What to look for when buying a sweatshirt
A comfortable fit is the number one priority when sweatshirt shopping. Sizing can vary wildly, as some labels cut their sweatshirts for a baggier, oversized fit, so it’s a good idea to try on your sweatshirt, order a couple of sizes, check out reviews or roundups like this one before you settle on your new chill-out uniform.
What’s the best material for a women’s sweatshirt?
A high cotton content with a bit of stretch is the best type of fabric mix for sweatshirts. A thick cotton jersey is the classic sweatshirt fabric, while French terry is a slightly slouchier alternative.
What’s the best women’s sweatshirt to buy?
Scamp & Dude is a clear favourite among Mumsnetters. The brand's cool sweatshirts combine comfort and style by the bucketload.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real fashionista, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which sweatshirts were rated by stylish Mumsnet users. We compiled a list of the best sweatshirts for women they loved for fit, comfort, style and value-for-money.
We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which sweatshirts were recommended by fashion experts and bloggers - and what customer reviews said about them too.
Having collated all that information, we picked the best sweatshirts that we thought would make the best buys.
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