The Quarter Zip Is Having Its Moment

The Quarter Zip Is Having Its Moment

The quarter zip has traveled from golf course to fashion week. It is now worn as a layer under blazers and over collared shirts. This edit collects the sweaters that keep it simple and the ones that play with proportion.

A golf course staple finds a new audience

The quarter zip was once a dad uniform. It has since been reclaimed as an easy layer that frames the neckline, works under a jacket and keeps the look sporty without trying.

More knitwear

The best versions are fine-gauge knit, close to the body and a little cropped. Knits bring the cold-weather texture that the season needs.

Still more knitwear

Contrast collars and stripes keep it from looking like a uniform. These are the layers that make the rest of the outfit feel finished.

Even more knitwear

A quarter zip under a blazer is the quickest route to smart-casual. Soft, fitted and easy to layer, which is the point.

Yet more knitwear

Fleece and sporty versions turn it into a weekend piece. Knits bring the cold-weather texture that the season needs.

The last of the knitwear

The best versions are fine-gauge knit, close to the body and a little cropped. These are the layers that make the rest of the outfit feel finished.

Tops

Contrast collars and stripes keep it from looking like a uniform. Tops do the quiet work in an edit like this, changing an outfit more than they seem to.

More from the edit

A quarter zip under a blazer is the quickest route to smart-casual. A few more pieces from the edit that did not fit the other groups.

Also in the edit

Fleece and sporty versions turn it into a weekend piece. The rest of the edit, mixed together.

Still in the edit

The best versions are fine-gauge knit, close to the body and a little cropped. Extra picks that round out the look.

How to wear it so it feels intentional

Layer a collared shirt underneath and leave the zip open a few inches. It is the small gesture that makes it look styled.