Let me start with this: I never set out to be someone who wore matching hoodies and trackies. But then life happened — the messy, unfiltered kind — and now here I am, basically living in my Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit every other day. If you’ve ever been on a bus across Sydney during peak hour, spilled coffee on your jeans before a meeting, or needed comfort at 3 am when your brain wouldn’t switch off, you’ll get why this isn’t about fashion anymore.
This is about comfort, reliability, and something that makes you feel good — even when everything else doesn’t.
The Hoodie That Wasn’t Just a Hoodie
I picked it up on a whim at a small shop in Marrickville. It wasn’t a big purchase. No drama, no fancy packaging. Just soft grey fabric, solid stitching, clean lines, and that quiet little “Essentials Hoodie” tag near the hem. It wasn’t trying to be loud. It wasn’t “drip.” It was simple, which honestly felt like a breath of fresh air in a world where everyone’s trying so hard.
The first time I wore it out, I was heading to a mate’s birthday picnic in Centennial Park. It was late spring — warm-ish, but the wind picked up in the afternoon like it always does. Everyone else was freezing in denim jackets and short sleeves. I was fine. I remember sitting on the grass, hoodie zipped halfway up, listening to our terrible playlist and watching dogs chase each other like they had somewhere to be.
That day? I didn’t once adjust my sleeves. I didn’t fidget. I didn’t think about what I was wearing. And that’s the point.
Real Life Happens in Trackies
Now the Essentials Tracksuit bottoms? I resisted at first. Thought I’d just look like I’d given up on life. But one morning, hungover and sleep-deprived after a house party in Newtown, I slipped them on out of necessity. And that was it. Game over.
I’ve worn them to:
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Late-night servo runs in Parramatta
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Sunrise coffees at Bronte Beach
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Uni lectures at UTS, where literally no one judges because everyone’s half asleep
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A breakup conversation in my car outside Kmart
They’re soft but not slouchy. They don’t sag at the knees after one wear. I’ve spilled kebab sauce on them, wiped my hands on them, and even slept in them. Washed them ten times since. They still look good.
The Details You Don’t Notice Until You Do
Let’s talk real stuff. The hoodie’s inner lining? Like wrapping yourself in a warm apology. The drawstrings? Don’t fray. The cuffs? Actually hold shape. And the pockets? Deep enough for your phone, keys, wallet, random gum wrappers, and your hands when it gets cold on the platform at Redfern Station.
The Essentials Tracksuit sit just right. Not too high, not sliding off your hips. And most importantly — you can sit cross-legged without cutting off your circulation. If you know, you know.
It’s Not a Brand. It’s a Feeling.
Some people wear brands to say something loud. Look at me. I’ve made it. This hoodie doesn’t scream. It whispers. You wear it because you can, not because you’re trying to impress anyone.
It fits into every part of my day:
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Morning dog walk in Glebe
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Quick run to Woolies in Alexandria
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Watching the footy at a mate’s in Blacktown
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First date nerves walking through The Rocks
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Rainy Sunday cleaning the kitchen, hoodie sleeves rolled up
It doesn’t need to “work” with an outfit — it just does.
Why It Matters Right Now
Look, the world’s been noisy lately. Newsfeeds, deadlines, expectations. Sometimes you just want one thing to make sense. For me, it’s this: pull on my Essentials Hoodie, tie up my Essentials Tracksuit drawstring, and take on the day. Or just the couch. Either works.
It’s more than loungewear. It’s like emotional armour. Some people have a favourite mug or blanket. I’ve got this set.
My Dad Tried It On, and Now He Wants One
True story. My dad — the guy who used to say, “What’s wrong with the clothes you’ve already got?” — tried on my hoodie one cold afternoon at home in Canberra. He didn’t want to give it back.
“It’s surprisingly… decent,” he said.
That’s Aussie for “this is the best hoodie I’ve ever worn, and I’m secretly Googling where to get one.”
So Here’s the Pitch — Except It’s Not One
I’m not telling you to go out and buy an Essentials set. I’m saying… life’s short. And sometimes, the smallest decisions — like choosing clothes that make you feel like yourself — are worth it.
You’ll wear them through it all:
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The days you boss it at work
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The nights you collapse on the couch
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The moments in between when you’re not sure who you are, but you’re still showing up
And that’s enough.
Final Thought
If you’re looking for something that doesn’t just cover you but actually shows up for you, the Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit combo just might be it.
Not perfect. Not trendy. Just real, solid, and something that feels like home.
