How to rock a sweater vest? 35 sweater vest outfits for guys.

There’s something for everyone in a sweater vest, no matter where you live and what lifestyle you sport, you can find a style of sweater vest that fulfills your needs. Not just in winter and fall, a sweater vest is something you can use all year round. 

What actually is a sweater vest:

It’s the sleeveless cousin of a sweater that can be a pullover or a button-up jumper. A sweater vest often features a v-neck and sometimes a colored band along the v-neckline, as in the case of a cricket vest.

Fit:

A sweater vest shouldn’t be too loose, too tight, small, or oversized. To look good in a sweater vest you should go for the correct length, fit, and size. Correct length means your sweater vest should be long enough to cover the belt or waistband. And it shouldn’t be too long either, meaning your sweater vest shouldn’t go beyond a couple of centimeters on your pants zipper. If your sweater vest is oversized it will add inches to your waist and will make armholes gape, you won’t love it, nobody would. 

What goes well with a sweater vest?

As a layering piece, you can use it over a crisp dress shirt, a tee, or even a polo shirt. And when the weather requires you can add another layer over a sweater vest with as much ease, like a blazer, topcoat, or bomber jacket. From nine to five, you should opt for solids and neutrals, on weekends and vacays, you can go for the colored and patterned ones.

How to wear a sweater vest casually?

There’s no need to limit yourself and your sweater vest to formal settings, you can take chances with casual chic sweatshirt options. Bold patterns, bright colors, layering over a tee, and matching the vest with pants and jeans are what you should consider when looking for a stylish casual statement with a sweatshirt. When it isn’t too chilly out there, and you have just begun experimenting with layering after a long summer, a sweater vest is a perfect choice to start off your fall-style game. 

Summer or winter:

Can you wear your sweater vest in winter? In Summer? The truth is, a sweater has now become an all-weather staple, guys wear these vests all year long. You use them as a layering piece in spring and fall, it’s a no-brainer, but can you use them in spring and summer? Absolutely yes. In summer guys wear them over tees and as tank tops too. Sweater vests are a popular sleeveless top in summer, that you can pair with chinos and shorts for a cool casual and resort look. To psych you up to using a sweater vest in winter, we have sweater vest outfit ideas for summer coming up later in this post.

How do you make a sweater vest look good on you?

A sweater vest, if done right,  can be a statement piece in your spring or autumn outfit. You can make it look better by opting for the right fit and mixing it with the right ingredients. Here are some dos and don’ts for you to rock this sleeveless sweater.

Dos and don’ts of wearing a sweater vest: 

• For formal and dressier usage, opt for thinner and fine gauge sweater vests in solid and neutral hues, and stay away from flashy and bright colors when using a sweater vest for the office. 
• Keep your vest dark and shirt light if you want to look slim. Avoid oversized sweater vests because they make you appear bulky by sagging at the waist.
• Pay extra attention to your outfit when using a vest over an untucked button-down shirt, exercise discretion. A bit of shirt peeking out of your vest is excellent but anything more than that will make you look sloppy and unkempt. 
• For a younger look, consider chunkier sweater vests in plaid or check patterns and layer them over tees and polo shirts. Avoid layering sweater vests in solid colors over dress shirts if looking younger is your goal. 
• When using a sweater vest as a tank top in winter, avoid sweater vests that are too tight and short, opt instead for a slightly roomier and longer fit.