sweater vests

Armless knitted tops

A sweater vest is a sleeveless knitted garment worn over a shirt, covering the torso like a sweater but leaving the arms free.

Often associated with preppy or professorial style, it can read as either polished or dorky depending on context: He wore a sweater vest to the faculty meeting.

Also called a tank top in British English, though that term means something different in American usage.

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fall weather · clothing · geek chic · Ivy League · garment · comfortable · nerdy · cardigan · wool · professorial · Mr. Rogers · business casual · office attire · cable knit · knitting pattern · apparel · smart casual · school uniforms

Opposites
garment coverage

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High-collared knit shirts

hoodies · sweatshirts · sleeves · thermal tops

style register

sweater vestsleather jackets

Garments of tanned animal skin

ripped jeans · combat boots · studded belts · distressed denim · streetwear

fashion perception

sweater vestshaute couture

Custom luxury dressmaking

designer fashion · statement pieces · runway looks

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G