What Is a Quarter Zip?
A quarter zip is a pullover with a short zipper at the neck that opens about a quarter of the way down the front. Zip it up and you get a stand collar that keeps out a chill; open it and the neckline relaxes into a soft V. Our women's quarter zip edit goes well beyond the classic sweatshirt, with about 48 pieces including fleece pullovers, hoodies, knit sweaters, collared tops, tennis dresses and matching sets. Prices run from about $23 to $94, with most around $41.
Quarter zip and half zip get used almost interchangeably. Strictly speaking, a half zip sweater has a longer zipper that reaches toward mid chest, while a quarter zip stops nearer the collarbone. Both pull on over the head, which is what separates them from full zip jackets. If you came looking for a half zip pullover, many of the styles here will give you the same look.
Quarter Zip Styles We Carry
- Quarter zip sweatshirts: the largest group, in cozy fleece, fuzzy, ribbed, textured and corduroy fabrics, with checkered, leopard, striped and tie dye prints.
- Quarter zip hoodies: drawstring hoods, contrast trims and leopard patchwork details.
- Quarter zip sweaters and pullovers: knit sweaters with ribbed hems, floral jacquard pullovers and a ribbed sweater vest.
- Quarter zip tops: collared tanks, a collared denim top, an openwork knit top and mock neck active tops.
- Quarter zip dresses: collared tennis dresses plus textured knit long sleeve and mini dresses.
- Quarter zip sets: tops with matching drawstring pants, including active and plus size sets.
How a Quarter Zip Should Fit
Most of our sweatshirts are cut relaxed, often with dropped shoulders or raglan sleeves, so your usual size gives an easy, slouchy fit; size down only if you want it closer to the body. Mock neck active tops and collared tanks sit closer by design. Zipped all the way up, the collar should rest at your neck without pressing. For sets and dresses, compare the listed measurements with our size guide.
When to Wear a Quarter Zip
A fleece quarter zip sweatshirt is made for cold mornings, travel days and weekend errands. Ribbed and knit versions are polished enough for a casual office. Active tops and sets suit walks and workouts, and the collared tennis dresses cover warm weather. Lighter knit tops and tanks carry the look into spring.
How to Style a Quarter Zip
- Wear it with joggers or leggings and sneakers for an easy weekend outfit.
- Layer a ribbed quarter zip over a collared shirt and let the collar points sit outside the zipper.
- Front tuck a sweatshirt into high rise jeans so it does not swallow your frame.
- Unzip a few inches and add a simple chain necklace.
- For a full matching look, pick a set or browse our sport sets.
Caring for Fleece and Knits
Follow the care label on each piece. Close the zipper before washing so the teeth do not snag other clothes, and turn fleece and fuzzy styles inside out to reduce pilling. Lay knit sweaters flat to dry so the ribbed hems keep their shape, and skip high dryer heat with fleece.
Shop Quarter Zips at Fashorio
Browse every quarter zip above, then find more cozy layers in our sweatshirts and hoodies. Free shipping on orders over $75.
