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Zip Cardigans That Actually Earn Their Keep

The zip cardigan has an image problem that is mostly its own fault. For every well constructed version in a proper yarn with a clean zip and a collar that sits right, there are ten that look like something handed out at a corporate away day. The difference matters more than most men realise because this is actually one of the more useful garments in a cold weather wardrobe. It layers properly over a shirt. It works under a coat without adding bulk. It gives you something to reach for that is smarter than a hoodie but less formal than a structured knit. We have been specifically looking for versions where the zip hardware is quality, the shoulder seam sits where it should, and the fabric has enough weight to look considered rather than transitional. Merino and wool blends are where most of the best options live. These are the ones that have stopped us reaching for anything else come autumn.