When we envision the trends of yesteryear, we conjure up images of our favorite supermodels clad in low-rise leather trousers, baggy jeans, and cozy packable jackets designed for camping trips. Like with slip dresses and combat boots, lately, we’ve been looking to the ’90s for retro-style inspiration — and this season’s newest trend resurgence is further evidence of just that: fleece fashion.
The sporty-snug-style hybrid is no longer exclusive to hikers, rock climbers, or your middle-school self. Considering the lasting effects of Patagonia, L.L Bean, and The North Face, the fleece’s nostalgic appeal isn’t going to fade off the fashion scene any time soon — especially when cabincore is all the rage. Fall is here with winter following in its footsteps, so we’re all about finding cozy loungewear-adjacent pieces to bundle ourselves up in. We hunted down a number of classic to reimagined fleece styles ahead — from buttery iterations to retro jackets lined with the stuff and even a pair of stretch pants (plus a bucket hat) in fleecey form.
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Columbia Archer Ridge™ II Full Zip Jacket, $, available at Columbia
The North Face ’95 Retro Denali Jacket, $, available at The North Face
Patagonia Los Gatos Fleece Jacket, $, available at Backcountry
LOFT Sherpa Zip Sweatshirt, $, available at LOFT
The North Face Women’s Cragmont Fleece Coat, $, available at The North Face
Columbia Lodge Sherpa Full-Zip Sherpa Pullover, $, available at Dick’s Sporting Goods
lululemon Oh So Sherpa Half Zip, $, available at lululemon
L.L. Bean Fleece Zip-Up Sweatshirt, $, available at L.L. Bean
Obey Juniper Pieced Fleece Pullover, $, available at Buckle
outloudvintage Vintage Columbia Radial Sleeve Jacket 90s Fleece Lined, $, available at Etsy
Athleta Tugga Sherpa Jacket, $, available at Athleta
iets frans Contrast Trim Fleece Zip-Through Hoodie, $, available at Urban Outfitters
L.L. Bean Mountain Classic Colorblock Fleece Pullover, $, available at L.L. Bean
Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Jacket, $, available at Alo Yoga
Skims Cozy Knit Pants, $, available at Skims
Carhartt White Fleece Northfield Bucket Hat, $, available at SSENSE
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