Big is beautiful: Stars keep it cool in oversized shirts
Akshay Kaushal
Aneatly tailored and sharp silhouette is usually associated with the phrase “a well-dressed man”. But it seems that Bollywood’s cool men have started a crusade against slim fit, as most of them are rocking long-line, oversized shirts. Recently, it was actor Anil Kapoor who showed how to look dashing in an oversized shirt, as he teamed it with jeans, sneakers, and oval sunglasses. Others who’ve been flag-bearers of this trend are Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, and Ishaan Khatter. Fashion experts make a case for this.
“High street brands have been making oversized shirts for a while, and it looks cool if styled correctly. With celebs pulling off a certain trend, it’s obvious that others are going to follow suit. This trend has evolved from East Asia,” says designer Rahul Mishra.
The style is not for every man out there. Mishra says it’s best avoided by “people who’re on the heavier side”.
As for styling, “they mostly look good in athleisure style”, says designer Gaurav Khanijo. He says, “Wear your shirt with skinny pants and sneakers. Don’t opt for loafers or Oxford shoes; they simply don’t go [with oversized shirts].”
Are these shirts in demand among regular men? Designer Dhruv Vaish, who made oversized shirts in his last collection, says, “Clients are ready to buy these long-line shirts and style them with blazers and denims.”