Joe's Picks

Hoodies That Elevate Rather Than Demote Worth Getting Dressed For

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Gym Hoodies You'll Be Glad You Found VIADUCT CLOTHING New Balance Essentials Field Day Hoodie - Grey - S Grey Jump to section ↓

$29.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

Hoodies for Casual Done Right MADE IN PARADIS UK Casual hoodie Superdry Heritage Brand Jump to section ↓

$46.17 MADE IN PARADIS UK

Lounge Hoodies That Don't Try Too Hard OXYGEN_CLOTHING Lounge Wear Overhead Hoodie Jump to section ↓

$69.30 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

Orange Hoodies That Go With More Than You'd Think SNEAKIN UK Hoodie Puma Hoops Jump to section ↓

$23.82 SNEAKIN UK

Streetwear Hoodies We'd Happily Recommend TOKYO LAUNDRY Hoodies Sweatshirts St Odell Zip Through Hoodie in Khaki -Saint & Sinner Jump to section ↓

$15.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

Vintage Hoodies That Get It Right DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's NY Sketch Oat Marl Hoodie, Size Jump to section ↓

$160.00 DUKE DEXTER

Yellow Hoodies That Look More Expensive Than They Are SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Standard Script Hoodie Yellow Thrift Gold Marl - Size: Jump to section ↓

$59.99 SUPERDRY_UK

Gym Hoodies You'll Be Glad You Found

Most gym hoodies are an afterthought and it shows. Thin fabric that pills after three washes, cuts that look fine on a hanger but wrong on an actual body, and that particular shade of grey that stops looking intentional about a week in. We've been paying attention to what separates the ones that hold up from the ones that quietly get demoted to decorating duty. What we were looking for was specific. Weight that works hard enough to keep you warm between sets without becoming a liability during them. A fit that reads as considered rather than oversized for the sake of it. And construction that survives the kind of weekly washing a gym hoodie actually gets put through. The ones we've pulled together here do all of that. Some lean technical, some lean more towards a clean everyday aesthetic that moves easily from the gym to the rest of your morning. All of them are worth the money. None of them will embarrass you.

VIADUCT CLOTHING New Balance Essentials Field Day Hoodie - Grey - S Grey $29.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

INSTOCK UK GymPin Hoodie Pro ATX - M Black $39.99 INSTOCK UK

SNEAKIN UK Hoodie Starter Scottie $63.85 SNEAKIN UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Sport Side Stripe Oversized Hoodie Bitter Chocolate & Lemon $36.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

SNEAKIN UK Child hoodie adidas Tiro League $34.55 SNEAKIN UK

INSTOCK UK GymPin Hoodie Pro ATX - Black $39.99 INSTOCK UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Shape Navy Contrasting Side Panel Zip Through Hoodie $10.40 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

SNEAKIN UK Zip-up hoodie Gorilla Wear Kenton $79.83 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Full zip hoodie Gorilla Wear Classic $46.31 SNEAKIN UK

INSTOCK UK GymPin Hoodie Pro ATX - L Black $39.99 INSTOCK UK

STANDOUT Echo Graphic Pullover Hoodie $99.95 STANDOUT

SNEAKIN UK Project X Paris Essentials Hoodie $17.50 SNEAKIN UK

Hoodies for Casual Done Right

The hoodie has a bad reputation in some quarters and we understand why. Wear the wrong one and you look like you've given up. Wear the right one and it becomes one of the most useful things in your wardrobe, something that works with tailored trousers as easily as it does with joggers. The difference is almost entirely in the construction. Fabric weight matters enormously. A hoodie that pills after three washes or loses its shape by Christmas is not a bargain at any price. We've been looking specifically at options where the cotton is substantial, the fit is considered rather than oversized by accident, and the details like pocket placement and drawstring quality actually hold up to scrutiny. Nothing in here looks like it came free with a gym membership. These are hoodies that reward being worn well, with the right trousers, the right layer underneath, a bit of thought. Casual done right is still doing something.

MADE IN PARADIS UK Casual hoodie Superdry Heritage Brand $46.17 MADE IN PARADIS UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Mercedes AMG hoodie Petronas Formula One Team Driver $68.23 MADE IN PARADIS UK

STANDOUT Chest Logo Zip Hoodie $139.95 STANDOUT

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Yours Contrast Lining Hoodie In Grey $25.50 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Structure Zip Through Hoodie Light Grey Marl $32.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Yours Pocket Front Hoodie In Green $25.50 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Zip-up hoodie Mister Tee Chosen To Defend Fluffy $37.08 MADE IN PARADIS UK

KAIIA_THE_LABEL Kaiia Matte Slogan Oversized Hoodie Toast $36.00 KAIIA_THE_LABEL

BLACKS Men's Drew Peak Hoodie $25.97 BLACKS

BAD SHIRT CLUB Beggin' For A Peggin Funny Camping Hoodie - White $19.99 BAD SHIRT CLUB

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Good For Nothing Cropped Zip Through Hoodie In Grey $42.25 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Cotton Faded Hoodie: Unisex - S Faded Mustard $37.00 INSTOCK UK

Lounge Hoodies That Don't Try Too Hard

There is a version of the hoodie that works hard at looking like it isn't trying, and then there is the version that actually isn't. The difference matters more than it sounds. Too much branding and it reads as streetwear cosplay. Too little structure and it just looks like something you own because you haven't thrown it out yet. What we've been looking for specifically are hoodies that sit right in that third space: considered enough to wear beyond the sofa, relaxed enough that nobody thinks you've made an effort. Weight is everything here. A properly midweight fleece or brushed cotton feels like it was made for something, not just shipped in bulk. We've also been ruthless about fit around the shoulders and the length at the hem, because that's where most lounge hoodies lose the plot entirely. The ones we've picked look good on the school run, on a slow Saturday, and over a plain tee when you genuinely cannot be bothered to think.

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Lounge Wear Overhead Hoodie $69.30 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

TOKYO LAUNDRY Hoodies Sweatshirts Travel Motif Brushback Fleece Pullover Hoodie with Tape Detail in Mid Grey Marl $19.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Ecru Side Stripe Hoodie, Size: $11.00 BONMARCHE UK

SOCK SHOP Mens Pack Heat Holders Lounge Hoodie Black L $43.99 SOCK SHOP

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Side Stripe Hoodie $11.00 BONMARCHE UK

SOCK SHOP Mens Pack Heat Holders Lounge Hoodie Navy SM $43.99 SOCK SHOP

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Disney Minnie Mouse Oversized Fleece Blanket Hoodie Loungewear In Blue $22.99 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Heat Holders Warm Fleece Snoodie Hoodie - Insulated Winter Sweatshirt Blanket In Black $37.92 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Heat Holders Warm Fleece Snoodie Hoodie - Insulated Winter Sweatshirt Blanket In Navy $37.92 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

LA REDOUTE UK Zp-Up Lounge Hoodie $26.60 LA REDOUTE UK

LA REDOUTE UK Lounge Hoodie $17.50 LA REDOUTE UK

MONSOON Winter Sports Graphic Hoodie & Joggers Set Blue $16.00 MONSOON

Orange Hoodies That Go With More Than You'd Think

Orange is the colour most men talk themselves out of before they've even tried it. Too loud, they think. Too much. But that logic tends to fall apart the moment you see a burnt orange or a faded terracotta hood sitting over a decent pair of mid grey sweats or pulled on over navy chinos with a white tee underneath. The tone does a lot of work. A muted, earthy orange behaves almost like a neutral once you understand what to put it with. A brighter one works harder but still earns its place when the rest of the outfit stays quiet. We have been particularly interested in the weight of the fabric and how the colour holds after washing because orange is the shade that turns cheaply faster than most. These are hoodies we picked because they photograph well on a hanger and look even better in use. That second part is the one that actually matters.

SNEAKIN UK Hoodie Puma Hoops $23.82 SNEAKIN UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Essential Hoodie: Mens - M Pure Orange $25.00 INSTOCK UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Zebra Overhead Hoodie $118.15 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

MILANOO_UK Men's Jackets Hoodie Zip Warm Orange Sport Casual Coat $75.56 MILANOO_UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Essential Hoodie: Mens - L Pure Orange $25.00 INSTOCK UK

BLACKS Men’s Crag Hoodie - Orange RG $29.97 BLACKS

SPARTOO.CO.UK Calvin Klein Jeans BADGE HOODIE men's Hoodies in Orange $81.60 SPARTOO.CO.UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Back & Front Print Trefoil Hoodie - Orange - S Orange $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Essentials Fleece Hoodie - Focus Orange Black - Orange $34.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Adventure Field Hoodie - Orange - M Orange $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Enorsia V-Neck Drop Shoulder Hoodie In Orange $22.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Dyed Hoodie - Orange - M Orange $44.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

Streetwear Hoodies We'd Happily Recommend

The hoodie has become one of the most contested garments in menswear, which sounds dramatic until you remember how many bad ones are out there. Too boxy, too thin, logo too large, fabric that pills after three washes. Most men have owned at least one they regretted. The streetwear end of the market is where things get genuinely interesting though, because the better labels here are putting serious thought into weight, cut, and construction in a way that high street versions simply do not. We have been looking specifically at hoodies that hold their shape, wear well over time, and feel considered rather than thrown together. The kind you reach for on a day off and also wear layered under a heavier jacket without looking like an afterthought. Fit matters enormously here. A hoodie that sits right across the shoulders and tapers even slightly through the body is a different garment entirely. These are the ones worth the money.

TOKYO LAUNDRY Hoodies Sweatshirts St Odell Zip Through Hoodie in Khaki -Saint & Sinner $15.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

MADE IN PARADIS UK Hoodie Alpha Industries Camo Panel $56.32 MADE IN PARADIS UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Trefoil Logo Play Hoodie $29.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

MADE IN PARADIS UK Zip-up hoodie Project X Paris Collaboration Kalash $36.15 MADE IN PARADIS UK

INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Vintage Hoodie: Unisex - Garment Dyed Black Rock $50.00 INSTOCK UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING New Balance x Salehe Bembury PBJ Bembury Hoodie - Blue - Blue $59.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Vintage Hoodie: Unisex - L Garment Dyed Black Rock $50.00 INSTOCK UK

STANDOUT Chase Pullover Hoodie $79.95 STANDOUT

SNEAKIN UK New York Yankees hoodie Nos MLB Le Midi OS BB $15.65 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING New Balance x Salehe Bembury PBJ Bembury Hoodie - Blue - S Blue $59.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Vintage Hoodie: Unisex - L Garment Dyed Blue Stone $50.00 INSTOCK UK

FILA UK Hattie Logo Hoodie - $30.00 FILA UK

Vintage Hoodies That Get It Right

Most hoodies look fine on a hanger and immediately wrong on a person. The proportions are off, the cotton is thin enough to see through, or the whole thing sits with that shapeless, unsure quality that makes you look like you've borrowed it from someone larger. Vintage hoodies solve this in a way that modern production mostly can't replicate. The weight is there. The fit has a relaxed confidence rather than a bagginess that reads as careless. The fading, where it exists, has actually happened rather than been applied in a factory to simulate a life the garment never lived. We've been looking specifically for pieces that earn their place in a considered wardrobe, the kind you'd wear with a decent pair of trousers and not just reserve for the sofa. Champion, Russell Athletic, old college issue. The real ones have a presence that new hoodies spend a lot of money trying to fake. These already have it.

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's NY Sketch Oat Marl Hoodie, Size $160.00 DUKE DEXTER

THE_DOUBLE_F Vintage gray hoodie $100.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's CB Embem Zip Hoodie, Size $175.00 DUKE DEXTER

SNEAKIN UK Casual hoodie Superdry Great Outdoors $46.17 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Logo hoodie Fruit of the Loom Vintage $14.41 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Hoodie Nicce Dye Mercury $28.15 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas ZNE Fast Release Full Zip Hoodie - Red - Red $49.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's CB Eble Zip Hoodie, Size $175.00 DUKE DEXTER

SNEAKIN UK Zip-up hoodie Urban Classics Vintage $29.75 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Zip-up hoodie Nicce Garment Dye $32.09 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals ADV Adventure Field Hoodie - Grey - M Grey $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's CB Emblem Zip Hoodie, Size $175.00 DUKE DEXTER

Yellow Hoodies That Look More Expensive Than They Are

Yellow is the colour most men talk themselves out of and then regret. It reads as risky until you see it worn well, at which point it just looks confident. A good yellow hoodie sits somewhere between a statement and a basic, which is a harder thing to pull off than it sounds. The problem is that yellow also exposes poor construction faster than almost any other colour. Thin fabric, uneven dye, a hood that flops rather than sits. All of it shows up immediately. So when we curate yellow hoodies specifically, we are looking at weight, cut, and whether the colour has been taken seriously at the manufacturing stage. French terry and loopback cotton behave differently and both have their place. Fit matters more here than on a navy piece because there is nowhere for a bad silhouette to hide. These are the ones that look twice what they cost, and that is the whole point.

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Standard Script Hoodie Yellow Thrift Gold Marl - Size: $59.99 SUPERDRY_UK