Collars, sleeves & fits
Oversized fit
Also known as: Oversize
Deliberately over-sized fit with markedly dropped shoulders and deep armholes.
Description
Oversized fit is a cut deliberately several sizes too large. It differs from relaxed fit through markedly dropped shoulders, deep armholes and a wide body cut. The silhouette is voluminous, relaxed and deliberately casual.
The look comes from streetwear and hip-hop culture of the 1980s and 1990s and has been mainstream again since the mid-2010s. Structurally the cut is often combined with a drop-shoulder seam, a longer body and wide cuffs. Popular materials are heavy sweat, French terry or heavyweight cotton because these fabrics support the volume.
- Deliberately several sizes too large
- Often combined with drop shoulder
- Trend: streetwear, 1980s, 2020s
Properties
| Type | Extra roomy fit |
|---|---|
| Construction | Drop shoulder, deep armhole |
| Benefit | Statement look, very comfortable |
| Application | Hoodies, sweatshirts, streetwear tees |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Passform Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passform
