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How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

How do you make a baggy sweater look cute? Or some like to call it a slouchy sweater. Do you know what a baggy sweater is? I know, it doesn’t sound appealing or cute. Nor does it sound like it is fashionable. However, I’ve been a fan of baggy sweaters for awhile now. Baggy sweaters are the ones that are considered chunky knit sweaters, oversized style sweaters, or the boxy style sweaters. There are several reasons why I love to wear oversized sweaters.

  • They keep me very warm during the Winter. Chicago winters are brutal and I need all the heat!
  • They’re surprisingly very versatile. Most people think you can only wear these big sweaters with jeans, but trust me I have created multiple outfits with them.
  • Versatility means stylish. Yup you heard me, wearing baggy sweaters is stylish. It’s all about styling them properly.

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

So I will be sharing tips on how to look cute in a baggy sweater. After all, it is sweater weather in the Fall and Winter! I decided to focus on wearing my favorite oversized sweater. I just love the color of mine and had so much fun creating all these outfits. It helped me get out of that winter style rut. I’m so over wearing winter clothes and getting creative with this mustard colored sweater got me excited to dress up again. But of course, I did sprinkle in other sweater too! Plus, I think wearing the same sweaters will hopefully help you see how easy it is to style it multiple ways. You’ll be surprised that big sweaters are super cute to wear!

How to style a slip dress

Choose the Right Length

Baggy sweaters can be tricky because if you don’t pick the right length, you can look frumpy. The best lengths are the ones that are just past the hip but not any longer. Anything longer than that looks like an awkward sweater dress. Remember, you want to be able to have versatility. Another good length is a cropped length because they look great with high-waisted pants or skirts. So rule of thumb, consider your height!

Contrasting Fit

You want the bottom half to compliment the bagginess of the sweater. I usually like something more fitted or something that hugs the waist when it comes to pants or leggings or skirts. Again, it avoids looking frumpy. Either pair an oversized sweater  with slim fitting bottoms like skinny jeans, faux leather leggings, or something high-waisted.

Contrasting Colors

Have your sweater contrast against whatever bottom you decide to go with. This is why I went with the mustard color because it can look vibrant against dark jeans or neutral with light jeans. Another favorite color is a cream colored sweater. They can pretty much go with anything! It’s all about choosing the right color palette to make a perfect outfit.

Layer

Don’t be hesitant to layer underneath your sweater. Go for a lighter layering piece to give extra warmth during those cold days. It will also add dimension to your look. It gives off that cool street style fashion. I’m all about layering with a striped tissue turtleneck.

Tuck It

I’m a fan of tucking in my tops. I think they pull the outfit together and in general are flattering. Chunky knit sweaters are, well, very chunky and can look so top heavy. So doing a front-tuck or tucking them in, gives a more tailored look to it.

Pointed-Toe Shoes

Pointed toe shoes are very elegant and chic. It easily dresses up your outfit. Go for pointed toe boots, pointed toe heels, or my go-to is pointed toe slingback flats.

Cute Baggy Sweater Outfits

Here are some oversized sweater outfits.

Chunky Sweater & Wide-Leg Sweater

How to Style Wide-Leg Jeans
Camel Sweater | Wide-Leg Jeans | Gold Monogram Necklace 

Puff Sleeve Sweater With Overalls

How To Style Maternity Overalls

Puff-Sleeve Sweater | Maternity Overalls, here is a non-maternity overalls | Gold Monogram Necklace

Oversized Sweater & Overalls

Baggy Sweater and Overalls

Oversized Sweater | Maternity Overalls, here is a non-maternity overalls 

With A Wool Flannel Skirt

How To Style A Baggy Sweater With Wool Skirt

Camel Sweater | Wool Flannel Skirt | Brown Ankle Boots | Gold Monogram Necklace

Over A Dress

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

Slip Dress (fits true to size) | Sweater | Pointed Toe Heels | Monogram Necklace

Skinny Jeans & Layering

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

Sweater | Black Skinny Jeans | Velvet Crossbody Bag | Pointed Toe Flats | Brown Belt | Monogram Necklace

Chunky Cardigan Layering

How To Style A Chunky Cardigan

Chunky Cardigan, also similar here | Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Wide-Leg Pants

How to style a chunky knit sweater

Red Chunky Sweater | Cropped Wide-Leg Pants | Pointed Toe Loafers | Brown Crossbody Bag

Chunky Sweater Dress With Knee High Boots

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

Chunky Sweater Dress (size down) | Knee High Boots | Double Ring Belt | Gold Monogram Necklace

Mom Jeans

How to make a baggy sweater look cute

Sweater | Mom Jeans | White Ankle Booties

With A Skirt

How To Make A Baggy Sweater Look Cute

Printed Satin Slip Skirt (recommend going one size down – wearing XS) | Sweater | White Bag | Red Pointed Toe Shoes| Monogram Necklace

PaperBag Pants

Off The Shoulder Sweater

Off The Shoulder Sweater | Paperbag Waist Pants| Pointed Toe Loafers

How do you style a baggy sweater? Which one of these outfit ideas is your favorite?

xo RD

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Comments

  7. Stephanie says

    I am SUCH a sucker for an oversized knit – and this particular mustard sweater (and the other few you shared) is so cute! I love how you got creative with the stylings. I think my favorite way to wear a sweater like this is with high-waisted skinnies and a great pair of boots or heels!

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  13. Caitlin says

    I have two sweaters that are literally so baggy… and I love them but didn’t know other ways to wear them besides with leggings. THIS IS AWESOME!

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  14. Ashley Hargrove says

    You have totally nailed this style!! Oversized sweaters are some of my favorite things to wear in the Fall/Winter. They are just so easy to mix and match with so many different pieces. I love wearing them with leggings and over more fitted dresses!

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