Oversized Sweaters

Oversized sweaters are designed with volume built into the pattern: a dropped shoulder line, extra width across the chest and back, and sleeves shaped specifically for a dropped shoulder seam. This is why an oversized sweater fits loosely without looking like you borrowed someone else's size: the sleeves do not cover the hands, and the neckline keeps its shape. A regular sweater bought 2–3 sizes larger gives a different result — overly long sleeves, a sagging neckline, and a stretched hem. The Gepur sweaters and knitwear section includes styles with different levels of volume, from moderately relaxed to elongated designs.

Details that define the look include a crew neck, stand collar (including zip-up styles), V-neck, asymmetric hem, and wide sleeves. On most Gepur styles, the collar, cuffs, and hem are finished with elastic ribbing — it controls the volume at the wrists and hips, keeping the silhouette structured.

Fabrics and care

The composition determines how warm a women's oversized sweater will be and what it is most comfortable to pair with:

• Alpaca — lightweight yarn with a soft pile that provides warmth without heaviness. A good winter option, available in milk, black, burgundy, and pink.
• Wool — retains its shape and warmth in damp weather. For sensitive skin, it is more comfortable to wear a thin long-sleeve top underneath.
• Knitted fabric — moderately warm and suitable for transitional seasons and the office without adding excess bulk under a blazer or coat.

Knitted sweaters should be hand-washed or machine-washed on a delicate cycle at 30 °C, inside out, and dried flat on a horizontal surface. Store them folded, as hanging can stretch the knit. Remove pilling in high-friction areas with a fabric shaver rather than pulling it off by hand.

How to choose an oversized sweater for your height and body shape

To buy a women's oversized sweater that fits as intended, focus on its length and shoulder line. If you are under 165 cm tall, choose a mid-thigh length or a cropped style with a ribbed hem. If you are 170 cm or taller, longer sweaters and sweater tunics work well. Dropped shoulders and voluminous sleeves suit narrower shoulders, while a V-neck and straight sleeves work well for broader shoulders. Gepur styles are available in XS–S, M–L, and one-size (OS) options; a manager can confirm the measurements of a specific sweater before payment.

“A common mistake is buying an oversized style a couple of sizes larger than your usual size. The volume should be built into the cut: the shoulder seam should sit slightly below the shoulder, and the cuff should end at the base of the thumb. If you need to roll the sleeve up by more than 3 cm, the style is too large for you.”

— Natali Bakaeva, GEPUR stylist

What to wear with a women's oversized sweater

Balance a voluminous top with a slim or structured bottom. Reliable combinations include:

• Jeans. Straight-leg or high-rise skinny styles; tuck the front of the sweater in to define the waist. Wear jeans with loafers, sneakers, or Chelsea boots.
• Skirts. A mini skirt with over-the-knee boots works for an evening look; styles from the leather skirts section are a good choice. With a midi skirt, choose a cropped sweater or tuck it in.
• Trousers. Straight-leg trousers with pressed creases paired with a stand-collar sweater in milk, grey, or chocolate make a suitable office look.
• Leggings. Pair a long sweater or sweater tunic with leather leggings or opaque tights and boots with a stable heel.
• Layering. Wear a shirt under a V-neck, leaving the collar and hem visible by 3–5 cm; under a crew neck, add a lightweight turtleneck.

For outerwear, choose a straight-cut coat with dropped armholes that is at least 10 cm longer than the sweater. Choose a hat and scarf from the accessories section in the same shade as the sweater or one shade darker. Ready-made outfit combinations are available in the Gepur look book.