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Step 1
Decide who you're buying a hoodie for and what their wants and needs are. Your father may want a comfortable cotton sweatshirt with a hood, but your teen wants to wear popular hoodies with Gap, Abercrombie or American Eagle in blazing letters.
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Step 2
Consider whether to buy a zip-up hoodie or a pullover. People have strong preferences about this, so make certain you know if you're buying for someone else. Many younger people prefer pullovers, even if they do mess up the hair.
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Step 3
Make certain to consider safety when buying hoodies for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Due to choking accidents with the cord in the hood, many tot-size jackets now come cordless.
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Step 4
Check the weight and feel of the fabric. You can find lighter or heavy-weight hoodies. Touch the fabric inside. Although people wear a shirt underneath hooded jackets, some people find certain materials itchy.
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Step 5
Get a good fit across the shoulders. You don't want a tight feeling when you wear a bulky shirt underneath your jacket. Some people, especially adolescent boys, like a loose fit to their hoodie.
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Step 6
Experiment with the variety of hoodies in wild colors and prints. Mix and match with your wardrobe.
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Step 7
Set a price that you're comfortable paying. With some hoodies, you're paying more because of the name brand behind it.
