SWEAT, BABY
Hardly anything in your closet comes in as many variations assweatshirts and pullovers. Originally designed as a sports sweater, the sweatshirt has long since expanded beyond its purely athletic reputation to embrace a host of valuable attributes. This makes it a great choice for the perfect street style, even outside of sweaty workouts. Today, we enjoy it in countless cuts, lengths, colors, and sizes, so there’s really no occasion where a sweatshirt doesn’t fit the bill.
DECORATIVE OR MINIMALIST?
No matter which style you prefer, there’s guaranteed to be a sweatshirt that suits your tastes. When it comes to features and extra details, the sweatshirt is arguably the king of variety. If you prefer a classic, timeless look, you can’t go wrong with brands like Carhartt WIPor Forvert. These brands stick to clean lines and subtle colors. If you want a little more going on up top, check out brands like alife and kickin and Ragwear, which offer a more playful style.
Whether minimalist or featuring small design highlights like pockets, sleeve or back prints, decorative stitching, or buttons —the right sweatshirt highlights your personality and looks great on everyone.
HOT STYLES
Thanks to their enormous variety, there are sweatshirt styles for every season and every preference. Among these comfortable sweaters, you’ll find not only cozy, warm pieces with a brushed-fleece interior but also styles with short or 3/4 sleeves that look great in warmer weather. Add to that unique cuts and shapes, ranging from the short crop version—which highlights your waist either in a figure-hugging or loose-fitting way —to the oversized sweatshirt, which simply drapes around your figure and, when paired with slim-fit pants, for example, adds a fresh touch to your look. In addition to closed-neck sweaters, the sweatshirt jacket is, of course, a must-have. Casually thrown over a T-shirt, it keeps you comfortably warm and also adds a sporty touch to your outfit.
A characteristic feature—though not a must—is the round crew neck, which is often adorned with a ribbed hem. Not only does this look good, but it also has the added benefit of keeping your top in shape. Here, you can choose between a regular and a wide crew neck, with the latter leaving room for a necklace and also creating a feminine look. But even more unusual neckline styles can be found among the popular sweaters. If you like to stay cozy, you can opt for a high collar, for example, which snuggles comfortably against your skin. Meanwhile, wide necklines—such as V-necks or boat necks—are sure to turn heads, as they reveal more skin.