The hoodie is the piece you reach for without thinking. A little attention to what sits above and below it can make the same hoodie feel different every time you wear it.
Start with the silhouette
Think about the outline of the whole outfit. A roomy hoodie with straight-leg trousers gives you a relaxed shape from shoulder to shoe. Wider trousers make the look looser still. If the layers start to feel bulky, try a shorter outer jacket or a cleaner trouser shape.
Check the side view as well as the front. Where your hoodie finishes, how your trousers fall and how much shoe shows all change the balance.
Let one colour lead
The Core Logo Heavyweight Hoodie in Pink brings colour into an otherwise simple outfit. Try it with black trousers, faded denim or a grey bottom layer. Leave a little space around the colour rather than matching every accessory to it.
For a quieter palette, the Stacked Logo Fleece Hoodie in Grey gives you a neutral starting point. Mix it with different shades of grey or use it between a white tee and a dark jacket.
Use an open layer
A Fleeced Full-Zip Boxy Hoodie lets you change the outfit without changing the pieces. Wear it open to show a graphic tee, partly zipped for a different neckline, or closed when you want a simpler front.
When adding a jacket, make sure there is room through the shoulders and arms. You should be able to move comfortably with all your layers on.
Build around what you wear
Start with the trousers and shoes already in your rotation. Choose a hoodie that works with those, then experiment with a tee underneath or a jacket over the top. Compare the garment measurements on each product page with something you own before picking your size.
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