The Petites' Guide of How To Style Oversized Trends
Still trying to figure out how to slay the oversized trends with confidence? With these styling tricks, I'll show you exactly how to own your ish!
Alright, let’s get one thing straight. Oversized trends are the thing right now, and I’m not here to let you miss out just because you are scared. I get it. The minute we try to rock these oversized styles, we feel like we’ve finally found the “perfect” outfit, but it requires more adulting than we’re prepared for. But here’s the truth—we can wear oversized, and we’re not about to let a little extra material hold us back.
So, put down the torches and listen up, because I’m going to show you how to wear those flowing oversized pieces and look like a confident baddie. No more hiding. It’s time to own your ish and show the world you belong too in this big fashion world.
All we need is, to do it strategically!
1. Balance Is E-VE-RY-THING!
Oversized pieces are like carbs—you need them in your life, but too much at once and it’s pure chaos. If you’re going big on top, keep it sleek on the bottom. If your pants are giving NBA player energy, make sure the top half of your outfit is a little more fitted. This has been such an important rule in my fashion since forever: “More here, then less there.” And it works for everything—oversized items, skin, jewelry, drama... I'm talking about outfits.
What to do:
Pair oversized blazers with slim jeans, wide-leg pants with fitted bodysuits, and oversized sweaters with mini skirts or structured shorts.
What to avoid:
Wearing everything oversized, all at once. You might think you look like a street-style icon, but the reality is closer to a duvet cover running errands.
2. Cropped Lengths Are Here to Save You
The oversized blazer is trending, but if it goes past your knees, you’re suddenly in trench coat territory, and not in a chic way. This is why cropped lengths exist—they give you the illusion of structure without taking away that effortless oversized vibe.
What to do:
Opt for cropped blazers, short boxy jackets, and waist-length sweaters. Bonus points if you pair them with high-waisted bottoms to elongate your legs.
What to avoid:
Floor-grazing anything. If it looks like you could use it as a parachute in an emergency, it’s a no-go.
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shein.com/asos.com
You can find the cropped blazer here, and the faux leather skinny pants here!
3. The Art of Knot giving a Tuck
Oversized clothing loves to erase your body shape, which is great if your goal is to look like an amorphous blob—but probably not ideal. Now, I know some of you are thinking, ‘But I want to hide certain areas,’ and trust me, I get it. We all have those moments. But hiding everything under a mountain of fabric doesn’t actually make things disappear—it just makes them look bigger. The secret? Don’t erase your shape, embrace it. Shape is what makes an outfit interesting, balanced, and dynamic. We love shapes. The world loves shapes. Let them live!
What to do:
•Do a half-tuck with an oversized button-up (a full tuck will just make it poof in weird places).
•Knot a slouchy sweater at your waist for that “I totally meant to do this” vibe.
•Cinch an oversized blazer or sweater dress with a belt to bring some definition back to your silhouette.
What to avoid:
Wearing an oversized shirt completely untucked with baggy jeans. Unless you’re aiming for the I just woke up at noon and grabbed whatever was on the floor aesthetic.
4. Show Some Skin (Strategically, of Course)
When you’re covered in layers of oversized goodness, a little ankle, wrist, or shoulder action goes a long way in preventing you from looking like you’re being swallowed whole. Plus we're sass. Bring that sass sis!
What to do:
•Roll up the sleeves of that oversized blazer.
•Cuff your wide-leg jeans or baggy trousers.
•Pick an off-the-shoulder oversized sweater to show just a hint of collarbone.
What to avoid:
High-neck, long-sleeve, floor-length oversized everything. Let's try not to disappear! Balance, remember?
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bananarepublic.gap.com/thereformation.com
You can find the oversized belted top here and the A-line mini skirt here!
5. Shoes Matter More Than You Think
Oversized fashion can make you look shorter, and while that’s not a crime, sometimes we just want a little extra oomph. And by oomph, I mean height. I know girls, we are proud of our magnifiqueness-petiteness, but sometimes, we still need that little boost to help.
What to do:
•Opt for platform boots, chunky sneakers, or block heels.
•Pointed-toe shoes help elongate your legs (even under baggy pants).
•If you love flats, make sure they’re sleek and not too bulky.
What to avoid:
Tiny ballet flats with massive oversized pieces—it throws off the balance and makes your feet look comically small.
6. Structure Is Not to Ignore
Soft, slouchy fabrics are cozy, but without some structure, you might just disappear inside them. A well-placed shoulder pad or a sharp-cut lapel can be the difference between “drama-chic” and “is she okay under there?”
What to do:
•Look for blazers with defined shoulders.
•Go for coats with a little weight so they drape instead of collapsing on you.
•If a piece feels too loose, layer a more structured piece over it (like a fitted vest over a flowy shirt).
What to avoid:
Anything that makes you feel like you’re wearing a bathrobe—because, spoiler: that’s probably how it looks, too.
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pixiegirl.com/gapcanada.ca
You can find the white corset top here and the baggy jeans pants here!
7. Confidence Is the Final Layer
I know, cheesy but true. At the end of the day, oversized fashion is all about owning it. If you strut out the door believing you look fabulous, people will believe it too. The real secret? Confidence makes anything look intentional. Own it baby! YOU ARE GORGEOUS!
What to do:
Walk like you meant to wear that oversized blazer, and suddenly, you did. Lift that chin up. And smile!
What to avoid:
Hunching over, pulling at your clothes, or looking uncomfortable—people can sense uncertainty, and it will make them question your outfit choices too.
And just like that, oversized fashion is officially in your arsenal. Turns out, it wasn’t so scary after all. Kind of like all those adulting moments we panic about, only to realize we just needed to fake it until we make it.
Remember, balance is your best friend, structure is your secret weapon, and confidence? That’s the magic ingredient that makes it all work.
So, go on, take up space, own your ish, and walk like you belong in this fashion world, because, hear me out—you absolutely do!
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