A Fresh Take
on a Classic
![Best men's quarter-zip collar sweatshirts in 2021](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-alex_mill_vintage_washed_fleece_quarter_zip.jpg)
A Fresh Take
on a Classic
Give your hoodie a break and pull on a quarter-zip
Vintage washed fleece quarter-zip from Alex Mill ($135)
Form and function: that’s the goal when it comes to layering pieces, right? And these zip-collar sweatshirts personify that ethos. While these old school sweats faded into the background as hoodies reigned supreme, they're now back in a big way. Grab one for yourself and give the sweats you've no doubt been living in for the past year a break. You'll find that you get a lot of wear out it because it's the kind of piece that allows you to look cool but stay warm—a versatile staple that can be pulled over a tucked-in button down shirt or your favorite beat-up tee. As for whether to go basic grey or invest in a more stand-out color, well, that's up to you.
Best Quarter-Zip
Sweatshirts in 2021
![Carhartt WIP Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-carhartt_wip_quarter_zip_sweatshirt-small.jpg)
![Carhartt WIP Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-carhartt_wip_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
Carhartt WIP, $105
![Marine Layer Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-marine_layer_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
Marine Layer, $110
![Todd Snyder + Champion Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-todd_snyder_champion_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
Todd Snyder + Champion, $168
A modern take from Nike’s Every Stitch Considered label
Nike ESC, $550
A lightweight cashmere blend with a sporty raglan cut
Naadam, $135
![Mr P. Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-mr_p_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
Mr P., $165
![Zara Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-zara_quarter_zip_sweatshirt-small.jpg)
![Zara Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-zara_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
Zara, $39.90
![Alex Mill Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-alex_mill_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
Alex Mill, $135
Oversized, drop-shoulder fit with a throwback feel
Abercrombie & Fitch, $69
![YMC Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-ymc_quarter_zip_sweatshirt-small.jpg)
![YMC Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_quarter_zip_collar_sweatshirts_2021_031121/art-ymc_quarter_zip_sweatshirt.jpg)
YMC, $155