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Do you think the baggy, shapeless, oversized clothing trend is flattering?

(199 Posts)
snowberryZ Tue 15-Mar-22 07:30:44

I think it looks terrible on most people.

What's the point of looking after your figure, only to hide it in swathes of loose oversized, droopy shapeless material?
Also, I've noticed that this particular look makes people look far bigger than they actually are.
It's a look that's only really flattering on the very slim and the very young, and even then it still doesn't look that great.
Its not going to look good on the average British woman.

Of course that's just my opinion.
What do you think?

JaneJudge Tue 15-Mar-22 09:12:42

I've just looked at Sahara. One of the models looks like she is giving the 'Mum look' to her reprobate kids in a naice cafe

snowberryZ Tue 15-Mar-22 09:13:31

She does use a lot of neutrals.
I understand that to some people the lack of bright colour can seem boring
Me? I love that paired back scandi look.

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 09:16:27

This is lovely. From Sahara . £219

JaneJudge Tue 15-Mar-22 09:17:22

That would be really easy to make

Lucca Tue 15-Mar-22 09:17:58

snowberryZ

I don't mind a bit of a puffed sleeve. Quite like shoulder pads in jackets as well

I don’t like either !!

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 09:18:24

snowberryZ

She does use a lot of neutrals.
I understand that to some people the lack of bright colour can seem boring
Me? I love that paired back scandi look.

It’s an ‘expensive ‘, groomed look. You need to have high quality fabrics and perfect nails etc

Lucca Tue 15-Mar-22 09:18:48

Marydoll

Lucca

FannyCornforth

They look nice on me, I can assure you smile

And on me!
Here are some looks I really like …loose fitting and flattering

I will be wearing something similar to the Glesca Grannies meet up today.
Now I am wondering...........???

Go for it Marydoll you’ll look fab

Lucca Tue 15-Mar-22 09:20:36

GrannyGravy13

I am short 5’2” I am either in skinny jeans with loose tops/jumpers or sweater/sweatshirt dresses in the winter, but come summer it’s flowing maxi/midi cotton dresses. I am a fan of the tulip shape dress.

I have a couple of ancient Masai tulip dresses, love them.

snowberryZ Tue 15-Mar-22 09:29:38

FannyCornforth

This is lovely. From Sahara . £219

These would also be easy to make.
Which colour though?
Too many Choices!

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 09:32:57

The orange please! ?

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 09:34:02

It’s great that it comes with a pitch fork too.
So handy for those Meghan and Harry threads!

Blossoming Tue 15-Mar-22 09:35:27

I’m short, plump and have a FF chest. I have to avoid anything that hangs straight down from the chest, it looks like you’re that size all the way down. Empire line is good for me. I like things that drape well without clinging.

But really, just wear what makes you feel good.

Serendipity22 Tue 15-Mar-22 09:41:04

Loose yes, to a certain degree, i am a great believer in covering bums n tums but in stylish loosely fitting attire, not a kaftan.

Saying that, each to their own, its the person inside the baggy clothes that is important, not weather the attire resembles a tent.

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 09:43:27

Blossoming yes, empire line is fabulous.
I wore a midnight empire line dress to my dad’s wedding.
I looked better than the bride ?

GagaJo Tue 15-Mar-22 09:47:13

Mogsmaw

It’s the stretchy ultra-tight sports leggings on everyone!
Honestly it’s bad enough seeing every ripple of a pert, young bum but on the over 50s. It’s ok in the gym but for a shopping trip it’s not necessary or flattering. It’s when the “ripple pattern” is so stretched out and under stress it just looks awful.

I wear leggings daily. Anyone that doesn't like my flabby, fat, over 50's a**e always has the choice not to look.

Sorry, not sorry.

BlueBelle Tue 15-Mar-22 09:47:52

I realise more and more that I m the poor relation on GN I ve never bought or even heard of any of the ‘names’ you all use but these are my baggy dungarees minus my head hahaha

Trisha57 Tue 15-Mar-22 09:48:15

I've found the perfect shape for me - the Cocoon dress! I've made this style in T shirt material, suiting material, wool blend mix material and it's so comfy but still quite trendy and flattering for my body-shape. No fiddly zips or buttons AND it has pockets in the side!

www.craftstash.co.uk/simple-sew-cocoon-dress-pattern.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw8sCRBhA6EiwA6_IF4cYAARKE-o8-EmxPtXxmQgja_jM6DiBcnTmseA4m_Cn7sSgqrEK0ABoCUxYQAvD_BwE

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 09:53:01

Bluebelle you look absolutely fab!

Sarnia Tue 15-Mar-22 10:09:15

It's the lockdown look to cover the lack of exercise and overeating.

JaneJudge Tue 15-Mar-22 10:10:22

BlueBelle, they look lovely smile

Tina49 Tue 15-Mar-22 10:11:35

BlueBelle

I realise more and more that I m the poor relation on GN I ve never bought or even heard of any of the ‘names’ you all use but these are my baggy dungarees minus my head hahaha

You’re definitely not alone! I have never been able to (or actually wanted to) buy anything from, say, Sahara. I shop for clothes in a little local shop, the market, High St stores when there are sales on, etc. I haven’t got the desire for expensive clothes - nor the lifestyle! Someone gave me some blue Irises yesterday and I’ve been putting them in the garden (wet, claggy soil) and digging up some white ones to swap. So mucky already!

Callistemon21 Tue 15-Mar-22 10:12:50

FannyCornforth

I bet that you aren’t a fan of Gudren Sjoden (sp?)

They look like pantomime dames!

Callistemon21 Tue 15-Mar-22 10:14:29

FannyCornforth

Bluebelle you look absolutely fab!

Stylish but also know how to stand and pose without looking posed iyswim.

I'm hopeless.

FannyCornforth Tue 15-Mar-22 10:20:17

I noticed that too Callistemon
I’m dreadful too.
I loathe having my photo taken.

CoolCoco Tue 15-Mar-22 10:20:24

I like oversize look - especially from COS. I've got a sweatshirt dress which is soo comfortable.