How To Style A Sweater Vest
Who else is excited that the 90's inspired Sweater Vest has resurfaced!??
This clothing item has morphed with many styling options pending on the era it revisited and each era draws inspiration from the time before.
The sweater vest originated in the 1880s & it has returned fabulously this time around!
You are either pulling yours out from the back of your closet or buying one now because you are attracted to its new popularity & many style options.
I remember copying looks inspired by Rachel on the sitcom Friends. We are also seeing current looks copying how Princess Diana wore hers.
In this article, you will learn the MANY style options that you have with this clothing item & the answers to the FAQ about how to style your sweater vest!
SWEATER VESTS FAQ:
1. How to wear a sweater vest?
The Cropped Version –is so current!
Oversized for a baggy, comfortable Athleisure look or for Streetwear, Casual & Edgy look.
Long Sweater Vest for a classic layering look, worn as a dress, or casual lounging look with your leggings or sweats
Buttoned Sweater Vest for a simple twist on this item.
Colorful with or without Pattern. The most popular colorful sweater vests are the classic argyle design with a tight or loose knit.
2. What to wear under a sweater vest?
A button-down is a staple, classic look to pair with your sweater vest. You can as wear a T-shirt, a dress, a bodysuit, a turtleneck top (mock neck/regular), a tank top, long-sleeve, short-sleeve, or nothing— just wear it alone.
STYLE TIP:
1. If your shirt has a collar, pop your collar sometimes to add some pizzazz.
2. And for your T-shirts, your collars can be V-neck or crew. Stay away from an asymmetrical collar.
3. Lastly, you can tuck or un-tuck your tops!
3. What to wear with a sweater vest?
Skirts (Pencil, Maxi, Midi & Mini)
Dresses
Shorts, Trousers, Jeans, Joggers, from wide-leg to skinny pants.
COATS: Puffy Vests, Shackets, Moto Jackets, Blazers, Bombers, Trench, Oversized & Jean
JEWELRY: Bold —Subtle. any purse/backpack
SHOES: Sneakers, Heels, Sandals, Lug Boots, Combat Boots, Ankle Boots, OTK Boots & Mules
4. What body type is best for a sweater vest?
There is no “best” body type that wears a sweater vest.
APPLE SHAPE: If you are an apple shape lean towards a cropped style to accentuate your waist & or, choose a vest that has a wider shoulder so it balances out your body.
INVERTED TRIANGLE:
Choose a vest that has a slimmer shoulder so you do not look top-heavy. A deeper V neckline will also be flattering for you!
PEAR SHAPE:
Wear a cap sleeve vest that slightly extends over your shoulder, this balances your shape, You can wear an oversized vest if it is not overwhelming you. What I mean by that is make sure you are not hiding having your vest look too big making you look large and not curvy. Embrace your curves!!! Also, choosing a cropped vest is a great choice to compliment your figure.
APPLE SHAPE:
A buttoned vest is a great option for you so that you can wear it open creating a center line drawing the eye to your gorgeous face!
HOURGLASS SHAPE:
Have fun! You can wear all options.
STRAIGHT BODY SHAPE:
Belt your long & tunic length vests to feature your waist! You can choose cropped & oversized also but, when wearing an oversized vest layer with more fitted clothing so you are not lost within the larger layer! Also, have fun with patterns.
With all of these options & tips above don’t forget to have fun layering your looks!
OVERSIZED SWEATER VEST OUTFITS:
PLAID OVERSIZED VEST + BIKER SHORTS + BALL CAP
—options of shoes you can pair with this look are white sneakers. combat boots, black sneakers or birks.
BUTTONED BLACK VEST + LEOPARD CUFF + WHITE LINEN BUTTON-UP SHIRT DRESS + SOCK BOOTS
WHITE LINEN SHIRT + PLAID OVERSIZED VEST + BLACK MIDI BOOTS
(OPEN) BLACK BUTTON-UP OVERSIZED VEST + GRAPHIC TEE + LEATHER SHORTS + COGNAC MIDI-BOOTS
WITH A MINI-SKIRT + LUG SOCK BOOTS
WHITE SWEATER VEST OUTFITS:
OVERALLS + SLOUCH BOOTS + WHITE VEST
RUST SHIRT DRESS + WHITE VEST + WHITE KNEE-HIGH BOOTS
WHITE CAP SLEEVE BUTTON-UP TOP + WIDE-LEG BLACK JEANS + POINTED-TOE HEEL
WHITE BLOCK HEEL SANDAL + HIGH-WAIST BLACK JEAN SHORTS + WHITE VEST
LEOPARD MIDI-SKIRT + BLOCK HEEL + WHITE VEST
LAYERED OPTION: ORANGE CROP WIDE-LEG TROUSER + WHITE BLAZER + WHITE VEST + SANDAL
WHITE CAP SLEEVE BUTTON-UP TOP + WIDE-LEG BLACK JEANS + POINTED-TOE HEEL
OVERSIZED SLEEVE BLOUSE + WHITE VEST + SKINNY JEANS + OTK (Over-the-Knee) BOOTS
LONG SWEATER VEST OUTFITS:
LIGHTWEIGHT GREY SWEATER VEST + PLAID OVERSIZED SHIRT + BIKER SHORTS + COMBAT BOOTS
LONG BLACK VEST + TAN WIDE-LEG PANTS + SANDALS + HAIR SCARF
LONG BLACK CABLE KNIT VEST + SILVER 90's SHORTS + OLIVE VEST BLAZER + WHITE SNEAKERS
OVERSIZED PLAID BLAZER + LONG BLACK VEST + PLEATHER LEGGINGS + SANDALS
HOW TO WEAR A SWEATER VEST OVER A BUTTON-UP:
LONG BUTTON-UP SHIRT DRESS + TAN SWEATER VEST + LUG BOOTS
Also, add to your closet tunic & long-length white button-ups!
TAN CABLE KNIT SWEATER VEST + PLAID BUTTON-UP SHIRT + SKINNY JEANS + WHITE COWBOY BOOTS
Notice the tiny peek-a-boo of the top… untucked is so effortless when layering with your sweater vest.
TAN CABLE KNIT VEST + BLUE STRIPE BUTTON-UP + WIDE-LEG JEANS + YELLOW KITTEN HEELS
Choose any print or pattern also to expand your style options!
HOW TO WEAR A SWEATER VEST CASUALLY:
BUTTONED BLACK SWEATER VEST + JEAN SHORTS + STRIPED TEE + WHITE SNEAKERS
SKINNY JEANS + TAN CABLE KNIT VEST + CAMO JACKET + WHITE SNEAKERS
OVERSIZED PLAID VEST + GREEN JOGGERS + POINTED-TOE KITTEN HEEL BOOTIE
STYLE TIP: The kitten heel makes it easier to run around if you need to be out of the house for a while!
BODYSUIT + BLACK JEANS + TAN CABLE KNIT VEST + GREY VELVET HEELS
UNBUTTONED BLACK OVERSIZED SWEATER VEST + PINK DEEP SCOOP NECK TEE + HIGH-WAIST WHITE JEANS + MICHEAL KOR SNEAKERS
UNBUTTONED BLACK OVERSIZED SWEATER VEST + FLORAL SKIRT + WHITE TEE + WHITE ANKLE BOOTS
Thanks SO much for reading & Happy styling!! MWAH!
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