https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:15:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2238047 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:28:29 +0000 Style Fan 2238047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely use the hoods on my coats, and I usually take them off if they are removable.&nbsp; Like others, I find hoods interfere with my vision.&nbsp; But hoods are not a deal-breaker for me, and I will purchase a coat with or without a hood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237889 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:36:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2237889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CarolS, same! I nearly posted after the gym last night that I didn’t realize, when I went out, how cold it had gotten (Ok, only low 40s &amp; it’s just a 10-minute walk, so I’m a wimp!) On my way there, I really wished I had a hood to pull up (or that I had worn a hat, but that’s kinda the point about hoods—they’re always there, no effort required (+other bennies like neck protection) ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237834 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:41:21 +0000 CarolS 2237834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just popping in to say I certainly would have enjoyed having a hood this evening as I forced myself out into the first heavy, wet and utterly icky snowfall of the season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237585 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:06:21 +0000 Jules 2237585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do absolutely wear the hoods on hoodies indoors too. And stick my hands in the pockets! A friend called it retreating into my clam shell. But not in a bad way, it’s a warm &amp; cozy thing. I run finicky, getting both chilled and overheated easily, so I generally like items that can quickly moderate temperature without a lot of fuss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237584 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:46:28 +0000 Jules 2237584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love hoods. I prefer to be hands free and find umbrellas a pain. A properly designed fur trimmed hood *should* catch snow to keep it out of your face on windy days! Unfortunately my Lole puffer which I otherwise love has a poorly designed hood which slumps over my face a bit, restricting my vision more than a stiffer one and not really creating the little protected bubble of warm dry air you get from a great hood. I won’t compromise on that feature when I buy my next one. I do appreciate that it’s a removable hood (and the fur trim is also removable from the hood) because it makes the coat feel more wearable in transitional weather without the bulky unneeded hood that says ‘deep winter’. But now that I’m typing this I’m realizing maybe the removable aspect is what has compromised the overall structure - a ha! moment, hopefully I remember to assess this aspect when I eventually replace this long-wearing puffer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237516 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 01:33:47 +0000 Echo 2237516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it very much depends on the piece and on the hood itself. I love a good-fitting hood, but that is hard to find. They are often too large and floppy on me, sometimes literally falling over my eyes. Talk about impractical!&nbsp;</p> <p>So I don't mind a hood that fits on outerwear, but I despise hoods on things I wear indoors - hooded sweatshirts or hooded dresses or lighter, worn-with-an-outfit jackets. Again, it seems completely impractical, as why would I wear a hood indoors? I also dislike when a hood is large or bulky enough that it affects how I sit in a car. Hoods that make me keep my head unnaturally forward because they are so bulky are awful and often removed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237443 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:12:08 +0000 Aquamarine 2237443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like hoods on my puffers and rain gear/coats, but for dressy wool coats (which I haven’t worn much in the last two years), definitely not.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I wear glasses and a hood can provide an extra layer of protection and warmth—even over a hat—when it’s raining or snowing so my lenses don’t get wet.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237428 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:06:33 +0000 Inge 2237428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla - Oh yes, absolutely! The limited vision annoys me too. It depends on the shape and size of the hood, I've discovered, some are better than others :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237417 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:25:39 +0000 Janet 2237417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a hood. Sometimes I’ll choose one of my outerwear pieces specifically because it has a good, sometimes I’ll choose to wear a hoodie underneath a non-hooded topper. They can really come in handy! I have enough options of either variety that I can either go hoodless or hooded. All depends on weather and activity. I also like how the volume of a hood on the back of my neck can provide either a bit of warmth, or a little padding to keep my neck from getting rubbed by a camera strap when I’m out photographing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237385 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:11:30 +0000 Greyscale 2237385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to dislike hoods but now that my hair is short i suppose I should try them again. With long hair, I either had my hair up in a bun that didn’t fit inside the hood, or down and had to cram it all inside awkwardly. </p> <p>Two years ago I bought a real waterproof raincoat with hood. Then it basically didn’t rain for two years. In our record breaking downpour a few weeks ago I finally got to appreciate the hood! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237368 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:58:13 +0000 NancyW 2237368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like you Carla, I notice that my field of vision is limited by a hood. I do like one on rain gear because an umbrella limits my visual field more than a hood! Parka hood only when out in a high wind snowstorm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237356 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:23:18 +0000 approprio 2237356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like a well designed adjustable hood on rain gear. I tend to remove detachable hoods though. They are usually there as an afterthought on garments that look better without them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237327 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:16:32 +0000 Staysfit 2237327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a hood for functional items but really do not like how they look. &nbsp;A hat plus a hood is often perfect for cold windy snowy weather. &nbsp;A hood works better for windy rainy days also. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237305 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:39:06 +0000 bella 2237305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a hood. In fact, I do have a lovely puffer that gets very little wear because it doesn't have a hood! I&nbsp; do wear hats and scarves but during deep winter hood adds an extra layer of protection from the wind and snow.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237302 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:23:17 +0000 Kate 2237302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love hoods. Only my wool midi coats don't have them. If my neck is covered, I'm good, and hoods, even when they're down, offer an insulating effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237285 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 04:16:04 +0000 rachylou 2237285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I always do a hood. Protection from droughts down the back of the neck, even with it down. I used to do wool overcoats and scarves… but I’ve lost a lot of scarves… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237194 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:18:44 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2237194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are correct. I misquoted. The comment I was thinking of was a supposition about what it’s like to have other hair, on ST’s thread about toppers. </p> <p><i> Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe you wear your long hair down. I could see how that might conflict with necklines (and toppers), and make scarves seem like too much.</i></p> <p>Sorry for the confusion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood/page/2#post-2237191 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:13:05 +0000 Suz 2237191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>@Irina</b> -- I do drive, I mean I have a licence and can drive -- but I prefer not to and we are a one car family, so I mostly walk, bike, or take transit. And I walk a LOT, even not having a dog. (I joke with my dog-walking neighbours that I *should* have a dog because I walk as often or more often than they do!) Anyway -- lifestyle definitely makes the difference, <b>Carla,</b> but hairstyle does play a role, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237183 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:55:42 +0000 Anonymous 2237183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a love hate relationship with them. I like them in case of rain or snow, cause I carry sooo muuuch stuuuufff and don't want to fool with an umbrella too.</p> <p>But they're always Huge on me and fall over my eyes! I really wish they'd make them many inches smaller.</p> <p>I ended up removing the hood on my big puffer, cause it was uncomfortable sitting with it behind my neck in the car. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237176 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:49:52 +0000 Carla 2237176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Stagiaire Fash - yes, I’ll grant that you are an outlier here. &nbsp;I don’t recall commenting about my hair interfering with collars, and actually wear layered collar looks frequently. &nbsp;Someone else? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237175 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:48:22 +0000 Sloper 2237175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, speaking from Southern California here.&nbsp; I like hoodies for my walks - easy way to regulate my temperature without having to carry a hat - easy to pull up, easy to pull down.&nbsp; I also like to wear a hoodie in the house on chillier days - I pull up the hood sometimes when I do my phys therapy, or when feeling like I need to self-comfort a bit - it's a security feeling maybe?</p> <p>Otherwise I don't need down jackets or raincoats with hoods due to my climate.</p> <p>But, I spent jr. high, high school, college, and then about 15 working years on the east coast - and did like a hooded down coat for protection against bitterly cold winds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237173 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:44:06 +0000 Irina 2237173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the weather and lifestyle play a big part in decision to buy a hooded or hoodless coats. I walk daily even in a winter, if it might snow I prefer to wear a hooded puffer.&nbsp;<div>I’m an odd person out here since I don’t drive :)<br />Most of my winter attire choices take it into consideration. If I take a streetcar to get somewhere, I prefer to shake off snow from my clothes instead of letting it melt on my hat On the extremely cold days, I wear a hat and my warmest hooded parka on our evening walks.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237170 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:37:17 +0000 RobinF 2237170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like detachable hoods - I want either hooded or not hooded but not in-between. That being said, I usually prefer hoods, especially on raincoats. No kids or dogs but I like the convenience of it being there when I need it. I am not a fan of fur lined ones however, too much bulk.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237167 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:31:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2237167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla, I’m an outlier to that pattern.<br /> I wonder if your long curly hair is a factor in your dislike of hoods. Drizzly rain might not bother you as much, and you’ve commented on other posts that dealing with things like multiple collars are difficult with your tresses, so maybe hoods are trickier too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237166 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:26:01 +0000 Carla 2237166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh! &nbsp;I see a pattern with the dog walkers and parents of young’uns needing hands free, and those with a high percentage of drizzle or rainy days appreciating the convenience! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I count myself as one who feels like my vision is impaired when wearing a hood. &nbsp;Also, as mentioned by Helena, there is the snow catcher aspect! &nbsp;I&nbsp;<i>will&nbsp;</i>toss the hood of my hoodie over wet hair after a swim on a cold morning, but for coats and jackets I’m firmly in the ‘no hood’ camp! &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237164 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:22:59 +0000 always trying 2237164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like hoodies, but never wear the hoods-just that hoodies are a popular kind of sweat shirt or light jacket with sweats, cargos or jeans for my lifestyle.&nbsp; Otherwise only on rain gear as I usually do not use umbrellas.<br />Only detachable I have ever had were ski jackets, and they were detached and never used.&nbsp; Prefer hats for winter wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237151 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:56:07 +0000 Tanya 2237151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on No Hood team, simply because it interferes with my long hair.&nbsp; &nbsp; I will buy coats, typically puffers, with hoods only if it is removable.&nbsp; &nbsp;I very seldom use those hoods.&nbsp; &nbsp;I find myself wanting/needing to use the hood at most 2-3 times a year, during bad snow storms or such.&nbsp; There are years when I don't use them at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237148 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:39:21 +0000 Ginger 2237148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the&nbsp;<i>look&nbsp;</i>of hoods. They're a cute design feature that adds interest. Most of my coats and jackets have hoods.&nbsp;&nbsp;I very rarely use them, though. I'm not often outside long enough in the cold to need to put a hood up. And when it's raining, usually it's really heavy and a hood is just not enough.</p> <p>But then in the last year, I went off hoods. My hair is really long now and as a design feature, it really fights with a hood worn down. I'm trying to resist adding&nbsp;<i>too</i> many hood-less replacements too fast.<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237144 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:11:14 +0000 Angie 2237144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in VERY wet urban Seattle with doggies. Hoods are a way of life!</p> <p>But so are beanies and hoodless toppers. I do both. BENCHED. </p> <p>Everyone here wears hoods, beanies or caps. It’s important for PNW weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hood-or-no-hood#post-2237136 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:50:30 +0000 Irina 2237136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No hood on puffers used to be a deal breaker for me. I don’t like hats. They flatten my hair and I need to remove and put it in a purse when I’m inside for some time, like shopping. I find hoods more convenient to use.<br />I bought puffers without hoods recently. I just liked a couple of short puffers that unfortunately didn’t have hoods. Still, my preference is a puffer with a hood, no doubt.<br />I don’t wear hooded coats, only puffers. </p>