We know what youâre thinking. A hoodie isnât primarily for style or fashion of any kind. Itâs typically the one garment you can slip on over your sweats to go run quick errands or lounge on the couch while binge-watching your favorite TV show.
While you arenât entirely wrong, we do believe that this is a bit of an inside-the-box mentality. Thatâs because you can wear your zip-up hoodie as a fashion accessoryâ if you pair it with the right outfit pieces. But, donât worry: you donât have to make too much of an effort to look stylish in your hoodie!
Thatâs precisely what this style guide aims to provide you: a refreshing take on your trusty hoodie so you can up the style but still feel comfortable and cozy! And this goes for all options, including heavy zip up  ladies hoodies and beyond! Here are just eight great styling ideas for your hoodieâ without the discomfort of high fashion!
 1.Tie It Around Your Waist with a Crop Top and Biker Shorts
Remember when tying your sweatshirt around your waist wasnât âhip?â Well, times have changed and we are here for it. Wrapping and tying your hoodie around your waist is officially âin,â which is exceptional for not only convenience (where else would you rather put your hoodie when itâs too hot to wear?) but also fashion!
You can wrap your heavy zip-up hoodie or another hoodie around your waistâ but donât forget the rest of your outfit! Be sure to wear a cute crop top and, for added pizzazz, wear a pair of biker shorts (thatâs rightâ theyâre back in style, too!).
2. Skater Dress with Boots or Strappy Sandals
Donât be alarmed by the word âdressâ in the title of this section. We know that dresses arenât typically âchillax,â but hear us out. A skater dress hugs your top just right and then flows down from your waist, making for a casual, comfortable, and cool dress option.
Pop on a skater dress and toss your favorite heavy zip-up hoodie on top: a truly dynamic duo! Donât forget about your other accessories, especially your shoes. Depending on the weather (and your personal preference), opt for either a pair of boots or strappy sandals!
 3. Over or Tied Around a Jumpsuit
Weâre jumping headfirst into the jumpsuit trend and we highly recommend you follow suit. A jumpsuit is essentially a one-piece garment that combines a top and pants all into one place. Itâs comfortable, casual, and fashionable all at once! Whatâs really not to love?
You can slip right into your favorite jumpsuit, whether it be solid-colored or patterned, then throw your hoodie on top. Or, if you really want to be double stylish, you can tie your hoodie around your waist atop your jumpsuit!
As for shoes, thatâs free reign. Whatever you think looks the best is the best choice! Sneakers, flats, sandals, bootiesâ itâs up to you!
 4. Halter Crop Top with Baggy Jeans
Baggy jeans have exploded in popularity in the last couple of years and itâs high time you use it to your advantage. Baggy jeans can be tantalizing but are especially ideal because they arenât clingy or tight-fitting, making for an ideal piece of comfortable clothing for your âcasualâ fit!
With your baggy jeans, we highly recommend nearly any top of your choice, but we especially believe a halter crop top is an excellent choice! This is because the baggy jeans and the hoodie are so loose-fitting that you need a top to counterbalance them. Thatâs why a halter crop top is your best bet (plus, itâs comfortable to wear as it wonât rise up and will overall stay put!).
5. Off-Shoulder with Leggings and Sneakers (Think Sporty Chic!)
You could always opt to wear your hoodie as it was originally intended, but that can get old fast. Why not switch up the narrative and slip one shoulder off? By wearing just one shoulder of your hoodie, you evoke an unequivocal âcool vibeâ (and youâre more likely to receive and enjoy a refreshing cool breeze if you need one!).
With your off-shoulder hoodie, we recommend sporting a âfabricâ fit. Weâre thinking along the lines of a pair of leggings and sneakers. Your sneakers can either be fashionable or legitimate running shoes. Either way, youâll look eye-catching sporty chic!
6. Classic Wear with Jeans and Graphic T-Shirt
While we do love to change up recurring things in our lives for a refreshed and different perspective, you really cannot go wrong with classics. In almost complete contrast to our last point, you can indeed still choose to wear your hoodie as you classically would!
On top of that, wear it with a pair of your favorite jeans and a graphic T-shirt. Youâll have a classic look that will look exceptional now and for years to come!
Even during the warmest months, there are still dewy and chilly mornings and evenings. You can prepare for all the temperatures by wearing your hoodie over your summer outfit! This will keep you comfortably warm during those chillier hours of the day but can also be easily shed if you get too hot (and then wrapped around your waist for added style!).
By wearing a pair of shorts and a tank top beneath your sweatshirt, you are ready for the heat and humidity, even during midday. Plus, theyâll both perfectly complement your hoodie!
8. Vibrant Sweatpants and High Tops
Ready to really make a fashion statement? Then try wearing your casual hoodie atop a vibrant pair of sweatpants! Your sweatpants can be one solid and bright color or boast a unique, eye-popping pattern. When you wear such sweatpants, take your outfit a step further and slap on your high-top sneakers!
 Youâll appear fashionable yet retro all at the same timeâ and we love to see that.
Now that you have a better idea of how to casually style a heavy zip up hoodie or really any zip up sweatshirt, you should check out our premium options! We have numerous sweatshirts and hoodies available for you to choose from to match all your comfort levels and styling preferences!