Hoodies

The Hoodie, Reconsidered

The hoodie has grown from gym kit into a genuine wardrobe staple, and our edit of women's hoodies treats it that way. You will find oversized hoodies for lounging, cropped hoodies that work with high rise denim, and clean zip up and pullover styles you can layer all year. The common thread is soft, durable fabric that feels good and holds its shape.

The hoodie earns its place because it is endlessly wearable. It softens a polished outfit, adds warmth under a coat and stands alone on off duty days, which is why most of us reach for one several times a week. A great one becomes the piece you travel in, run errands in and pull on the moment you get home.

Hoodie Styles to Know

A few core shapes cover everything from the sofa to the school run.

• Pullover hoodie. The classic, with a front pocket and drawstring hood, easy to layer and throw on.
• Zip up hoodie. Opens fully for easy layering and quick temperature changes.
• Oversized hoodie. A relaxed, roomy oversized hoodie for maximum comfort and a street ready look.
• Cropped hoodie. Ends at or above the waist to pair with high rise jeans and leggings.
• Fleece hoodie. Brushed inside for extra warmth on cold days.

Fabrics and Fit

Comfort comes down to fabric. Cotton and cotton blends breathe and soften with washing, while brushed fleece adds cozy warmth and a heavier loopback cotton feels substantial and holds its structure. A little stretch, often from a touch of elastane, helps a hoodie keep its shape through repeated wear. Small details matter too, so look for ribbed cuffs and hem that spring back, a double lined hood for warmth, and a roomy front pocket. For fit, size down for a trim, tucked in look or size up for that borrowed, oversized feel. Check the measurements on each product and our sizing guide to get the drape you want.

How to Style a Hoodie

A hoodie is as dressed up or down as you make it. For everyday, pair a pullover with jeans and trainers. For a sportier look, match it with joggers or leggings. To elevate it, layer a cropped hoodie under a blazer, or throw a jacket over an oversized style with a mini skirt and boots. It also layers neatly under our coats when the temperature drops.

For a smarter take, tuck a slim pullover into a midi skirt and add loafers, or wear a monochrome hoodie with matching trousers for an easy coordinated set. It also earns its keep as a travel and layering piece, worn under a longer coat on cold days, so the humble hoodie stretches well beyond the weekend.

Building a Cozy Rotation

A couple of well chosen hoodies cover a lot of ground. A neutral pullover pairs with everything, a zip up works as a light layer, and an oversized style is your instant comfort pick. Round out the cozy end of your wardrobe with our sweaters and sweatshirts, and find inclusive cuts across our plus size range. Choose colours you can mix, such as grey, black, cream and one shade you love, and you will always have a comfortable layer that works with the rest of your wardrobe.

Caring for Your Hoodies

Hoodies stay soft and keep their colour with easy care. Turn them inside out and wash cold to protect any print and the fleece, use a gentle cycle, and reshape the cuffs and hem while damp. Skip high heat in the dryer, which can shrink cotton and flatten brushed fleece, and hang or lay flat to keep the shape crisp for longer.

Shop Women's Hoodies

Whether you want one everyday hoodie or a few to rotate, our edit gathers soft, hard wearing styles in the fits shoppers ask for most. US orders over $75 ship free, so it is easy to stock up on the ones you will live in.