Hoodie layering coordinates! From how to choose recommended hoodie items suitable for layering with outerwear to examples of actual outfits.

A layering coordinate using a parka as an inner layer is one of the classic winter styles for men. It goes well with all kinds of outerwear, from military jackets to coats to rider’s jackets, and is probably used more often than not. In this issue, we focus on men’s winter coordination using parkas, and introduce actual coordination examples from how to choose suitable items for layering!

Which is the official name of the “hoodie” or the “hoodie” we hear so much about these days?

Originally, a parka was a hooded winter coat made of fur from seals and reindeer, and was used by the Inuit (Eskimos) for hunting and kayaking in the extremely cold Arctic. In English-speaking countries, hoodies are more commonly known as hoodies, and although it is not clear when the term “parka” was first used for hooded sweatshirts in Japan, they are officially known as hooded sweatshirts. Therefore, recently, there is a growing trend in Japan to adopt the globally popular name “hoodie,” and many brands in Japan use the hoodie name as well. As a result, it is becoming the new norm, especially among Generation Z, to call hoodies “hoodies” instead of hoodies.

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These designs are easy to use for layering coordinates of hoodies!

Hoodies that are easy to use for layering coordinates (1) “First, choose a hoodie with a three-dimensional hood.

It is no exaggeration to say that the most important part of a hoodie layering coordinate is the hood, and the sense of stylishness achieved by matching it with outerwear depends on the way the hood looks. Therefore, be careful not to wear a hoodie with a flimsy hood that lacks independence, as it will not balance well with outerwear when layered, and the poor hood may even spoil the stylishness of the coordinate. First and foremost, it is important to choose a parka with a three-dimensional hood to accentuate the layering of the parka and to create a layered style that adds a sporty essence and a sophisticated look.

Hoodies that are easy to use in layering coordinates (2) “Use a versatile monotone gray or black hoodie as the main color, and add a white hoodie that is loose and has high neutralizing power.

Monotone hoodies, which can be easily matched with outerwear of any color, are ideal for layering coordinates. By using the standard grays and blacks as the mainstay, and then adding white, which is a good neutralizer, you can create a perfect pairing of outerwear and hoodies, and express a layered style with a sophisticated feel.

Hoodies that are easy to use in layering coordinates (3) “If you want to use hoodies for layering, choose a pullover instead of a zip-up hoodie.

If you are going to wear a hoodie as an inner layer, it is easier to use a pullover type rather than a zip-up type. Of course, it is not impossible to layer with a zip-up hoodie, but a pullover hoodie is more suitable for layering, considering the balance with the outerwear design and simply to avoid the foreign feeling caused by the zipper attached to the inner layer.