loose-fitting
Roomy, not tailored
Loose-fitting describes clothing that doesn't cling tightly to the body, allowing room for movement and air circulation: She prefers loose-fitting shirts in summer.
The term contrasts with form-fitting or tight.
Loose-fitting garments may be chosen for comfort, modesty, or style.
Loose and drooping
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- roomyHaving generous interior space
- voluminousOf great size
- blousyLoosely fitting, flowing
billowy · flowy · draped · ample · wide · flared · unstructured · slouchy
Long loose traditional robe
- muumuuLoose, collarless dress
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- palazzoItalian grand residence
culottes · tunic · smock · caftan · abaya · dashiki · boubou · djellaba
Relaxed and informal
- informalRelaxed, not official
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- bohemianArtistic nonconformist type
- resortPlace for getaways
loungewear · athleisure · beach · weekend · effortless · undone · relaxed · streetwear
Permits air passage
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- nonbindingNot legally compulsory
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
- unconfinedNot restricted or contained
stretch · forgiving · flexible · soft · lightweight · non-restrictive · relaxed · cooling
baggy
Loose and drooping
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- roomyHaving generous interior space
- voluminousOf great size
blousy · billowy · flowy · draped · ample · wide · flared · unstructured · slouchy · generous
kaftan
Long loose traditional robe
palazzo · culottes · tunic · smock · caftan · abaya · dashiki · boubou · djellaba · joggers
casual
Relaxed and informal
resort · loungewear · athleisure · beach · weekend · effortless · undone · relaxed · streetwear · minimalist
breathable
Permits air passage
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- nonbindingNot legally compulsory
- unrestrictedHaving no limitations
unconfined · stretch · forgiving · flexible · soft · lightweight · non-restrictive · relaxed · cooling · ventilated
loose-fittingtight-fitting
Conforming closely to shape
form-fitting · tight · skin-tight · snug · figure-hugging
loose, fitting, fitness, fitted, loosen, loosened, loosening, fittingly, unloosen