What top to wear with a down jacket?

The top controls the volume reading. We play between fitted, regular, and technical mid-layers.

1) t-shirts & turtlenecks

• heavy tee: clean base under a light or short down jacket.
• turtleneck: city silhouette, perfect under a mid-length down jacket.
  
  

2) sweatshirts & hoodies

• hoodie under short down jacket: iconic street combo.
• crewneck sweatshirt: minimal neatness, works with raw denim/cargo.
  
  

3) fleeces & mid-layers

• thin fleece: warmth without bulk, great under classic down jacket.
• technical vest: breathable zip, precise fit.
  
  

4) balance rules

• Oversized down jacket → clean top (tee/turtleneck).
• Fitted down jacket → mid-weight top (sweat/thin fleece).

FAQ

1) Can you wear a blazer under a down jacket?

Possible with an ultralight down jacket and soft blazer, well-fitted sizes.

2) Hoodie + hood, too much?

Avoid double hood. If hoodie, choose a down jacket without hood or with a thin hood.

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