Sweater Vest Style

Sweater Vest Style

Sweater vest style for inbetweeners.  Not just for pipe smoking grandpas!  Sweater vest’s are a classic staple for your closet.  Sweater vests are sophisticated, cute and preppy.  Sweater vests are very versatile.  Wear in cold climates by layering under cardigans and jackets for extra warmth.  Also, wear in warmer climates by simply wearing a sweater vest over a thin top, blouse or tee.  The key to sweater vest style is to know how and what sweater vest to wear that will elevate your look at our “inbetween” age.     

HOW TO WEAR A SWEATER VEST

Solid colors are best.  Busy patterns, argyle and bright colors scream “I’m trying really hard for you to notice me and look cool”.  Aging stylishly inbetweeners want to be noticed but in a “casual, I barely tried to look this good” kind of way. 

Neutrals in any capacity are best for inbetweener style.  For anyone who wants to age stylishly, going neutral will NEVER be a bad choice.

Crew neck collars are the ONLY choice.  Steer clear from scoop necks, v neck, turtle neck or buttons & zippers on sweater vests.  They will age you in one direction or the other.  Inbetweeners want to find the sweet spot to look stylish in middle age.  A crew neck sweater vest is the best way to achieve this. 

HOW NOT TO WEAR A SWEATER VEST

Don’t wear with sleeveless top underneath.  Ever.

Don’t let shirt tail hang out of sweater vest if wearing to work.  It’s too casual and sends an “I’m trying to be younger looking” vibe.  We are middle aged “inbetweeners” who can take the time to look polished by tucking in an undershirt.

Make sure undershirt’s neckline is clearly visible under the sweater vest.  The layering look is a great style tip for inbetweeners.

Don’t wear bold patterns or busy argyle.  Yes, argyle is a great preppy look but for us inbetweeners, we are aging stylishly by dressing age appropriate.  These sweater vests look better on our younger counterparts.   

Don’t wear v neck sweater vests.  While patterned sweater vests are for the younger us, the V neck is for the older us.  

Inbetweeners look best in a basic, classic, neutral, solid color crew neck sweater vest.

Sweater Vest Style

Preppy: Wear sweater vest over a button up oxford shirt.  Pair with khakis or dark jeans, mules or loafers and add a blazer if weather is on cool side.

Work: Wear sweater vest over a turtle neck.  Pair with trousers and heels or with a skirt and boots.

Casual:  Wear sweater vest over a white tee or polo shirt .  Pair with light colored jeans and slip on sneakers.

My outfit pictured above:  Boden favourite knitted tank here.  Comes in many colors.  Cotton blend with keyhold back closure.  White J Crew slim perfect shirt here.  Gap patterned skinny ankle pant.  Similar pair here.