12 Luxe Hoodies Redefining Casual Chic

If, like us, your loungewear wardrobe quota swelled over lockdown, the good news is that the off-duty trend is here to stay. It has, however, been given a smarter spin since those days. Hoodies, once the staple of #wfh wear, are now an acceptable wardrobe mainstay if styled the right way. Play with balances in volume and texture to elevate them from sportswear to chic – think silky satins with knitted textures and oversized silhouettes with sharp tailoring. Get it right and hoodies can be a great way to get more wear out of your structured wardrobe pieces by taking the edge off their formality. They’re also a great layering tool to pop under winter coats for added cosy factor.

Here are five styling tips to inspire you to re-work your hoodies, plus 12 online right now to add to your collection.

5 Ways To Wear Your Hoodie

Contrast Textures

A simple way to elevate your hoodie is to pair it with luxe textures. By association your everyday sweat will become an instant outfit when worn with tonal shades in contrasting fabrics. Try layering your hoodie over a summer silk dress and finish with a pair of chunky boots for an autumnal take.

As A Mid-Layer

Look for fine knits and cropped styles to layer under your blazers and bombers this autumn. to add warmth. Think about adding a pop of colour for interest or, conversely, break up bold patterns with a palette-cleansing neutral hue.

Leather Leggings

An easy ‘off duty’ look is achieved with a simple play on volumes – team an oversized hoodie with streamline leather leggings and the balance will help even out your silhouette so you don’t feel swamped.

Ath-Leisure Looks

Worn as fashion intended, layer your hoodie over a tank and leggings, athleisure style but then add a structured bag and blazer to take your work-out wear out of the gym and into your weekday wardrobe.

Paired With Tailoring

Breakdown that tailored suit you never wear into separate pieces and use a hoodie to dress down your smart trousers, then use the blazer to smarten up a simple hoodie and jeans look. Genius.

By Lydia Mansi
October 2023

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