Ylisuuri

Ylisuuri is a Finnish term that translates to “oversize” or “oversized” in English. It functions as both a noun and an adjective in Finnish, and is used to describe items that are larger than standard sizes. In fashion and apparel, ylisuuri refers to garments designed with a loose, roomy silhouette, often featuring dropped shoulders, generous widths, and extended lengths.

In practical use, ylisuuri labeling helps indicate a style choice rather than a precise fit. Clothing marketed as ylisuuri is intended to be worn with a relaxed or layering-oriented look, and brands may align this term with specific size ranges such as XL or XXL, depending on the label. The concept is common in Finnish fashion discourse and is frequently paired with the English term “oversized” in catalogs and media.

Beyond clothing, the word can occasionally appear in other design contexts to describe intentionally large-scale products or items, though this usage is less common than in fashion. The term is primarily associated with contemporary styling and streetwear trends, where oversized garments are used for comfort, silhouette balance, or stylistic impact. Preferences for ylisuuri garments vary by culture, body type, and fashion season, reflecting broader cycles in apparel design.

There are no widely recognized organizations or proper-noun definitions exclusively named “Ylisuuri” in common encyclopedic reference. The term is better understood as a general fashion descriptor within Finnish language and culture. See also: oversized fashion, Finnish fashion terminology.