We’ve got a PSA to share: short-sleeve sweatshirts and sweaters are not what they used to be. In fact, they’re actually quite in vogue these days and the styles to choose from are surprisingly gorg.
13 Seriously Stylish Short-Sleeved Sweatshirts
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When you hear the words “short-sleeved sweatshirts,” visions of the awkward turtlenecks you were forced to wear during your childhood and/or your fabulously over-the-top, track-suit-wearing grandma probably come to mind. Yeah? Us, too. But, before you delve too deeply into those buried nightmares, we’ve got a PSA to share: short-sleeve sweatshirts are not what they used to be. In fact, they’re actually quite in vogue these days and the styles to choose from are surprisingly gorgeous. Okay, okay — we know you’re giving us a doubtful side-eye right about now, so give us a minute to win you over by checkin’ out 13 trendy (and totally rock-able) examples we’ve rounded up below!
1. Ashish Sweatshirt ($236): This makers of this sweatshirt know exactly how to take a piece of clothing from drab to fab — lots of color! Don’t you just love the playful vibe?
2. J. Crew Jacquard Back-Zip Sweatshirt ($65): Now this is a sweatshirt gone high-end and high-fashion, too. We adore the zipper backing and the chic way it pairs with a pair of shorts or jeans.
3. Kate Spade Rib-Trim Sweatshirt ($70): A sweatshirt classic minus the icky, bulky sleeves. Win-win, we say!
4. Free People Aztec Print Sweatshirt ($43): Boho is back, ladies and gents! Yep, even your every day sweatshirt is getting a free-spirited makeover. Awesome, right?
5. Zara Sweatshirt with Pouch Pockets ($70): Sporty and chic all rolled into one, this piece captured our attention in a snap. Rock it on one of your gym days or as a bold statement piece and we’re sure you’ll garner the same whiplash reaction.
6. Jovonnista Short Sleeve Sweat Top ($49): The loose-fitting sleeves on this would-be standard shirt will take your everyday look to a whole new level of laid back cool.
7. Retro Short Sleeve Sweatshirt ($36): Now this is vintage done right.
8. Short Sleeve Embellished Sweatshirt ($13): This (affordable!) sweatshirt in disguise is killing it in the glam-meets-everyday department.
9. Poppy Lux Cropped Sweatshirt ($35): The golden, studded collar gives this basic top the right amount of edge and sophistication.
10. Orange and White ’80s Striped Sweatshirt ($32): Another stylish example of how to rock finds from decades past!
11. ASOS Vila Boxy Sweat Top ($49): It’s official: Asos’s got rad short-sleeved sweatshirts down to a science!
12. Forever 21 Hooded Mesh Athletic Pullover ($16): This mesh pullover proves yet again that gym clothes are way cooler than they used to be.
13. ASOS Multi-Spot Sleeveless Sweater ($47): Jewel tones and metallics? Now that’s a mash-up we can get behind. Especially when the final results are this wow-worthy.
Which short-sleeved sweatshirt or sweater will you be adding to your wardrobe? Tell us in the comments below!
