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This look is “very elevated and layered but only two pieces of clothing are needed.” Last but not least, if you’re aiming for more street style and less athleisure, “sweatshirts over oversized white button-down shirts are always a hit,” Brown says.

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“It's a true Princess Diana moment coming full circle.” “If you want to go full model, the best way to style your sweatshirt is to buy it truly oversized and wear it more like a dress with biker shorts,” she says. Stewart offers another variation on this uniform. “Also look for some cute footwear to make you go that extra stylish mile.” We love this combo with statement sneakers or slides. 'Take it from Kendall Jenner, Kristin Cavallari, and J.Lo: Make sure your sweatshirt fits you like a glove and pair with leggings,” Sanchez suggests. The most recognizable supermodels of our time have done us a huge favor: They’ve elevated the humble sweatshirt into a must-have piece for looking effortlessly cool and like you’re expecting to be papped on your way home from yoga. How do you style a sweatshirt to look more like a model off duty?

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Bonus tip: Zip up hoodies are great to wear when getting ready, since they won't mess up your hair or makeup. While pullovers are effortless, some prefer having the flexibility of closing and opening a zip up, like Splendid Super Soft Hoodie. There's also zipped hoodies, half-zips, and pullovers, which come with their own advantages.

Within the category, hoodies come with hoods while crew necks have a simple, round neckline. “Sweatshirt” is really a catch-all for a sweater that’s not knitted or woven (though knitted and woven sweatshirts definitely also exist).

Your Questions, Answered What's the difference between a sweatshirt and hoodie? Thanks to a roomy pocket, adjustable waist, and warm hood, Girlfriend Collective's Cropped Hoodie is ready for any kind of excursion. While a basic crew neck might be the right choice for lounging around, a design with special features like pockets and a hoodie is a better fit when exercising or running errands. Just like with the materials, you want to consider when you'll be wearing your sweatshirt and how functional you need it to be. If you plan to work out in your sweatshirt, look for a hoodie with breathable cotton and just a touch of stretch, like Nike's Tech Fleece Pullover. “If you’re looking for warmth, go with fleece,” says fashion blogger and stylist AK Brown. For example, a lightweight crew neck, like this one from Gildan, is great for an autumnal Starbucks run, while a velour hoodie makes the best companion for hibernating in the dead of winter. MaterialsĬhoosing the materials for a sweatshirt depends on your personal preferences, as well as what seasons you intend to wear your sweatshirt in and for which occasions. For those that are on the ends of the height spectrum, look for designs that come in either tall or petite sizes, like Gap Fleece Zip Hoodie. At the end of the day, it just depends on what you’re more comfortable with. As a general rule, you’ll want to balance out your silhouette, so a more oversized style will look fab over some leggings or bike shorts, while a more fitted design is great over a pair of jeans. Sweatshirts come in variations of fitted, relaxed, and oversized, and which type of fit you go for is really up to you. Size: XS-3X | Colors: 6 | Fit: Regular | Material: Modal, polyester, elastane The only thing that could make these pieces more functional? Pockets. Pair with the matching 'light as air' pants, and you may never want to take this set off. Plus, it comes in six rich shades like butterscotch and merlot for a fall fashion moment. Hitting right at the hips, the half-zip is easy to style with jeans, leggings, and even a dress, according to Butan. In other words, you can wear it in your chilly office and on your commute without feeling uncomfortable. InStyle editor Christina Butan is also obsessed, thanks to how the silky fabric is equally cooling and cozy. The only thing that can make the half-zip better is Spanx's AirEssentials fabric, which Oprah Winfrey describes as a hug. No wonder we see a sea of them every Friday on Wall Street! Lifehack: If you want a sweatshirt that you can wear to the office, go with with a half-zip, as the collar adds that formality to an otherwise comfy jacket.

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