When it comes to being comfortable, few things get the job done better than quality loungewear. This is especially true if you work remotely and want to feel at least a little put together, even if you’re taking meetings from your bed or home office. After being on tons of Zoom meetings and virtual huddles, I noticed one common thing: Sweatshirts appeared to be almost everyone’s WFH uniform of choice, including mine.
If you’re also a pullover connoisseur, you know that not all sweatshirts are comfortable enough to wear all day. Sometimes they can be a bit scratchy, pill after only one wear or hug every curve of your body despite claiming to be oversized. Luckily for you, however, I took the guesswork out of finding the perfect sweatshirt for your preferences and budget by asking my fellow colleagues what their favorite sweatshirt is that they can’t live without. Check out which ones made the cut below.
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Left: Amazon, right: courtesy of Emily Ruane
Champion crewneck sweatshirt
"I'm not the only HuffPoster who is obsessed with a freebie BuzzFeed logo sweatshirt that many folks on our team own. It’s a classic shade of heather gray and has that effortless, perfectly slouchy fit. The wrist cuffs are nice and fitted but the allover fit is roomy and very comfortable. I probably wear it 3 times a week, and I often spot my colleagues wearing it during during team-wide Zoom meetings." — Emily Ruane, shopping managing editor
With a little research (looking at the tag), I discovered this cozy sweatshirt is by Champion. The brand's crewneck pictured is similar to the freebie's style and made of an ultra-soft cotton-polyester blend that'll keep you warm on chilly days. It comes in multiple colors, including gray, black, orange, green, blue and white and in men's sizes XS-4XL.
With a little research (looking at the tag), I discovered this cozy sweatshirt is by Champion. The brand's crewneck pictured is similar to the freebie's style and made of an ultra-soft cotton-polyester blend that'll keep you warm on chilly days. It comes in multiple colors, including gray, black, orange, green, blue and white and in men's sizes XS-4XL.
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For Days
For Days Re-New sweatshirt
My own second favorite sweatshirt (aside from Champion's) comes from For Days, an eco-friendly fashion brand that uses recycled cotton to create comfortable and stylish clothing. This sweatshirt became one of my most worn shirts once winter arrived and I'm already eyeing a couple more to get me through the rest of the season. It's made of 100% organic and recycled cotton, feels ridiculously soft and is heavy enough to keep me warm in New York's cold weather. It comes in women's sizes XS-XXL.
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Uniqlo
Uniqlo fleece crew long sleeve T-shirt
"This is more of a thick fleece shirt than an official sweatshirt, but I purchased two of these at the start of the pandemic and practically lived in them throughout it, and still do. No one in my personal life has complained that it's the only thing I wear so I think I'm getting away with it. It's super comfortable and warm! I ruined one of them with sticker name tags left in the dryer but it doesn't faze me." — Nina Golgowski, senior breaking news reporter
This stretchy shirt comes in women's sizes XXS-XXL in blue, beige, red, gray, black, light gray and off-white.
This stretchy shirt comes in women's sizes XXS-XXL in blue, beige, red, gray, black, light gray and off-white.
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Amazon
Gildan fleece crewneck shirtsweat
"All I wear are sweatshirts and Gildan is THE BEST — cheap, TONS of colors and lots of different styles. If you’ve ever gotten a T-shirt or sweatshirt with something screenprinted on it, it was probably done on a Gildan item — they’re used the most because they’re the best (and when you need to replace, it’s easy and cheap to do so)." — Noah Michelson, HuffPost Personal editorial director
This comes in men's sizes S-3X and in a variety of colors, such as red, pink, black, white, navy blue, gold and purple. Like Michelson noted, these sweatshirts are perfect for screenprinting, embroidery, heat transfer, patches and direct-to-garmenting printing.
This comes in men's sizes S-3X and in a variety of colors, such as red, pink, black, white, navy blue, gold and purple. Like Michelson noted, these sweatshirts are perfect for screenprinting, embroidery, heat transfer, patches and direct-to-garmenting printing.
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Amazon
Hanes ultimate cotton heavyweight pullover hoodie
"If you’re interested in dyeing (I do tie-dye and ice-dye), it’s important to find a blend that’s as close to 100% cotton as possible in order to hold the color. This Hanes version on Amazon is 90% cotton and holds bold dyes for years without fading. It’s not the softest ever, but it’s thick, sturdy and warm." — Kristen Aiken, HuffPost head of life
This hoodie comes in men's sizes S-3XL and in 21 color options, including white, light blue, black, gray, green and mauve. The hood is jersey-lined for comfort and warmth, and there's even a pouch in front to keep your hands toasty or to store small items.
This hoodie comes in men's sizes S-3XL and in 21 color options, including white, light blue, black, gray, green and mauve. The hood is jersey-lined for comfort and warmth, and there's even a pouch in front to keep your hands toasty or to store small items.
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Loft
Loft Signaturesoft sweatshirt
"This softer-than-you-can-imagine sweatshirt is my go-to travel top. It fits so nicely and has comfortable thumb holes to keep you extra cozy. There’s matching sweatpants if you want to go really wild, and the colors are good, neutral staples." — Kate Palmer, senior editorial director
This soft knit sweatshirt comes in navy blue, black, dark gray, light gray, red and emerald green in sizes XXS-XXL.
This soft knit sweatshirt comes in navy blue, black, dark gray, light gray, red and emerald green in sizes XXS-XXL.
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H&M
An H&M hoodie
"My sister and I each have like two or three of these H&M sweatshirts that are cheap and are the best oversized hoodies." — Alexandra Niforos, operations associate
Sport this budget-friendly hoodie on cold WFH days, while running errands or on chill lounge days. It comes in pink, brown, gray, beige, mint green and black in women's sizes XS-XXL.
Sport this budget-friendly hoodie on cold WFH days, while running errands or on chill lounge days. It comes in pink, brown, gray, beige, mint green and black in women's sizes XS-XXL.
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Amazon
Comfort Colors crewneck sweatshirt
"I am embarrassed to admit how many sweatshirts I own, but I constantly reach for my Comfort Colors sweatshirts almost every day despite my full closet. They're really soft, the perfect length and come in lots of different color options. (If you've ever purchased a souvenir crewneck on vacation, chances are it's this brand!) I order a size up to get an extremely oversized fit." — Lindsay Holmes, senior wellness and travel editor
It comes in a whopping 51 colors, including blue, gray, white, sea foam green, purple, orange, dark green and pink, and in men's sizes S-3XL.
It comes in a whopping 51 colors, including blue, gray, white, sea foam green, purple, orange, dark green and pink, and in men's sizes S-3XL.
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Lululemon
Lululemon perfectly oversized crew sweatshirt
"Admittedly this is an absurd price point for a sweatshirt, but I sort of understand the hype around this Lululemon perfectly oversized crew after getting one as a gift. It's baggy without drowning you, lightweight and looks like you actually put some thought into your comfy outfit. I like that I can also wear it after working out and it doesn't stick to my skin with all the sweat." — Holmes
The soft, oversized sweatshirt comes in gray, green and light yellow in women's sizes 0-20. It offers a roomy, relaxed fit so you don't feel constricted throughout the day.
The soft, oversized sweatshirt comes in gray, green and light yellow in women's sizes 0-20. It offers a roomy, relaxed fit so you don't feel constricted throughout the day.
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Nike
Nike sportswear club Fleece funnel-neck hoodie
"I love this fleece funnel-neck sweatshirt from Nike. It is so, so, so soft and cozy. I bought it in black first and then decided to buy it in a couple more colors because I always want to throw it on." — Erin Evans, senior enterprise culture editor
You can't experience winter without cozying up in a fleece sweatshirt such as this one. Its funnel-neck design guards your neck from harsh wind. It's available in sizes XS-2XL and in various colors at Nike, Finish Line and Kohl's.
You can't experience winter without cozying up in a fleece sweatshirt such as this one. Its funnel-neck design guards your neck from harsh wind. It's available in sizes XS-2XL and in various colors at Nike, Finish Line and Kohl's.
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Etsy/bffsandbabes
A customizable sweatshirt loved by moms
"I received this sweatshirt as a gift and now I wear it every other day. It is SO SOFT and comfortable, and the color is gorgeous! I also love that the cuff is personalized with my daughter's name.” — Abigail Williams, head of audience
This unisex, sea foam green sweatshirt comes in sizes S-2XL and allows you to add a personalized heat-stamped name and black heart on the sleeve cuff.
This unisex, sea foam green sweatshirt comes in sizes S-2XL and allows you to add a personalized heat-stamped name and black heart on the sleeve cuff.
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Nu Swim
Nu Swim smile sweatshirt
“I spotted this oversized sweatshirt on a fashionable friend and contemplated buying it for several weeks before pulling the trigger — and even though it wasn’t the cheapest sweatshirt I've ever purchased, I do not regret it one bit. I wear it pretty much every day unless it’s in the wash. It’s very oversized, but thanks to fitted wrist cuffs and a cropped hemline, it doesn't feel like it's swallowing me. The dropped shoulder and long sleeves give it such a effortlessly cool feel. I even wore it to a birthday dinner at a really fancy restaurant — dressed up with tailored trousers and statement earrings, I didn’t feel underdressed at all. I also chose the electric violet shade, which has been a helpful mood-booster during these past few overcast weeks.” — Ruane
Crafted with organic cotton, this heavyweight sweatshirt is a winter essential for anyone who hates being cold. It comes in yellow, white, black, taupe and purple in one universal size.
Crafted with organic cotton, this heavyweight sweatshirt is a winter essential for anyone who hates being cold. It comes in yellow, white, black, taupe and purple in one universal size.
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Kin Ship Goods
Kin Ship Goods Good Morning sweatshirt
"I love sweatshirts from Kin Ship Goods, a West Virginia-based store that also sells tees and home goods. I have too many, but my favorite is the Good Morning Sweatshirt (Mindy Kaling and Reggie Watts have also donned this one!). The bright pop of color and mountain image make it feel a little nicer than a plain sweatshirt, plus it's super cozy." — Paige Lavender, news director
This comes in unisex sizes S-XXL.
This comes in unisex sizes S-XXL.