When
I think of a hoodie, common adjectives that come to mind are comfort,
practical, oversize, fleece, grey, or pink. However, over the past few years stylists
and celebrities like David Beckham, Rihanna, Kanye and Lindsay Lohan have
transformed this lounge wear item into stylish must have. Hoodies no longer
just serve for outings
like a quick trip to the gym, walking the dog, or just keeping warm, but there
are numerous stylish options to make hoodies work into your wardrobe. I
racked my brain to provide both guys and girls with quick and easy tips, so you
can all rock your hoodie in various social settings. Read on so you can be one
step closer to becoming hoodie chic!
Tip
# 1: The ART OF LAYERING
The
art of layering is a simple way to make your hoodie appear less casual, but
more fashionable. It’s important to pick a material that is thin, so it goes
easily under jackets, blazers, vests, cardigans, or even t-shirts.
GUYS:
Choose a
colored zip up hoodie and pair it with neutral t-shirt color underneath (grey,
white, black, brown,) and layer it with button up jacket or blazer in neutral
color that blends with the t-shirt, but contrasts the color hoodie.
Men’s Hooded Jacket at H&M 24.95
GIRLS: Pick a thin material hoodie either in
a solid color or one with a print to be worn under a jacket. For a more casual
look you can wear it under a jean jacket or puffy vest, whereas for a dressier
look you can add a boyfriend blazer or a moto style leather jacket. . I
recommend pairing the night look with a dark wash skinny jeans and a pair of
killer heels.
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As
a stylist throughout the years I have often mixed more expensive looking pieces
with more affordable ones in the same outfit. Mixing high end pieces with a
basic hoodie is similar to mixing formal and casual, but it’s blending a high
and low to create more of a unique look.
GUYS:
Try wearing a tailored suit jacket with a basic Henley style hoodie or one that
has a print which reflects your personality. Pairing this look with a straight
fit dark wash denim and desert boots will drive the girls crazy!
GIRLS: Take a high end looking item like a fancy
faux fur vest, Italian leather skirt, or fancy jacket and pair it with a
neutral color long sleeve shirt hoodie. To take this look up a notch further,
get out your special occasion jewelry, or any accessory item that will add
sparkle to make this look even more star studded!
Women’s
lightweight pullover hoodie Old Navy $19.94
Tip
# 3: DRESS IT UP
The
key here is all in the look and feel principal I stress. It’s important
to choose a style hoodie that will provide a dressier look with your outfit.
Guys:
Instead of opting
for the conventional suit and tie, try a dress pant, shirt and tie with a
polished hoodie in the color navy, black, or gray. Hoodies made of higher
quality materials like cashmere are better choices to be worn when rocking this
to work or a more formal event. It’s a great business casual look that is
perfect for comfort and can easily transition to an after work event.
Men’s
Sweater with a Hood 39.90 from ZARA
GIRLS: Wearing a hoodie zip-up with a dress definitely speaks the
language “sporty chic.” This trend is huge for spring 2014. A rule of
thumb you can apply when rocking this trend is with color. Depending on if
you wear a pattern dress or solid it’s important to make the dress the focal
point. With a pattern dress choose a hoodie in a color that either brings out a
particular color within the pattern, whereas with a solid dress choose a color
that would be on the opposite color spectrum in order to create a striking
contrast, such as a black dress with a red zip-up hoodie.
Everyday Striped hoodie 15.80 at
Forever 21
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Laid
back crop hoodie $17.80 at Forever 21
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Knit mesh hoodie hoodie 24.80 at Forever 21
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