Why the Essentials Hoodie and Tracksuit Are Quietly Winning Over Aussies
I didn’t think I’d become one of those people — the kind who wears matching hoodies and trackies without a second thought. But somewhere between lockdowns, lazy Sunday mornings, and cooler evenings down the coast, I caved. And to be honest? I’m not going back.
Let’s talk about why the Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit are becoming staples in Aussie homes — from Fremantle to Fitzroy.
They Just Fit Our Vibe
In Australia, fashion is weirdly simple. We want to look good, sure. But we’re not going to sacrifice comfort or spend an hour deciding what to wear. The Essentials Hoodie and Tracksuit make things easy.
They’re soft. They’re clean. They don’t make you look like you’re trying too hard — and that’s kind of the Aussie uniform, isn’t it?
Whether you’re in Sydney grabbing a takeaway flat white or in Darwin catching the breeze by the water, these pieces fit the mood.
From the Couch to the Café
There’s something about a hoodie that’s just comforting. And the Essentials Hoodie delivers that without feeling sloppy. It’s not just for the couch, though it’s perfect there, too.
I’ve worn mine:
- Walking my dog along the Yarra in Melbourne
- Ducking into a Bunnings in Brisbane
- Grabbing ramen on a rainy night in Hobart
- Watching footy in a backyard in Adelaide
The same goes for the Essentials Tracksuit pants. I’ve paired them with a tee and some sneakers for a lazy brunch, and also just lounged around the house in them for hours. Either way, they always feel right.
Quality You Can Feel (and Trust)
We’ve all bought a cheap hoodie before. You know the type — soft at first, but starts pilling after two washes. The Essentials Hoodie isn’t that. It holds its weight. It keeps its shape. It washes well and doesn’t fade into that weird off-grey like some other brands.
The Tracksuit bottoms are the same. Elastic that lasts, stitching that doesn’t come undone, and material that feels like it’s built for daily wear — not just the ‘gram.
Style That Doesn’t Scream
Here’s the thing: nothing about Essentials is loud. No big graphics, no weird colourways, no attention-hungry branding. It’s muted. It’s modern. It works.
That’s probably why it’s showing up everywhere — on tradies, on uni students, on baristas, on new dads doing daycare drop-offs.
You could wear an Essentials Tracksuit in Bondi and look beach-ready. You could wear it in Carlton with boots and a coat and look totally at home. It blends.
How Aussies Are Wearing It — City by City
Melbourne:
Layered with everything. Hoodie under a trench. Tracksuit pants with Air Force 1s. Always some dark tones involved — it’s Melbourne, after all.
Sydney:
Sandy neutrals, oversized fits. Think hoodie and shorts for a quick surf check, then trackies for late-night takeaway sushi.
Brisbane:
Lighter fabrics, cropped hoodies, maybe even Essentials shorts. Simple and heat-friendly.
Perth:
Clean and casual. Hoodie with boardies in the morning, full trackies for breezy evenings by the coast.
Adelaide:
Minimalist. Earthy tones. Maybe the whole matching set in dusty olive or charcoal, paired with sneakers and a dad cap.
Not Always Easy to Get, But Worth the Chase
Look, the biggest complaint? Availability. Essentials Hoodie and Tracksuit drops don’t always line up neatly with Aussie retail schedules.
You might need to:
- Keep tabs on online Aussie streetwear shops (Supply Store, Culture Kings)
- Snipe them from overseas sites like SSENSE or PacSun
- Check trusted resellers (StockX, GOAT, or if you’re lucky, Facebook Marketplace)
If you land the real deal, though? You’ll understand the hype.
Final Word: Essentials Are Here to Stay
We’ve all got those pieces we end up wearing more than we admit. The hoodie you keep reaching for. The trackies you throw on when you “can’t be stuffed.” The ones you pack for a road trip without thinking.
That’s what the Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit have become in Aussie wardrobes — the unofficial uniform of comfort, effortlessness, and low-key style.
They’re not about showing off. They’re about showing up, feeling good, looking clean, and keeping it real. And honestly, what’s more Australian than that?