A sherpa fleece jacket perfectly strikes the balance between function and fashion. In this guide, check out stylish streetwear examples featuring the transitional outerwear, and shop Team SG’s sherpa fleece picks for guys this season…
If you’re a proud millennial like me, the sherpa fleece jacket occupies Mt. Rushmore-worthy status in your fashion awakening. I’d bet most of us had (or coveted!) a Denali zip-up from The North Face at some point in middle school or high school.
It was cool! It was laid-back! You could wear it to class and for a party in the woods on the weekend!
And if you’re lucky? You’ve still got one tucked away in a closet somewhere.
Because fleece jackets are, well, they’re having a moment. I don’t even want to say the athleisure outerwear staple is back, because really, did it ever actually go away?
As for the distinction between sherpa and fleece? Don’t worry too much about it.
Sherpa is a type of fleece, which you’ll clock by its bumpy texture. Almost like a softer type of wool.
Fleece, on the other hand, is thinner and smoother to the touch. As such, it’s used for more than just durable outerwear, popping up in everything from throw blankets to pajama pants.
For our purposes, we’ll use the terms together or interchangeably because let’s be real, we’re not the fabric police.
The bottom line? Fleece, and sherpa fleece, jackets give off a comfortably casual vibe, without looking sloppy. Wear yours with jeans and a sweater to work, and with joggers and a hoodie on the weekend.
What you’ll find here
Keep scrolling for 7 stylish men’s grey crewneck sweatshirt outfits:
Keep your sherpa fleece jacket zipped all the way up
I love the Mr. Rogers vibes of this bright blue Drake’s jacket zipped over a grey crewneck sweatshirt with dark trousers and a pair of canvas lace-up sneakers. (Psst, get the jacket it in white here.)
Wear your sherpa like a casual blazer
This outfit proves you can look totally dressed up and appropriate for work while also feeling completely comfortable.
Sneakers? Check. An easy-breezy white t-shirt? Check. Slouchy-but-not-sloppy cardigan? And, oh yeah, a huge fluffy sherpa overshirt that can handle (almost) anything your commute throws at you? Check.
Pack a punch with primary colors
Don’t be afraid to wear more than one color, like red and yellow here. Just be sure to keep the rest of your look on the neutral side.
Sport a sherpa fleece cardigan
Okay, we’re kind of stretching the definition here, but let’s call this cardigan “light outerwear” and just move on, shall we?
Why does it work? Because mixing in unexpected texture in an outfit always adds visual interest. It keeps all the pieces blending together in a “flat” way.
If the weather’s not quite cold enough for a full-on jacket, a high-pile cardigan or fleece pullover is a great and stylish option.
Amp up the pattern
Your fleece doesn’t have to be one color all over. The right pattern can take an outfit from crunchy to cool, leveling up even the most casual hoodie outfit.
Go for neutrals with your sherpa fleece
Earth tone perfection. No notes!
Go for bright colors
Proof you actually can dress like a traffic cone and look like a million bucks doing it!
Below, shop fleece and sherpa jackets for guys:
high pile fleece jacket, $279 (on sale)
high-pile fleece full-zip jacket, $198
Whether you opt for a pattern or solid colors, there’s plenty of zip-up options you’ll love this fall and winter.
From overshirts to zip-ups, you’ve got plenty of outfit options to mix and match.
Chimayo waterproof fleece jacket, $273
Denali shell-paneled fleece jacket, $100
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