Your general studies teacher most likely wore them with square-toed loafers and sandblasted jeans. Your aunt had one in oatmeal, and she gave you a matching one in purple for Christmas once. They came in ribbed cotton, with racing stripes, and when you finally gave away your last one in 2002, it felt really, really good. But for those of you who might get donation remorse, stop reading right here.
Because, the front-zip sweater has made a surprising comeback. And, it's not surprising in the sense that it's a '90s trend that's swung back around (because that's almost a guarantee). It's surprising because of how cool it looks this time. Worn as a layering item or all by itself, the body-skimming O-ring knit is the furthest thing from dowdy, especially when you keep things simple and streamlined. Click through to see some examples of those sweaters in action — and mentally dog-ear this for the next time you're trawling through a thrift store (and maybe come across the one you yourself gave away).
Wear a zip tank underneath an architectural cardigan for a knit-on-knit moment.
Photographed by Victoria Adamson.
Here, a stretchy sport top gets worn with a deconstructed denim skirt for a twisty take on athleisure.
Photographed by Victoria Adamson.
This short-sleeved version look so great with a simple pinstriped skirt.
Photographed by Victoria Adamson.
A frilly Victorian-esque blouse gets tempered with a modern zipper.
Photographed by Victoria Adamson.
Consider a zipper-front sweater as an alternative to your turtlenecks this winter.
Photographed by Victoria Adamson.
In purple, this zipped sweater has a Jetsons feel.
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