I'm just going to go ahead and say it: I've bought a fleece. And I can guarantee I'm not the only one who wants one right now. In fact, I've already seen so many fashion people wearing them this year, and I blame them entirely for making me see how much of a winter staple fleeces are—even though they're admittedly quite a controversial choice.
The fleece I've bought is from H&M, and this particular cream and navy iteration sold out three times before I managed to finally add it to my basket. I wanted it so much I took my boyfriend to look for it in different H&M stores. Eventually, even he bought one. So here we are, the couple with matching fleeces. And you know what? I'm not remotely mad about it because they're so damn cosy. I also love the way they look with leather trousers, jeans or even cargo trousers. (I own the early-aughts favourite "combat" style once again.)
Style Notes: If you're still dubious about the fleece, just know that Alexa Chung has one.
Style Notes: Oumayma wears an Isabel Marant Étoile half-zip fleece with smart trousers.
Before I became a hard-hitting fleece fan (I promise it's not just a phase), I used to associate them with dads or American frat boys and expected to only find them in outdoorsy shops. But suddenly, basically every fashion brand has a version from more polished, leather-trimmed styles at Arket and Ralph Lauren to more practical iterations at Uniqlo and Free People. Keep scrolling to see the best fleeces on the market.
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This one also comes in black.
Of course, Arket has one for the minimalists.
Even COS, which is known for its polished workwear, has a great fleece on offer.
An elevated high-street option.
A classic two-tone number.
High up on my fleece wish list.
This is a great classic style if you're nervous about going too trendy.
This is the new version of mine!
I'm a big fan of a pop of colour for winter.
This would be great with a hoody underneath.
Part fleece, part jumper—it's the hybrid none of us knew we needed until now.
A sleeveless version is great for layering.
So beautiful.
And now, I need a this cosy fleece in my life.
I would wear this with leather trousers and thick-tread boots.
I'm imagining this one with baggy jeans and trainers.
This would be cute with leggings.
A fun puffer-coat version.
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