Style rule · occasion
Can you wear a hoodie under a blazer?
Usually notUsually not. The formality gap is too wide; a knit or a sweatshirt does the same job better.
The reason
Why
A hoodie is gym and lounge wear; a blazer is tailoring. Together they look like two outfits.
Do this instead
Swap the hoodie for a crew-neck sweatshirt, a merino knit or a turtleneck.
Exceptions
When the rule bends
- An unstructured jersey blazer over a fine hoodie in streetwear can be a deliberate look.
Questions
Quick answers
Can you wear a hoodie under a blazer?
Usually not. Usually not. The formality gap is too wide; a knit or a sweatshirt does the same job better. A hoodie is gym and lounge wear; a blazer is tailoring. Together they look like two outfits.
What should you do instead?
Swap the hoodie for a crew-neck sweatshirt, a merino knit or a turtleneck.
Are there exceptions?
An unstructured jersey blazer over a fine hoodie in streetwear can be a deliberate look.
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