Fashion People Convinced Me I Need This "Boring" But Comfy Item

2020 has really been the year of trendy basics. Between lots of lounging around and a desire to dress more casual in and out of the house, basics have taken on a whole new level of importance. Of course, being the style-minded people we are, we not just going to wear any old basic clothing item. It's going to be a slightly cooler, more updated version and today I'm adding one more of these trendy basics to my list of favorites: oversized crewneck sweatshirts.

I've been loving the style which feels fresher than your average hoodie and fashion people have also taken a liking to them, too. All over my feed, I'm seeing loads of outfits with sweatshirts that make the formerly-boring basic look anything but. Whether they're layering one over a collared shirt for a preppy feel or styling it with loose jeans and sneakers for a weekend vibe, it's working. Continue on to see seven of these 'fits so you can understand exactly where my obsession stems from.

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Add in this combo consisting of an oversized crewneck, loose ripped jeans, and gold jewelry to your outfit rotation for casual days.

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Layer a blazer over a crewneck sweatshirt for a very '90s Princess Diana-inspired feel. A baseball cap adds to the retro appeal.

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The prep-school is trending hard right now and a logo crewneck is a key way to get in on the look. Layer yours over a collared shirt for extra polish.

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A coordinating sweatsuit will never fail you. Elevate the loungewear when you style a long trench coat on top and add bright accessories.

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Fashion people love to tie their sweaters and sweatshirts over their shoulders for a sophisticated look. A tee and jeans make a solid base for this styling trick.

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Layer yours over a collared shirt—all the cool kids are doing it.

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On casual days, make it simple with a crewneck, bike shorts, and sneakers. An all-neutral palette makes the low-key combo a bit more elevated.

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Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.