14 cool fleece sweaters that won’t make you look like a corporate clone

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• It's easy to fall into the same boring dressing habits while working a corporate job.
• Instead of wearing the typical fleece with your company logo on it, a cool option in a bolder color, a new take on a classic silhouette, or a fun pattern for weekends off can help you stand out.
• Brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren, and Outerknown all make great alternatives to that company-branded vest you wear all the time in the office or over the weekend.

New York City is a melting pot full of all kinds of people, but if you take a look at the white-collar working class of Manhattan, you'll quickly realize that nobody actually seems to stand out. Blue and white button-ups, slacks, and the infamous black Patagonia fleece with a company logo embroidered on it has become the unofficial uniform of most guys in midtown and downtown Manhattan. Even on the weekend, you'll see those same company fleeces layered on top of more casual outfits like jeans and T-shirts.

Just because you have to follow a weekday dress code that errs on the side of boring doesn't mean your go-to fleeces should follow suit. Choosing a fleece in a bolder color or an interesting pattern can mean the difference between looking unique and memorable and being another anonymous clone. 

To help you give your workweek and weekend looks some flare, we rounded up 14 cool fleeces to choose over the branded sweaters every one of your coworkers is probably wearing right now. Some are more appropriate for the office, some for the weekends — but all of them will keep you warm and comfortable.

Check out our favorite picks, below:

For the office: Everlane ReNew Fleece Half-Zip

Available in three colors on Everlane, $70

Made from recycled materials, the Everlane ReNew Half-Zip fleece is sustainable and ultra warm. It comes in three colors — oat (pictured above), navy, and dark green — all of which are muted enough for even the strictest office dress codes.

For the office: Everlane ReNew Fleece Zip

Available in three colors on Everlane, $80

Everlane's ReNew Collection also includes the Full-Zip Fleece. It uses the same recycled materials and comes in a cool surplus green color. If an all-over camo print is too loud for your office, this solid color is a better way to add some military-inspired fashion to your look.

For the office: Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover

Buy it here for $83: Patagonia | Backcountry

Patagonia might be the go-to brand for corporate workers, but not everything it makes is boring. This Lightweight Synchilla Fleece features a simple grey color with navy blue accents. You'll also find plenty of other cool patterns and colors if you want something a bit more eye-catching.