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Hoodies aren’t just made for slouching. Here are our top ways of getting more from the style staple.
We’ve all experienced plenty of lazy weekends at home snuggled up in the warm embrace of a hoodie, but you don’t need to consign this slice of style purely to your downtime. Today, hoodies can be used across a wide range of looks - you just need to know the style secrets to making them fit.
In this guide, our fashion experts have put their hoods together to take you through the range of ways you can style men’s hoodies. Sleeveless and full-zip styles, casual to formal settings - get even more from your hoodie with our tips and tricks.
The biggest differences between both hoodies and their style attributes is the addition or omission of a zip.
In general, pullover hoodies are the more casual option. Easily thrown on and best worn over crew necks and tees, they work perfectly with more casual bottoms like jeans and joggers.
Zipped hoodies - full and ¼ length - are typically more formal, given they can be worn atop shirts. Pair with some chinos and enjoy a smart casual look - ¼ length comes with a definite CEO vibe, if that’s your purview. Zip up for a sleeker silhouette or wear it open for more casual vibes. And if you’re stuck on which colour, go neutral and you’ll be able to whip together an outfit in record time.
Don’t go it alone with your hoodie. Layering it can really elevate the look - whether that’s with a slick jacket on top or a button-down, polo or rugby shirt beneath. Both are smart casual options, while if you want to go scuzzier, crack out a denim jacket and whip on a pair of skinnies.
Consider colours and patterns when layering your hoodie. Either go with two block colours or a colour and a pattern for a minimalist, minimal-fuss look. Two or more patterns, though, and you’re entering headache country.
Hoodies work perfectly with jeans, chinos and corduroy, but they can work surprisingly well with smart, tailored trousers too. Just make sure to get a pair of trousers that fit your body shape, and then go for a tan, white, or grey hoodie, layered up nicely with a shirt or blazer.
White leather trainers will keep things looking slick, though you could just as easily whip on a pair of loafers for a classier look. Try to avoid super formal shoes like Oxfords - you’re still wearing a hoodie after all!
Activewear is a look that just won’t quit, and for men’s hoodies in particular are perfect for getting on trend. Whether you’re going with a classic full-length arm or selling tickets to the gun show in a sleeveless hoodie, pair yours with tapered joggers and a pair of sporty sneakers for a look lifted straight from the gym floor.
For the cooler months, layer on a bomber or puffa jacket, or for really grim weather, a parka or knee-length windbreaker.
Men’s hoodies don’t just come in worn, stained, and slouchy. They can be the perfect addition to casual, smart-casual, and verging-on-smart outfits of all colours, with neutral shades being the most flexible pick. Find your faves with Fenwick. Come and see our range in person at a store near you, or have a browse through our entire range of men’s hoodies online today.
