In 2025, it’s safe to say that oversized, boxy clothing is well into making its comeback. While influenced by trends from the 90s (and even from the roaring 1920s in some aspects) it now has a slightly unique, clean touch to it that can be somewhat tricky to style.
If you’re interested in adopting this kind of aesthetic this year, then we’re here to help you get started. From adapting the style for your body shape to the importance of layering, here’s how to style and shop for this great aesthetic.
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Adapt to the body shape
A lot of people think that oversized clothing allows for a one-size-fits-all approach to styling. It would definitely be nice if it were true, but the reality is a bit more complicated. To style for oversized and boxy clothing, you still need to match different outfits to fit the body type you’re working with.
You still want to work on balancing proportions, and excessively baggy and oversized clothing can result in looking shapeless. It’s important to try a range of different sizes and shapes so that you can see what does and what doesn’t work.
Fabric type
Another important consideration with oversized clothing is the fabric type you opt for. If you’re going for a boxy look, you’ll sometimes want to try to choose a thicker, stiffer fabric that holds its shape a little more than thinner fabrics might.
When looking for potential options on sites like Screen Textiles, you can take a look at the weight of the fabric of the items you’re considering. This is especially important with things like big hoodies – thinner fabrics will just droop down, and won’t give you that boxy aesthetic you’re looking for at all.
Investing in key pieces
While your oversized wardrobe will likely grow and become increasingly sophisticated, it’s still nice to invest in a few key pieces that you work around. Depending on the aesthetic you’re going for, that could be anything from a really nice hoodie or long leather coat to a thick, canvas work jacket. These items can be great foundations to work the rest of your aesthetic around and make choosing what to wear a lot easier.
Layering
Lastly, with oversized clothing styles, you’ll want to consider the possibilities of layering. Even though the outside layers will likely dominate, what you choose to wear underneath is still very important. Whether that’s a more flowy, thinner piece to contrast a slightly starker jacket or just something to bulk out a big hoodie, try to be intentional about how your different items interact with and impact one another.
Oversized and boxy clothing styles can be a lot of fun to play with, but they do require a bit of effort. By focusing on the points outlined above, you should be off to a solid start on your fashion journey.