Men's hoodies have got a bad rep of late: from the association with youth gangs to PM David Cameron's 'hug a hoody' campaign, the fashion staple has had its name dragged through the mud. But don't be deterred, for the hooded top remains a versatile men's style staple - and this season there are multiple ways to wear them...
Arguably the most iconic - and certainly the most current - way to wear the men's hoody right now is to take it back to its hip-hop styling roots. Infused with skate culture, and alongside the current craze for street dance movies such as Step Up 3D, the 'hooded tops paired with baggy cargo pants' look is having a 21st century revival. To pull off this trend, you'll need to buy a size up - rap stars like their hoodies big and baggy - and style it up with oversized baseball caps, sweat bands and a pair of pristine white trainers.
With autumn setting in, sartorial thoughts invariably take on a 'back to school' mentality and, with this as its cue, an alternative way to wear your men's hoody is with a preppy twist. Take the all-Americ
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an college jock as your inspiration for this look, which should be smart yet with a sporting, youthful twist. Well-cut jeans, loafers and brogues on footwear, and tan accessories are key to getting the look right. Yet the ultimate clothing combination comes in the form of a sharp, tailored blazer worn with a hooded top underneath and poking over the collar, a pairing which has the benefit of being both cool and cosy.
Of course, the ways to wear hoodies don't end here; from lazy Sunday mornings paired with pyjama bottoms for sofa lounging to the item's original, practical use - simply keeping warm - the options are endless. S
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o go forth in the hood!
In the Hoodies - The Men's How-To-Wear Guide
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