Four ways to wear a grey hooded sweater
Sweatshirts have been my go-to layer lately. They are comfortable, practical, and available in every colour of the rainbow. Because you'll find me in jeans on my most casual days, I look for lightweight hoodies with a slim-fit. These hoodies look less 'gym' and work great with a pair of leather leggings, jeans, or cozy cotton tights.
I didn't always know how to shop for or style a hooded sweatshirt, however. As a busy mama of two juggling my business, the household, cooking, cleaning (you know what it's like) I either bought clothes that I didn't end up loving or didn't buy clothes at all.
So I finally put myself first and invested in a style consultant who has changed my fashion game forever! Suzanne Colmer, owner of Image & Style Consultant Agency ‘Your Shop Girl' lives and breaths fashion. Not the crazy unrealistic Instagram fashion that's either cheap and trendy or totally over the top expensive, but the "mama, this is what you need because it looks good on you and feels good" fashion!
When chatting with her about sweatshirts she said " I am of the mindset that every single piece of clothing in your closet should be something you absolutely love, which includes your loungewear. Plus, with so many of us living in our comfy clothes we might as well put a little bit more time and effort into how we style each piece."
The most important thing Suzanne considers when picking out hoodies for her clients or herself is fabric ie. lightweight vs. heavy and cotton vs. bamboo - a favourite of hers because it's a sustainable fabric that feels like puppies... awe!
The next thing Suzanne thinks about is the style. "Do you want something more slouchy or more tailored? Will you wear it with high waisted pants or over tights? How high do you want the neckline?"
Lastly, she considers colour. Suzanne suggests staring with your best neutral. "If you decide you need more than one, then feel free to branch out into colour. Just make sure it works with the other pieces you own."
So without further ado, here are 4 ways I'm styling my grey hoodies these days (thanks Suzanne).
Visit my Pinterest page here for more looks and links to hoodies you can shop for now.
I didn't always know how to shop for or style a hooded sweatshirt, however. As a busy mama of two juggling my business, the household, cooking, cleaning (you know what it's like) I either bought clothes that I didn't end up loving or didn't buy clothes at all.
So I finally put myself first and invested in a style consultant who has changed my fashion game forever! Suzanne Colmer, owner of Image & Style Consultant Agency ‘Your Shop Girl' lives and breaths fashion. Not the crazy unrealistic Instagram fashion that's either cheap and trendy or totally over the top expensive, but the "mama, this is what you need because it looks good on you and feels good" fashion!
When chatting with her about sweatshirts she said " I am of the mindset that every single piece of clothing in your closet should be something you absolutely love, which includes your loungewear. Plus, with so many of us living in our comfy clothes we might as well put a little bit more time and effort into how we style each piece."
The most important thing Suzanne considers when picking out hoodies for her clients or herself is fabric ie. lightweight vs. heavy and cotton vs. bamboo - a favourite of hers because it's a sustainable fabric that feels like puppies... awe!
The next thing Suzanne thinks about is the style. "Do you want something more slouchy or more tailored? Will you wear it with high waisted pants or over tights? How high do you want the neckline?"
Lastly, she considers colour. Suzanne suggests staring with your best neutral. "If you decide you need more than one, then feel free to branch out into colour. Just make sure it works with the other pieces you own."
So without further ado, here are 4 ways I'm styling my grey hoodies these days (thanks Suzanne).
Visit my Pinterest page here for more looks and links to hoodies you can shop for now.
layered under a leather Moto
"I love playing with lengths to add a bit of interest when pairing a moto and hoodie. You could try a cropped hoodie with high waisted denim and a longer moto or a cropped moto with an oversized hoodie and skinnies. Either way a little side tuck goes a long way."
How I've styled it: One of my favourite ways to wear a grey hoodie is layered under a leather Moto jacket. Because I live in Canada, and our winters are cold, I layer the hoodie over a turtleneck for extra warmth. Here I've paired it with black denim and a trendy pair of chunky boots! |
under a tailored coat
"A wool coat and hoodie can be the perfect pair as long you keep the bottoms more elevated. A pair of vegan leggings or jeans and boots will help to balance out the more casual sweatshirt."
How I've styled it: With a cool pair of vegan leather leggings and a chunky pair of boots. Cozy and cool! |
under a vest
"This look proves that comfy can also be cute! Layering makes you look immediately more put together, even if it is just throwing on a warm puffer or quilted vest."
How I've styled it: This look is all cozy! When I'm in ultra-relax or ultra-mom mode, I opt for this completely cozy outfit. Here I've layered my grey hoodie over a long white t-shirt (to cover my bum) and paired it with pair of cotton leggings and winter boots. If you don't have snow, this outfit would also look super cute with white sneakers! |
the complete sweatsuit
"Winter 2021 will be forever known as the year the "sweatsuits" elevated into "sets". Stick to a monochromatic look to help elevate this trend and don't be afraid to wear colour! Just stick to a neutral in your layering piece if you do."
How I've styled it: As a set with my vegan leather Moto & chunky boots! |
Your Shop Girl
Vist Suzanne at yourshopgirl.com on Instagram and Pinterest to find out how to love all your clothes in your closet. Use the code "littlelovelifestyle" to get a virtual colour analysis from Suzanne completely free!
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