5 Hoodie Styling Tips to Try in 2024

Hoodies are a staple of the fashion world, and yet too many of us assume they’re purely for going to the gym or lounging around the house, oddly enough. However, your only options aren’t exercise or relaxing, you can in fact be fashionable and functional in a hoodie. So, how can you do that? Take a look at our tips.

Think about the fit

You might have heard the phrase “a hoodie that is hoodie-ing” on TikTok, which was defined by the original creator as a hoodie with a boxy frame and baggy arms for the perfect fit. For a hoodie that’s hoodie-ing make sure the hoodie you’ve got fits well. Don’t assume because it’s a baggy piece of clothing that it can’t fit well. Alternatively, you can look for a more fitted hoodie that isn’t overly baggy or tight for a flattering silhouette. The ideal is for the hoodie to skim your body.

Be bold with colour

Hoodies are a good excuse to get bold. A statement hoodie in a statement colour will really make an… impression. If you get a coordinating set of bottoms, be it leggings or sweatpants, you’ll really get heads turning and look like you’re doing it all on purpose. You can find lots of cheap hoodies in a range of colours and quantities on wholesale retailer Wordans, promising good quality and a good price range.

Remember balance

However, even the tightest hoodie is a fluffy piece of clothing - relatively. One of the foremost rules of fashion is balance. You balance bold colours with neutrals, risqué items, or cuts with modest, and baggy items with tight. The best items to pair a hoodie with are skirts since it lets your legs out, tight trousers or jeans, or leggings. However, hoodies are still a staple of streetwear which is all about breaking the rules so sweats with a hoodie isn’t out of the question. An oversized hoodie with tight jeans or leggings creates an interesting mixed proportion look or pair an fitted one with wide leg pants.

Try smart casual

Hoodies are a staple of streetwear, but they can be dressed up for a more smart casual look. An outfit made up of straight or cuffed jeans, a hoodie and a tan coat can make you look like the higher up that’s high enough up that she doesn’t have to worry about the tight dresses and heels of the courtroom. Maybe she’s just come from yoga before her next meeting. Hoodies pair perfectly with jeans for a casual, comfortable outfit and like jeans they can be dressed up or down. Go for skinny, straight leg, or boyfriend jeans in a dark wash to play with vibes.

Accessories

Accessories elevate any outfit but you’ll want to make sure it’s the right ones. It’s easy to make hoodies look like the one crazy item in an otherwise fashionable outfit. Elevate a basic hoodie with statement jewellery such as a watch, a good set of sunglasses or the right pair of trainers. Have you seen the LA influencers who are in full glam and dripping in silver while wearing a pair of sweats and a hoodie? That could be you. Alternatively, you can tie the hoodie at the waist for a way to cinch the waist and add a little more styling to the item.