“Mate, I Swear This Hoodie Changed My Life” — A Week in the Essentials Tracksuit in Australia
Alright, I wasn’t planning to write anything about clothes, let alone a hoodie. But after living in this Essentials Tracksuit for about 9 straight days (don’t judge me), I figured… maybe it’s worth saying something. Just so someone out there doesn’t make the mistake of underestimating what a good tracksuit can actually do for your sanity.
This isn’t a review. This isn’t an ad. It’s just me, a bloke from Perth, who accidentally found his go-to outfit and hasn’t looked back since.
Day One – “It’s Just a Hoodie, Right?”
Wrong. That’s what I thought when I first pulled on the Essentials Hoodie. But the second I slid it over my head, I swear something clicked. It wasn’t just soft — it fit good. Not too loose, not hugging weird. Just that right amount of “ah yeah, this works.”
The tracksuit pants? Mate. If your legs could talk, they’d say thank you.
Day Two – Did I Sleep In This?
Yes. And I’d do it again. I worked from home that day, barely moved from the desk. A quick Macca’s run in the arvo turned into a sit-down coffee in Adelaide CBD, and guess what? Didn’t even feel out of place. Everyone’s in activewear or hoodies anyway.
Day Three – Slightly Gross but Still Presentable
Look, I wasn’t sweating buckets or anything, but yeah — three days in, I probably should’ve changed. But the Essentials Tracksuit still looked clean. No weird creases. No pilling. Hoodie still holding its shape.
Ran into an old mate from uni in Brisbane, and he goes, “You’ve upped your fashion game, bro.” I laughed out loud. If only he knew.
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Day Four – Laundered and Loving It
Finally tossed it in the wash. Came out looking brand new. No shrinking. No fading. The fleece lining? Still ace. That’s when I knew — this isn’t your average cheap Kmart tracksuit. Essentials actually mean something here.
Put it back on after dinner. Felt like I was greeting an old friend.
Day Five – Airport Fit Approved
Flew to Sydney for a quick two-day gig. Wore the Essentials Hoodie through security, comfy on the plane, even stuffed into a rental car with no legroom. Zero complaints. Didn’t wrinkle. No static. Still looked like I’d made an effort.
Honestly, 90% of the people at the airport were in worse outfits. I was getting airport compliments. IN A TRACKSUIT.
Weekend – Rainy Days, Lazy Vibes
Back home in Fremantle, it was wet and cold. Hoodie again. Tracksuit again. I know, I know. But when it works, it works.
Wore it to the servo. To the bottle-o. To a mate’s house for the footy. One guy said I looked “very put together.” I’d showered like two hours before. That’s it. Essentials does the heavy lifting.
It’s Not About Fashion Anymore
You know what’s funny? I stopped thinking about what I looked like after day three. It’s not about the look anymore — it’s about not having to choose.
The Essentials Hoodie and Essentials Tracksuit just became… part of me. Like a second skin. A trustworthy one.
I still wash it (promise). I still wear other stuff occasionally. But nothing hits the same.
So, Should You Get One?
Mate, if you’re in Australia, where the weather swings from ice to blazing hot in 24 hours, having one set that does the job — indoors or outdoors — is gold.
Melbourne mornings? Sorted. Gold Coast evening? Easy. Quick trip to Coles in Darwin or a walk around Launceston? Essentials. Always.
It’s not hype. It’s not fashion week. It’s just real comfort, real fit, real simple.
