How many sweatshirts and hoodies should you actually own

Short answer: There is no right number, but most people do fine with three to five pieces that suit their everyday life. Count how often you wash, how easily you get cold and what you actually put on, and buy based on that instead of impulse.

There is no right number

The number depends on what your week looks like. Some people wear the same sweater at work, at home and out and about, others change several times a day. Ask yourself how many you really need, and let the answer be your starting point instead of a general rule.

Count what you actually use

Go through your pile and set aside the sweaters you have worn in the past six months. That is your real usage. The rest is either waiting for a certain occasion or no longer fits, and it helps to know that before you buy more.

Think in situations, not trends

A sweatshirt for the sofa, one for walks and a slightly neater one for the office are three different needs. When you know the situations, you can choose fewer and better pieces that cover them all. You can get an overview at the range for women.

Hoodie or sweatshirt

A hoodie with a hood and a pocket is practical when you want extra warmth around the neck. A sweatshirt without a hood sits more neatly under a jacket and looks a bit tidier. You do not need many of both, so choose by what you actually wear most.

Washing and wear set the limit

The more often you wash, the more you need, because clothes have to dry and rest between times. If you wash once a week, fewer are enough than if you wash every third day. Wash by the care label, so the sweaters stay soft and keep their shape.

When a sweatshirt is finished

A sweatshirt with a stretched neckline, pilling or fabric that has worn thin is often ready to retire. Use it for painting or in the garden, or hand it in for recycling. That frees up space for the ones you actually wear, without filling the wardrobe with sweaters you never put on.

Colours and options that go together

Pick a few colours that suit the rest of your wardrobe, so you can mix the sweaters freely. Neutral tones are easy to combine, and one stronger colour can add some life. If you want to see what others choose, take a look at the bestsellers for women.

Space in the wardrobe and your budget

A stack of sweatshirts takes room, and they keep best folded rather than hung, so the shoulders do not stretch. Fewer sweaters you feel good in are often better than many you never wear. Remember what sits closest to the body too, for example socks for women.

A few rules of thumb

Start with three, and see whether it is enough over a month. If you miss one, buy one, and if that never happens, you have enough. This goes for hoodies and sweatshirts alike, and the rule is to let your own use point the way instead of other people's recommendations.

Frequently asked questions

How many sweatshirts and hoodies are enough?

For most people three to five is enough, but it depends on how often you wash and how much you wear them. Count what you actually put on, and start there.

Should I choose a hoodie or a sweatshirt?

It depends on your needs. A hoodie gives extra warmth around the neck, while a sweatshirt sits more neatly under a jacket. Choose by what you wear most in daily life.

When should I get rid of a sweatshirt?

When the neckline is stretched, it has pilling or it has gone thin, it is often finished. Use it in the garden or hand it in for recycling instead of letting it take up space.

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