Throwing on a sweatshirt is not only a great way to stay warm and comfy, it can also look effortlessly cool—just look at Zoe Kravitz shopping in Soho or Ariana Grande , well, always. We haven’t crunched the numbers, but we’re pretty sure there are at least a zillion options when it comes to sweatshirts. Luckily, the SELF team has tried hundreds of hoodies, crewnecks, and quarter-zips over the years and for this story, we put some of the current fan-fave brands to the test to see how they stack up against the classics.
Thanks to 11 SELF editors—wearing sizes S to XXL— who put in the hours lounging, sleeping, shopping, and working out in these sweatshirts, we’re confident they’re the cream of the crop(top). Best Overall: Lululemon Scuba Oversized Funnel-Neck Half Zip Best Budget Pick: Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt Best Oversized Hoodie: Abercrombie Essential Popover Hoodie Best Half-Zip: Abercrombie Essential Sunday Half-Zip Best Quarter Zip: Athleta Forever Fleece 1⁄4 Zip Sweatshirt Best Lightweight: Free People All Star Solid Pullover Best Cropped: Lululemon Softstreme Perfectly Oversized Cropped Crew Best for Travel: Spanx AirEssentials Half-Zip Best Hoodie: Alo Accolade Hoodie Best Crewneck: Everlane The Off-Duty Terry Crew Best Full-Zip: Under Armour UA Essential Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Best Oversized Crewneck: Alo Accolade Crewneck Pullover Best Maternity: Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing & Maternity Crew Pullover What to consider when shopping for the best sw.
