argyle sweater

Knit with diamonds

An argyle sweater features a pattern of overlapping diamonds in multiple colors, typically with thin diagonal lines crossing through them.

The pattern originated in Scottish tartan designs and became associated with preppy or country club style: He wore an argyle sweater vest over his button-down.

The look can read as classic, nerdy, or ironically retro depending on context.

Related
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment
  • plaidWoven crisscross pattern
  • preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
  • prep schoolPrivate pre-college institution
  • diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone

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pattern type

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Patterned knit garment

style/aesthetic

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Garment of tanned animal skin

motorcycle jacket · ripped jeans · band tee · hoodie · combat boots

formality/context

argyle sweaterathletic wear

Clothing for sports

graphic tee · track jacket

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G