How To Dress Up A Sweatshirt

By our fashion and beauty intern Emma Hollomon

Cool and chic, the sweatshirt is one of this spring’s biggest trends. This time around sweatshirts are dressed-up with anything from floral prints, to lace, studs, or eye-popping colors that creates an effortlessly chic look. When paired with a slinky pencil skirt and heels, these sweatshirt styles give off a sophisticated and edgy vibe.

Recently, we’ve seen celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna hitting the streets in their own dressed up versions of the trend; helping to drive it to the forefront of fashion. There are a thousand different ways to style this piece, but keep in mind that you should keep everything else fitted and feminine to balance out the look. We’ve listed a few tips for styling as well as our favorite sweatshirt options below. Happy shopping!

Styling tip: Go all out with this floral graphic sweatshirt from Urban Outfitters ($24.99). We think it would look fabulous paired with a leather pencil skirt and simple black heels for an edgy nighttime look.

Styling tip: Pair this bright sweatshirt from Madewell ($39.99) with a chambray shirt underneath and top it off with a chunky statement necklace for a workday appropriate yet still stylish look.

Styling tip: We love the J.Crew ($88.00) eyelet version of the sweatshirt. It’s perfect for Spring and would look great styled simply with a pair of jean shorts and red flats. Update: This style is sold out, but here is another stylish sweatshirt we are loving! Also, Enjoy 25% off every purchase* at jcrew.com with code SPRINGBEST. Ends Friday, 5/3.

Styling tip: Throw this James Purse Vintage French Terry ($110.00) from Nordstrom on with your flirtiest skirts for the perfect mix of tomboy chic.

Styling tip: Step out of your comfort zone with this bold graphic sweatshirt ($60.00) from Topshop. Pair with black skinnies and a bright heel like these ones from Vince ($350.00)

What do you think of the dressed up sweatshirt trend? How would you style it?