Remember when the pandemic started and we swapped all our cute clothes for sweatshirts + leggings? And then remember after the world opened again and we didn't want to abandon our soft and comfy clothes? Yes, me too, but here is the funny part. I did not own a collection of sweatshirts before this time. I only owned two and I don't think I ever wore them in public. It wasn't a thing of me thinking I was too good for that ... it was more a thing of, mine are not cute for public viewing. Well, thank you to the pandemic that has completely changed and now I have a huge stack of them and can be seen wearing them a lot and most definitely out of my house.
I think there is a secret to wearing a sweatshirt as part of an outfit. But hear me out ... I am not saying you can't wear it with leggings and and sneaks (as my daughter does) I am just saying its not a great look for me. So ... I have learned that if I pair it with a pair of jeans and sneaks, or even loafers I feel safe enough in calling it a put together outfit.
And so can you.
So, what makes a great sweatshirt worthy of an outfit? Well, I think a few things. I think it needs to be tailored (as in fit you), have a puff sleeve (always a fun addition), cheeky, and/or monogrammed. I have a few that I recently purchased for $18 that are waiting for me to take them to the monogrammer for a little something extra, and I can't wait to add them to my spring looks and even summer when the evenings are chilly. I look for sweatshirts that have good bands at the sleeve and the bottom and are tailored vs oversized. I like to be able to either front tuck them or have them hit me right below the waist line of my jeans so I don't appear sloppy. Oh that is most definitely is a word I have used to describe my children's outfits as they leave the house. 🙄
Oh, and let's talk about cheeky sweatshirts. I love a good cheeky one. This one I own from Teggy French makes me laugh every single time someone comments on it. It is perfect for how I feel most days. I saw one years ago that said ... "more issues than Vogue" and I so wish I owned it now. Isn't that the truth? To give your cheeky sweatshirt a little something more you can always layer it over a button down and pop the color and then pull the sleeves up over the cuff of your shirt. And bonus points if you choose a stripe or a gingham, you know I would! You can also layer it over a striped shirt and then pull your sleeves up to show the stripe, anything to give it a little more charm.
One of my very favorite sweatshirts (and the first I added to my sad selection) was my Prep option from the Preppy Podcast. I am a true prep and I love wearing it almost daily. I will pop it on to drive carpool in the mornings and have been known to keep it in my office for when I am chilly. It is just so me, and I wish it came in all colors. I need to wear it out with a pink gingham button down under it ... talk about prep!!
Just stopped writing to go put that outfit on. 💟
I have pulled together some for you to shop below, all of which I would buy and most likely own. Make sure you do a little more to pair it as an outfit. Layer it, tuck it, add it over a cute dress. You can do it and you will love it.
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