Why sweater vests are cool

Her final tip? Pick a sweater vest style that's going to last you a long time. Look into your closet and see what colors you wear most of the time. If you really want to lean into that vintage style, Sanders recommends pairing it with a pair of oversized jeans. Since it's still warm out, you can easily wear a sweater vest as a shirt without worrying about being too cold. Once the weather gets cooler, you can opt to wear a sweater vest over a T-shirt to fully embrace the nostalgic style.

You can ever take it one step further by opting for a brightly colored vest, according to celebrity stylist Stacee Michelle. A sweater vest will pair easily with several types of dresses.

This look can be paired with boots for a quick outfit that makes it look like you tried much harder than you did. If you want something more sleek, Michelle recommends wearing a sweater vest over a slip dress. Sanders also suggested wearing a sweater vest over a long-sleeved dress to "jazz it up and add more color or texture. There are so many ways to style a sweater vest for the office.

Chataigne recommends pairing it with an oversized white blouse, wide-leg trousers and kitten heels or mules. For Chataigne, it's important to make sure that your look is balanced, so if you choose to wear an oversized blouse, balance it out with a smaller sweater vest "so you're not swimming in your piece," she explained. For a classic preppy look, Sanders recommends pairing your sweater vest with pearls, a blazer and a pencil skirt or dark skinny pants.

When worn correctly, a sweater vest can add the right amount of smartness to your look. Landing somewhere between the cardigan and the waistcoat , a sweater vest offers all the warmth of a traditional sweater, without the obvious: sleeves.

When wearing a sweater vest, start with a neutral color. A solid sweater in navy, charcoal, brown or burgundy is versatile and easily styled. Looking for a casual option? Patterned sweater vests can be tricky but stay far away from the tacky s argyle, cringe-worthy luxury examples we see in fashion magazines and TV. No matter your personal take, the sweater vest is a versatile option for men looking to expand beyond their comfort zone.

Allude are known for their beautiful cashmere. If you're looking for a classic investment piece, you've just found it. The sweater vest meets Gucci's Alessandro Michele, with excellent sequin-heavy results here. The '70s called, they want their sweater back. But they can't have it, we love this one too much. If you're tall, this longline knitted vest from Arket in sumptuous chocolate brown will be perfect on you. Simple yet effective. Opt for a monochrome look with a crisp white shirt underneath and you can't go wrong.

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Gallery 38 Photos. View Gallery. Real aesthetic-heads, however, wear a sweater vest without any undershirt at all. Like nearly every fashion trend, the sweater vest revival is cyclical.

It never really went away — just ask suburban dads celebrating Easter. What is true is that, like other vestiges of the s, sweater vests have gone viral.