15 Editor-Approved Sweater Vests That Are Easy to Layer (2024)

The sweater vest became in style during the Jazz age, when guys wore it as cricket and tennis gear. Brooks Brothers reintroduces that OG style with this cotton knit vest, featuring the same neck and waist stripes from that time (and looks just as great today).

Mr. Rogers would rock this cardigan-style vest, and we mean that in the best way possible. Throw it over a t-shirt once temps start to warm up.

Percival updates the common checker board pattern with fun chess pieces. The mohair fabric adds another layer of texture to spruce up a suit.

Just like anything Ralph Lauren makes, this sweater vest will never go out style. Throw it over an oxford shirt, some chinos, and you've got a foolproof office uniform.

Add some panache to your wardrobe with this houndstooth sweater. It's eye-catching but plays nice with all your neutral shirts and pants. Bold yet versatile? We'll take one in every style.

Abercrombie went with a bigger vintage fit here. The slouchy shoulders and looser body makes it easy to throw over a shirt, and the faded maroon and geometric texture is easy to match with just about anything in your closet.

Wearing a sweater vest with formal wear? You can't go wrong with this simple, classic option. Style it with an oxford and tie in lieu of a blazer, or you can wear it under a bright suit with nothing under it.

If you're looking for a sweater vest with a unique pattern that will stand out, you can't go wrong with this one from Obey.

The full zip fleece sweater vest from Vinyard Vines comes with customizable detailing. Choose from a wide range of graphics or monograming options to make it your own.

This simple sweater vest provides exactly what J.Crew is known for: simple, reliable, and timeless style. Best of all, it's cashmere at a cheap price.

Wilson makes gear for every sport, but they're best known for tennis. This sweater vest is a modern update on the classic styles worn on courts for over a century.

This check board design from Icecream gives a Harry Styles-via-Gucci vibe at a price point non-Rock Stars can afford. Style it with some baggy trousers and the biggest pair of sunglasses you own.

A ribbed cardigan style sweater vest is pretty much a timeless look. This one looks great under a blazer or styled as a warm weather alternative to a cardigan.

Banana Republic pulled this design from their archive which is why it looks like an amazing thrift shop score. The tribal inspired pattern and chunky fit demand to be the centerpiece of your fit.

Elder Statesmen customized a classic sweater vest to be so bold and unique that you pretty much forget it's a sweater vest. Instantly adds style points to a plain white T-shirt and jeans look.