Big Shirt – The Oversize Everyday Favourite

Short answer: A big shirt is a deliberately oversize top for women with wide shoulders, a loose drape and good length. It has become an everyday favourite because it combines comfort with a relaxed, modern look, and in bamboo viscose it also gets a soft, heavy drape that looks expensive.

What is a big shirt?

Big shirt covers oversize t-shirts and shirt styles that are cut large with dropped shoulder seams and extra length. The point is that it is designed loose, not simply bought too big, which is why it falls correctly over the shoulders and hips.

How to style it

Balance the loose top half with something tight on the bottom: leggings, close-fitting trousers or cycling shorts. Have a look at bamboo leggings for women as the obvious partner. For a more dress-like look, a bamboo t-shirt dress can take the role of the big shirt with even more length.

Find your style

Look for loose fits in our selection of bamboo t-shirts for women and bamboo tops for women. Remember that the difference between a real big shirt and simply a large size lies in the cut: the shoulder seams have to be dropped on purpose.

The comfort is half the point

A big shirt is often worn all day, at home and out. The softness and breathability of bamboo viscose make it comfortable hour after hour, read why in the article about bamboo and temperature regulation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a big shirt and an ordinary oversize t-shirt?

The terms overlap. Big shirt is typically used for the longest and widest styles, often with a shirt-inspired cut, while an oversize t-shirt is a little less dramatic in volume.

What should I wear with a big shirt?

Something close-fitting on the bottom, for example leggings or slim trousers. That balances the loose top half and stops you drowning in fabric.

Should I buy a big shirt in my usual size?

Yes, as a rule. The style is already designed oversize, so your usual size gives the loose drape it is meant to have.