6 Chic Ways to Style Your Hoodie For Fall

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By definition, a hoodie has a hood, kangaroo pockets, and usually drawstrings, unlike your standard crewneck sweatshirt. That means it automatically offers countless additional styling tricks to take advantage of.

You can employ a sporty touch by knotting the tie at your neck, or you can add dimension and attitude to a pantsuit by letting your hood swing out the back of your blazer and pool around your neck — this in place of a preppy collar. Of course, lifting your hood up over your head and completing your outfit with biker shorts, ribbed socks, and sneakers helps to achieve a steadfast brand of athleisure we've come to rely on for errand-running.

While hoodies will no doubt help you appear more laid-back, that doesn't mean you have to look like you're heading to the gym whenever you're wearing one. With the help of unique ideas from street style stars and luxury brands taking these designs to the runway, hoodies are now part of a foundational wardrobe more than ever.

With brands like Acne Studios and Opening Ceremony emphasizing an oversize fit, kitschy labels like Boys Lie, Praying, and Nus rolling out designs with attention-grabbing phrases, and Patou breaking the mold and adding romantic flower embroidery for a playful twist, there's plenty to shop on the market.

Scroll through for some quick Instagram inspiration, then shop our favorite selections to help you pull off any number of getups you're hoping to re-create. Here's fair warning: many of these pieces have matching pants that put the finishing touch on a sleek tracksuit and may be hard to resist.

Hoodie Outfits: Colorblocking

Don't be afraid of mixing bright hues — especially with the multitude of feel-good colorways, graphic slogans, and quotes that are out there and can speak to your individuality. Perhaps it's your favorite sports brand or fashion label that you wear proudly across your chest. Style it with equally bold pants and pointed-toe heels to make a statement.

Hoodie Outfits: Leggings

If you love the look of an oversize hoodie with leggings and high ribbed socks, work this sporty combination as loungewear indoors, then throw on a breezy, floral-print midi skirt when you head out.

Hoodie Outfits: Coord Set

Go for a full-on tracksuit look by styling your hoodie with matching joggers. If you're excited to try a tie-dye print from head to toe, accent the look with a dark boot or sneaker and add on a waist bag or aviators to break up the pattern.

Hoodie Outfits: Workout Set

Elevate your workout look with a hoodie draped over your shoulders. It'll add polish to your athletic gear and take you from class to brunch, especially if your hoodie comes in a complementing neutral color. Alternative method: tie your hoodie around your waist.

Hoodie Outfits: Leather Pants

Try splitting up two sporty elements (i.e., your hoodie and trainers) with sleek leather pants, and add some delicate gold jewelry to accessorize the look.

Hoodie Outfits: Mom Jeans

A cropped hoodie and a pair of high-waisted mom jeans are an easy go-to recipe for success. Complete with a platform sneaker and another layer, such as a puffer or blazer, on cooler days.

Hoodie Outfits: Opening Ceremony Miniature Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Opening Ceremony Miniature Hoodie

Enjoy Opening Ceremony's take ($315) on the classic oversize hoodie with the brand's spoof piece, which features another miniature hoodie at the top left corner. Complete with a schoolgirl argyle-print miniskirt and platforms for '90s appeal.

Hoodie Outfits: Praying Don't Give Up Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Praying Don't Give Up Hoodie

Wear Praying's Don't Give Up hoodie ($165) to send out words of encouragement to passersby. Style simply with mom jeans, white sneakers, and hoop earrings.

Hoodie Outfits: Tier Window Seat Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Tier Window Seat Hoodie

Tier's window-seat hoodie ($80, originally $200) showcases the brand's creative and imaginative graphics and will score you compliments anywhere you go. Finish this throwover with a neutral pleated midi skirt, sneakers, and ribbed ankle socks.

Hoodie Outfits: UO NSYNC Graphic Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: UO NSYNC Graphic Hoodie

This Urban Outfitters NSYNC Graphic Hoodie Sweatshirt ($79) is sure to spark nostalgia, especially when worn with loose cargo pants and Dr. Martens, like the iconic '90s band members.

Hoodie Outfits: Tna Cozy Fleece Boyfriend Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Tna Cozy Fleece Boyfriend Hoodie

This Tna hoodie ($80) comes in almost 40 colorways, though we suggest shopping the trend of the moment and opting for pink. Complete with matching sweat shorts and trainers for optimal sophistication.

Hoodie Outfits: Acne Studios Long Sleeve Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Acne Studios Long Sleeve Hoodie

This mint Acne hoodie ($320) is stitched with the brand's tonal logo patch at the chest and provides the optimal opportunity for monochrome dressing.

Hoodie Outfits: Patou Oversize Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Patou Oversize Hoodie

Rather than opting for a slogan or plain-colored sweatshirt, shop this Patou oversized jersey hoodie ($850) with a flower embroidered grosgrain trim for romantic vibes. You can contrast it with edgy slacks, or play to the blooms by wearing with a free-flowing skirt or dress.

Hoodie Outfits: Em on Holiday Refreshed Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Em on Holiday Refreshed Hoodie

This Em on Holiday Refreshed hoodie ($135) comes splashed with a kitschy screen printed graphic and can be completed with the matching track pants and sandals for a leisurely look.

Hoodie Outfits: Boys Lie Main Squeeze Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Boys Lie Main Squeeze Hoodie

The heavyweight french terry material of the Boys Lie Main Squeeze hoodie ($154) provides structure and drama. Since it's cropped, it will also team up well with high-waisted denim and either boots or sneakers.

Hoodie Outfits: Cloney Kim Is My Lawyer Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Cloney Kim Is My Lawyer Hoodie

Wear a sign of the times with this Cloney Kim Is My Lawyer hoodie ($248), which is a product of pop culture courtesy of the streetwear brand. Select light-wash pants to accent the key phrase.

Hoodie Outfits: Mayfair Group Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Mayfair Group Hoodie

This Mayfair Group hoodie ($108) is meant to be oversized, but works just as well with black biker shorts as it does with the coordinating pants.

Hoodie Outfits: PSC Nature Green Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: PSC Nature Green Hoodie

Show off your environmental awareness in this PSC Nature hoodie ($148, originally $212), which has a raw-edge, cropped hem — all the better to show off a pair of printed pants.

Hoodie Outfits: Nus Boyfriend Hoodie
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Hoodie Outfits: Nus Boyfriend Hoodie

Nus is a brand that consistently churns out hoodies with cheeky messages, one of which is sure to speak to your mood lately. This boyfriend hoodie ($50) comes in eight different color options, and looks best worn cozy and oversize with a pair of cargos.