Style Basics: Hoodies

I'm dreaming of cool months of autumn as Los Angeles cools down from several days of intense heat. I stare at the stack of hoodies in my closet and long for the days of hoodies, jeans and boots. Time is fluid, so the days of gentle breezes and cool temperatures will arrive for us to style in casual chic with hoodies.

Below are eight curated hoodies for a voguish-urban casual vibe:

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ps: While I curated the pieces, I will receive commissions from the stores on purchases.

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