorts or slim jeans and finished with knee-high boots.
Affordable Alternatives
Look for oversized basics from high-street or mid-range brands that emphasize neutral tones and simple cuts like shift dresses, tunics, and boyfriend blazers. Use belts to add shape to inexpensive oversized shirts or dresses found in thrift shops or affordable fast-fashion stores. Pair oversized thrifted chunky knitwear with slim jeans or leggings to create a luxurious look without the high price tag.
Accessories and Footwear
Don't forget about accessories! A Mejuri Dainty Beaded Ring or Mejuri Thin Dome Rings add a touch of elegance, while Roxy Gabbie Flip Flops or a Handmade Pearl Necklace provide a casual yet chic touch.
Expert Tips
- Pay attention to the length of the pants. Baggy is good, but too long requires expert level styling.
- Show a little skin, such as pushing up a sleeve to show a wrist, wearing an open sandal, or showing a hint of midriff.
- Try a top that has a curved hem of some sort, as it adds a hint of shape and keeps the outfit from looking too boxy.
Shopping Recommendations
- Abercrombie offers a Polished Body Skimming Tee (updated to a nicer fabric), and Mid Rise Baggy Jeans (on clearance, under $40).
- Alternatives to Abercrombie's Low Rise Baggy Jeans and Everlane's High Rise Baggy Jeans are available.
- The Polene Paris Umi Bag has similar alternatives: Mansur Gavriel Small Candy Bag and Madewell Foldover Bag (25% off right now).
- Chan Luu Isla Necklace has similar alternatives: Madewell Freshwater Pearl Cord Necklace (25% off right now).
- A Vintage Pave Ring has alternatives: Quince Pave Diamond Slim Signet Ring (under $250) and Quince 14k Gold Micro Pave Ring.
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- To maintain a flattering silhouette with oversized outfits, opt for fitted items like slim jeans or fitted jumpers and pair them with oversized coats or shirts.
- For an artsy yet elegant brunch look, consider pairing an oversized shirt with wide-leg black trousers, keeping accessories minimal to emphasize the outfit's style.
- Balance outfits by combining wider trousers with more tailored tops or vice versa, and use luxe materials and subtle prints to elevate the look without appearing overly casual.
