Fashion is capable of diversifying garments and styles that originated for a specific purpose so that they’re opened up for different uses. We’ve witnessed it in the military domain, which is the origin, for example, of cargo trousers and
bomber jackets; we’ve seen it with work wear, which has given us garments like the turtleneck sweater or the almighty denim; and the field of sport also serves to break out workout clothes from the gym.
Now let’s talk about basic women's sweatshirts, a garment that won’t just keep you company while you exercise, but will also come with you to class, on trips or when you go out for a beer with friends.
This is a simple, but tremendously practical and comfy, type of clothing (a trait inherited from its origin in sportswear). The basic sweatshirt, with or without a hood, gives urban styles an oversized, casual look with a masculine touch.
Here are some ideas for choosing your day-to-day looks with this garment as the star of the show.
Basic women’s sweatshirts in monochrome colours work perfectly with printed pieces. Choose a pleated skirt with a black and red check print. Wear a red hoodless sweatshirt and a pair of black military boots. Add a pair of cat eye sunglasses, a black beret and a
black backpack with silver studs and a metallic zip. This will give you a bold, statement look.
However, you can also create a simple outfit with single-colour pieces. Try to get your distinguishing point from the detail in the garments. For example, opt for
jeans with frayed hems or slightly flared legs; belts with big statement buckles, or accessories like synthetic wool hats.
There’s also another modern option for a hoodie: choose a metallic silver mini skirt and wear it with a slightly oversized deep blue short sleeve T-shirt. Choose some chunky white trainers with multicoloured details and thick soles; pull your socks up so that they’re visible. And now add a grey hoodie. Joggers or
leggings are great examples also of this. As you can see, the look’s special touch comes from the small details, even though it’s made up of basic garments.
So get yourself a basic women’s sweatshirt now and start imagining all the looks you’ll be able to create.
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