If you're on Instagram as much as I am (my Screen Time is very embarrassing, I admit it), you may have noticed a certain type of sweater pop up over and over again. That would be the humble quarter-zip sweater—or also in other variations called a half-zip. The designs range from roomier silhouettes that you can layer over long sleeves and T-shirts, or you can wear them on their own.
Many have stripes that give off a preppy vibe, but others come in solid hues or have fun textures like ribbing, cable knit designs, and shearling to take them up a notch. Here, I rounded up 30 of the best quarter-zip sweaters that are a must in your closet for the cold season. Wear yours underneath your statement winter coat or as loungewear for a cozy snow day in. You'll look undeniably stylish in either scenario, trust me.
Kule
The Matey Sweater
Keep this Kule one zipped all the way up for a dramatic turtleneck look.
Rag
Bone
Hannah Half Zip Sweater
Winter white sweaters
everything else.
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Ribbed Quarter Zip Wool Blend Sweater
How stylish is this bubblegum one?
Line
Sloane Sweater
The speckled light-blue material is so dreamy.
Rails
Tessa Stripe Oversize Wool
Cotton Quarter Zip Sweater
This oversize one looks so cozy.
Naadam
Merino Cashmere Cable Quarter Zip
Nothing looks more luxe in cold weather than a cashmere sweater.
Ganni
Chunky Cable Zipper Sweater
You probably guessed Ganni's take on this classic is perfection, but here's the proof.
H&M
Rib-Knit Half-Zip Sweater
Repeat this entire look.
Zara
Zip Striped Sweater
Better snag this inexpensive Zara one before it sells out!
Mango
Zipped High Collar Sweater
Layer a striped long-sleeve under this tan zip, and your outfit is the epitome of chic.
Collusion
Knitted Sweater With Oversized Zip Collar
Bundle up in this fuzzy knit.
Baum Und Pferdgarten
Chizu Sweater
A green fit for the holiday season.
Everlane
The Luxe Teddy Oversized Half Zip Sweater
Opt for a two-tone one to make it more striking.
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Half-Zip Knit Sweater
Houndstooth is a classic print for this time of year.
Isabel Marant Étoile
Marner Fleece Pullover Top
The bold colors contrast the cream hue.
Reformation
Marla Zip Sweatshirt
This discounted Reformation one is no frills if you want something a little more simple.
Staud
Hampton Colorblock Stripe Quarter Zip Pullover
Staud's fun designs strike again in the form of this half-solid, half-striped sweater.
Pieces
Zip Up Teddy Fleece
Level up the texture of your outfit with a shearling quarter-zip.
Sandro
Moria Colorblock Rib Quarter Zip Sweater
Go for something a little more formfitting with this zip sweater from Sandro.
Andersson Bell
Mountain Half Zip Sweater
You might gravitate toward something more eye catching, like this multicolor fringed one.
Varley
Elise Half-Zip Sweater
A gray knit will go with any winter outfit.
Frame
Cropped Half-Zip Pullover Sweater
Rugby shirts are trending, so this combines the half-zip look with the preppy style.
The Drop
Hayley Sweatshirt
The Drop's clothes are super size inclusive, ranging from XXS to 5X, and this half-zip is no exception.
Moncler Genius
X Jw Anderson Bouclé Quarter Zip Pullover
For the extra bougie crowd, here's a Moncler Genius x JW Anderson design that has a pillow-like zip pullover.
Mango
Half Zip Collar Sweater Dress
Presenting a quarter-zip sweater in dress form.
We the Free
Care Fp Colorado Half Zip
This cropped red one is just too cute.
Apparis
Jean Half Zip Sweater
Apparis might be known for its plush coats, but its sweaters deserve high praise too.
Erl
Faux Shearling Half-Zip Sweater
The Net-a-Porter sale is a great place to find some quarter-zips, like this faux-shearling ERL one at 50% off.
Patou
Ribbed Organic Cotton and Recycled Wool-Blend Half-Zip Sweater
The ribbed texture of this olive-green one are unreal.
Solid and Striped
The Adriana Half Zip Pullover
Diagonal stripes differentiate this zip-up from all the rest.
Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she got her start as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant at Cosmopolitan and worked her way up to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice.
After five years in NYC, she moved to Los Angeles. As a freelance fashion editor, she contributes to Cosmo, The Cut, and now Who What Wear. She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls.