The week after Christmas, you’re walking through the halls. All you see is a wave of girls your age wearing, “Aelfric Eden”, “Comfrt”, “White Fox” and “Lululemon” sweatshirts they had been gifted. Are these arguably ‘expensive’ and ‘trendy’ hoodies worth the money?
Ranging from $45.99-$118, these popular sweatshirts are crucial to girls’ wardrobes. On “Glamour”, a popular fashion website, reviewers listed Lululemon’s Scuba-Zip hoodie as the, ‘best active hoodie for women’. This is a well-known and popular hoodie not only loved by teens, but all women alike. While some love theirs, others don’t. Many consider this sweatshirt to be “bad”, due to its bulky fit, excessive fabric, and extremely high price. Are these Scuba’s and other well-known sweatshirts as amazing as they say?
Comfrt
Comfrt hoodies are known for their extra-soft, slightly weighted sweatshirts designed to alleviate stress and of course, provide comfort. With prices starting as low as $45.99, they also include a wide range of colors including their pastel collection and their limited edition colors. Comfrt is also an inclusive brand, with all hoodies being unisex and sizing from XS-3XL. The hoodie being reviewed is their ‘Signature Fit Hoodie’, in the limited edition color coral. Comfrt confidently states on their website that they ship in 48 hours, which seemed not to be the case. After ordering during the holiday season, this sweatshirt instead took three to four days to arrive at my door. However, my first impression was nothing short of amazed. The coral color was more vibrant than online and as close to perfect as you could get.It was the perfect combination of mixing orange and pink, the type of color you can only imagine.Though, if you hadn’t told me it was weighted I wouldn’t have been able to guess. Other students swear by this brand,
“It’s super soft,” said junior Adeline Stapleton, “and I like the shape of it and the size, because it’s nice and oversized. The hood is big so it fits all my hair.”
Comfrt markets all their sweatshirts as “slightly weighted”, but if you had placed it in my hands and asked me if I thought it was weighted or not, I would say it wasn’t. This factor was a little disappointing to me.Where I had hoped the sweatshirt would feel like a big hug, it merely felt the same weight as all the other hoodies I own. The inside of it was very soft, I wouldn’t say it was mind blowing, but it definitely wasn’t one of those pile-y sweatshirts you buy while on vacation. I was pleased to also have a front pocket, which for some reason many new sweatshirts don’t have anymore. For being one of the lowest priced sweatshirts on our list, I would definitely say it’s worth the money.
White Fox
The Australian fashion brand ‘White Fox’ has taken the world of teen girl fashion by storm. Their oversized, comfortable, and on-trend hoodies have made them nothing short of popular. Like many other things, WhiteFox has gained its popularity due to its social media ‘hype’ and the famous faces who created such a huge demand.Popular Tik Toker’s like Chloe Burrows and Katie Price represented and promoted this brand.
These sweatshirts typically are priced around $59.99, falling into the “cheaper” side of these brands. The designs consist of a wide range of eye-catching and vibrant colors, while having more limited size choices, consisting of 3XS to only XL.The hoodie being reviewed is their most popular,‘Offstage Hoodie’, in the color “moon”.
The first impression I had with the brand, however, was negative. The shipping time for the sweatshirt took two to three weeks, which was very disappointing for such a big brand. When it did arrive, it was packaged nicely including a discount card inside.
The first thing I noticed about this sweatshirt was the fact that it did not have a front pocket; this was something I was deeply upset with. For paying $60 plus shipping they should atleast give you one pocket. The quality of the sweatshirt was soft, and started to lift my spirits again. With the cute bubble font on the back and front, and the oversized hoods, I began seeing why these hoodies gained popularity.
Overall, for $60 I was a little disappointed and could’ve bought another Comfrt hoodie instead.
Aelfric Eden
Aelfric Eden aims to create all sorts of fashion in the category of streetwear, from skirts to hoodies, they have it all. Their hoodies have been all the craze for the last couple of years and a very popular item on Christmas lists, even for me. Owning three of their pieces I can say they are overall a great hoodie, they wash great, the fit is good, and the hood isn’t too bulky. The hoodies are known for their cute and different designs, while also being the perfect oversized, comfortable hoodie. The Aelfric Eden VintageEmbroidery Star Hoodie, I would have to say is by far one of their most popular hoodies and that will be the one being reviewed. The hoodie material is a very soft material and it is just the right thickness. The design is super cute and comes in multiple colors. The biggest standout for the hoodie is that it washes great, it doesn’t shrink or have any other issues. One complaint is that the size range is a little short, only ranging from an XS to an XL. The price is a little on the higher side being $79.95, but I would say over all is a reasonable price for a cute and quality sweatshirt.
Lululemon
Lululemon is one of those places where most of the time people are buying the item just to have the logo on the item or many assume that one is purchasing the item for those reasons. I do believe that they create great quality athletic clothing but it can be hard to justify the price considering customers can get very similar dupes that are just as good of quality for a lot cheaper. The scuba hoodie is again, one of their more popular items right now, which I do think is one of their “signature” items. They have created many different variations of the scuba, different lengths, quarter zip, full zip, some with a hood, some without a hood, and especially their broad range of fun colors. The most popular is probably the Scuba Oversized Half Zip Hoodie. The material and the fit is great but the biggest complaint is that the hoodie is very heavy and can way down the hoodie. The price is definitely harsh being $118 but these hoodies are overall worth it, if you have the money to spend. They are inclusive and provide you with many different options. “I do like my Lululemon Scuba but sometimes it’s not my favorite,” Said Sophia Chapman, “I love the colors they have but I have a cropped one and it fits weird compared to my full zip. I love my full zip scuba though it is very comfortable, they are pricey but I think they are worth it.”
Hoodies and being comfy will never go out of style but the brands will always go in and out. It’s always fun to hop on the new trends but it’s not always fun to spend lots of money or not get something that is good quality. The 4 hoodies reviewed are all good examples of 4 different trends. Everyone has different opinions so it is always good to do your research before purchasing. They all have their flaws but they all also have good qualities. It’s really all up to the person whether or not the hoodies are worth it.
Lululemon is a way for you to feel cute and athletic. Comfort is an amazing brand to make you feel comfortable while also feeling cute. Aleric Eden and White fox kind of can go hand and hand while making you feel cute, comfortable and trendy. But, these 4 hoodies all receive a thumbs up from us if you are looking for a quality hoodie that can add some style.
