Cinch Stone 1/2 Zip Pullover vs MUJI Half-Zip Sweatshirt

The Cinch is the dressier, more technical pullover: a cable-knit face, a smooth Metaluxe zipper and a leather logo patch give it a Western-tinged look that works for office casual and cool-weather layering. The MUJI Half-Zip is the softer, heavier sweatshirt: a 12.4 oz cotton-rich brushed fleece in a loose fit, built for casual wear and layering. Pick the Cinch for a sharper look and easy stretch; pick the MUJI for warmth, softness and a relaxed drape. Owners of the MUJI call it cozy, true to size and good value; the Cinch's polyester-spandex knit is lighter and slicker against the skin.

• Choose the Cinch Men's Stone 1/2 Zip Pullover if you want a smarter quarter-zip with a textured knit face, a smooth metal zipper and a leather logo, and you plan to wear it to the office or over a collared shirt.
• Choose the Half-Zip Sweatshirt if you want a soft, brushed, heavyweight cotton-blend layer for weekends, lounging and casual layering, and you prefer a loose fit.