{"id":79720,"date":"2019-11-28T14:05:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T14:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mancunion.com\/?p=79720"},"modified":"2019-11-28T14:05:21","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T14:05:21","slug":"an-ode-to-the-fleece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mancunion.com\/2019\/11\/28\/an-ode-to-the-fleece\/","title":{"rendered":"An ode to the fleece"},"content":{"rendered":"
Men’s streetwear has seen trends rise and fall this year: expensive anime-inspired tech-wear is out, while colour-blocking and simple patterns are in. My favourite trend of the year, however, has slipped under most people’s radar: the return of the half-zip fleece. <\/span><\/p>\n Pertaining to the dad-core subcategory, fleeces have taken the minimalist streetwear scene by storm. They\u2019re versatile, they\u2019re affordable, and they can be subtle or stylish \u2014 let me break down these down.<\/span><\/p>\n Versatility<\/b>: One of the easiest ways to get creative with your outfits is layering. Fleeces are a perfect choice for spicing up your outfit in the winter months, as they work with plain or patterned tees, and even a button-up shirt. The half-zip comes in clutch when you don’t want your underlayer to show, while an unzipped fleece can reveal extra colour<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Affordability<\/b>: My personal favourite fall\/winter fleece is the Uniqlo Half-Zip<\/a>. It\u2019s soft, warm, well-cut \u2014 and it\u2019s \u00a319.90. If colour blocking isn\u2019t your style, Uniqlo released a collaboration with Engineered Garments which features experimental designs at the same price as their monochrome offering. Most other fleeces I\u2019ve seen rarely surpass the \u00a350 mark, especially second-hand.<\/span><\/p>\n