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Guides on heavyweight basics, streetwear fits and how to wear them — straight from the ZELX team.
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How Should Sweatpants Fit? Length, Rise & Leg Shape Guide
Sweatpants should sit comfortably at your natural waist, give room in the seat and thigh, and end at the ankle or with a slight stack on your shoes. Here's how each leg shape sh...
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Hoodie vs Sweatshirt vs Crewneck: What's the Difference?
A hoodie has a hood, a sweatshirt doesn't, and a crewneck is a sweatshirt with a round neck. Here's how they differ in warmth, fit and style, and which one to buy first.
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How to Wash a Hoodie Without Shrinking or Pilling
Simple washing and drying rules that keep heavyweight hoodies soft, the right size and free of pilling.
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Matching Sets: How to Wear a Hoodie & Sweatpants Set
The easiest outfit in streetwear. How to choose, style and care for a matching hoodie and sweatpants set.
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Boxy vs Oversized vs Relaxed Fit: What's the Difference?
Boxy, oversized, relaxed, regular or slim? A simple guide to streetwear fits, how each one looks and which size to choose.
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Vintage Wash vs Snow Wash vs Acid Wash: What's the Difference?
Vintage, snow, acid, mineral wash and sunfade — what each finish looks like, how it's made and how to wear it.
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How to Style Wide-Leg & Barrel-Leg Sweatpants
Wide-leg and barrel-leg sweatpants are the new streetwear staple. Here's how to choose the right cut and style them for every day.
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Heavyweight T-Shirt Guide: How to Pick the Perfect Tee
Weight, fabric, fit and finish — the four things that separate a great heavyweight tee from an average one.
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How to Style Oversized Streetwear: 7 Easy Outfit Ideas
Oversized done right is all about balance. Seven simple outfit formulas built from hoodies, heavyweight tees, sweatpants and jeans.
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What Is Heavyweight Cotton? GSM Explained
GSM is the one number that tells you how premium a hoodie or tee really is. Here's what it means and why heavyweight fabric matters.
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How to Choose the Right Oversized Hoodie Size
Oversized or just sized-up? A simple guide to measuring, choosing your size and getting a clean streetwear fit.
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