8 Easy and Sexy Ways to Wear an Oversized Shirt

An oversized shirt is a must-have item in our capsule wardrobes. It's comfortable, roomy, and exudes a cool vibe when paired with shift dresses, cargo pants, trousers, jeans, skirts, and countless other pieces.

1. Do as Carrie Bradshaw did and tie the belt to turn it into a dress.

If we've learned anything from watching "Sex and the City" countless times, sometimes less is more. Simplify your outfit by wearing just an oversized button-down shirt, along with a belt at the narrowest part to cinch you at the waist and keep your casual shirt dress from looking like you forgot your pants when you ran out the door. This style works with any shirt regardless of print or color. Complete it with a pair of strappy heeled sandals and some tousled hair in the wind.

2. Break the mold with a double denim belt.

Paris Fashion Week surprised us with a micro-trend we never thought would make it to the City of Love: the Canadian tuxedo. We're taking a page from the French fashion book and tucking an oversized denim shirt into straight-leg jeans for a balanced-looking denim double-layer. You get puffy sleeves and a voluminous top from the loose blouse, plus the slim-fit jeans will make you look like you have days of extra-long legs. Don't forget to spice up the denim look with a classic black belt for a high-end, modern vibe.

3. Combine an oversized shirt with other loose-fitting items.

To avoid looking sloppy or as if you're drowning in excess fabric, pay attention to proportions and fit: Consider tucking half a button into your jeans to accentuate your waist and find a jacket that's a similar length to your shirt if you can. Finally, choose comfortable wide-leg jeans that aren't too baggy so you don't look out of place.

4. Pair it with shorts and kitten heels for an incredible combination.

In spring, we can enjoy the carefree style of an oversized shirt paired with boxer shorts and comfortable kitten heels. Feel free to wear a fitted suit or add a beachy touch by unbuttoning a white shirt over a white tank top. Wondering how to add a touch of fashion sophistication? Look for colorful heels that will elevate your everyday outfit.

5. Tie a knot in your oversized shirt.

When it comes to our oversized shirts, this might be one of the few instances where we want to mess things up. Tie that extra fabric into a knot just below the bust and see how you go from dull to chic.

6. Elevate basic outfits with statement accessories.

We'll always gravitate towards the reliable combination of an oversized white shirt and blue jeans, especially when the denim has a suitable low waistline. To elevate this rather simple pairing, complete your look with more glamorous accessories like black strappy heels.

7. Enjoy the fun of mixing and matching fabrics.

A crisp, oversized cotton shirt looks great paired with contrasting fabrics like leather (or faux leather). The combination of traditional fabric and the structured silhouette of an Oxford shirt with rock 'n' roll-inspired material creates a serendipitous balance between softness and grunge style, blending two opposing fashion styles quite beautifully. This combination offers you many variations depending on how you style it. During the day, pair it with comfortable sneakers and a work tote bag, then unbutton the top few buttons and accessorize with heels and a glossy baguette for a bold evening.

8. Wear an oversized shirt in the Cowboy Core style.

Cowboy boots, denim shorts, and an oversized button-down shirt might seem wrong, but it's actually quite right. Cowboy-inspired fashion is everywhere, thanks to Beyoncé, who sparked a cowboy craze with the release of two singles from her upcoming album, Cowboy Carter. Rustic yet chic, this leggy look feels unexpectedly fresh.