Spotting a tie-dye sweatshirt in the wild has become as commonplace as blue skies in Los Angeles—but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to stop shopping them. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Over the past year, plus-size tie-dye sweatshirts have become an essential part of any cozy loungewear collection. And, like leopard print and florals, tie-dye has practically become a neutral. What this means? Sweatshirts and hoodies covered in different tie-dye patterns can (and should) be paired with just about anything in your closet.
Unlike other cozy must-haves—which are often muted and simple—tie-dye sweatshirts are statement-makers. Even in their most neutral forms (black and white, nude hues, and fainted colors), these tops pack a punch. So while your comfiest joggers, leggings, and cardigans might play it safe when it comes to colors and prints, tie-dye sweatshirts sit on the other end of the spectrum. And we love them for that.
A minimalist sweatsuit is cute and all, but nothing quite beats the nostalgia and inherently fun nature of tie-dye. Reminiscent of childhood summers, warm days spent with friends, and adorable vintage trends, plus-size tie-dye sweatshirts offer so much more than any other loungewear. And while their uniqueness has become mainstream, it doesn’t stop these tops from remaining as shoppable as ever. If stocking up on tie-dye sweats after all this time is wrong, we definitely don’t want to be right.
Bold and bright or simple and neutral, plain or adorned with logos, crewneck or hoodies—all tie-dye sweatshirts are good tie-dye sweaters. So go ahead and fill your closet full of them. If the last several years have been any clue, this fun print isn’t going away any time soon.