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Beige Sweatshirts Worth Building an Outfit Around THE_DOUBLE_F Beige sweatshirt in silk blend Jump to section ↓

Blue Sweatshirts That Look More Expensive Than They Are THE_DOUBLE_F Light blue sweatshirt with gros-grain logo Jump to section ↓

$198.25 THE_DOUBLE_F

Green Sweatshirts That Quietly Do the Heavy Lifting MASDINGS Standard Crew Sweatshirt Jump to section ↓

$42.50 MASDINGS

Red Sweatshirts That Earn Their Place in Your Wardrobe SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Workwear Applique Sweatshirt Red Bordeaux Red - Size: Jump to section ↓

$38.49 SUPERDRY_UK

Streetwear Sweatshirts That Actually Earn Their Keep SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt Mister Tee LA Sketch Patch Jump to section ↓

$24.97 SNEAKIN UK

Sweatshirts for Casual You'll Actually Wear Again INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Hooded Sweatshirt: Unisex - X Black Jump to section ↓

$29.00 INSTOCK UK

Polo Ralph Lauren SWEATSHIRT ZIPPE EN DOUBLE KNIT TECH men’s Sweatshirts in White

White Sweatshirts That Look More Expensive Than They Are SPARTOO.CO.UK Polo Ralph Lauren SWEATSHIRT ZIPPE EN DOUBLE KNIT TECH men's Sweatshirts in White Jump to section ↓

$139.50 SPARTOO.CO.UK

Beige Sweatshirts Worth Building an Outfit Around

Beige is doing a lot of quiet work in menswear right now and the sweatshirt is where it makes the most sense. Not because it is trendy, but because a well chosen beige sweatshirt sits neutrally against almost everything in a wardrobe and somehow makes the whole outfit look considered rather than thrown together. The problem is that most of them are either too thin to look like anything, cut in a way that adds bulk in the wrong places, or that specific shade of beige that reads as faded rather than intentional. We have been looking closely at weight, fit through the shoulder, and the exact tones that work with denim, olive trousers, and grey equally well. The ones we picked here earn their place as a foundation piece rather than an afterthought. Wear one with well fitted trousers and a decent shoe and you will be surprised how much it does with very little.

THE_DOUBLE_F Beige sweatshirt in silk blend $150.50 THE_DOUBLE_F

CIRCLE FASHION STONE ISLAND S COMPASS SWEATSHIRT Size: X, colour: BEIGE $285.00 CIRCLE FASHION

INSTOCK UK Lucy Oversized Pocket Sweatshirt and Leggings Co-ord Set - ML Beige $18.94 INSTOCK UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Company Relaxed Sweatshirt Light Grey Pumice Stone Beige Marl - Size: $49.99 SUPERDRY_UK

SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt Guess Amos $80.34 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Adicolor Polar Fleece Half-Zip Sweatshirt - Beige - Beige $49.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

THE_DOUBLE_F Beige sweatshirt with grosgrain logo $305.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

SNEAKIN UK Hooded sweatshirt Faguo Mesnil $54.71 SNEAKIN UK

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Adicolor Premium Crew Sweatshirt - Beige - M Beige $39.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

THE_DOUBLE_F Casey sweatshirt NaturalSilver $76.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

THE_DOUBLE_F Beige crew-neck cotton sweatshirt $198.25 THE_DOUBLE_F

SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt child Kids on the Moon Tiny Dogs $17.12 SNEAKIN UK

Blue Sweatshirts That Look More Expensive Than They Are

Blue is doing a lot of work in menswear right now and the sweatshirt is where it shows up best. Not navy, not royal, not that washed out grey blue that looks like a mistake. We mean the blues that actually have some intention behind them, the kind that sit well against denim, work under a tailored jacket, and hold their colour after twenty washes. The problem with most sweatshirts is that cheapness announces itself immediately, in the fabric weight, the seam finishing, the way the cuffs go slack within a month. What we have been looking for here are the ones that avoid all of that without asking you to spend serious money. Good cotton weight, clean construction, a fit that works without being fussy. Some of these are French terry, some are loopback. All of them look considerably better than their price suggests. Blue is the easiest version of this category to get right, and these are proof.

THE_DOUBLE_F Light blue sweatshirt with gros-grain logo $198.25 THE_DOUBLE_F

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Chest Logo Sweatshirt $114.75 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt child Kids on the Moon Long Dog $21.10 SNEAKIN UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Fleetwood Mac Rumours men's Sweatshirt in Blue $32.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Oversized hooded sweatshirt Colorful Standard Organic Polar Blue $58.91 MADE IN PARADIS UK

INSTOCK UK Ladies West Coast Sweatshirt - Electric Blue $17.50 INSTOCK UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Casual Westart Sweatshirt $49.50 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Sweatshirt: Unisex - X Blue Ice $40.00 INSTOCK UK

SNEAKIN UK Oversized hooded sweatshirt Colorful Standard Organic Petrol Blue $58.91 SNEAKIN UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Light blue cotton zip-up sweatshirt $160.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

INSTOCK UK Snickers Crew Neck Work Sweatshirt With MultiPockets™ Various Colours - Navy Blue Large $59.22 INSTOCK UK

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL K-WAY Sweatshirt Men color Blue $90.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

Green Sweatshirts That Quietly Do the Heavy Lifting

Green is doing something useful in a wardrobe right now and a lot of men are sleeping on it. Not the bright stuff. Not anything that needs confidence you haven't earned yet. The kind of green that sits quietly next to navy, works with grey marl, and makes your denim look more considered than it actually is. A sweatshirt in the right shade of green becomes one of those things you reach for without thinking, which is the highest compliment a piece of casual clothing can receive. We've been looking specifically at midweight options where the fabric has enough structure to hold its shape after a wash but enough softness to wear over nothing but a t-shirt. Fit matters here more than most people give it credit for. Too boxy and it looks like an afterthought. Too fitted and the whole relaxed point is lost. The ones we've pulled together get the balance right. Quiet, useful, and better than they look on a hanger.

MASDINGS Standard Crew Sweatshirt $42.50 MASDINGS

CIRCLE FASHION BELSTAFF QUARTER ZIP SWEATSHIRT Size: S, colour: GREEN $140.00 CIRCLE FASHION

MADE IN PARADIS UK Oversized hooded sweatshirt Colorful Standard Organic Hunter Green $58.91 MADE IN PARADIS UK

SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt Crewneck Colorful Standard Classic Organic spring green $51.54 SNEAKIN UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Essential Logo Raglan Crew Sweatshirt Green Washed Twill Green - Size: $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL Long-Sleeve Striped Polo-Neck Sweatshirt Green $24.02 YESSTYLE_US_GLOBAL

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Samstag Crew Sweatshirt - Navy, Grey & Green - M Navy $44.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

MADE IN PARADIS UK Sweatshirt Crewneck Colorful Standard Organic oversized hunter green $51.54 MADE IN PARADIS UK

LOUCHE Jan Colour Sweatshirt - Green and White $49.00 LOUCHE

SPARTOO.CO.UK Polo Ralph Lauren SWEATSHIRT ZIPPE EN DOUBLE KNIT TECH men's Hoodies in Green $186.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Men's Classic Essential Sweatshirt, Light Green, Size: Xxl $31.49 SUPERDRY_UK

FILA UK Sharkbait Crew Neck Sweatshirt $24.00 FILA UK

Red Sweatshirts That Earn Their Place in Your Wardrobe

Red is a colour most men talk themselves out of before they've even tried it. Too loud, too much, too risky. We understand the hesitation but we think it's misplaced, because the right red sweatshirt is one of the easiest ways to add something to a wardrobe that actually gets noticed for the right reasons. The problem is usually fit and shade. A boxy cut in the wrong red and yes, it reads like a football kit. A properly fitted midweight sweatshirt in a considered shade, a deep cherry or a muted brick, worn with dark trousers or indigo denim, is a completely different proposition. We've been looking specifically for options where the cotton weight holds its shape, the colour doesn't fade into something sad after three washes, and the cut works tucked or untucked without looking accidental. These are the red sweatshirts we'd actually wear ourselves, which is the only filter that matters.

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Workwear Applique Sweatshirt Red Bordeaux Red - Size: $38.49 SUPERDRY_UK

THE_DOUBLE_F Light red sweatshirt with logo print $215.00 THE_DOUBLE_F

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL CARHARTT WIP Sweatshirt Men color Red $129.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

TRUFFLESHUFFLE.COM Loungefly How To Train Your Dragon Crewneck Sweatshirt $64.99 TRUFFLESHUFFLE.COM

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL STONE ISLAND Sweatshirt Men color Red $310.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

SPARTOO.CO.UK Craghoppers Tatton II men's Sweatshirt in Red $47.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Hartland Crewneck Sweatshirt $58.65 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Dustrip Red Bull Sweatshirt $69.50 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL PUMA Sweatshirt Men color Red $110.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

LA REDOUTE UK Embroidered Back Towelling Sweatshirt $27.19 LA REDOUTE UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING LMJ Crew Neck Sweatshirt $39.00 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

FILA UK Hanks Colour Block Crew Sweatshirt - $42.00 FILA UK

Streetwear Sweatshirts That Actually Earn Their Keep

Most sweatshirts in the streetwear space are doing a lot of shouting and not much else. Big logos, aggressive graphics, the kind of thing that looks like a statement but actually just dates itself badly within eighteen months. What we've been looking for is different. The sweatshirt that has real weight to it, sits properly across the shoulders, and doesn't need to borrow credibility from a drop or a collab to earn its place in a wardrobe. Fabric matters here more than most men realise. A thin fleece back is where a lot of otherwise decent sweatshirts lose the argument. The ones we've pulled together are cut with enough structure to layer under a jacket without bunching, and relaxed enough to wear with shorts in September without looking like you've made a bad decision. Some are understated. Some have personality. All of them are worth the money and then some. Streetwear that actually respects your wardrobe rather than competing with it.

SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt Mister Tee LA Sketch Patch $24.97 SNEAKIN UK

BARGAINMAX LIMITED Barbie Fashion Doll Curly Blonde Hair Block Sweatshirt $19.99 BARGAINMAX LIMITED

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Ash Grey Contrast Drawcord Funnel Neck Sweatshirt $18.20 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Sweatshirt Superdry Vintage Athletic $45.34 MADE IN PARADIS UK

STANDOUT Script Embroidery Sweatshirt $89.95 STANDOUT

MADE IN PARADIS UK Sweatshirt Blend Ferran $16.50 MADE IN PARADIS UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Sweatshirt Alpha Industries X $47.04 MADE IN PARADIS UK

SNEAKIN UK Hooded sweatshirt Merchcode Scarface Magazine Cover Fluffy $35.36 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Sweatshirt Protest NXG Norwayd $49.27 SNEAKIN UK

FILA UK Gardenia Rolando Zip Neck Sweatshirt $75.00 FILA UK

SNEAKIN UK Hooded sweatshirt Thug Life Ink $29.75 SNEAKIN UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Hooded sweatshirt Superdry Vl Heritage $45.34 MADE IN PARADIS UK

Sweatshirts for Casual You'll Actually Wear Again

Most men own at least three sweatshirts they never actually wear. They sit in a drawer because the fit went wrong after two washes, or the fabric is that slightly scratchy cotton that never really softened up, or the colour turned out to be a shade less useful than it looked on screen. The result is a casual drawer full of near misses. What we were looking for here is the opposite of that. Sweatshirts with a weight that sits properly on the shoulder, a cut that works tucked or untucked without looking like it was designed for someone else, and a fabric that improves rather than degrades with regular wear. Crew necks that go over a shirt collar without bunching. Quarter zips that earn their place without looking like sportswear that lost its way. Casual dressing is not low effort dressing. These are the pieces that understand that distinction and make it look easy.

INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Hooded Sweatshirt: Unisex - X Black $29.00 INSTOCK UK

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Taupe Brushed Rib Long Sleeve Sweatshirt $6.75 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

BONMARCHE UK Bonmarche Stripe Funnel Neck Sweatshirt $15.00 BONMARCHE UK

SUPERDRY_UK Superdry & Co Men's Great Outdoors Embroidered Sweatshirt Cream Oatmeal Beige - Size: $49.99 SUPERDRY_UK

OXYGEN_CLOTHING Juliana Sweatshirt $47.40 OXYGEN_CLOTHING

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals Essentials Crew Neck Sweatshirt - Power Pink - S Pink $29.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

INSTOCK UK Jan Tile Quilted Sweatshirt - Blue $30.00 INSTOCK UK

STANDOUT Kiamto Sweatshirt $39.95 STANDOUT

PRETTYLITTLETHING UK Petite Ash Grey V Neck Ced Waist Sweatshirt $14.00 PRETTYLITTLETHING UK

TOKYO LAUNDRY Hoodies Sweatshirts Diageo Cotton Blend Quarter Zip Funnel Neck Brushback Fleece Pullover Sweatshirt in Light Grey Marl $19.99 TOKYO LAUNDRY

INSTOCK UK Organic Heavy Oversized Hooded Sweatshirt: Unisex - L Heather Grey $45.00 INSTOCK UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Hooded sweatshirt with heart design Project X Paris $27.14 MADE IN PARADIS UK

White Sweatshirts That Look More Expensive Than They Are

White sweatshirts are harder to get right than they look. The wrong one goes grey after three washes, pills at the cuffs, or sits with that deflated shapelessness that makes even a good outfit feel like an afterthought. The right one looks like you spent more than you did, which is exactly the brief. We've been paying attention to weight and construction here, because a sweatshirt that holds its structure after repeated wear is worth twice the price of one that doesn't. Fabric composition matters more than the label. A brushed cotton fleece with a clean hem and a collar that doesn't stretch out will always read better than something with a recognisable logo and nothing else going for it. We've also been strict about the fit. Not oversized for the sake of it, not cropped unnecessarily. Just the right amount of ease. These are the white sweatshirts that look considered without trying to announce themselves.

SPARTOO.CO.UK Polo Ralph Lauren SWEATSHIRT ZIPPE EN DOUBLE KNIT TECH men's Sweatshirts in White $139.50 SPARTOO.CO.UK