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All About the Clothing Sandwich Method

May 23, 2024

What makes a good sandwich? Stick with us on this analogy. When putting together layers of flavor, you’ve got your fundamentals: the filling, whether it’s just a slice of cheese or meat, bacon, lettuce and tomato. And then there are those two pieces of bread that tie everything together. You can also slap some mayo, mustard or a fancy aioli on for something extra. 

The sandwich method for clothing is basically like making a meal, and it can help take the decision fatigue out of what to wear day after day. Because, let’s be honest, your day comes with a million different decisions, and stressing about what to wear shouldn’t be one of them. 

What is the Sandwich Method for Clothes?

Not just a trend on TikTok, the sandwich method actually has some styling merit.

While the concept comes from British style influencer Lydia Tomlinson, the idea is pretty simple: You’re wearing a pair of black jeans and a white graphic tee? Add a black blazer on top to effectively “sandwich” that shirt between the black clothing items. If you have a black cropped tank and green shorts on, make the other piece of “bread” be your shoes — black Air Force 1s or adidas slides, for example.

Sandwich Method Clothing Combos

Below are a few fits you can quickly and easily pull together for deliciously stylish looks.


Like any style guidelines, the sandwich clothing method just gives you a clearer way to pair all those pieces in your closet that you're not sure what to do with. Don’t be afraid to experiment by swapping out textures, colors and patterns or adding unexpected graphics or bright bursts of color. Check out our full line of clothing, sneakers and accessories at your nearest Hibbett location, or shop online. 

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