6 Ways to Style a Graphic Sweatshirt

by Lindsay Lambert September 23, 2021

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Sweatshirts are more than just your go-to layering piece. Check out these six ways to style sweatshirts so you can wear you favorite outfit again and again.

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1. Layer over a Midi Dress

It's so easy to transition your must-have, midi dress to fall by layering a sweatshirt. Use a belt to tuck your sweatshirt for a more cropped look.

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2. Wear with Biker Shorts

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Bring back biker shorts my styling a sweatshirt and sneakers for a complete look. The Oh Honey Embroidered Gold Corded Graphic Sweatshirt works perfectly for a more oversized fit or you can go true to size with the Brunette Animal Print Heather Sand Graphic Sweatshirt ("blondie" also available). Run After a Dream Faux Leather Black Biker Shorts are the cropped length version of our bestselling Just the Beginning Leggings. The Simple Routine Biker Shorts Black are a soft, comfy fit that you're sure to adore.

3. Pair with a Skirt

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We love to pair graphic sweatshirts with plaid skirts or even some of our solid options. The Serene Happiness Navy Plaid Skirt styled with the new, Newport Rhode Island Light Tan Graphic Sweatshirt is an adorable fit. The Halloweentown University Sweatshirt in both maroon and navy pair well with the You Inspire My Heart Rust Plaid Skirt and the Because I Found You Orange Plaid Skirt (sign-up for restock notifications!). Finish these looks with our bestselling Jenny White Sneakers for a preppy look that gives us all the Clueless vibes.

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Neutral tone skirts are versatile for styling with any graphic sweatshirt because they're easy to mix and match. Be sure to check out our solid colored skirts as well!

4. Style with Leggings

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When in doubt, pair you comfy sweatshirts with comfy leggings! Faux leather leggings like the Chic Start Leather Black Leggings (sign-up for restock notifications) or the Darling Grace Black Leather Leggings are so effortless to dress up or down: grab booties for an elevated look or sneakers for a more casual look. A soft, smooth option are the Chasing Reality Black High Waist Leggings. Bring Good Energy Gold Graphic Sweatshirt is sure to be a staple in your closet for styling with black leggings (or other ways, too)! Corded options like the Scary Varsity Ivory Corded Graphic Sweatshirt make for a perfect, oversized fit. Finally, Whatever Spices Your Pumpkin Light Tan Graphic Sweatshirt is cute with leggings with the side slit detailing.

5. Pair with Mom Jeans

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Not your average denim, mom jeans make for a trendy look with any of our graphic sweatshirts! Some of our favorite pairs are the Kristen Paperbag Waist Distressed Mom Jeans, the Lesley High Waisted Mom Jeans, and the Melinda Raw Hem Light Was Distressed Mom Jeans.

6. Styling Cropped Sweatshirts

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When styling cropped sweatshirts, you can utilize all of the above inspo. High waisted options like the Just the Beginning Leggings (sign-up for restock notifications) make for a flattering fit. You also can't go wrong with a pair of distressed jeans like the Gianna Distressed Medium Wash Jeans.

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Looking for more styling inspo? Check out our How to Style A Graphic Tee Blog!