The past couple of years, I’ve been trying to get more wear out of the clothes I already own—joyfully experimenting with new combinations to refresh the pieces wasting away in my closet. One of those items is a quarter-zip sweatshirt. I reach for it often, especially during transitional seasons. I like the option to zip it up when I want to feel cozy, but also fold the collar down when my chin starts to feel claustrophobic.
But how do you take it from athleisure to something polished—without veering into “finance bro” territory? (You know the ones, spending their weekends golfing, playing tennis or skiing.) The Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 runways offered a few clues.
