Sweatshirts. Not a topic we’ve covered often, mostly because they’re not exactly work attire. But as the campaign travel season heats up, I need to start thinking about what I’ll be wearing during long car rides across Montana. And one of my favorite outfits is a cool sweatshirt with a comfortable pair of jeans and a jacket (either a casual blazer or utility jacket).
But finding the right sweatshirt is always a challenge. I need it to have all the warmth and cozy-comfort of a sweatshirt, but I need it to look nicer than your standard hoodie. Here are a few good options under-$50, because a sweatshirt shouldn’t break the bank.
Cable Stitch Puff Shoulder Sweatshirt
Cable Stitch Mockneck Sweater (also in grey and black)
Daily Ritual Modal Pullover (nine colors)
Daily Ritual Tie Back Sweatshirt (normal crewneck in the front)
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I have the Daily Ritual shirt, and I like it. It washes and dries
well and is more than presentable for being out and about. BUT, the side openings come up above my waist as I stretch and move around in it, so I need to wear a camisole tucked into my jeans to stay warm. Not a deal breaker, but just be aware that you may want an extra layer underneath.
I’m long torso’ed so it’s not as bad on me, but my Mom has mentioned she needs a t-shirt underneath or a high rise pant.
How do you fit a sweatshirt under a blazer without it looking bunchy and/or tight in the arms?
Love the look of a sweatshirt under a blazer and I have been on the hunt for a less expensive option to this:
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You could easily buy an cheaper hoodie, cut off the sleeves and use a fray stop spray if you didn’t want to sew a hem. I assume there is no intent to wear it alone, so it would be covered by the jacket either way?
Worth a shot! I didn’t know fray stop was a thing! Thanks!!
A hoodie dickey! That’s… genius. I’ve been stalking a BLANKNYC leather jacket that has the hood attached, but now that I think about it I could just DIY it or do something similar to what you’ve linked.
I have a Zara blazer that I bought in medium so I can wear sweaters under it. You have to hunt for one that has roomier arms.
I love sweatshirts. I live in Arizona, so I need zero sweatshirts. What did I do? Buy two of these. 🙂
I hear it’s cold there at night 😉