What’s the one thing you always keep in mind while trying on new clothes? A few years ago I had a friend whose mom used to work in the fashion industry. She was always my go-to person to ask about trends and somehow I really trusted her opinion. The one piece of advice I got from her that stayed with me ever since was to not wear overly fitting clothes. Somehow they tend to create a very unnatural posture, restrict movement and only look great on a few lucky ladies:).
So, my rule is that whenever I’m trying a new tee, a sweater, a shirt, a dress or a blouse, I always get two sizes to try on: mine and a size bigger. I usually go with the size bigger as I adore the slouchyness , the movement the fabric creates and the ability to add a dash of sprezzatura to my everyday look. Above are a few of my favourite squeeze-free zone outfit ideas.
Darlings, would you wear any of those looks above? What’s your take on fashion: close-fitted or a bit looser? xo
P.S: Style tweaks: rolled-up pants.
P.P.S: How about some sassy dotts?
(Photos by/via Knit Dreams, Girlsack, Pennyweight, Little Girl - Big City, Kris Atomic, The Sartorialist and Miss Moss)
16 comments:
Yes, that is my motto too. I feel very uncomfortable in tight tops and I would wear the third outfit from the bottom of the post all the time. Cheers, Grace
I do the same thing! It actually makes one look a lot slimmer than too tight clothes! Great piece of advice! xxx
I want the hat!!
YES! i've always found myself in slouchy/flow-like tops. not because i'm trying to hide from anything -- quite the contrary; i feel like i can breathe, like i am able to move. i hate feeling restricted in form-fitting clothes! thanks for this. =)
I love all of these outfits!!
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Excellet advise and a very fashionable set of images.
i follow this exactly. even when i was 18 or 19, i was really shy of wearing really tight clothing or really short dresses/shorts/skirts. i never feel comfortable when something is sticking to my skin like a second skin. i bet my mom was so relieved! ;) even now as an adult, i love the look of very loose clothing. sometimes i even buy tops/dresses a size bigger because i like the way it looks better than tighter clothes. body-con/bandage dresses seriously give me an anxiety attack! no thanks!
I should do this more often. I'm petite so I usually just go with my size or I'll swim in clothing. It is so great to have a slouchy sweater though!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
I couldn't agree more and so wish more woman would adopt this practice.
I am really sick of seeing gals in too tiny clothes. I think these looks here come off sexy and make the gals look comfortable in their skin.
Natural!
Amy
I love that advice, and all of these looks are right up my alley. I am technically a "small" but large is the main size I buy in sweaters and tops. :)
I'm with you! I like them to be more loose-fitting. Generally, I just think it keeps things very comfortable and has this very nice easy breezy feminine touch. x
It depends on what I have. In winter, I have loads of slouchy big jumpers, but then I pair them with leggings or thin jeans. And I do like having the occasional form-fitting tee, but I do agree that you should have room to breathe in your clothes. The trick is finding loose-fitting things that don't add bulk to your silhouette.
Chrissy, so true! Great point.
I totally agree with your comment, Olivia. So well said!
I am totally with you on that, Ethaney. Super fitting clothes give me a huge anxiety attack too.
That is exactly the word I was looking for, Amy - Natural! LOVE:)
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