The Top You Reach For Without Thinking - Soft Oversized Knit

There are tops you put on and immediately feel better about the day ahead.

Not because they are trying to impress anyone. Because they feel good. Because they look right. Because getting dressed in them takes about thirty seconds and the result is exactly what you were hoping for.

This is that top.

✍️ From Vida

The batwing cut under the arms is what makes this work. It creates space through the body without adding bulk - so even though it is genuinely oversized and roomy, it does not swamp you. The ribbing at the hem brings it back in at the waist and gives you just enough definition to stop it reading as shapeless.

The boat neck is clean and modern. Not a deep V, not a high neck - just an open, flattering neckline that sits well on the shoulders and works on almost every body.

The sleeves are long - intentionally so. This is part of the style and personally I love it. Pushed up slightly they give a relaxed, unfussy feel. Worn long they add style and pizazz.

This is a casual top but not a sloppy one. There is a difference. Pair it with tailored pants or a skirt and it lifts the whole outfit. Pair it with jeans and it is still polished. That combination of ease and elegance is genuinely rare.

✨ Why you'll love it

• Batwing sleeve creates room through the body without adding bulk
• Ribbed hem brings it in at the waist - shape without restriction
• Boat neck is clean and flattering on the shoulders
• Soft knit with stretch - gentle against the skin all day
• Long sleeves that work pushed up or worn long
• Casual enough for every day, polished enough to pair with tailored pieces
• Comes in at the waist so you get a relaxed top with an hourglass silhouette

✨ This is for you if...

• You want a top that feels as good as it looks
• You want something oversized and super comfortable that does not make you look oversized
• You are building an autumn and winter wardrobe and need a piece that works with almost everything
• You want casual and elegant in the same top without having to choose

👗 Styled by Cheeky Goddess

Pair with the Women's Black Paper Bag Wide Leg Pants for a relaxed, pulled together everyday look.

Tuck loosely into the Women's Beige Paper Bag Wide Leg Pants - front hem slightly tucked, back left out - for an easy, modern silhouette.

Layer over the Soft Knit Skirt with Front Split for a full knit look that feels luxurious heading into winter.

Add a thin belt at the waist over the top to define the silhouette further and add a point of interest.

🌿 Vida's fit notes

Every photo on this page is of me - Vida, founder of Cheeky Goddess. I am a size 14 on the bottom and a size 16 on top. Bust 93cm, waist 80cm, hips 105cm, height 173cm.

I am not a model. I have cellulite. I have lumps and bumps. I look like most women - not a size 8 skinny young model. There are no filters on these photographs. What you see is what you get, on a real body.

This top is sized XS/S, S/M and M/L. I am wearing the M/L.

It is intentionally oversized and roomy - this is the design. If you want a more fitted look, size down. If you love the relaxed, generous feel, go true to your size.

The ribbed hem sits at mid waist on me at 173cm. It gives just enough definition without being tight. The batwing sleeve creates space through the arms and body that makes this top genuinely comfortable to wear all day.

⚠️ Limited release

A small number available. No restock once these are gone.

🧵 Fabric and care

65% Recycled Polyester / 13% Nylon / 13% Acrylic / 6% Wool / 3% Spandex

Soft knit with stretch. Gentle against the skin.

Cold hand wash. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry flat or drip dry in shade. Cool iron if needed.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Q. Will this make me look bigger than I am?

A. Not if you style it with something that defines the waist. The batwing sleeve creates room through the body which is comfortable - but pair it with tailored pants and either tuck the hem or add a thin belt and the hourglass silhouette comes right back. The ribbed hem at the waist helps with this too.

Q. Does it pass the sweat test? A. Not yet tested - the weather has been too warm and this is a cooler weather piece. I will test it properly when the weather cools and update this page with exactly what I find. Until then it sits in regular clothing. I only move pieces to the sweat collection when I can tell you from experience they earn the spot.

Q. How does the sizing work with XS/S, S/M, M/L?

A. I am a size 16 on top and wearing the M/L comfortably and it's very roomy and the sleeves are long. If you are between sizes, go down.  If your arms are unusually short, go down 2 sizes.

Q. Is this a warm top? A. Yes - this is an autumn and winter piece. The knit blend has wool in it which adds warmth. Not for a hot day.

Q. Can I wear it untucked over pants?

A. Yes - this is how I wear it most often. It hits at mid waist which means it works untucked over wide leg pants. The ribbed hem sits cleanly rather than flaring out.

A soft oversized knit top for women in Australia with a batwing sleeve, boat neck and ribbed waist - casual and elegant in the same piece. Roomy through the body without adding bulk, with just enough waist definition to keep the silhouette flattering. Worn by Vida, a real size 16 on top, on a real body with no filters.

For the woman who wants to feel comfortable and still look pulled together without any effort. Chosen personally by Vida, founder of Cheeky Goddess and a certified fashion stylist, because she only stocks what she loves wearing on her own body.

At Cheeky Goddess, we don't just style outfits - we style confidence.