How to Wear a Sweater Vest Outfit

After a short hiatus, sweater vests are back in style. This chocolate brown rib sweater vest layered over an airy crop chocolate brown shirt and paired with silky pull on trousers is chic for work or date night.

Try monochrome colors for a classic look or mix it up with patterns and prints like florals and argyle. Pair with a sleek bag or wallet and strappy shoes to complete the outfit.

Oversized Button-Down Shirt

After a brief hiatus, sweater vests have re-emerged as wardrobe staples. The classic white button-down shirt is a popular choice to pair with this trend, whether you want to look preppy and chic or add a touch of sexiness to your outfit. Pair it with tight-fitting leather pants or a pencil skirt to show off your figure, and complete the look with strappy sandals or heels.

If you’re going for a more casual look, opt for a boxy-shaped sweater vest in a solid color that matches your trousers or skirt. You can also play with volume and try a slightly fitted or oversized version, depending on your preference.

Oversized sweater vests can also be worn with baggy jeans, Doc Martens, rimless sunglasses and bucket hats, to create an aesthetic Billie Eilish would approve of. The best part about this look is that it’s easy to dress up or down.

Cropped Sweater Vest

The sweater vest may have gone out of style, but it seems to have re-emerged in the 2020s as one of the most popular trends. Whether worn over a shirt dress, button-down, or t-shirt, this sleeveless knit piece adds an extra layer of warmth to any outfit while adding a modern touch.

If you are looking for a way to spice up your look with a sweater vest, try a printed version with an array of patterns and colors. You can also try pairing a solid-color vest with a printed blouse, but keep the other accessories to a minimum so that the sweater vest is the focal point of your outfit.

Try a white shirt dress or a t-shirt with a plaid or houndstooth print sweater vest for a trendy fall outfit that will have people wondering where you found such a unique look. You can leave the collar popped to peek over the top of the sweater vest or wear it tucked in for a more formal look.

White Combat Boots

While black combat boots are a closet staple, white ones can add an extra level of style. Pair them with a skirt to give your outfit a girly edge. For example, wear a midi pink pleated skirt with a gray oversized sweater vest and a black faux-leather mini backpack. Accessorize with a cute scrunchie hair tie in a half-up, half-down bun or ponytail.

You can also create a sporty look with white combat boots paired with joggers or cargo pants or leggings and a crop top. This houndstooth sweater vest from Abercrombie fits the bill and features a trendy pattern that looks great with the tall boots.

For a flirty casual dress outfit, grab a breezy poplin little black tunic dress that has puff or full sleeves. Layer it over a fitted turtleneck bodysuit and pair with oversized denim jacket or leather moto jacket. Complete the outfit with a chic suede crossbody bag. You can also add a chunky heel to make the dress more feminine and glam.

Biker Shorts

Bike shorts are a sporty-chic look that can be worn with a range of styles, including sweater vest outfits. They are a great choice for warmer weather and can be worn with a tied crop top and bralette in summer, or with a shirt and cardigan in winter for a smart casual look. They can also be worn with a blazer for a workwear-inspired style.

You can also wear biker shorts with a plaid shirt and black strappy heels to create a bold outfit. You can even try a tonal approach and pair a sweater vest in the same colour as the pants for a chic monochrome look.

It’s important to remember when wearing bike shorts that a small amount of friction-fighting cream should be applied to the saddle and other areas that can rub. This helps to avoid discomfort and chafing, but make sure that the cream is only used as required, as too much can have the opposite effect and lead to more friction.