We know, the title of this article is too hood to be true, hopefully the content is half as hood.

Hoodies haven’t been limited to cold weather workwear, military exercises or training for a big boxing match while yelling out “Adrian!” for quite sometime. They continue to occupy nearly the whole gamut of the fashion spectrum: lounge wear, going to the shops wear, athleisure, street wear, smart casual and hiphop casual. Wherever you’re wearing it, there’s no denying it’s become a staple in everyones wardrobe.

But if you’re here with the intent to step your hoodie game up, the best way to do that is to actually step it down. We’re talking bring it back to basics, going minimal and getting rid of those logos. We’ve picked up a few simple, minimal hoodies to show you that this fashion staple is here to stay.

Grey Marle – Pullover

It doesn’t get any more basic or versatile than a grey hoodie. You can wear it with almost anything, check the math:

Grey Hoodie + Jeans (any colour) = outfit

Grey Hoodie + Jacket (any colour) = outfit

Grey Hoodie + whatever you have on right now = outfit

AS Colour Grey Marle Hoodie, Common Projects Achilles Low (White/White), Levis 501 Skinny, King Seiko 4402-8000

Asphalt Marle – Zip-up

If you’d like to layer your look, opt for a zip up to show off your shirt underneath. Again, the simplicity of an asphalt hoodie lends itself to many looks.

AS Colour Asphalt Marle Hoodie, Common Projects Achilles Low (White/White), Uniqlo Stretch Chino (Navy), King Seiko 4402-8000

Army – Pullover

Don’t be afraid to move away from monochrome hoodies either, pick an outerwear colour that works well with your wardrobe already and throw it on. We went with an army green, but navy would’ve worked just as well.

AS Colour Army Hoodie, Clae Bradley, Ben Sherman Chinos (Green), Standard Green Bomber, Casio A168WA

Black – Zip-up

We’re all just kids, acting like adults, wanting to be ninjas at heart. Grab a black hoodie to start your streetwear ninja campaign. Match with black joggers to show off your kicks.

AS Colour Black Hoodie, Adidas EQT Support 93/17, Hallenstiens Jogger (Black), Uniqlo Kaws Elmo Shirt, G-Shock GW-M5610B

AS Colour Black Hoodie, Common Projects Achilles Low (White/White), Espirit Grey Jeans (Grey), Uniqlo U Shirt (Grey), G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1D

Camo – Pullover

Despite what we said at the start of the article, it doesn’t all have to minimal and plain coloured hoodies. Pick a statement hoodie up, with a bold texture or pattern, but make sure the rest of your outfit is toned down. Otherwise you could end up looking like a Picasso painting on acid. For example this camo hoodie would be fire on its own, but if we matched it with camo pants and shoes, you wouldn’t be able to see us.

AS Colour Camo Hoodie, Common Projects Achilles Low (Black/White), Hallenstiens Jogger (Black), G-Shock GW-M5610B

Hoodies: Generously supplied by AS Colour

Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith, Clae Bradley, Red Wing Moc Toe, Adidas EQT Support 93/17, Common Projects Achilles Low (White/White, Black/White)

Bottoms: Ben Sherman Chinos (Green), Uniqlo Slim Selvedge, Rogue Territory SK, Levis 501 Skinny, Hallenstiens Jogger (Black), Espirit Grey Jeans (Grey), Uniqlo Stretch Chino (Navy)

Tops: Uniqlo Kaws Elmo Shirt, Uniqlo U Shirt (Grey/White), Levis Denim Trucker, Charles Tyrwhitt Oxford Button Down

Watches: G-Shock GW-M5610B, G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1D, Casio A168WA, King Seiko 4402-8000, Omega Dynamic III