It's not often that fashion — and runway fashion specifically — encourages us to be comfy. So here's a trend to relish: the return of the designer (or haute) hoodie. Whether you zip it up or pull it over, you're going to want to lean into a new kind of sweater-weather dressing this winter.
Blame it on Miu Miu. At its autumn/winter 2023 show, models walked the catwalk in hoodies layered with peacoats and knitted twinsets. How to emulate the Miu Miu vibe in real life? You might just want to add a pair of trousers or a neat A-line skirt.
Stine Goya also made a case for layering a hoodie during the same season, choosing to pair its camel style with an intarsia knit and chainmail mini skirt. This styling proves the contemporary way to wear a hoodie right now is to wear it with pieces you'd least expect - which means that you can carry a grey marl hoodie as your Christmas party plus one and, conveniently, wrap up in it the next day for your crisp winter walk.
Aside from this juxtaposition, another important thing to consider is proportion. When you choose your hoodie, note its sizing. The look should be oversized and voluminous, like you might have just thrown it on, perhaps even borrowed it from your boyfriend with a somewhat careless application. Though, as designers and retailers come to follow the directive of XXL proportions from the catwalk, many of the hoodies available now already have a more voluminous ideal so you might not, in fact, have to size up afterall.
Those of us willing to take it further are invited to take a look at how the hoodie was worn at Courrèges' autumn/winter 2023 show: completely alone and in lieu of a dress, paired with higher-than-the-thigh boots. To emulate this look, you'll want to go at least one size up and shop the menswear department to find a fit longer through the body.
Naturally, celebrities have been quick to join in on this one. Rihanna, Sophie Turner and Jennifer Lawrence have become devotees of the hooded style worn all day, every day, leaning into its practicality and new sense of polish.
Fashion really has our backs on this one. The hautification of the hoodie makes it a suitable option for a new run of occasions, just in time for party — and hangover — season. Who can argue with that?
Find your new favourite hoodie here with ELLE UK's selection.
Raey Hoodie
Gucci Hoodie
