Quarter-zips are ideal for the unpredictable weather that accompanies spring, as you can zip them up or down to control airflow. Plus, the collar adds a preppy vibe and dresses up your outfit ...

If you pick a choice quarter zip, it can exude an air of “office cool,” said New York designer Todd Snyder. A polished zipper, he added, gives work outfits a zap of refined sportiness.