How to Design a Hoodie: 5 Easy Styling Tips

A hoodie will not only keep you warm in cold weather; you can also wear this versatile piece as stylish sportswear, loungewear or chic streetwear. Read on to learn how to design hoodies to make your favorite jacket luxurious.

What is a hoodie?

A hoodie is a hooded sweatshirt, usually with a drawstring at the neck to adjust the fit of the hood. This versatile garment comes in three common styles: full zipper, half zipper or pullover. Cotton, polyester or a blend of both are the most common fabrics used by fashion brands to create hoodies.

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5 Tips for Styling Hoodies

Follow these style tips when brainstorming fashion hoodie clothing ideas.

1. Be deliberate about color.

Use the color of your hoodie to accentuate your outfit. Pairing a neutral black, brown, white or gray hoodie with the right accessories, such as luxury jewelry, can create a sophisticated, high-end look. If you want a more fun vibe, go for a pop of bright color.

2. Layer underneath your jacket.

On colder days, an oversized pullover hoodie creates a great layering look under many jacket styles. Cover a hoodie with an aviator jacket and pair it with straight-legged jeans and white sneakers for a street-style casual outfit. Pair the same piece with a trench coat (classic style), blazer (office dress code), pea coat or denim jacket. Wear an oversized hoodie as a dress under a black leather jacket and combat boots to get some edge.

3. Decorate the look.

Add glamour and personality to your look by pairing stylish sunglasses, a pair of hoop earrings and an oversized watch with a hoodie in any color. Mix and match jewelry, hats, glasses and scarves to create a look that complements your hoodie.

4. Zipper hoodies are best unzipped.

An open zipper hoodie paired with a plain t-shirt is a classic combination that has remained in style through decades of fashion cycles. If you don't plan on zipping up your hoodie, opt for a pullover hoodie. By eliminating the zipper tooth line in the middle of the look, pullovers look more stylish than hoodies with zippers.

5. Embrace athleisure for comfort and style.

The athleisure trend - taking stylish sportswear out of the gym - prioritizes comfort without sacrificing style, and a stylish hoodie is ideal for this look. Wear a slim-fitting zip-up hoodie over a crew-neck t-shirt as the base of your outfit. (Choose a black hoodie for a sleek look.) Pair these tops with fitted jogging pants, leggings or a sports skirt or tennis dress.click here