Bleu Crush: The Half-Zip Sweater

Now before you start prepping your rebuttal, understand that we get it. We hear you. Why choose the half-zip when you could literally sport the full monty? A complete zip. The effortless satisfaction of a simple slide down, slip off maneuver when the temperature of the room changes a bit more abruptly than you may have preferred, let alone expected. When a zipper spans the entire length of your sweater, you so seamlessly eliminate the need to shift any sort of fabric over your head and disrupt a good hair day. It’s a seeing the glass half-full moment, live and in the flesh. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t also a sound (read: chic) argument for the half-zip variation, too.

When we first started spotting the half-zip reemerged and reimagined on the runways, our initial inclination was toward the aforementioned sentiment. What’s so great about an athleisure leaning sweater that carries heavy dad vibes? But, something kept drawing us back. Perhaps it was the uncomplicated, turtleneck meets roomy fleece meets jacket situation. Or, the giving in to pure and utter comfort and calling it cool with a nod to 1997 that made its way back into modern fashion. Either way, there’s no denying that half-zips are one of this season’s “it” garments, and we’re fully subscribed to the statement its making both on runways and in the streets. If we haven’t yet convinced you of this comfort piece’s worthiness, perhaps today’s round-up of 35+ choices, alongside some serious inspiration above will? Stay cozy out there!

Shop Half-Zips

Bean Pullover

$395, Sandy Liang

Men’s Fleece Half-Zip Pullover

$20, Uniqlo

Half-Zip Fleece Jumper

$1,125, Heron Preston

Half-Zip Long Sleeve Polo Top

$265, RE/DONE

Half-Zip Chunky Knit Jumper

$395, Nanushka

Fleece Sweater With Pouch

$30, Bershka

Blouson Jacket

$1,840, Prada

Beni Half-Zip Cashmere Sweater

$995, Nili Lotan

Leopard Half-Zip Jacket

$70, J.O.A

Kelanie Sweater

$480, Acne Studios

Megafleece Half-Zip Hoodie

$135, Outdoor Voices

Kuma Wool Sweater

$740, Isabel Marant

Sierra Pullover

$199, Anine Bing

Adidas Sherpa Half-Zip Jacket

$120, Urban Outfitters

Anorak Sweater

$875, Joostricot

Half-Zip Sweater

$255, Polo Ralph Lauren

Oversize Cotton-Fleece Sweatshirt

$495, Bassike

Half-Zip Sweatshirt

$230, Supreme

Half-Zip Sweatshirt

$135, Champion

Champion Sherpa Half-Zip Sweatshirt

$69, Urban Outfitters

The Oversized Fleece Half-Zip

$50, Everlane

McLean Half-Zip Ribbed Sweater

$545, Isabel Marant Étoile

Half-Zip Fleece Sweatshirt

$232, GCDS

Yellow Zip-Up Sweater

$195, Opening Ceremony

Wool Canoe Pullover

$435, Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Half-Zip Striped Jumper

$470, Kenzo

Half-Zip Oversized Jumper

$990, Jil Sander

Color-Block Half-Zip Hoodie

$110, Nike

Logo Oversized Sweater

$1,250, Loewe

Color-Block Half-Zip Jacket

$452, Ader Error

Adidas 3-Stripes Half-Zip Sweatshirt

$70, Urban Outfitters

Flint Flag Face Sweater

$420, Acne Studios

Kylan Sherpa Pullover

$395, Veronica Beard

Ripstop-Paneled Faux-Shearling Sweater

$1,495, Off White

Diana Half-Zip Sweatshirt

$115, Gil Rodriguez

Kuma Half-Zip Sweater

$740, Isabel Marant

Logo Zip Turtleneck

$1,290, Balenciaga