How to Style a Hoodie or Sweatshirt
A sweat can look scruffy or sharp depending on how you wear it. This hub sets out simple ways to layer, pair and dress a hoodie or sweatshirt, so you get more from every piece. Browse men's hoodies and sweatshirts (/collections/mens-sweatshirts-jumpers-hoodies).
Layering
Under a Jacket
Wear a sweat as a mid-layer.
How to wear it
Layer a slim crew or hood under an overshirt, denim jacket or coat, keeping the sweat trim so it sits neatly underneath.
Quick tip
A crew neck layers cleaner than a hood. Browse men's hoodies and sweatshirts (/collections/mens-sweatshirts-jumpers-hoodies).
Hood Over a Collar
Let a hood sit over a shirt or jacket collar.
How to wear it
Wear a hoodie under a jacket with the hood left out over the collar for a relaxed, layered streetwear look.
Quick tip
Keep the rest of the outfit simple to balance it.
Tonal Layering
Match a sweat to nearby colours.
How to wear it
Layer a sweat in a shade close to your jacket or trousers for a considered, tonal outfit that looks put together.
Quick tip
Greys, navys and earth tones mix easily.
Smartening up
Sweat and Chinos
Pair a crew with smart trousers.
How to wear it
Pair a plain crew sweat with chinos or tailored trousers and clean trainers or loafers for smart-casual wear.
Quick tip
A crew neck dresses up better than a hood.
Sweat Under a Blazer
Swap a shirt for a fine sweat.
How to wear it
Wear a slim crew or mock neck under an unstructured blazer for a modern, smart-casual take on the jacket-and-shirt look.
Quick tip
Keep the sweat plain and well-fitted. Browse women's hoodies and sweatshirts (/collections/womens-sweatshirts-hoodies).
One Colour Pop
Use a bright sweat as the focus.
How to wear it
Let a single bold-coloured sweat carry the outfit and keep everything else neutral so it reads deliberate, not loud.
Quick tip
One statement piece per outfit is plenty.
Keeping it casual
Sweat and Joggers
Match a sweat to joggers for an easy set.
How to wear it
Pair a hoodie or crew with matching or tonal joggers for a comfortable co-ord, finished with clean trainers.
Quick tip
Matching tones look sharper than a clash.
Sweat and Denim
The classic hoodie-and-jeans pairing.
How to wear it
Pair a hoodie with straight or tapered jeans and trainers for the everyday casual staple that always works.
Quick tip
Match the hood colour to your trainers to tie it together.
Frequently asked questions
How do you dress up a hoodie or sweatshirt?
Start with a plain, well-fitted crew sweat rather than a graphic hoodie, then pair it with chinos or tailored trousers and clean footwear. Layering a slim crew or mock neck under an unstructured blazer or a smart overcoat lifts it further. Keep the colours neutral and the fit trim, and a sweat can look genuinely smart-casual.
Can you wear a hoodie under a blazer?
Yes, a slim, plain hoodie or a crew sweat works under an unstructured blazer for a modern smart-casual look, as long as the sweat is trim and not too thick. A crew or mock neck sits cleaner than a hood under a jacket. Stick to plain colours and avoid heavy logos so the layering looks intentional.
What goes with a hoodie?
The everyday pairing is a hoodie with jeans or joggers and clean trainers. For a sharper look, choose a crew sweat with chinos, or layer a slim sweat under a jacket or overshirt. Keeping colours tonal, matching your footwear to the sweat, and keeping the fit right does more for the outfit than any single item.