9 Luxe Hoodies That Are Perfect For High-Low Styling
The sportswear staple is redefining smart/casual dressing
The high-fashion hoodie has been on editors’ radars for quite some time now. Practical and comfortable by design, the sportswear staple exudes that sense of laidback cool we're all secretly coveting. And while it might once have been associated mainly with athletes, skaters and youth subcultures, it's become glossier in recent years – re-imagined by the designers disrupting our notion of smart/casual dress.
The grown-up way to wear a hoodie, without becoming a slave to athleisure trends, is simply by taking it out of its natural habitat. That means, swapping tracksuits, joggers and leggings for something altogether smarter. Instead, add structure with boxy blazers, tailoring and wool outerwear, or let yours give floaty day dresses, slip skirts and embellished eveningwear a casual twist.
For now, though, wet your appetite with our edit of the 9 best hoodies for women.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.
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If you normally avoid anything sportswear-related, let See by Chloé's picot-trimmed hoodie ease you in gently. Throw this piece over floor-sweeping maxi skirts and anything floral-print, to create a relaxed bohemian feel.
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Trust us when we say, this hoodie is a layering hero. The on-trend fluoro hue is perfect for making your styling look purposeful – let a flash of colour peak up from beneath an oversize blazer or tailored coat.
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Hoodies can be evening-appropriate – just look for cropped hems (oversized fits are too casual) and playful details, like the fringed sleeves on this Amiri design. We'll be wearing this one with leather trousers and heels.
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T by Alexander Wang's hoodie nods to classic '50s gymwear with its heavy fleece jersey, light-grey hue and generous cut. The best thing about this piece, though, is the inverted bubble hem which creates the perfect 'tuck' every time. Wear yours with with blue high-rise jeans or the matching jogging bottoms. The full tracksuit also comes in baby pink or black.
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Made from lightweight jersey, Topshop's black hoodie has a cropped waist and drawstring fastenings. Wear it to your next gym class with side-stripe leggings, or offset the technical fabric with a swishy satin midi skirt.
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