# Casual Hoodie Dresses This Hoodie Dress Puts a New Spin on the LBD By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoodie-dress References: [shop.nylon](http://shop.nylon.com/collections/whats-new/products/little-black-dress-hoodie) & [balm.bigcartel](http://balm.bigcartel.com/) The Little Black Dress Hoodie by Balm Apparel is probably not the first thing that one thinks of when considering an "LBD," but it is nonetheless an inventive take on a [classic wardrobe staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeloffduty-essentials). The Little Black Dress is a historical garment; it has gone through many manifestations, but never out of style. Unfortunately, it's also a garment that's typically too formal for everyday wear -- that is, until now. Balm's take on the LBD is notably "dressed down," making it a more [casual and accessible garment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-loungewear). This interpretation of the LBD reveals a consumer preference for adapting [long-standing fashion trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) to suit day-to-day needs, so if you're the type of shopper that needs an LBD for both day and night, then you'll love the Little Black Dress Hoodie by Balm Apparel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Casualization of Fashion:** The Little Black Dress Hoodie showcases the trend of making traditionally formal garments more casual and accessible for everyday wear. - **Adapting Fashion Trends:** The consumer preference for adapting classic fashion trends to suit day-to-day needs is exemplified by the Little Black Dress Hoodie. - **Versatile Wardrobe Staples:** The Little Black Dress Hoodie caters to the demand for versatile wardrobe staples that can be easily transitioned from day to night. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the casualization trend by offering a range of garments that combine elements of formal and casual wear, like the Little Black Dress Hoodie. - **Athleisure:** The fusion of sportswear and fashion, as seen in the Little Black Dress Hoodie, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the athleisure industry. - **Fashion Technology:** Developing innovative materials and technologies that allow for the creation of versatile garments, such as the Little Black Dress Hoodie, is a potential area for disruptive innovation within the fashion technology sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Gaming Controller Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-mini-controller-hoodie.md) - [Edgy Accessible Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-black-edit.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md)