12 Giant Oversize Tops That Won't Make You Look Like a Hot Mess

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As a child, oversize shirts were the best thing ever. They were comfortable, easy to wear, and not precious at all. In hindsight though, drowning in excess fabric—perhaps not the chicest look, especially when styled with bike shorts, a scrunchie, and a pair of high-tops. Oh, the '90s.

Blame it on adulting, but we've all grown out of that phase, learning to size down from our baggy XXXL tees and instead curate a closet of fitted pieces (the number one fashion tip any celebrity will tell you is to tailor your clothes to achieve the perfect fit). But then came Vetements designer Demna Vsalia's breakthrough moment at Balenciaga, along with his crazy outsized proportions, and now we're here: eager to throw away everything we've learned about fit in favor of giant disproportionate pieces.

Except it's different this time around. Sizing up doesn't have to equal slob. The grown-up, street-style-y way to do it starts with the oversized top in question. Look for beautifully crafted, deliberately voluminous structured silhouettes; styles that are big in width, but abbreviated in length (balance!); on-trend details (think: tie-strap sleeves and cut-outs); and crisp shirts. And when paired with a fluid skirt, an equally voluminous pant (to create a long, lean line), or a slim pant, the result is chic all the way. Get started with our 12 oversized picks, below.

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MSGM

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$726 MSGM available at modaoperandi.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Make a statement with an oversized one-shoulder knit in the punchiest shade.

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J.W.ANDERSON

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$500 J.W.Anderson available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

A new take on shirting: oversized, a draped turtleneck, and a cape-like overlay.

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THE ROW

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$3,350 The Row available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

An instant evening look when paired with a fluted skirt or satin kick-flare pants.

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R13

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$549 R13 available at modaoperandi.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

As soft as a blanket, this knit will envelop you like a hug.

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TOIT VOLANT

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$98 Toit Volant available at needsupply.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Balance volume with an abbreviated length.

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COS

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$69 COS available at cosstores.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Master streetwear-chic with fashion's version of a sweatshirt: a mock neck, dropped shoulders, and a cocoon-like shape.

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MANGO

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$60 Mango available at mango.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

A turtleneck that acts like a poncho, with its swingy sleeves and drapey silhouette.

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TIBI

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$395 Tibi available at needsupply.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Giant tops, not the sexiest article of clothing—but it can be with one an alluring shoulder-exposing cut-out.

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COS

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$89 COS available at cosstores.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Even the girliest girl can embrace the oversize trend.

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H&M

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$70 H&M available at hm.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

A sweater that knocks out two trends in one: statement sleeves and an outrageously roomy shape.

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BODEN

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$39 Boden available at bodenusa.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Only a print as classic as stripes won't overwhelm.

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M.I.H

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$185 MiH Jeans available at mytheresa.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

No more having to raid your BF's closet—here's an oversized shirt you can call your own.

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