Just Throw It On: How the Essentials Hoodie and Tracksuit Became My Everyday Armour

June 30, 2025

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Ruby Luna

You ever have those outfits that just sort of creep into your weekly routine until suddenly, they’re your uniform? That’s what happened with me and the Essentials Hoodie. Then I caved and grabbed the Essentials Tracksuit bottoms — now I wear the set more than I probably should. Not sorry about it either.

This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s just stuff that works — in real life, in real Aussie weather, and in real situations. And honestly, that’s harder to find than you’d think.

It Started with a Chill Morning and No Clean Jumpers

One Wednesday morning, I was heading to a café in Fitzroy, bit of a breeze in the air. I’d run out of clean jumpers and didn’t want to wear my puffer again — felt too overkill. Found the Essentials Hoodie at the back of the wardrobe, barely worn at that point. Slipped it on.

Boom. That was it.

Soft, warm without suffocating, looked tidy with trackies but would’ve worked with jeans just the same. Wore it the rest of the day, then the next. Washed it Friday. Wore it Saturday again.

Works Across Aussie Cities Like It Was Designed For Them

Australia’s got some wildly different climates. But this set? Handles it all.

  • In Perth, where mornings are cool but afternoons sizzle — hoodie on in the AM, tied around the waist by 2pm. Perfect.
  • In Melbourne, where the weather’s got trust issues, the Essentials Hoodie is your safety blanket for when the temp drops without warning.
  • Up in Brisbane, you’ll probably swap to shorts by midday, but the Essentials Tracksuit still earns its keep in the air-con or early mornings.
  • Even in Hobart, this set held up against the chill winds by the waterfront.

Tracksuit Bottoms That Aren’t Sloppy? Rare.

I’m not one to wear trackies out to dinner, but the Essentials Tracksuit changed my rules a bit. They’re fitted but not tight, the cuffs sit just right on top of my sneakers, and the waist? Doesn’t dig in like most elastic bands do.

I wore them to the dog park in Newcastle, then straight to the bottle-o, and then to a mate’s house for footy. No one batted an eye. Not once did I think “should I have changed?” — and that’s the best kind of clothing. The kind you don’t think about because it just… fits.

Looks Clean, Feels Comfy — That’s the Sweet Spot

You know those hoodies that feel soft but look like old pyjamas after a few washes? This isn’t that.

The Essentials Hoodie has this solid structure — it doesn’t sag at the shoulders or lose its fit. And the inside? Still soft even after weekly washes. It looks sharp enough to pass at casual workdays or uni lectures, especially layered under a jacket or coat.

Same goes for the pants — they’re casual, yes, but throw on a plain tee and clean shoes, and you’re sorted for everything short of a wedding.

What I Didn’t Expect? It Holds Up Over Time

After three months of solid wear, here’s what I can say:

  • No fading, even after at least ten washes.
  • No weird shrinking or stretching.
  • Hoodie pocket doesn’t sag or flop.
  • Tracksuit knees haven’t gone baggy.

And that’s with a fair bit of wear — walks, couch days, short flights, car rides, errands, housework. It’s the kind of kit that doesn’t need special treatment. Wash, dry, wear again.

The Only Problem: Everyone’s Trying to Get One

Not gonna lie — you might have to do some digging. Aussie stock runs out fast. Online stores sell out within days, sometimes hours. I’ve checked JD Sports, Culture Kings, and even the occasional eBay scroll.

Best advice? If you see your size, don’t think twice. Just grab it. It’s one of the few clothing items I’ve bought where I didn’t second-guess the price or the fit later on.

Final Word: No Gimmicks, Just Good Gear

Here’s the thing — the Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit don’t try to be more than they are. And that’s what makes them gold. You’re not walking around with a neon logo or trying to fit into some influencer style checklist.

They’re just well-made, simple, and ridiculously wearable. Whether you’re in Sydney, Adelaide, or somewhere in between — these pieces just make life a bit easier. And if your wardrobe could use a bit of that? You know where to start.

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