topic Re: Hoods!!!!!! in Fashion

Hoods!!!!!!

bargainsgirl — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:54:48 GMT

I wish manufacturers would stop with hoods on so many items! Cuddl Duds is one of them. I simply don't like hoods on everything and it keeps me from buying some things. Just my preference...

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I am still oxox — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:08:49 GMT

I love hoods just proves there is something for everyone

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Peaches McPhee — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:11:45 GMT

I am indifferent to hoods, except on coats. On sweaters I don't care one way or another.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:19:09 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I feel the same way about hoods. There's a solution ....

If the item is a knit fabric - and you have some pinking shears, if you carefully cut along where the hood is attached (cut on the hood side) - you can safely remove the hood and the fabric won't ravel. The raw edge will just roll up and you won't even see it.

I've safely removed the hoods from all the LOCO cardigans and other "hoodies."

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mspatmac — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:22:56 GMT

I like hoodys and have many in varying weights but I also like sweatshirts with as well as without hoods. It all depends on the garment. Both styles fortunately are widely available.

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Boomernichols — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:39:23 GMT

@bargainsgirl I personally think that hoods are more sporty by nature. I prefer an item without the hood for dressing up. Obviously it depends on the look you are going for.

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bigtraps — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:15:01 GMT

@Boomernichols wrote:
@bargainsgirl I personally think that hoods are more sporty by nature. I prefer an item without the hood for dressing up. Obviously it depends on the look you are going for.

I agree. Plus, hoods cheapen the garment I think. Just makes it look cheap.

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kaydee50 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:21:01 GMT

I like hoods on outerwear. Don't see the purpose of having them on items worn inside unless your home is unusually drafty!

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January121 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:46:01 GMT

I like hoods on coats but, not on sweaters 😃

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fthunt — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:55:28 GMT

A simple collar would be cheaper to make then a hood - I would think. Agree - carrying that ill-fitted bunch of material on your neck/back................annoying at best.

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cotton4me — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:22:13 GMT

I'm a hood person. I won't buy a coat without one; made that mistake once with a winter coat. My head gets cold easily. I wear hoodies in the house and use the hood when my head feels cold. I also use the hood when I'm out walking and it feels breezy.

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:26:39 GMT

On zip up sweatshirts I want a hood. Also on a winter coat that is worn in the snow and cold weather.

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haddon9 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:26:43 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@bargainsgirl

I feel the same way about hoods. There's a solution ....

If the item is a knit fabric - and you have some pinking shears, if you carefully cut along where the hood is attached (cut on the hood side) - you can safely remove the hood and the fabric won't ravel. The raw edge will just roll up and you won't even see it.

I've safely removed the hoods from all the LOCO cardigans and other "hoodies."

@ALRATIBA Wow! I didn't realize you could do that with a knit! Thanks for the tip!

I agree with the OP!...I really don't like hoods on some tops & sweaters....what to do when wearing a jacket over it? It seems like a PITA to pull the hood out and arrange it over the jacket's collar.

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:10:57 GMT

@bigtraps wrote:
@Boomernichols wrote:
@bargainsgirl I personally think that hoods are more sporty by nature. I prefer an item without the hood for dressing up. Obviously it depends on the look you are going for.

I agree. Plus, hoods cheapen the garment I think. Just makes it look cheap.

Hoods are an element of style, not price. I won't buy a coat without a hood anymore, because the hoods are not only stylish, they help keep my head warm and dry. ...and I can skip the scarf.

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NYCLatinaMe — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:15:52 GMT

I must admit I find open cardigans (meaning open in the design) with hoods that QVC sells odd. I don't care to wear open by design cardigans or jackets outside because the clothes are just flying everywhere, and I like them to stay in place. I guess if one were inside and cold... but I won't buy them.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:44:33 GMT

@bargainsgirl I agree, I am not a fan of hoods, for me they tend to pull on the garment and I fuss all day keeping it in place.

The next thing to work on is adding closures or a belt to some cardigans. I am over the open, shark bite, flowy front of most cardigans.

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jcash — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:45:46 GMT

I do not like hoods either. They are just too awkward.

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ROMARY — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:37:40 GMT

I love hoods, but detachable varieties would be nice for folks who aren't crazy about wearing hoods.

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twinny70 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:20:38 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I love hoods just proves there is something for everyone

I am still ox ox, I love hoods too. Especially in the wintertime & during spring/fall rainy weather.

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Andreatoo — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:24:13 GMT

I don't do hoods for fashion either but they certainly have a practical purpose