Okay, so confession time: my jeans are rotting in my wardrobe right now. Like, I tried to put a pair on the other day and my legs were like, “nah mate, we don’t do that anymore.” The reason? Essentials Clothing. I swear, once you get a decent Essentials Hoodie or even worse (or better, depending on how you see it) the full Essentials Tracksuit… jeans don’t stand a chance.
Jeans… nah, I’m good
Here’s the brutal truth: jeans are liars. They say they’re versatile, but in reality? Cold weather = they stick to your legs and feel damp. Summer = you sweat buckets. Sitting down? Don’t even get me started. I used to think I needed them, but turns out all I needed was a soft, oversized hoodie that doesn’t cut into me. Enter Essentials Clothing.
The Essentials Hoodie That Ruined Me (in a good way)
So yeah, the Essentials Hoodie was the gateway drug. Picked one up in black, oversized, and didn’t think much of it. Then I wore it on this grey, miserable London morning on the way to Pret and… mate. It felt like walking around wrapped in one of those hotel duvets you nick a nap under. Heavy, but cosy. Comfy, but still looked like I hadn’t completely given up on life.
One time I wore it out in Shoreditch (you know the type of crowd—judgy but pretending not to be) and three separate people asked where it was from. THREE. That never happens when I wear jeans.
Essentials Tracksuit = game over
The Essentials Tracksuit is honestly where it all went downhill for denim. The joggers feel like pyjamas but don’t look like pyjamas, which is dangerous, because you can wear them everywhere. Airport runs? Yup. Hyde Park walk in the cold? Yup. Pub with mates? Done it, didn’t even get side-eye.
And it’s weird—people clock that it’s Essentials Clothing, and instead of thinking you’re lazy, they think you’re put together. Magic trick, honestly.
How I Pretend It’s “Style” and Not Laziness
Okay, so am I wearing the same thing on repeat? Yes. But I’ve hacked it to look intentional:
- Hoodie under a long wool coat = looks like I tried.
- Joggers with Docs = weirdly works, kinda edgy.
- Full Essentials Tracksuit with trainers = fine line between “comfy” and “streetwear king,” but it works.
- Hoodie with scarf and tote bag = Pinterest-core (ish).
See? Not lazy. Strategic.
Where to Buy This Stuff in the UK (before it sells out)
Here’s the painful part. Essentials Clothing sells out like crazy. If you see your size, don’t think, just buy. Places to check:
- Selfridges – sometimes in stock, blink and it’s gone.
- Flannels – probably your best bet in-store.
- END. Clothing – check online. Refresh like a maniac.
- StockX/Depop – only if you’re desperate and don’t mind paying extra.
Patience is key. Or panic-buying.
It Just… Fits UK Life
I think that’s why I’m obsessed. The UK weather is a mess, and Essentials Clothing just handles it. Hoodie under a trench for rain, tracksuit for those random cold nights, just the hoodie on those weirdly warm March afternoons. It’s like the brand gets our struggle.
Jeans, who?
I won’t lie, my jeans will probs make a comeback at some point. But right now? Nah. It’s all Essentials Clothing, all the time. The Essentials Hoodie is glued to me, and the Essentials Tracksuit has officially replaced “going out jeans” as my default.
If you’re curious, grab a hoodie first. That’s how it starts. Next thing you know, your jeans are collecting dust, and you’re Googling if it’s socially acceptable to wear joggers to a wedding. (Kidding… mostly).
