You guys had to have known that if there was a way I could wear sweatshirts non-stop and still call myself a fashion blogger, I was going to figure it out. Insert blog post titled, "How To Make A Sweatshirt Chic."
As a member president of the Always Freezing Club, I can be found in some form of comfy sweats (preferably immensely oversized, hence the "comfy") 90% of the time. And that's when I'm out in public. 😂 When I'm home, it's comfy oversized sweats 100%. Actually, to be real for a moment, I have hypothyroidism, which plays a huge part in me always being incredibly cold. Throw in a little Raynauds Syndrome (likely caused by the hypothyroidism) and my hands and feet get rigor mortis purple (it's real cute) when they're cold (lose oxygen) and then lobster red when they get too hot (or when the blood flow returns). So, now that I have your sympathy, let's get back to making sweatshirts fancy, shall we?
For the first look, I took a very basic ($11!) hoodie and paired it with some leather pants and boots to dress it up a bit. I'd also add that the chain crossbody brings it up a notch, too.
For this next look, I threw on a leather biker jacket over another basic hoodie (same $11 one as above, just a different color). I kept it a bit more casual with jeans and athletic shoes, but the outfit still has a more relaxed chic look to it. "Relaxed chic" huh? I like it!
This next outfit is basically all of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe (oversized sweatshirt + boyfriend jeans + my favorite booties) in one! I really do feel like the shoes make the outfit with some of these looks, like this one. Add a wide brim hat for that next level blogger chic!
In the outfit below, I would say the oversized trench coat is the piece that takes this look from casual to chic. (And the purse, of course!)
By now two things should be evident. One, I definitely favor my left side. 😂 (True! My profile looks way better from the left.) And two, the sweatshirts I'm wearing in most of these are very basic and, paired with just jeans and sneakers, would make for a pretty casual outfit. I mean, what's more casual than jeans and a hoodie? Obviously nothing wrong with that at all, but I just wanted to point that out because pretty much any sweatshirt can be dressed up when paired with the right components. Here, it's the dressy flats.
I love this next look as is, but I thought I had a boyfriend blazer to go over the crewneck sweatshirt and I do not. (Or I couldn't find it.) That definitely would have spiced it up even more, but I do love it with these shoes, too! Also, even something as simple as putting my hair in a low bun made quite a difference as well.
Another look with my favorite pieces...
If you haven't invested in a good pair of faux leather leggings yet, I would highly recommend! I love what they can do to an outfit! (And a mom pooch. 😜)
And last but not least, another look where the shoes are kicking the outfit up a notch!
I have to say, I think these were some of my favorite pictures to do! I love, love, love my sweatshirts. And I've thoroughly enjoyed giving them the attention they deserve!
Since I covered my favorite fall boots in pretty extensive detail, I thought it would only be fair to the other main category of fall staple items (jackets!) to give them their own post as well. You probably saw a few of these in my fall boots post but today I'm sharing the ones that I feel are on the must-have list!
ARMY JACKET
If there is just one jacket you get this fall, I would say it should be a military jacket (army jacket, or just distressed olive green denim jacket), but I love the way these go with almost anything! Even with distressing like the one shown here, you can dress it up with a sweater and mules or, probably my favorite way to wear it, with a - you guessed it, band tee - black jeans and some sneakers. Olive green is one of my favorite neutrals because it's a great and very subtle way to add color to an otherwise mostly black, white and gray wardrobe.
DENIM JACKET
You probably have a denim jacket already. It's a great way to add warmth to really any outfit. I'm in love with this 90's style oversized denim jacket. It's definitely more on the casual side, but would be super cute paired with a fitted (think bodycon) style dress as well!
BIKER JACKET
Yet another must-have jacket, in my opinion! Biker - or "motorcycle" - jackets are great because, again, they can be worn casually or with a dress. I love the edginess they add to an outfit.
SHACKET (Or shirt jacket, if you're annoyed with that word.)
Shackets may have just become a thing as recently as last year, but I love them just as much as the previously mentioned pieces. They're definitely more for casual wear. I love them over basic shirts and even plain hoodies for cooler temps.
TEDDY BEAR COAT
Ahh, the teddy bear coat! They're probably not for everyone and, depending on the coat, some may be a bit too thick for fall. But the one I have (pictured below) has a very thin lining and is definitely more appropriate for fall. The material definitely makes it more of a casual piece, in my opinion but, aside from my regular graphic tee/jeans combo, I have it paired here with a bodysuit, black jeans and mules to mix things up a little.
CARDIGAN SWEATER
Ok, so technically not a jacket, but cardigans are one of my favorite wardrobe pieces. I have so many of them! A nice thicker cardigan is a great alternative for a jacket in the fall and would even be cute over a casual dress with boots!
If all else fails, grab a hoodie or an oversized sweatshirt on your way out the door and call it a day!
