Essentials Dark Oat Hoodie

There are clothes you build an outfit around, and there are clothes that make everything else in your wardrobe easier. The Essentials Dark Oat Hoodie sits comfortably in the second camp.

Dark Oat is where this one earns its stripes. Warmer than grey, softer than black and infinitely more interesting than another standard beige hoodie, the neutral shade has an understated, expensive-looking quality to it. Pair it with cream or stone for a tonal fit, introduce black cargos for contrast, or keep things uncomplicated with denim and your current favourite trainers.

Comfort is very much part of the equation. Soft, durable fabric gives the Essentials Dark Oat Hoodie the cosy feel you want from an everyday layer, with a kangaroo pocket adding useful storage and the hood bringing extra coverage when needed. It’s relaxed enough for the sofa but far too good to be confined to the house.

One hoodie. An unreasonable number of outfits.

That’s really the beauty of the Essentials Dark Oat Hoodie. Nothing about it feels desperate for attention, yet the colour, silhouette and easy-going character give it the ability to pull an outfit together almost effortlessly. The kind of wardrobe staple you buy thinking you’ll wear occasionally — then wonder why it’s constantly in the wash.