Is there such a thing as a stylish fleece?

[Mireowl]

We're going camping next week and I need to get a fleece because I Kon Mari'd my wardrobe and threw out anything I didn't love. The decade old fleece did not survive. However, I think I'll freeze without one so can you point me in the direction of a not hideous one? That's warm and not expensive?

[Deeznutz]

I have yet to see a stylish fleece but they do go particularly well with Nike Air trainers and bootcut mid wash jeans

[NoArmaniNoPunani]

surfdome had some nice ones

[Micah]

Kind of depends on your idea of stylish :)

Have a browse of all the surf/snow/climbing shops and brands. Animal, blacks, snowdome etc. Pick one you love.

For me, stylish is how someone wears something, rather than some fashionista's dictat. I see all sorts of people and love what they're wearing, from plain jeans and a t-shirt to a complete 40's ensemble. Both stylish in their own way :).

[Noseypoke]

norrona do nice fleeces. Not cheap though!

[NellysKnickers]

I've got a tight fitting black hooded one from Regatta a couple of years ago. Looks nice with skinnies. Not exactly stylish but better than some.

[oliviafrombolivia]

Napapijri, but v. expensive.

[duffcake]

Couldn't see one on the website but the Fat Face Sherpa Hoodies are toasty and not too frumpy.

[MrsSkinnyLegs]

Sod the fleece, merino layers are the way to go. Teeny to pack, thin but superwarm, wick the sweat and wash like a dream. Howies if you're feeling flash, Decathlon for economy.

[Alanna1]

I have a very nice one from barbour I bought in the sales, and used to have a gorgeous black one from north face.

[Noseypoke]

this is the one. You'llbe super stylish with this on!!

[MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig]

What about a nice Joules sweatshirt?

[reynoldsnumber]

I think this one is stylish

[http://www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk/product-variation?pid=1701751-7451001 jack wolfskin]

You can get it cheaper on other sites

[Runningupthathill82]

No. Just no.

And I can't figure out if the joules sweatshirt thing is a joke?

As Mrsskinny said upthread, you need merino layers. I can vouch for the Decathlon ones. A big, oversized woolly jumper for sitting around campfires in the evening, maybe.

Fleeces are awful - they look horrendous, they're just about useless for walking any distance in as they're not breathable like base layers are, and they don't keep you as warm as, say, a woollen jumper or a down body warmer.

To me, they scream "person who goes to the outdoors once a year" - see also Nike Air trainers (again, as someone said upthread!) beige cut-off walking trousers and a Peter Storm pac-a-mac.

[heymammy]

I have this but in a different colour www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/the-north-face-womens-zermatt-full-zip-hoodie-25220296?id_colour=110 it's not a fleece but hugely more versatile and with a bit of style thrown in 'tis super warm too.

[TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge]

No no no no no! No such thing exists. Hoodies only work on kids and men,even then it can be questionable!!!

What you really really need is a snuggley cardi or jumper. Way more comfortable. Way more pretty. Way more times you'll wear it ;)

[23jumpstreet]

No fleece is stylish but a plain black regatta one is as good as you'll get wear a bright top underneath. Oh and good luck

[Mireowl]

Noseypoke- that's it! How did you know I liked wolves?

Thanks for all your replies and I think I'll stick with wool and keep my fingers crossed that's it's not actually cold!

If anyone has seen a particularly cosy wool cardy....

[PetiteBateau]

I hate fleece. My next door neighbour seems to bloody live them & owns many of them
In a variety of past shades. Horrible item of clothing!

[PetiteBateau]

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[TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge]

Layering Mireowl , that's how you keep warm :) And nothing is more cosey than a snuggly cardi or jumper!

[StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes]

I just bought a nice thin but warm and soft zip up fleece at M&S for 12.50 very impressed. its plain and nice so not ashamed to wear it when I need a warm layer. mines cream but there was a selection of colours.

[Runningupthathill82]

Mireowl - you need some base layers, honestly! Merino, ideally, but even the £5 Decathlon basic version is good, and available in loads of colours.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

A jersey biker or blazer or bomber jacket, maybe? Almost as comfortable as a fleece, but better looking.

This looks nice but I haven't seen it irl because our stupid local store didn't have it.

This looks a bit of a bargain if you are small enough to fit into children's clothes and it's pure cotton.

[Noseypoke]

That norrona fleece I linked to is actually wool. It's lovely irl honestly. My very stylish friend wore it for skiing and I wished I'd seen it first.