In the winter, there are few things as comforting as hooded sweaters. Like receiving a hug or drinking hot tea, they offer unwavering coziness when the weather is unforgivingly cold. Whether you pair them with leggings or dress them up with a skirt, the best hoodies for women are the unsung heroes of the season.
Thanks to their objectively straightforward design, selecting the right hoodie often comes down to personal preference. For utmost warmth, be sure the material is durable and thick. If you want to customize your look, opt for a pullover with an adjustable hood. Next, consider where you’ll wear it.
If you want a sweater that will pair effortlessly with other items in your wardrobe, consider a neutral tone with clean stitching. And don’t underestimate the versatility of the boxy silhouette. A massively oversized fit can be a great base for jeans, trench coats or even coordinating pencil skirts, depending on your mood.
Just ‘cause they’re cozy, doesn’t mean they can’t also be chic! Our favourite hoodies, sweatshirts and hooded sweaters are meant for wearing.
This made-in-Canada gem is a classic! Crafted from ultra-soft cotton fleece, it’s a gender neutral staple that offers a relaxed fit and just the right amount of structure.
Featuring a heavily brushed interior for extra loft, this sweater’s heavy surface is made to soften with every wash. Ethically made in Portugal, it’s a purchase you can feel good about all-around (literally).
With a drop-shoulder design and easy pullover style, this hoodie delivers top-quality coziness. Made of a cotton polyester blend, it’s semi-fitted for the perfect combination of street style and loungewear.
Hitting high at the hip, this pick is best paired with high-waisted straight-leg jeans or even — hear us out — a flowy maxi skirt and chunky sneakers.
Whether you’re in a hot pink mood or feeling greyish blue — or a little bit of both — this hoodie’s got you covered. Available in over 40 colours and styles, it’s a great choice for winter days when comfort is priority #1 but you still want to look pulled together.
With a contrasting colour palette and a lightweight fabric, this pullover is great for making a statement on the go.
What you see is what you get with this well-priced sweater, promising a comfortable flowy fit and a no-frills reliable design. Made of cotton and polyester, it offers a soft terry fleece fabric with subtle accent stitched designs.
Starting from $24, it’s simple, straightforward and super soft — just as a good hoodie should be.
How does one turn a hoodie into a luxury item? Make it French! Here, Parisian brand Jacquemus makes the case for the elevated zip-up with this organic cotton fleece hoodie.
Featuring a two-zip closure, a drawstring hood and thumbholes at the cuffs, it offers plenty of adjustability for optimal wearer ease. And with small elements like a logo and standout rib-knit hems, it’s got extra special design details that make it feel truly luxe.
With a Succession-worthy quiet luxury design for a non-billionaire price, this oversized sweater is simple and sophisticated.
Made of a cotton-blend and available in 18 colours/styles, it’s a baggy boyfriend fit that’s perfect for women or men. Reviewers love it for it’s quality feel and low price.
The cropped hoodie is a beautiful thing for those of us who are indecisive. It gives you the right amount of of anonymous comfort with a cut that feels slightly more stylish and chic.
Case in point: this effortless offering by Free People is easy to style with a slouchy fit and slightly cropped length. Made of a soft fabrication, it features a front-zip closure and ribbed knit banding for all-day comfort.
If you want to wear one loungewear item every single day (no judgment), let it be this glorious pullover by Adidas Canada. Made of cotton and recycled polyester fleece, it wraps you up in full-body warmth while still looking polished.
Featuring clean stitch piping and ribbed cuffs and hems, this design brings some styling intentionality to the universally casual hoodie.
Get some much-needed R&R in Athleta’s blanket-like sweater that works as a dress. With a soft plush interior and warm durability, it keeps you cozy from your neck to your legs.
Made of polyester, cotton and spandex, it’s stretchy, soft and ultra-breathable. Whether you’re running errands or laying on the couch, you can’t go wrong with this hooded sweater dress.
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