Oversized clothing

Dear users, dear authors,
how much larger than normal clothing is clothing sold as oversize?

I don’t know either, and let me just say right off the bat: I really don’t like clothes that are so big you could practically throw me through them—I think it always looks like trying too hard and not pulling it off. But then again, when it comes to fashion, whatever people like becomes a trend or is “in,” and it doesn’t matter if you end up looking like a stork in pants that are way too baggy ;-))) lots of people wear it and copy the look.

Best regards, Inge

Unfortunately, I don’t know either. The great thing about DIY clothes is that you can make them exactly the way you like them.

I don’t like those tight sweaters, and I don’t like sleeves that are too tight either. They make me feel like I’m in a sausage casing. That’s why I’ve always preferred to wear slightly looser tops. 

I don’t have anything against clothes that are a little roomier, but for me, they should still fit just right—sausage skin or Palatinate Saumagen doesn’t look good :-) ;-)
For me, they should also be casual but well-fitting, because tight clothes just don’t work for me, but clothes that are too loose are a definite no-go

Best regards, Inge

Is there even a general standard for this? Sizes are all different anyway—it’s really up to each person to decide.
But I do like oversized clothing from time to time—in winter, an XXL cozy sweater with leggings for lounging on the couch, or in summer, a big shirt as a dress alternative for the balcony or garden.

I can’t tell you exactly how much bigger it has to be, either. I don’t like baggy clothes at all. But I agree with Michie—I really don’t like tight sleeves, and I don’t like shirts with Lycra either. I don’t want to highlight every roll of fat.
So, I prefer loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. 

I love oversized tops. You can move however you want without being restricted by your clothes. But I also think XXL tops should be worn with slim-fit or even skinny pants, while wide-leg pants look better with fitted tops—that way, the proportions are just right.
For example, I always buy men’s sweaters because they’re longer and simpler, which I prefer. But since the corresponding men’s size is too narrow around the hips for me, I go up two sizes—then everything fits, my butt is covered (which is always a plus for me), and I roll up the sleeves or tuck them in. It’s not exactly the look for the opera, but at home—and luckily at my job, too—it’s absolutely fine and very comfortable.

“Oversized style” refers more to a cut—very loose-fitting pieces that you’ll find in sizes smaller than your actual size. Of course, you could just go for something even bigger, but that can quickly backfire, especially when it comes to sleeve length.
But I’m guessing you mean “oversized” in the sense of plus sizes in ready-to-wear clothing?
The relevant catalogs often start with women’s size 42. The thing is, these offers frequently play fast and loose with sizing to flatter customers. So a measured 48/50 might actually correspond to a listed 42/44. But you can’t rely on that either, which makes online shopping very difficult.
The beauty of plus-size clothing is that it’s not just the width that’s adjusted across the board, but the entire cut—right down to the finer details like patch pockets or cuffs—so it fits much better than the size 48 version of a model that’s also available in size 36. Above all, the length is adjusted (which is a bummer for shorter women), and of course, the style is better suited to a fuller-figured wearer than to a model’s figure, which can pull off anything. 

At home, I wear my old sweaters that are three sizes too big. That’s fine here.
As long as they don’t hang like a wet sack, I’m okay with it. But if they’re too baggy… oh dear, the Michelin Man says hi. That just ends up emphasizing what you were actually trying to hide.