Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [How To Buy The Perfect Sweatshirt](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1064) [Style](/index%2Ephp/style) / 27 February 2020 # How To Buy The Perfect Sweatshirt Relaxed shapes and styling versatility make sweatshirts must haves. Whether they come from Sunspel or Uniqlo, they can be a great layering piece. This spring, as well as classic, easy-to-wear neutrals, look for on-trend pastels to add a bit of life to your look. Here, Paul Simons – co-owner of Chiltern Street menswear specialist John Simons – shares his top 3 buying tips... ### 1. Fit is Key The most important thing is to make sure your sweater is well fitted – not too tight and not too baggy. An oversized sweatshirt will make you look like a man-child and do nothing for your physique. ### 2. Avoid logos Plain and simple is more classic and means your sweater can be dropped into more outfits. Be inspired by Steve McQueen in *The Great Escape* and wear with chinos. Or team it with a good pair of deep indigo selvedge-denim jeans like Levi’s 501s. ### 3. Buy Quality Cotton A terry cotton or a fleece back are the best materials to look out for – they’ll cost more but they’ll be worth it. ![Brushed Loopback Sweatshirt from Sunspel](https://media.slman.com/tPrYAmhV_9_c01x0srEGLhOpIBk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fmr-porter-sunspel-brushed-loopback-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-r.jpg) [#### Brushed Loopback Sweatshirt](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fsunspel%2Fclothing%2Fsweatshirts%2Fbrushed-loopback-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt%2F3633577411950692) ##### Sunspel £110 ![Rivet Loopback Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt from Folk](https://media.slman.com/BsDBxcf6ELIiMclVlzVxX0lyjdA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F1mr-porter-folk-rivet-loopback-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt.png) [#### Rivet Loopback Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Ffolk%2Fclothing%2Fsweatshirts%2Frivet-loopback-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt%2F14097096494464655) ##### Folk £105 ![Hursley Cotton Sweatshirt from John Lewis](https://media.slman.com/8A8nlRce_NJpkq0zp5S6p06O23s=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F2john-lewis-partners-hursley-cotton-sweatshirt-seafoam.jpg) [#### Hursley Cotton Sweatshirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1203&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.johnlewis.com%252Fjohn-lewis-partners-hursley-cotton-sweatshirt%252Fseafoam%252Fp4903082%5D%5D) ##### John Lewis £45 ![Mélange Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt from Sunspel](https://media.slman.com/755GRaUKoCM1YFUMU_z1s0-B72g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F4mr-porter-sunspel-melange-loopback-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt.png) [#### Mélange Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fsunspel%2Fclothing%2Fsweatshirts%2Fmelange-loopback-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt%2F14097096494115721) ##### Sunspel £120 ![French Terry Sweatshirt from Arket](https://media.slman.com/1rzNxvfMhr55JaQ6BjydVB3x0k8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Farket-french-terry-sweatshirt-r.jpg) [#### French Terry Sweatshirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43161&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arket.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fsweatshirts-hoodies%2Fproduct.french-terry-sweatshirt-blue.0495533002.html) ##### Arket £35 ![Oversized Textured Sweatshirt from Raey](https://media.slman.com/vJKiTeRD2VCOHPssvREwEQeHyEQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fmatches-fashion-raey-oversized-textured-wool-blend-sweatshirt-r.jpg) [#### Oversized Textured Sweatshirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FRaey-Oversized-textured-wool-blend-sweatshirt-1348626) ##### Raey £195 [ ![](https://media.slman.com/c1GkhqQTosFkOjC2XWvKJbFEM90=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fcrewneck-image-row-2.jpg) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reiss.com%252Fp%252Fmelange-cotton-blend-sweatshirt-mens-bemish-in-sage-green%252F%5D%5D) Bemish Mélange Sweatshirt, £70 | Reiss ![Pink Twill Sweatshirt from Topman](https://media.slman.com/d1KYpao2Mry_vihAciPkVp9SWxE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F8topman-pink-twill-sweatshirt.png) [#### Pink Twill Sweatshirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2479&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.topman.com%252Fen%252Ftmuk%252Fproduct%252Fsale-6820152%252Fhoodies-sweats-spend-save-15-8637598%252Fpink-twill-sweatshirt-9427922%5D%5D) ##### Topman £19.99 ![Made In Japan Sweatshirt from John Simons](https://media.slman.com/9ABHAb4HKBe0AOV0g5HXORTyspE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fjs-grey-sweatshirt-2020-03-03-r.jpg) [#### Made In Japan Sweatshirt](https://www.johnsimons.co.uk/john-simons-made-in-japan-sweatshirt-grey/) ##### John Simons £60 *(was £120)* ![Oversized Sweatshirt from Gap](https://media.slman.com/Kqg2pF9ysfkVZLgo3xgdpZNQjdg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fgap-oversized-crewneck-sweatshirt-r.jpg) [#### Oversized Sweatshirt](https://www.gap.co.uk/gap/oversized-crewneck-sweatshirt/000546282002.html) ##### Gap £34.95 ![Sweatshirt from H&M](https://media.slman.com/zRJvaBlMapIqmzb6fd7_bh_Ob9I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2F9hm-sweatshirt.jpg) [#### Sweatshirt](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fproductpage.0685813002.html) ##### H&M £9.99 ![Cotton Crew Neck Sweatshirt from M&S](https://media.slman.com/eAwcpsNy89iVEdxxC9VBolw1GHg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fms-cotton-crew-neck-sweatshirt-blue.png) [#### Cotton Crew Neck Sweatshirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=%5B%5Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.marksandspencer.com%252Fcotton-crew-neck-sweatshirt%252Fp%252Fclp60258664%5D%5D) ##### M&S £19.50 ![Albin Sweatshirt from Weekday](https://media.slman.com/ViIfN-MStU82gLCwn11uF5IG4M4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F02%2Fweekday-albin-sweatshirt-r.jpg) [#### Albin Sweatshirt](https://www.weekday.com/en_gbp/men/hoodies-sweatshirts/product.albin-sweatshirt-blue.0772929007.html) ##### Weekday £35 *Visit John Simons’ Marylebone boutique at 46 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 7QR* DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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