There are certain details that I tend to gravitate toward, and one of them is fringe. Whether it’s long, hair-like strands or a lightly frayed hem, I truly can’t get enough fringe. With all of the clean lines and minimalism that we’ve been experiencing recently in fashion, fringe has been somewhat hard to come by, but with the resurgence of boho, it’s suddenly back and I’m very happy about it. I know certain trends can be feast or famine, so I’m trying really hard not to go overboard with so many great options, but I’ve already bought several fringed pieces this year and have my eye on a few more. But first, the sweatshirt that followed me around the Internet.
I kept getting served an ad for this Gap sweatshirt on Instagram; infuriatingly, the ad linked to a page of regular sweatshirts. But one day, miraculously, I got an ad for Gap Factory and lo and behold, there it was. It came in beige and washed-black colorways; the beige was already sold out in my size, so black it was (note: as I’m writing this, the black is now sold out and the beige is back). The black has an almost acid-washed effect, which combined with the fringe gives this sweatshirt an ’80s feel, but I’m leaning into it. I was a little worried at first that the cropped fit was going to be too short, but it’s the perfect length to wear with high-waisted pants. As a bonus, it’s incredibly soft. But really, the number-one selling point for this sweatshirt is the fringe that runs across the back and down the length of the sleeves. I wear a lot of sweatshirts IRL—they’re kind of the ideal layer if you live (and work) in a drafty old home like I do, especially in transitional weather—and having a fun detail like fringe just makes it a little more fun to wear. Highly recommend, and read on for more fringed favorites.
