HEY, HOW DO I WEAR…
The extreme hoodie? Here’s how
1 THE NEW HOODIE
Call it the Vetements effect – over the past year, the humble gym sweat has had a street-punk makeover and reinvented itself as a cult item that can cost up to £700. Gargantuan shoulder pads (gulp), mile-long sleeves, ironic graphics – all of these draw paparazzi to FROWgoers like a magpie to Kim K’s wedding ring. Luckily, the high street has plenty of options that won’t blow your pay cheque – read on…
4 XXL SLEEVES
These might give you flashbacks of your older sister’s hand-me-downs in primary school, but trust us, giant sleeves are definitely a thing this season. Long and baggy, wide and flared, covered in ruffles – practically any style goes right now. Worried about being drowned in fabric? Wear something sleek and form-fitting on the bottom or show some skin with a mini, like Chiara.
2 NO FUSS
This outfit’s success is in its simplicity. If The Blonde Salad blogger Chiara Ferragni had started piling on the jewels and loud accessories, it would lose the nonchalance and thus the cool factor. A red lip, and perhaps a simple earring, is all that’s needed.
3 FRESH PAIRINGS
Think outside the jeans or trackies box. If your hoodie is made of thin enough material, tuck it into a leather or PVC pencil skirt or smart trousers for a secretarymeets-skater-boy look. We call this trend ‘expect the unexpected’. If Chiara topped her boots and straight leather mini with a cropped, tight jumper, her look would have a very different feel – the hoodie’s baggy silhouette feels perfectly 2017.
5 OPPOSITES ATTRACT
The key to elevating a sweatshirt into A Fashion Item is pairing it with the opposite of sportswear, like Chiara’s vinyl thigh-highs and croc mini. If you’re not ready to get your legs out quite yet, a long silk or velvet slip dress worn underneath would be equally chic.