Denim Tears Hoodie vs Denim Tears Sweatshirt — What’s the Difference?

Both carry the same heavyweight fleece construction and signature cotton wreath print, but the hoodie and sweatshirt serve slightly different roles in a wardrobe. Here’s how they compare.

Design Differences

The most obvious difference is the hood itself — the hoodie includes a hood and kangaroo pocket, while the sweatshirt uses a crewneck construction without either feature. This changes both the silhouette and how each piece layers with other clothing.

Fit and Silhouette

Both pieces share the same relaxed, slightly boxy cut through the body, but the crewneck sweatshirt tends to sit a touch closer around the neckline given the absence of a hood, giving it a marginally cleaner, more streamlined look at the collar.

Layering Differences

The hoodie’s kangaroo pocket and hood make it more versatile for layering under a jacket, since the hood can be tucked away or worn over another layer. The sweatshirt’s simpler crewneck construction layers more predictably under a collared jacket or coat, without the extra bulk a hood can sometimes add.

Styling Differences

• Hoodie: leans more casual and streetwear-forward by default, given the hood and pocket detailing
• Sweatshirt: translates slightly more easily into smart-casual looks, since the crewneck silhouette reads a bit cleaner under layered pieces like blazers or overshirts

Fabric and Print

Both pieces use the same heavyweight cotton fleece and carry the cotton wreath print with the same level of detail and placement care. There’s no meaningful difference in construction quality between the two — the choice comes down to silhouette and use case rather than durability or print quality.

Which Should You Choose?

• Choose the hoodie if: you want maximum versatility for casual layering and prefer the classic streetwear silhouette
• Choose the sweatshirt if: you want a slightly cleaner look that layers more easily into smart-casual outfits

Many fans of the brand own both, using the hoodie for everyday casual wear and the sweatshirt when building a more elevated look.

Shop Both Styles

Browse the full Denim Tears Hoodie collection and Denim Tears Sweatshirt collection to decide which fits your style.