A Sweater Vest is Just What You Need For In-Between Weather (2024)

The style is truly back, and better than ever.

By Trishna RikhyPublished: Jan 24, 2023

A Sweater Vest is Just What You Need For In-Between Weather (1)

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I really, really love a sweater vest. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that the sweater vest might just be my favorite menswear item—and as a menswear writer, that's high praise.

It's just that there's something so effortlessly chic and stylish about it, yet practical, too. A sweater vest is the easiest way to look like you know what you're doing, and look like you know what you're doing you will. Layering is almost always essential; a boxy tee or button-up take a sweater vest from good to great with virtually no effort required, and with baggy trousers or skinny jeans or, hell, even work pants, the sweater vest is easily the most seamlessly versatile item in your closet.

It's not a tank top. It's not quite a traditional sweater. It is perfect for this weird, in-between weather, where it isn't as chilly as winter usually is, but it's definitely not as warm as spring likes to be. If you don't know what to wear, reach for a sweater vest; if you do know what to wear, then you'll be reaching for a sweater vest anyway, plain or printed, cotton or cashmere. Let me take you through 15 of my favorite sweater vests below.

Madewell Wool Blend Sweater Vest

$98 at Nordstrom

This sustainably-made sweater vest is easy to dress up or down. Pair it with loafers or sneakers, a tee or a button-up.

Abercrombie & Fitch Paisley V-Neck Vest

Now 74% Off

$13 at Abercrombie

This sweater vest is not only one of our faves for it's cool paisley print, but also for its unreasonably cheap price. Snag it before it sells out.

COS Slim-Fit Pure Cashmere Tank

$135 at cos.com

This one's simple, but timeless. Plus—who can say no to cashmere?

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Adidas Adicross Sweater Vest

Now 40% Off

$66 at ADIDAS

For a preppy look, opt for this golfers' sweater vest, featuring mismatched stripes around the neck and a half cable-knit pattern.

ASOS Design Oversized Sweater Vest

$43 at ASOS

And because you know I love an oversized look, ASOS Design has a jacquard sweater vest that has relaxed tailoring built right in.

J. Crew Cashmere Sweater Vest

$138 at J Crew

The three Cs: Classic, chic, and cashmere.

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Todd Snyder Cotton Sweater Vest

Now 36% Off

$158 at Todd Snyder

Another easy-to-style classic, in a color just as wearable in spring and summer as it is in fall and winter.

Kallspin Men's Cashmere Wool Blended Sweater Vest

$30 at Amazon

For a more affordable option, opt for this soft, classic sweater vest that goes with just about everything.

Alex Mill Donegal Wool Sweater Vest

$135 at Alex Mill

For a suave English professor-y look, reach for a wool sweater vest with a little bit of texture to it. Bonus points if you pair this with tweed or a cardigan.

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