If you grew up in the last two decades, you probably wore clothes that were tight and slim-fitting. The rise of the anti-fit trend is a direct response to this, aided by hip-hop fashion, athleisure, and subsequently, owing partly to the pandemic, more individuals working from home, and the demand for ultimate comfort while yet appearing put-together. According to this year’s fashion bibles, you may now wear big, baggy apparel and be fashionable.
If you grew up in the last two decades, you were undoubtedly used to wearing clothing that was tight and slim-fitting. The birth of the anti-fit trend is a direct response to this, supported by hip-hop fashion, athleisure, and, later, partly due to the pandemic, more people working from home, and the need for maximal comfort while yet appearing put-together. According to this year’s fashion bibles, you can finally be fashionable while wearing enormous, baggy clothes.
The Tiffany’s trench
To up the cool factor, pair it with bucket hats, sneakers, and fanny packs. United Colors of Benetton trench coat and pants; Charles and Keith’s oversized flats (Hari Nair). To up the cool factor, pair it with bucket hats, sneakers, and fanny packs. United Colors of Benetton trench coat and pants; Charles & Keith oversized flats (Hari Nair). Since Audrey Hepburn wore a Burberry trench in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the fashion world has been enamoured with this. The film’s famous designs continue to influence our wardrobes 60 years later.
Pull it off
1. Contemporary interpretations of the trouser-trench combo with embellishments like colourful lapels is the ‘it’ anti-fit look.
2. With oversized clothes, less is more. Keep accessories to a minimum and opt for clutch bags and simple footwear.
3. Neutral tones like grey, white, and earthy tones are the best colour choices for a look like this.
“Anti-fit works for all body types; it is a versatile silhouette. You can team it with bucket hats, sneakers and fanny packs to elevate the effortlessly cool, comfy look. Avoid adding waist belts or anything too structured to the look,” suggests fashion designer, Kunal Anil Tanna.
The long white shirt
You must be aware of how you’re playing with the volume on your body; Shirt by Genes Lecoanet Hemant; Pants by United Colors of Benetton; Shoes by Onitsuka Tiger (Hari Nair) . You must be aware of how you’re playing with the volume on your body; Shirt by Genes Lecoanet Hemant; Pants by United Colors of Benetton; Shoes byOnitsuka Tiger (Hari Nair). Dior Homme, George Condo, Dries van Noten, and Yusuke Takahashi for Issey Miyake all created white shirts with an anti-fit twist for their spring/summer 22/23 runway collections, but this has always been a staple in anti-fit cupboards. Dior Homme, George Condo, Dries van Noten, and Yusuke Takahashi for Issey Miyake all created white shirts with an anti-fit twist. Dior Homme, George Condo, Dries van Noten, and Yusuke Takahashi for Issey Miyake all created white shirts with an anti-fit twist.
