Hoodies: The New Way to Look Mysterious

In the pictures:

(top) The guys of Gym Class Heroes.

(bottom) Gabe Saporta, lead singer of Cobra Starship. (He's actually wearing a Clandestine hoodie designed by his buddy, Pete Wentz).


In the past, celebrities have worn sunglasses at all times to cover their eyes and shroud themselves in unobtainable mystery. Many fans have tried to emulate this by wearing their sunglasses indoors and at night. (A suggestion: Don't do this unless you actually are a movie/rock star, otherwise, you just look like you're trying really hard to look cool, and no one should ever look like they're trying... just be cool.)

Now, many musicians of the hip-hop and punk/emo genres have been wearing over sized hoodies with the hood pulled over their head at all times (no, not just when it's a little nippy out). It's almost like a modern day cape: it covers just enough of the face to either disguise them, or leave people wanting to see more.

Here are a few different ways to wear them:

• Over sized and baggy, either with or without a baseball cap under the hood. (I recommend this for guys though, it's a bit masculine for girls...) This is usually the way you see hip-hop artists wearing them.
• Fitted. A lot of the fitted types come in vibrant colors and fun patterns. These are usually found in stores that sell more punk or emo type gear, or skater wear. Good for guys and girls.
• Fitted, and cropped. Think, the Pussycat Dolls. They are usually more feminine and definitely recommended for the ladies, sorry guys.
  

Where Can You Find it?
Tactics.com has a wide variety for guys, and stylinonline.com features some fun themes with comic book characters, video games, cartoons, and bands. Forever 21 also has a ton of cute styles for girls that you can buy online, or in their store. (If you're in the area, check out the Forever 21 in Sawgrass Mills Mall, it's huge!)