A jumper is the most-worn thing most men own in winter, and the differences between them are small but decide whether you actually reach for it.

Half-zip and quarter-zip jumpers are the practical middle ground. Open the zip and you get ventilation and a collar you can wear over a shirt; close it and you get most of the warmth of a roll-neck. Roll-necks go further, covering the neck properly so you can leave the scarf at home, and they sit neatly under a coat collar. Crew and V-necks are the layering options: a V-neck leaves room for a shirt collar, a crew neck stays flat under a jacket.

Cardigans are the one you put on and take off through the day rather than committing to at breakfast. Knitted vests add warmth over a shirt without the sleeves, which suits an office that is warm at the desk and cold in the corridor.

Texture matters for weight. Cable knits are heavier and more structured; ribbed and fine knits layer flat under outerwear without adding bulk across the shoulders.

Care. Composition is listed where the supplier specified it. Cool wash, dry flat.

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