sweater vest
Torso-only knit layer
A sweater vest is a sleeveless knitted garment worn over a shirt, covering the torso like a vest but made of sweater material.
It suggests a preppy, scholarly, or slightly nerdy aesthetic: He wore a sweater vest over his button-down.
The look cycles between earnest and ironic depending on the wearer and era.
Polished, traditional aesthetic
- argyleMulticolored diamond textile pattern
- v-neckPointed garment opening
- Ivy LeagueElite university athletic conference
- academicRelating to education or theory
professorial · nerdy · geek chic · retro · vintage · layered look · smart casual · business casual
Multicolored diamond textile pattern
- plaidWoven crisscross pattern
- cable knitBraided textile pattern
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
- stripedHaving contrasting bands
solid · diamond · checkered · geometric · Nordic · intarsia · jacquard · ribbed
Sheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
alpaca · mohair · yarn · knit · cable · ribbed · jersey · fleece
Garment donned headfirst
- slipoverSleeveless knitted garment
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- knitwearGarments made by looping yarn
- sleevelessLacking arm coverings
armhole · neckline · ribbing · hem · cable knit · fitted · oversized · cropped
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- layeringForming successive strata
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- thermalPertaining to warmth
lightweight · breathable · comfortable · soft · toasty · autumn · transitional · indoor
preppy
Polished, traditional aesthetic
- argyleMulticolored diamond textile pattern
- v-neckPointed garment opening
- Ivy LeagueElite university athletic conference
academic · professorial · nerdy · geek chic · retro · vintage · layered look · smart casual · business casual · country club
argyle
Multicolored diamond textile pattern
- plaidWoven crisscross pattern
- cable knitBraided textile pattern
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
striped · solid · diamond · checkered · geometric · Nordic · intarsia · jacquard · ribbed · textured
wool
Sheared animal fiber
acrylic · alpaca · mohair · yarn · knit · cable · ribbed · jersey · fleece · angora
pullover
Garment donned headfirst
- slipoverSleeveless knitted garment
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- knitwearGarments made by looping yarn
sleeveless · armhole · neckline · ribbing · hem · cable knit · fitted · oversized · cropped · longline
cozy
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- layeringForming successive strata
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
thermal · lightweight · breathable · comfortable · soft · toasty · autumn · transitional · indoor · office
- vestswaistcoat, gilet, bodywarmer
- Preppypolo shirt, khakis, boat shoes, Sperry, loafers
- school uniformsblazer, school blazer, school tie, plaid skirt, pleated skirt
- sweaterspullover, cardigan, jumper, turtleneck, crewneck
- hybrid clothingjeggings, skort, shacket, treggings, shirt jacket
- Nerd Fashionglasses, pocket protector, taped glasses, horn-rimmed glasses, oversized frames
sweater vestcardigan
Front-opening knitted garment
pullover · turtleneck · hoodie · parka · sweatshirt
sweater vestleather jacket
Garment of tanned animal skin
motorcycle jacket · ripped jeans · distressed denim · combat boots · studded belt
sweater vesttank top
Sleeveless casual garment
muscle shirt · crop top · sleeveless tee · wifebeater · bare chest
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