Happy Friday! Before we begin, if there are any Florida readers- watching Hurricane Milton head towards Florida after Hurricane Helene was just awful. I hope you’re all safe.
I wanted to get this review up two weeks ago but then Hurricane Helene and New Orleans happened. My apologies to those waiting for these photos. Aviator Nation 5 Stripe hoodies are still my absolute favorite hoodies. Hands down. I wear these all the time, way more than my scuba hoodies. When Aviator Nation dropped these faded hoodies, I jumped on them as they tend to sell out quickly in my size.
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For reference I’m 4 feet 11 inches tall and wear size XS in Aviator Nation. I also wear size 4/6 in Lululemon tops.
5 Stripe Hoodie Faded Berry Size XS
Faded Berry is really pretty, kind of like a sorbet color. The faded areas are mainly in the front by the pockets and on the back of the hoodie. I didn’t think the one I received was overly faded. I think it looks a lot like the stock photos on the website. The fading is only noticeable if you look closely, or know where to look.
I’m wearing size XS which is my usual size for 5 Stripe Hoodies. The cut has changed over the last year or so. It’s not quite as fitted as they used to be. I am assuming they are jumping on the oversized trend and changed the fit to more relaxed. The length is also slightly longer than usual. They hit near the top of my thigh in the front and almost full coverage in the
5 Stripe Hoodie Faded Water Size XS
I had such high hopes for Faded Mocha, but the fading is the most noticeable in this color. The fading also looks slightly yellow, which I’m not a fan of. The Mocha color I absolutely love. It’s a gorgeous purple with brown undertones. If Aviator Nation released a 5 Stripe in Mocha without the fade, I would be all over it.
5 Stripe Hoodie Faded Mocha Size XS
I did end up returning this one and exchanged it for Faded Grape! Faded Grape was just released this week and I fell in love! I hope the fit is more like Faded Berry and Faded Water. Seems like Aviator Nation isn’t always consistent with their sizing these days.
