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23 Best Sweatshirts For Women You’ll Want To Wear Every Day
The 2021 wardrobe staple
Since a little thing called lockdown, we believe every woman needs a 'best sweatshirt' hanging in her wardrobe. It goes without saying that this piece is comfortable but, in 2021, it's also the height of chic. Government restrictions might be easing up, but effortlessness is still the order of the day.
The truth is, this humble basic item was undergoing a renaissance long before we all started WFH. Pre-pandemic, old school tracksuits were championed by the likes of influencers Pernille Teisbaek, Gilda Ambrosio and Jeanette Madsen. Low-key, heather-grey loungewear is on the understated side of this trend, while the bold, logo-stamped kind that's been dropping recently is on the other (spoiler alert: there's a place for both in your wardrobe).
We have the industry's Princess Diana obsession to thank for this. In fact, Instagram throwbacks to the late royal's 1980s and 1990s wardrobe have sparked several trends in the past few years: cycling shorts, sports socks and, you guessed it, sweatshirts. If you need to see a modern incarnation of this to believe it, a quick google of Hailey Bieber should swing it for you. The model's off-duty go-tos are oversized sweatshirts and hoodies paired with teeny-tiny cut-offs, gym leggings and trainers. It's not hard to see where her inspiration for this nonchalant look came from – she even posed as Princess Di for a shoot back in 2019.
The point is, in today's casual climate, sweatshirts aren't meant to be hidden at home. You can wear one on the weekend (with jeans), at the gym (cycling shorts), while chilling at home (no help needed with this one) and even in the office (French-tucked into leather trousers and A-line skirts). And if you need help choosing which style is best for you, we've rounded up 23 of the best sweatshirts for women to peruse right here.
If you were to look up sweatshirt in the dictionary, this heather-grey, French terry number would be it right here. Arket always knows how to nail staples.
Rotate Birger Christensen cleverly dropped the Sunday capsule just as the pandemic hit. Naturally, its 1990s-inspired sweats have been spotted on all the Scandi set – including Emili Sindlev and the brand's founders, Thora Valdimars and Jeanette Madsen.
The Californian surfer, tie-dye trend of summer 2019 is still going strong because, you know, we haven't been able to travel anywhere since then.
Forget handbags, the It piece of 2020 was The Frankie Shop's Vanessa sweatsuit – loved for its drapey fit, balloon sleeves and muted colour palettes of sage-green, dusty-lilac cream and custard yellow. Pernille Teisbaek, Selena Gomez and Erika Boldrin have all been spotted in this sweatshirt from the set.
If The Frankie Shop is a bit out of your budget, & Other Stories' loungewear range is echoing the same vibe.
Now that pub gardens are open and people are returning to the office, you don't have to leave WFH clothes behind. Thanks to its cropped hem and mock-neckline, Monki's sweatshirt is a comfy smart/casual hybrid that'll work with joggers, jeans and leather trousers.
Weekday is 'killing it' in the sweatshirt department this season (yes, that is a thing now). We love the cropped hemline and tight crewneck on this navy sweatshirt.
While most 'sustainable' options out there only feature partially recycled fibres, Ganni's EcoLife® jersey is knitted from 100% re-used cotton and polyester yarns.
If you're not ready to part with your comfortable sweatshirt on evenings out, Cami NYC has you covered with this one-shoulder iteration. Team it with a slip skirt for a smart/casual win.
This year marks 20 years since Stella McCartney launched her namesake brand (just six years after her iconic CSM grad show which saw Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon and Kate Moss walking the school's runway). In celebration of this big milestone, this pistachio sweatshirt is printed with the brand's founding year and flagship store address.
For those who don't do sweatshirts. Filippa K's number is as chic as sweats gets, with a minimalist shape, wide sleeves and a V-cut neckline. You could definitely get away with wearing this one to the office.
Isabel Marant was doing luxe loungewear long before we all started living in the stuff. This sweatshirt is cut to perfection with a cropped hem and mock-neckline, then stamped with the brand's 1980s-inspired sports logo.
Anine Bing just launched a sport capsule with some of the best true-to-the-OG sweats we've ever seen in it. This grey sweatshirt is made from heavy-duty jersey and cut for the perfect 1950s fit.
Great for lounging or LISS activities like yoga, Lanston Sport's sweatshirt is super lightweight. Made from breathable Tencel and cotton-blend jersey, it has a cropped hem and turns to reveal cut-outs at the back – perfect for showcasing a brightly coloured sports bra beneath.
Trust Rick Owens to put a sexy spin on something as basic as loungewear. The cut-outs on this cropped piece only add to its versatility – let it elevate everyday looks or tone down leather trousers in the evening.
Sweaty Betty's sweatshirt is designed for, well, sweat – or the exact moment it starts to chill on your skin post work-out. Made from organic cotton-jersey, it's lined with absorbent terry pile and has a split step-hem for coverage.
Last year, Loewe successfully managed to design loungewear that looks nothing like typical loungewear (think boho embellishments and unusual colour schemes). This logo-embroidered, powdery blue sweatshirt is classic, but not too classic – just the way Jonathon Anderson likes it.
For when you want to be comfy without the coverage, Monki's cropped T-shirt sweat is the way to go.
We like how AllSaints has put a directional twist on the basic sweatshirts - clock the mock neck, split logo print and balloon sleeves.
Bored of grey jersey? Acne Studios bright orange sweatshirt will liven up everyday outfits.
Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times’ Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.
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