sweater vest

A sweater vest is an article of clothing that is knitted, like a
sweater, but is absent of sleeves, like a vest. As with short and
long-sleeved sweaters, a sweater vest can have any number of stitch
patterns, such as cable or double moss, and can be made from any
variety of yarns including cotton,wool, or polyester. Similarly, there
are any number of styles a sweater vest may come in including cardigan
style, crew neck and V-neck.

In fashion trend history, the sweater vest has been around for decades
and was particularly popular in the 1970s, especially in the UK.
Typically paired with a button down oxford shirt, the sweater vest was
first popular with men's fashion. However, sweater vests have become a
garment worn by both men and women. A sweater vest can be paired with
a turtle neck shirt, a collared shirt, a T-shirt, or even a simple
sleeveless shell. Though the sweater vest has seen many various
fashion styles, for many, the sweater vest invokes images of a golfer
or a high school math teacher.

In more recent fashion trends, the sweater vest has seen a revival as
an accompaniment to a short-sleeved T-shirt. Argyle patterns are
particularly popular, as are checkered and striped patterns. The
sweater vest is not uncommon to sports, as many golfers wear them and
Jim Tressel, Ohio State University head football coach is a notable
example of a sweater vest wearer. It is also common to see a sweater
vest as part of a young boy's dress attire, paired with a button down
shirt, a tie, and casual dress pants. The sweater vest is also a
popular garment for knitting patterns, with a variety of styles
including button and zip cardigan, being the most popular.

Many name brand manufacturers attach their label to the sweater vest
including Ralph Lauren, L.L. Bean, and Levis Dockers. When shopping
for a sweater vest, remember that it can be paired with both casual
and dressier attire, depending on the style. Fabric care for a sweater
vest is the same as fabric care for any type of sweater and will be
reflected on the care label.
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