Women’s Sweater Vest

Whether it’s sugary sweet with a spicy twist, elegant & sexy, or laidback chic you want to exude, the current crop of women’s sweater vests continue to show up in many alluring ways – in online sites and designer retail stores.

It should be recalled that the many amazing ways to wear a sweater were highlighted by many designer labels five years ago. There were sweaters of all shapes, sizes, and fabrics, including ultra-luxe pieces with dramatic cowl-neck, flashy or ultra sleek cardigans and turtle-neck mini dresses (which look great with knee-high boots) that signaled the shape of things to come.

Nowadays, those women’s sweater vests have staged a comeback, and have added even more inventive styles that are versatile enough to go from work and beyond. With just a few styling tricks like donning a trendy colored wide belt and layering, women’s sweater vests can transform an overall look, or go from simple cover-ups to sleek centerpieces.

Indeed, there are many ways to pull off a great look using women’s sweater vests. It also need not be a pricey designer label (although some of the most alluring styles have been created by famous designers). With the vast assortment of styles ranging from the classic button-style options in fabrics ranging from acrylic knit to 100 percent cotton styles to wool, they make nice go-anywhere options.

Styles of Womens Sweater Vests

Some of the best styles that have graced the glossy pages of fashion magazines, websites and online forums include:

• cool cable-knit sweater vests with braided belt in elegant white or neutrals; 

• the smart-looking scoopneck or V-neck styles in breathable cotton nylon; 

• the oh-so-alluring designer cowl-neck cardigan or textured knit cardigan sweater evoking a faded look; 

• wide collar or shawl-collar cardigan with hidden snap front; 

• a two-in-one jersey vest with an attached shirt or striped shirt with sleeves; 

• the long womens sweater vests; 

• those tiny styles in luxe fabric which can be accented with a belt. 

There are also elegant cashmere ladies sweater vests, and the cutest button-down cardigans with plain or zigzag design which you are bound to find in some online sites. On the other end of the dressy spectrum, there are many rugged, yet fashionable women's fleece vests which we discuss on the next page. The options are endless.

Be fashion-forward and think in extremes. You may don an oversized number like a long cardigan with leggings or slim-fit pants, or opt for one of those cropped, cowl-necked signature womens sweater vests in solid hues like black or dark blue or brown.

Creativity is the name of the game with women's sweater vests. Layer a blouse with collar with a cropped sweater vest and jeans, or wear a sweater vest with a graciously wide neckline with variegated ribbing and cuffed three-quarter sleeves to work. Basic blacks, grays and whites are popular options, but bold colors and patterns like argyle and herringbone continue to dominate the scene. 

Most women’s vests these days can add punch to a look or make a strong statement on their own, especially if they come in the bold, new contemporary colors. Just remember that if there is enough eye-catching detail like argyle design, striped pattern, or huge buttons, it is best to keep the piece of clothing underneath plain and simple.