Oversized sweaters, I am a fan

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Oversized sweaters, I am a fan
(source unknown - please comment if you know) (tonbo girl)

I am in love with oversized sweaters, in all their dreamy glory. Comfortable? Check. Perfect longing attire? Check. Stylish? Check. Instant winner in my book. Not a new trend, but man I sure do like it. And with winter's chill kissing our cheeks and dancing in our bones, it looks like a lot of oversized sweaters will be in my future.

The always so lovely Alexa Chung:
Oversized sweaters, I am a fan
(vogue)
Oversized sweaters, I am a fan
(laura withrow)

I know, I know, I've blogged this photo before, but who's counting? And it's so good and so fitting, it deserves the second go-around:
Oversized sweaters, I am a fan
(aimee ketsdever)
Oversized sweaters, I am a fan
(source uknown - please comment if you know) (leigh ellexson)

Are you a fan of oversized sweaters too?

42 comments on "Oversized sweaters, I am a fan"

Isabella Kiss on November 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM said...

i am a lover of the oversized sweater too. so comfy.

curious constellation on November 16, 2010 at 7:17 AM said...

This is a brilliant trend. I'm always happy when something extremely comfortable becomes trendy (:

Alexandra on November 16, 2010 at 8:03 AM said...

My dad's old woollen jumper have always been my favourite!

Blondie on November 16, 2010 at 8:12 AM said...

I love, love, love that first one! They are so comfy and just make me want to drink hot chocolate and watch movies all day! Head on over and check out my Christmas giveaway if you haven't already!

www.blondeepisodes.com

Kori xoxo

Eleni on November 16, 2010 at 8:17 AM said...

Wearing oversized soft sweaters is like being given a warm hug!

urshˇ on November 16, 2010 at 8:30 AM said...

I absolutely love your blog, always such inspiring photos.
For the source unknown photos you can try reverse image search here http://www.tineye.com/ to find out who's the owner ;)

The Drifter and the Gypsy on November 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM said...

@urshˇ: I use tineye all the time and it works for me a lot, but, unfortunately, the source unknown photos did not turn up any results with tineye. I always try my best to find the proper source, so if you see source unknown, that means I've spent hours trying to trace the image back to its owner with no results.

Isadora Filković on November 16, 2010 at 9:05 AM said...

One of my favourite garments in my wardrobe is a gigantic, oversized caramel sweater my best friend's mom made for herself back in the 70's. I've never met anyone else with a cooler sense of style. She gave me that as a gift a few years ago.
I might actually use it on a photo shoot pretty soon. It's the kind of clothes I'll pass on to my daughter :)


Fantastique Mémoires from the Outer Space

blue eyed night owl on November 16, 2010 at 9:49 AM said...

Me too! I actually bought 3 different colors of the same one from H&M, it was just so awesome and soft<3

Kathryn Cantrell on November 16, 2010 at 9:57 AM said...

SO cozy! It's super cold in Boston today and I tried to just wear a long sleeved tee- what I really need is one of these!!! Thanks for sharing :)

Little Lost Treasures on November 16, 2010 at 10:26 AM said...

I'm a fan aswell! Wore one today infact, I just love them!

missb@dragonflyvintage on November 16, 2010 at 10:46 AM said...

sigh. i have never outgrown the 80s when it comes to oversized tops and sweaters...

love the irish looking cableknit on alexa chung (what DOESN'T look great on her??)...i have one like that right now that I'm trying to convince my daughter to keep, she's like, eh, sell it. sigh. the apple CAN fall far from the tree!

bettye

Miss Woody on November 16, 2010 at 11:30 AM said...

i love it too !

Beth Ann on November 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM said...

Oh me too. :) I feel so cute when I wear them lol. ;)

annawithlove on November 16, 2010 at 12:17 PM said...

Love love love oversizes sweaters...is there any better feeling?

www.annawithlove.com

kat on November 16, 2010 at 12:23 PM said...

These sweaters look so cosy, perfect for our winters.
I always go for cardi's in chunky knits. But these photos make me think again about sweaters.
Kat x

kat on November 16, 2010 at 12:24 PM said...

These sweaters look so cosy, perfect for our winters.
I always go for cardi's in chunky knits. But these photos make me think again about sweaters.
Kat x

LookingGlassGirl on November 16, 2010 at 1:19 PM said...

Definitely! I really want a cable knit, thick, oversized cardigan. The one that Alexa is wearing looks ideal.

Abbey on November 16, 2010 at 1:21 PM said...

Love oversized sweaters so incredibly much! Just got into them recently! :)

Little Miss Emmy Lou on November 16, 2010 at 1:31 PM said...

So glad this is a trend! Love it!

Alex York on November 16, 2010 at 3:20 PM said...

I love oversized sweaters but I don't own any, an oversized sweater is number one on my wishlist! ;)

Traveller's Anatomy on November 16, 2010 at 6:18 PM said...

I love how the wool felt around my body, loosely. I'm a fan of oversize sweater although I live in tropical climate :D

Jessica Marie on November 16, 2010 at 6:53 PM said...

I do like them, but at 5'2" I have to be careful not to look a bit dumpy in them, which makes me sad.

escalante blogger on November 16, 2010 at 8:02 PM said...

It's good for winter.

Jay on November 16, 2010 at 8:21 PM said...

I am definitely a fan too! :)

commonsenseandstilettos.blogspot.com

Mani on November 16, 2010 at 8:39 PM said...

I love oversized sweaters! A nice one's so hard to find though, it has fit just right D:

kelly ann on November 16, 2010 at 11:47 PM said...

i LOVE oversized sweaters, they're a wardrobe staple! :)

Emily, Ruby Slipper Traveller on November 17, 2010 at 12:05 AM said...

As long as they are real wool, I am all over the oversized sweater. Or anyway, they are all over me!

Vikkiii on November 17, 2010 at 2:55 AM said...

best for this cold! totally true!!

www.lebenaufabwegen.blogspot.com

classiq on November 17, 2010 at 3:06 AM said...

Alexa Chung is gorgeous! I love the sweater in the 4th photo.

gabrielle on November 17, 2010 at 7:28 AM said...

these look super cozy... i am still looking for the perfect sweater! want the last 2!!!

rebecca on November 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM said...

the men's section rocks! these are all cozy looking. have a good day! :)

Mo Pie, Please on November 17, 2010 at 12:16 PM said...

I LOVE oversized sweaters with all my heart. I'm saving money now so I've been trying to fulfill my need for clothes by thrifting it this year - luckily it works out most of the time with stuff like this!

dollparts on November 17, 2010 at 4:31 PM said...

I am such a fan of oversized sweaters! These images are great!

Anonymous said...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leighalouise/5118619733/

--> last picture

The Drifter and the Gypsy on November 18, 2010 at 8:43 AM said...

@anonymous: Thank you :)

Nadine B. on November 21, 2010 at 3:19 AM said...

love your blog. And those oversized sweaters are just so cozy and beautiful that when I see one I just wanna buy it.
By the way, I just starded a new blog: www.nadine-baltazar.blogspot.com , check it out :)

ellen ~ on November 22, 2010 at 1:13 PM said...

Oversized sweaters always attract me when I see them on a rack at any store. I'm absolutely in love with them! And wearing them, I feel so cozy and.. dare me say, cute.
I'm glad we share an interest.
Have a nice day~ :]

Naomi on November 23, 2010 at 2:38 PM said...

Yes! Definitely a fan, you can't go wrong really. =]

Anonymous said...

Hi,

i think, thah the first image (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1435/5180279209_969dbc3ae9.jpg) is from tonbogirl.blogspot.com (try to find posts from october-november) :)

Ivan

The Drifter and the Gypsy on December 26, 2010 at 4:52 PM said...

@Anonymous: Found it, thanks!

tonbogirl on December 28, 2010 at 12:33 PM said...

I just discovered you blog and saw a picture on it from one of my posts - I am so delighted :-) Thank you for crediting it and to Ivan for the hint. Made my day - as your whole inspirational blog! :-)

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