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Yes, you can look chic in a sweatshirt

February 11, 2015

Chic sweatshirts for women | A Girl Named PJ

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One of the perks of moving back in with my parents was reuniting with my hooded sweatshirt collection, including

  • the one from that time I (briefly) joined my high school track team
  • the one from Sydney University, where I took a class during my study abroad semester
  • the one two embroidered with printed fabric letters from my sorority days at Boston University

I was eager to reintroduce my hoodies into my daily wardrobe; they were comfortable, warm, and…did I already say comfortable? However, I quickly realized that wearing them as a 34-year-old mother of two just made me feel frumpy, even on those days when I never left the house.

Chic sweatshirt outfit | A Girl Named PJ

Luckily, I found a compromise: grown-up sweatshirts that straddle the fashion line between sporty and sophisticated.

I was wearing one while on a video call with Jeran and Sarah last week, although I had to laugh when Sarah appeared on my monitor looking lovely in a vintage-inspired polka dot dress. By comparison, what they could see of my grey sweatshirt in the monitor must have seemed underwhelming.

“But wait!” I exclaimed, angling the camera at my waist. “It has side zippers!”

Based on personal experience — and the photos above — I say it’s totally possible to look chic in a sweatshirt. The trick is to find one that’s simple in design (I prefer mine slouchy yet slim-fitting) with one eye-catching detail. A twist of fabric, contrasting trim, or bold typography would do the trick.

Here are few current favorites:

chic sweatshirts for women | A Girl Named PJ

  1. Faded tunic sweatshirt from GAP
  2. Knot sweatshirt from ASOS (Sadly, this particular sweatshirt is out of stock, but I found this almost identical alternative that I might even like better.)
  3. Bien Fait sweatshirt from Madewell
  4. Stripe-trim sweatshirt from J.Crew
  5. Crew sweatshirt from Everlane
  6. Alexa Chung for AG sweatshirt from Nordstrom

Would you dare to wear a sweatshirt out of the house? Or do they fall strictly under the category of gym/lounge clothing? 

PS – For more fashion inspiration, follow my style board on Pinterest!

(top images via Zara, ELLE, PopSugar)

 

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  1. Alyssa from The Sparkly Life

    February 11, 2015 at 7:58 am

    i think fit is key wih sweatshirts if you’re wearing them out of the house. If the shape is a little more shrunken/fitted, they totally work! I even wear sparkly necklaces with mine to dress them up even more. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Josie

    February 11, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Gasp! I love this. You’ve inspired me to try this today!

    Reply
    • PJ

      February 12, 2015 at 10:02 am

      You have no idea how much it thrills me hear you say this! Would you share a photo of your chic sweatshirt outfit? I’d love to see it!

      Reply
  3. Lola

    February 11, 2015 at 10:44 am

    sweatshirts are the all-time best. and i agree, maybe not the most fashionable to wear the old GW and BU hoodies, but i’ve snagged some super cute sweatshirts recently from ann taylor loft and target!

    Reply
    • PJ

      February 12, 2015 at 10:01 am

      They may not be fashionable, but those old college hoodies are hard to part with!

      Reply
  4. A

    February 11, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    I’m pretty sure you stole the track team sweatshirt 🙂 I never got one to keep beyond the season.

    Reply
    • PJ

      February 11, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      And a brand new pair of matching sweatpants, too. 😉

      Reply
  5. Erica

    February 11, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I want that knot sweatshirt from ASOS!! Sadly, it is out of stock now.

    Reply
    • PJ

      February 11, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Oh no! I just found a similar knot sweatshirt (and I might even like it better). I’ll update the post with the new link, too.

      Reply
  6. Rachel

    February 12, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    I’m 100% on board with the sweatshirt look. Thank goodness I work in an office that is casual because with a necklace or a pair of booties, I would have no problem wearing one of these everyday.

    Reply
    • PJ

      February 17, 2015 at 6:04 am

      Go for it! Gah, I couldn’t imagine working in an office where business attire was the dress code.

      Reply

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