For a piece once dedicated to sporty outfits and exclusively hanging out in the privacy of your own home, the hoodie has come a long way. This is a wardrobe staple that can go as it pleases. The humble hoodie can keep you company when you’re bedrotting but also keep you warm against your strong office air-con (we’ve all been there). You’ve worn them with their matching joggers, you’ve worn them with your cargos and your jeans – they’re truly there for you whatever you wear, wherever you go.
And as the temperature is slowly dropping and we’re finally getting a glimpse of sweater weather, there’s a sea of new hoodies to pick out from. Scroll down to shop our favourite hoodies for autumn.
For the office
As most offices are fairly smart-casual nowadays (unless you’re a lawyer or you work in finance, you know your office dress code better than we do), the hoodie has the green light to enter most workplaces. You still want to keep it professional though, so opt for a neutral tone and avoid doing the full tracksuit (unless you work for a streetwear company). It’s safer to opt for a zip-up and style with a plain T-shirt or shirt underneath along with tailored trousers, chinos or straight-cut jeans.
For the weekend
Whether you’re keeping it chill with park walks, pub strolls and other daytime activities, or a night out, the hoodie is your best friend. For transitional autumn weather pick up an easy-to-layer zip-up hoodie that goes well with everything you own (a brown or a black option will do), but adding a pop of colour like a red with this ASOS Design hoodie or a graphic like Umbro’s brings more character to your fit.
For a coffee run
If you’re one of those guys that puts that sh*t on to grab coffee, this one’s for you. You want to look lowkey, you’re just going to the coffee shop after all, but also look like you know what you’re doing. A simple grey melange hoodie is a good shout, this Carhartt WIP one will turn heads, or experiment with prints and graphics with this option by Butter Goods.
For chilling at home
For when you’re doomscrolling on your bed, staying in to watch a movie, or going to a mate’s house to play video games, opt for a fleece-style hoodie that will keep you warm and cosy.
