Chances are, if you’ve found yourself reading this article, you’ve heard of the seriously popular Fear of God Essentials Hoodie. If you’re not familiar with the brand or the hoodie, you can either take a long trip down the TikTok rabbit hole surrounding it, or, you can read on to get our easy-to-navigate 4-1-1 on the trending Essentials hoodie.
What is the Essentials Hoodie?
First, let’s take a step back. Fear of God is a luxury streetwear brand based in Los Angeles that is known for its high-quality loungewear and minimalist aesthetic. The clothes are made in Italy or the U.S. and have a quality that can be immediately recognized upon touching the garments. Essentials is Fear of God’s diffusion line (Fashion lesson: A diffusion line is a secondary, accessibly priced line created for the mass market by a fashion designer) that is wildly popular and also known for loungewear with simple designs and neutral colors. The line is made in China and features a lower price point than the original Fear of God line. The Essentials hoodie is a unisex, pullover hoodie that in most collections features the name “Essentials” either screen-printed on the front in the same color as the sweatshirt, or on a small, rubbery patch.
Why Is the Essentials Hoodie So Popular?
In case you haven’t noticed, minimalist clothing and neutral tones are both trending right now, and have been for the past year or so. That means by default, these designs are uber au current and therefore popular. Fans of the Essentials hoodie also call out the clean aesthetic, since there is no drawstring on the hood, which gives the hoodie a more chic, expensive look. The fact that Essentials provides a more affordable way to get your hands on a coveted streetwear brand also comes into play, and the brand has also received a ton of TikTok hype, which propels any product’s popularity. Essentials garments are also known for being exceptionally comfortable, and if you’re wearing sweats, shouldn’t you be comfortable? Due in part to the hype, Essentials pieces also sell out quickly whenever they are in stock anywhere, and of course, scarcity leads to popularity.
Where Can I Buy the Essentials Hoodie?
You can always check out the Fear of God website for the latest from the brand, but you can also find the Essentials hoodie at Nordstrom and PacSun, along with other Essentials clothing, including T-shirts and crew neck sweatshirts.
But watch out! Fear of God Essentials knock-offs are prolific, and while Amazon is a completely safe and legitimate place to do your fashion shopping these days, the site is rife with Essentials hoodie knock-offs from third-party sellers, so unless you are an avid Essentials customer with a keen eye, it’s best to steer clear of the retailer for your Essentials purchases.
Tips for Buying the Essentials Hoodie
The brand is known to run big. The items are meant to have that expensive-looking, celeb-loved, well-tailored-but-still-oversized fit, and that means people are often surprised by just how large the items are once they put them on. If you’re not into a truly exaggerated, oversized fit, you should likely size down from your normal size in the hoodie. They are also slightly boxy, with a more trendy, shorter length than the long, butt-covering oversized sweatshirts of days gone by. For other items in the Essentials range, make sure you look at the cut and how the item fits on the model when you’re making your sizing decision.
Tips for Caring for the Essentials Hoodie
There are countless TikTok videos of people freaking out over their freshly washed hoodie with the screenprint lettering coming off. Many of these TikTokers also specify that they have washed it on the delicate cycle and dried it on low heat. The solution? Hand wash and line dry all your Essentials pieces. While that may seem like overkill for loungewear, these are luxury pieces, and if you want them to last, proper care is important.
Does the Essentials Hoodie Ever Go on Sale?
We know why you’re really here, so time for real talk: Can you ever find the Essentials hoodie on sale? Like most small, designer labels, sales aren’t really part of the brand ethos. But, you know we’re savvy shoppers over here, so we’ve got a couple ways to help you save money on your Essentials hoodie purchases.
1. Keep Your Eye on the Sale Sections
It is extremely rare to find Essentials items on sale at Nordstrom and PacSun, since they typically sell out from the sites quickly. In fact, a recent 25% off sale we spotted on PacSun notably did not include the Essentials hoodie. But always check. Some social media users have reported finding Essentials clothing on sale both online, and in brick-and-mortar stores.
2. Use RMN Coupons
We always have the best available offers for both Nordstrom and PacSun, so before you purchase your Essentials hoodie from either retailer, make sure you check our site to guarantee you’re getting the best deal.
3. Utilize RMN Cash Back
PacSun is part of our RetailMeNot Cash Back program, so when you buy your Essentials hoodie from PacSun, you will be earning a rebate for your purchase. Just go to this page and hit the cash back offer. Shop as normal, and you’ll get a percentage of your purchase back in 45 days in your RetailMeNot wallet (which you can then send to Venmo or PayPal).
4. Sign up for Retailers’ Rewards Programs
Both PacSun and Nordstrom have free rewards programs that let you earn points, which you can then redeem against your purchase of the Essentials hoodie. With PacSun’s rewards program, you get 1 point per dollar spent. For every 125 points, you get a $5 rewards to use on your next purchase. With Nordstrom’s rewards program, you get a point per dollar spent (more if you have a Nordstrom credit card). For every 1,000 points you earn, you get a $10 Note to use against a purchase.
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