Hoodies/cardigans/tops for a luxe not scruffy athleisure look

[OhRosalind]

I probably won’t express this very well as I’m not really sure what I want, but the look I’m going for is that mumsnet favourite, off-duty ballerina. Slouchy but luxurious. Sporty enough to go for a brisk walk but comfy enough for lounging, and smart enough for popping to shops, school run or park with toddler. I have some flattering leggings/fitted joggers, tanks etc but as soon as I put a hoody or something on top I either look too sporty or just plain scruffy. Any suggestions for specific items or styles that can elevate this look? Do I need knitwear (cashmere?!) from non-sportswear brands? Is layering the key? I was picturing some kind of luxurious yoga wrap/cardy but can’t find anything nice. Help me please s&b!

I am looking for this too OP so watching with interest!

Me too

uk.varley.com/collections/hoodies-and-sweatshirts

Check out this website. Also sweaty Betty but I feel that's pretty obvious.

I bought this recently - intend to wear with jeans , its nicer than the photo suggets

www.jonzara.com/en/Betty-Barclay-Zipped-Hoodie-Navy/m-14739.aspx

www.poetryfashion.co.uk/

Although a bit pricey

Oh i really like some of the things on the Varley site. How is the quality and sizing? I’m size 6-8 and 5ft2 and sweaty Betty comes up a bit big on me. I think part of my problem is that oversized things tend to look ridiculous rather than stylish, but too fitted and it looks like I’m off for a run.

I live in my yoga leggings and I really like to wear a black ballerina wrap cardigan with them. I got one from & other stories.

I’ve been Googling ballerina cardigans but coming up with nothing nice, I hadn’t thought of Other Stories. Great idea.

I've been watching Vigil and Suranne Jones has been wearing a black jumper that looks like a hoodie and I've been coveting it and wondering where it's from.

Following too

Me&Em does this look well, and the new catalogue has a cashmere ballerina wrap cardigan.

beguiling I think this is Amy Vigil's black jumper!

£££ of course!

I've just bought this from sainsburies. why they've described it as brown is beyond me. It's 100% pink but a lovely soft Smokey pink. it's super soft to touch, snuggly and just a bit smarter than a normal hoodie. don't be put off by the pics and price......it's absolutely gorgeous. tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/Brown-Soft-Touch-Hoodie/138996322-Brown?searchTerm=:newArrivals&searchProduct=

I am quite short and I love these tops from SweatyBetty. I have them in navy and black and they look fab with leggings. I think they will fit you well as I find hoodies too baggy. They wash brilliantly and are smart and comfy.

www.sweatybetty.com/shop/tops/jumpers-and-hoodies/harmonise-luxe-fleece-sweatshirt-SB5919_MaritimeGreen.html?dwvar_SB5919__MaritimeGreen_color=maritimegreen&cgid=jumpers-hoodies&tile=2.0#start=2

www.next.co.uk/g6630s3/372675#372675

This one is pretty chic and available in lovely colors too. I think I’m getting the blue one for myself

Cotton Traders have some nice velour hoodies etc
www.cottontraders.com/women/loungewear/?start=23&sz=24

Intermezzo or pineapple used to be go to for dance cover ups for me. I'm not sure how they would be now I'm older but maybe worth a look!

Something like this Shein

Image of Women's Acrylic Petite Cosy Knit Wrap Cardigan, Size 10/12, Rose Pink - Missguided

I think White Company have some nice joggers and hoodies. I like this one in the sale www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Tie-Front-Stitch-Detail-Hoodie-/p/TICFD?swatch=Petal+Pink

Seasalt

I think Varley would probably fit nice. I'm similar sizing and find it a nice fit.

Asda and Matalan both have lovely soft tops in atm

Ballerina wraps are so hard to find. FatFace has one I think.

What you want are the proper wrap twice.

Reiss do some nice lounge tops with a deep V.

I have these from & Other Stories