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This hero buy is everywhere right now

Add to your weekend wardrobe with this season's hero buy, the fleece. The perfect transitional piece, it'll keep you warm and cosy layered up on winter walks but will work equally well as a shacket come spring.

Made from a plush and soft material that is quick-drying and guaranteed to keep you insulated, a fleece will work just as well with your athleisure pieces – think gym leggings and trainers – as it will with jeans and on-trend hiking boots for a casual everyday or weekend look.

Most fleece jackets and sweatshirts are cut with an oversized silhouette, so you can layer up accordingly underneath – we love them with a cashmere or wool roll-neck jumper – or you can simply add a duvet coat or padded gilet over the top on extra cold days.

With so many fleece sweatshirts and fleece jackets available on the high street right now, we've searched high and low to bring you our edit of the most stylish out there...

Varley's cosy black fleece jacket is cut in an oversized silhouette that's emphasised by dropped shoulder seams, with drawstring ties at the hem so you can adjust the shape. Perfect for the gym or casual weekends.

This oversized fleece top in classic cream will go so well with your athleisure and will take you right into the spring.

Now on sale, Boden's ecru and khaki fleece is a real bargain. Size up for a relaxed fit.

This insulating fleece jacket has a slightly oversized silhouette so you can layer up underneath or throw on a gilet over the top. Team with sportswear or with a pair of jeans for a cool and contemporary everyday look.

We love the warm beige colour of this soft fleece jacket, perfect for everyday wear. It has also been sustainably made from 100% recycled polyester fleece.

This zip-up fleece jacket has an oversized fit and a high collar to keep you extra snug and warm this winter.

This teddy half-zip sweatshirt in fluffy fleece has an on-trend half-zip. Perfect for hiking or wearing casually with jeans.

This funnel neck fleece from Marks & Spencer's Goodmove sportswear range features a regular fit with a zip-through front and cosy funnel neck. Made with recycled polyester, it has an anti-pilling finish so it won't go all bobbly on you.

This chic zip-up fleece is cut for a regular fit and made from recycled polyester. It also has a layered stand collar to protect you from the elements, a zipped chest pocket and elasticated cuffs and hem. We love this look with wide-leg trousers and ankle boots for a sports luxe vibe.

We love this & Other Stories oversized blue fleece with denim.

The North Face's fleece jacket is great as a hiking layering piece or an everyday jacket. Made from a naturally quick-drying and insulating material, this can be worn anywhere with anything.