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The neoprene sweatshirt—the lovechild of two major trends, futuristic and athletic—is genius in that it gives a fashion boost to just about any outfit. It's also plain fun to wear a fabric that was once exclusive to scuba gear and laptop cases.
Thanks to designers like Givenchy, Stella McCartney and Kenzo, the delightfully lazy piece has sparked a major fashion craze. Pair yours with skinny jeans and boots for a model-approved look (see above) or a pencil skirt and pumps for a spin on office-appropriate. Click through to shop our neoprene picks (some majorly on sale) from the likes of Zara and ASOS to Clover Canyon and Proenza Schouler.
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