Blogger Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit is showing us that, when paired with a fur-collared coat and some leather pants, a sweatshirt works for way more than lounging. Whether you’re using it to shed yourself from the cold, the rain, or just being recognized, hoodies preserve their age-old purpose and prove to be one of the most lasting articles of clothing. And in the winter months, they’re the best way to give your outfit a much-needed dose of comfort.
Since so much of fashion is smoke and mirrors, the true trick to nailing a look is for it to appear completely effortless—and Hong’s juxtaposition of a leather trench with a black hoodie does just that.