Bryan Low
Winter season is around the corner and it is time for you to open your winter wear trunks. Sweaters, jackets, hoodies and what not. Out of all, we’ll be talking about the all- time favourite – hoodies for men.
Hoodies: the coolest winter wear ever designed by mankind. But just in case you are running short of them or you don’t have the latest styles, you are at the right place now. Men, as we know, have limited dressing options (no offense but its true). And talking about winter wear for men, hoodies are the best option. Read along to know what to buy when shopping hoodies for men.
What you need to look out for?
Here are a few details you might want to consider while buying the perfect hoodie.
Fit
Hoodies for men are mostly oversized and baggy which goes along with the street wear style. It is meant to be worn this way but if you are looking for a medium sized, regular fit hoodie which might fit under your jacket or coat, you are free to do so.
If you love body hugging fits, you have hoodie options in this category too. But you must know that slim fit hoodies are not really a thing and you will just be missing out on the experience of wearing a relaxed hoodie.
Fabric
Hoodies come under the category of rough and tough wear so you have to make sure your hoodie fits the purpose. You must be comfortable and carefree if you are wearing the perfect hoodie. Also, you aren’t expected to maintain your hoodie and keep it clean so you should be buying an easy-to-wash and tear free material.
- Fleece fabric
This is generally preferred if you live in a really cold climate. It keep your body heat trapped and also, is super soft and cosy. Natural fleece hoodies might be expensive but you always have the option of going for the artificial one made of polyester derived from plastic
- Jersey fabric
If you are a sportsperson or a gym lover, this is what you should be looking for. A hoodie made out of jersey cotton is the best to keep you covered and aerated at the same time. Plus, these hoodies are stretchable which will not restrict your movements while working out or playing. Your jersey hoodie is also easy to wash and dry, similar to cotton clothes and these are really affordable and easily available if you go for a modest brand.
- Nylon fabric
For all the party animals, this hoodie fabric is for you. Nylon is a synthetic fabric which has a glossy, party look to it and is a great choice for night events. You probably won’t be comfortable wearing this on a casual basis but it’s a must have in your wardrobe.
Weight
You might not have considered this factor but let me tell you, it is the most important criteria to buying the perfect hoodie. Winter wear usually carries weight and you feel extra loaded throughout the winter season. As we have been emphasising on hoodies being the cool winter wear for men until now, you must get the weight correct.
Hoodies are designed to be light yet warm. But again, your purpose behind buying it matters. If you want a sports hoodie. It has to be light and easy to handle. But if you are freezing, you have to adjust with a little bit of hoodie weight.
Colour
Men generally prefer black, blue, grey , khaki and white while buying clothes. But you can always make an exception with hoodies. Hoodies come in bright, vibrant colours which, for sure, will not make you look odd. You can experiment with hoodies as much as you want and its most unlikely that you’ll end up making a fashion blunder. Colours like mint, yellow, purple, red are great choices but again, you can choose according to your taste.
Conclusion
Hoodies are the new winter normal. Irrespective of age, purpose, usage, etc, everybody has fallen in love with this street style trend. And if you are reading this, we know you have too. What are you waiting for? Grab this guide and start your hoodie hunt. We hope you find your perfect hoodie.
Happy winters!
