It’s Sweater Vest Season! Here Are 15 Of The Best

When you think of sweater vests, your mind might jump to school uniforms or the ’90s stylings of Carlton Banks in The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Despite its somewhat square associations, a recent onslaught of both vintage-inspired and preppy trends has made these little knitwear numbers cool once again (think: ’70s style, dark academia and tenniscore). Not to mention, sweater vests are the perfect cold-weather wardrobe addition.

Sleeveless knits have gone through a style evolution and are now synonymous with a fashion-forward eye. Perhaps one of the biggest influences on the item’s surge in popularity is the internet’s resident boyfriend, Harry Styles, whose love of a brightly coloured sweater vest has only added to his status as a style icon. Other fans of a sleeveless knit these days include Olivia Rodrigo, Emma Chamberlain and Jennie Kim.

If you’ve yet to get your hands on a knitted vest, you’ll be happy to hear that we’ve rounded up the best picks on the market right now. Whether you’re searching for a patterned piece or want to keep things classic and cosy with a neutral knit, there’s a sweater vest to suit everyone this season.

To take a peek at every knit vest we’re eyeing for cold-weather style, click through the slides ahead.