The now-ubiquitous hooded sweatshirt from H&M features a duotone pattern of striped bars.  Nicknamed the "jail bird" hooded sweatshirt, it is a favorite for high school and college kids in the indie and emo subcultures.  Aside from the annoying fact that everyone now wears these things, the fit is amazing.  For a hooded sweatshirt, it is not bagging at all and adequ...

During the cold months, I like dressing in layers. I have this philosophy, layers keeps me warmer. I can't prove this idea, but I do know I have more mobility when I am moving around outside, than if I was wearing my big winter coat.Last winter, we began turning down the heat in the house at certain times of the day and night. With the price of heating a home reaching epidemic proportions, ...

 Purchased this through the main store for $50.00, which is pretty pricey for a sweatshirt. Received it and was very pleased and wore it a bunch.  The lettering is a little raised on the front, but the style was good.  I say was for the following reason, after less than one-year with this. There were millions of tiny rips thoughout the front, especially around the lettering. &nbs...

I love to shop at craft shows during the holidays as so many unusual handmade items by talented artists can be found at each show.  I found this really great Santa sweatshirl last year at the MSU Holiday Craft Show which is the first weekend in December. This is a crewneck style sweatshirt by Jerzees.  It's 100% cotton pigment dyed ringspun fleece in the color denim...

My daughter needed a heavier comforter for her bed, and it was difficult to find something that was suited for a youngster but heavy enough to be functional in New England.  I hit the jackpot with this 72 X 86 inch Tinkerbell Sweatshirt Comforter!  It feels like you are snuggled into bed with your favorite sweatshirt! The cotton/poly blend (80% cotton 20% polyester) gives it...

My husband and I decided to take in Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona for our hometown baseball team, The Seattle Mariners. We felt like enjoying some warm weather and taking some time our from our usual routine.We took in three games while we were there and one of them was a night game. We found out that night how cold it can be in Arizona in the Springtime! I was freezing and hadn't brou...

My 8 year old son got this hooded zip-front sweatshirt as a Christmas gift, and it has quickly become a favorite of his.  The quality of this hoodie is obvious right off the bat.  It's a sherpa-lined thermal, which makes it substantial and warm.  And Lightning McQueen's image on the right front of the hoodie, along with the screenprinted Cars art, makes it fun and appeali...

I depend on American Eagle for my clothing. The prices can be high but there are always sales. Every item I have bought from AE has lasted me for 4+ years! This sweatshirt has lasted me 5 years now and is still holding up strong. It has no damage to it and has not faded at all! It has a cute stylish embroidered pattern on it. The inside of this sweatshirt is so soft and keeps you warm but ...

I purchased a beautiful sweater at a thrift store for my little girl. It is by a brand called Girl Identity. First all, the design caught my eye. Sparkly, with a brilliant color scheme, this sweater leapt out to you with its little-girl prettiness. The fabric was soft and smooth, did not rub or cause any kind of irritation or rash when my daughter wore it. It fit wonderfully and easily, and my ...

My boyfriend has this old hoodie by US polo jeans. It is dark blue with red letters, and it has two pockets also. Wow, I love this hoodie, it is so comfy and cozy! I love to borrow it on a chilly fall day, when I want to lounge around the house and feel comfortable. Granted, this hoodie is about four sizes too large, and it really doesn't fit me at all, but sometimes I am not looking for st...

This 100% cotton print, zip-up hoodie has fast become one of my favorite wardrobe pieces. The lightweight material makes it perfect for layering in colder months, or as a summer jacket on its own.  The hoodies come in a variety of prints and colors. The one I chose is a dusky rose color, but the bands at the sleeves and hem are stripes of navy, orange, turquoise, and burgundy. This make...

American Apparel has become a brand surrounded by much controversy, mainly from it's risque and revealing advertisement campaigns to the reported perverse and inappropriate antics of the company's founder and CEO, Dov Charney. However, one cannot deny that American Apparel churns out quality, sweatshop-free apparel that never goes out of fashion. The company tends to stick to the basics...