The Shopping Bag: Oversized sweater weather: Choosing the right silhouette

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There's an oversized sweater for even the coldest of weather, just pick one.

It’s now sweater weather. Sweaters were once just a necessity in keeping you warm and layered for warmth, but now they can make as much of a fashion statement as its function.

As you can imagine, sweaters come in every silhouette imaginable, in every texture and colour now that you will never run out of outfits for fall.

One captivating silhouette is the oversized sweater.

Oversized, loose and chunky sweaters used to be considered too casual to be worn dressed up. They were always worn with jeans or worn only at home. Luckily the hipster trend and street fashion adventurists pushed the limits of the oversized sweater. They dressed it up, styled it to their own and its now very appropriate to wear these large sweaters to make a fashion statement.

You can now make any loose sweater look chic with the right key pieces in your wardrobe, accessories and beauty styles to wear with it!

Oversized sweaters come in all shapes and sizes showcasing different details, silhouettes, weights and styling options.

You could choose a fashion-forward, quirky and attention-grabbing piece that immediately adds drama to any outfit. Texture can be like either a comfy blanket or carpet and just makes you feel cozy instantly.

A subtler colour and textured sweater could update a T-shirt and jeans look. Since ripped jeans are a hot trend again, the rips and oversize silhouette balance each other out, showing just enough skin.

A sweater that is Alexander Wang-inspired can elongate your legs especially when it’s paired with black leather pants. This silhouette and is very easy to accessorize with a watch and chunky necklace. A thin knit allows more movement balance out the structure of the leather pants.

A medium thickness, scoop neck sweater can give your outfit a chic and carefree attitude. Its weight allows it to be tucked into shorts or jeans giving it that effortless and easy going look when you’re rushing out of the door.

All these sweaters are complete with a great wave to the hair, looking like you just woke up looking fabulous and a little lipstick to add personality and polish off the look!

Although these sweaters are loose and oversized, they can still show off a great silhouette and allow great movement in your outfit. It is extremely easy to accessorize with these sweaters, the combination of dressy and casual makes the outfits look effortlessly chic and never overdone. The oversized sweater will never disappoint when making a statement and comfort.