Dressing for three seasons at once

Fall mornings start cool, midday turns hot, and the evening goes cold again. A light zip-up hoodie solves the guessing game without committing you to a jacket.

Nine dollars, 68% off

The Hanes men's zip-up hoodie is down to $9.09 from $28, a $19 saving. That is its lowest price in 30 days.

Thin enough to layer

The cotton-polyester fleece interior is the selling point, and it slides under a heavier jacket without adding bulk. Black, navy and gray run about $11 to $12.

Basic in the best way

It holds 4.5 out of 5 stars, and more than 1,000 shoppers bought one last month. Reviewers keep coming back to durability, comfort and the plain design.

“It's basic in the best way. Fits true to size and is soft and comfortable.”

The lint problem

Several buyers say the inside sheds badly, leaving colored fuzz on whatever you wore underneath. Sizing is also hit or miss, so check the measurements chart or size up.

“Beware, you will get a lot of lint fabric the color of the hoodie all over your clothes.”

The women's version stretches

Same full-zip shape at $13.27, down from $26, with over 60,000 reviews behind it. Cotton jersey gives it natural stretch, and the tag-free neck skips the itch.

If a zipper isn't your thing

A midweight pullover made with 80% American-grown cotton is $24, a hooded long-sleeve tee is $20, and a Champion kids' zip-up runs $17.53 for bus stop mornings.