It's spring in Britain. We're facing rain, wind and a whole lot of cloud. As soon as you step into an office building, train, shop or other location that's blasting out central heating, however, things feel suitably uncomfortable thanks to all the layers you've put on to combat the chill. This begs the question: what sort of jumper does one wear when it can fluctuate rapidly between being hot and cold? A polo jumper, of course.
You may remember the furore caused by & Other Stories' Polo Jumper, £65, a couple of years ago. Everybody wanted it, which is why it promptly sold out and became a thing of high-street fashion lore. Then, other brands started launching their own versions, which proved just as popular.
The curious thing is, enthusiasm for this item hasn't waned since, which is why there are so many excellent options in the January sales. From Joseph to Nobody's Child, COS to Arket, the half-zip polo jumper could finally be yours - for a fraction of the usual price.
It's ideal for pretty much any season, too, given how you can layer it over a vest or tee and it'll look great with everything from jeans to mini skirts. Plus, come spring you can throw it on over a summer dress to make your hot-weather wardrobe work for a new season.
No wonder, then, that these versatile knits are still selling incredibly quickly. So, shop the very best of the polo jumpers below, before they've all sold out.
SHOP: The Best Polo Jumpers To Buy Right Now
& Other Storieswww.stories.com
A relaxed sweater is the perfect go-to for a chic outfit for any occasion. This & Other Stories number is the ultimate sweater, spotted on fashion week guests a few years ago.
coswww.cos.com
This COS jumper is the answer to all your questions about how to transition from a mild autumn to a cold winter. Wear your half-zip jumper over a fine-gauge polo neck and you'll be as warm as you are stylish. It's new to the sale, too, which means all sizes are still available.
Varleywww.coggles.com
This Varley half zip is a perfect excuse for you to stock up on high fashion cold weather essentials, complete with ribbed detailing.
asoswww.asos.com
& Other Stories' Merino half-zip sweater will be a super warm addition to your knitwear rotation.
Ralph Laurenwww.ralphlauren.co.uk
This Ralph Lauren half zip is perfect for a casual throw-on outfit and would look chic with tailored trousers for a relaxed office look.
& Other Storieswww.stories.com
The jumper that started it all, & Other Stories continues to restock this style as it is consistently popular. Pair with your favourite jeans for a low-maintenance outfit.
Nobody's Childwww.nobodyschild.com
This jumper is perfectly chunky, making it ideal to wear with mini skirts, tights and knee-high boots. Or, team with high-waisted trousers and loafers.
arketwww.arket.com
With its slide slits and wide stripes, Arket's jumper will work all-year round. Wear with polo necks underneath now and then on its own when the weather warms up.
Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times, Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter. But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person.