Desert Chic

Ever noticed how everything that counts as ‘effortless’ style actually takes a fair bit of effort? Not this number - here’s one hoodie that pulls off casual luxe with zero faff. It’s just what happens when easy-going meets not-so-basic, and decides to have a cuppa instead of a crisis. This is what ‘no stress, no fuss’ looks like with actual polish.

The silhouette’s breezy, the fit’s relaxed, and the fabric’s like nanna’s best jersey sheets - only without the holes. You know how most hoods on tops are either enormous or so stingy you look like you’ve borrowed from a child? Well this one is proportioned properly. Not like you need it for the apocalypse, but still, good to know it’d be comfy if you did. Plus the placket has working buttons - none of those imitation details pretending there’s more going on than there is. You won’t spot elaborate prints or fussy embellishments here either. Just quietly luxurious minimalism in earthy colours with an effect that goes with everything and works all year round.

The hem drops below the hips (hello French tuck) and it’s sort of boxy, but not boxy enough to send anyone back to 1980-something. Slightly rolled sleeves hint at your sense of adventure while keeping cool about it - just as understatedly stylish as that friend who always rocks up late but never looks flustered.

This is what contemporary loungewear ought to feel like - pulled-together, comfortable and versatile enough to do anything in (except maybe tax returns). Yes, it’s stretchy too and will survive both machine-washing and tumble-drying without losing its dignity… or shape.

You get practicality with real polish here without any hard work at all.