In fashion & textiles, oversized means: Deliberately designed to be much bigger and looser than the body, as a style choice, such as an oversized blazer or T-shirt.
In Turkish: oversize, bol kesim, salaş
How it is used
A fit and style name used in product titles and fit descriptions, alongside relaxed, boxy and slim. Oversized garments are graded and measured like other garments; the extra room is design ease, not a bigger size label.
Example sentences
The oversized hoodie has dropped shoulders and a longer body.
If you prefer a less oversized look, take one size smaller.
Common collocations
oversized fit
oversized blazer
oversized T-shirt
slightly oversized
Related terms
fitThe way a garment sits on the body: how tight or loose it is and whether its shape and measurements suit the wearer.
easeThe extra room added to body measurements in a pattern so that the wearer can move, breathe and sit comfortably, or to create a looser style.
silhouetteThe overall outline or shape of a garment or outfit on the body, such as A-line, straight, fitted or oversized.
true to sizeFitting as expected for the size on the label, so customers can buy their usual size without going up or down.
