During the pandemic, everyone got used to dressing down. We were homebound for the most part and most of the time working remotely doesn't call for getting dressed up. Save for those all-important Zoom meetings. Now that we're back out and about you don't have to completely abandon your sweats. Well, not if the street style set has anything to say about it. That's because its members are masters at making anything look cool. All you have to do is search "street style hoodies" for proof.
Of course, you've got lots going on so we did the searching for you. The best part? You can try these tricks with any hoodie. Whether yours is cropped or oversized, plain gray or brightly colored, there's a way to work it into your winter wardrobe. Plus, we're betting you already own most of the other pieces that make up these ensembles so there's no need to shop for anything else.
Street style hoodies make getting ready to brave the cold weather a cinch. Keep reading to see the secrets behind pulling off the look with style.
The different shades of green, including the footwear, help the stark white hoodie stand out.
A pair of pinstripe pants adds significant oomph to the off-white hoodie, black leather coat and two-tone kicks.
Amp up a basic gray hoodie with a pair of patterned pants and bright pumps or boots, depending upon the weather.
Slip a lilac hoodie on over dark leggings, then work in over-the-knee boots for a truly toasty ensemble.
Bring a little glam to your black hoodie by teaming it with an asymmetric pleated black skirt, thigh-high boots and flashy earrings.
All it takes is a statement coat to instantly upgrade any standard hoodie. Throw in a black skirt, cool kicks and a colorful bag and you're good to go.
Take a creamy hoodie and black pants and layer them under an outsize plaid coat. Bright white boots round out the look.
Swap in a neutral-colored hoodie for your go-to button-down and sport with your favorite suit. Incorporate minty boots FTW.
Keep the cozy vibes going by wearing a colorful hoodie and the matching sweatpants. A teddy coat, neon sneakers and a fluffy bag finish off the outfit.
Dress up a cropped gray hoodie with a dramatic maxi skirt. Bow-accented footwear and a mini bag round out the ensemble.
Go monochrome by styling your cropped hoodie with somewhat shiny pants and a matching coat.
Embrace the preppy movement by pairing a plaid miniskirt with a black hoodie, a leather jacket, black tights and boots.
Tuck a gray hoodie into a pair of brown leather pants, then complete the look with a vibrant bag and white pumps.
Who says black and brown don't go together? Combine a tan hoodie with a brown blazer and short shorts. Slip on black tights and black boots to stay warm.
Style a barely-cropped orange hoodie with coordinating leggings, then sport a gray coat on top. Feel free to wear boots instead of strappy sandals.
Enhance a black hoodie and peacoat combination with a pair of patterned statement pants.
You can still rock a sleeveless hoodie in winter. Simply place it on top of a white shirt and tuck both into a plaid midi skirt.
Complement your pink boots/leggings (you can recreate the look with matching leggings and sock boots) with a gray cropped hoodie and a salmon-hued coat.