I am a sucker for a good hoodie. I know that they aren't the epitome of fashion and are probably deemed as a skateboard wearable, but I see it like a car. I want to ride in comfort. There is something about getting cocooned in a heavy cotton hoodie with the kangaroo pouch to rest a lazy set of arms in.
The great hoodie is going to set you back a few bucks. I won't mention here any specific brands as I am not some sort of brand ambassador nor am I getting paid to be an influencer here. I will caution you though, that what you pay for in this regard is generally what you get. That holds true until you get into some of the "performance" wear. This stuff is definitely comfortable in its own regard, but is a little on the light side.
One could almost class hoodies by seasons. A nice performance wear hoodie would be good for the late evening or early morning in late July. It's pretty much a summer hoodie. Now the big heavy, almost canvas exterior hoodie can be a replacement for a jacket on cold fall and early winter days. There are companies that actually make these specifically for that purpose!
My go to is the heavy cotton one that feels like you just slipped on a customized portable duvet. I'm not a big logo guy though. I don't like walking around feeling like a billboard unless it's something I truly want to get behind; like perhaps my own logo; or maybe an Team Canada logo. Having a nine inch logo of the brand of shirt that I am wearing, after I paid for the actual shirt, seems like free advertising to that company. I opt for the black on black type advertising in this regard; or perhaps the small well placed logo on the nape or sleeve.
Regardless, the marketing genius behind these heavy cotton hugs is not the point. They hoodie has a bad wrap. Maybe it stems from the old Rocky movies where the grey sweat soaked training sweater gave the image that this was just glorified gym wear. Admittedly, Stallone was did his best to paint himself as some "bum" from Philly which earned him an Academy Award if I am not mistaken, but that just shows the versatility of this wonder garment!
Garth Brooks wears hoodies. He does interviews in them, plays shows on the Garth Channel, sound checks. I think Garth and I would get along famously. Now, when it's show time, it's definitely time to dress more smartly. I mean I wouldn't advise anyone to go into a job interview wearing their favourite hoodie; nor show up to your brothers wedding draped in the comfort of chicken noodle soup either. There are then indeed times that the hoodie has to be put aside. But as soon as those times hit their limit...well not much better than getting out of the dressy gear and slipping into the hot tub of the old faithful hoodie.
What's the best thing to wear with a hoodie? Well, you could go old school gym teacher and opt in for matching sweat pants. That may get you an invite to act as an extra in a Gerry Dee sitcom or an 80's rap video. The best thing in my mind is your favourite pair of jeans. That though is a blog in and of itself. Until then, I should probably head into work...or maybe it's a work from home day....in my favourite hoodie.