13 Chic Sweater Vest Outfits to Inspire You This Fall

Fashion is certainly cyclical, and while there are some trends we wish would stay permanently retired (i.e. cringy thong pants and dresses styled over jeans), there are others that seem to age quite well. This season’s popular sweater vests fall into the latter category.

Although the sleeveless sweater hasn’t always gotten the best rap—once associated with stuffy school uniforms, uptight dads, and '90s sitcom super-nerd Steve Urkel—today’s resurgence has us questioning whether these pieces should have really ever gone out of favor. From classic preppy V-necks to retro argyle prints and joyous striped numbers, they’re not only eye-catching worn alone, but also a sleek, warm, and unfussy layering piece over everything from T-shirts and turtlenecks to dresses and button-ups. Just look to fall 2022 runways, street style aficionados, and the growing number of celebs who’ve been rocking the style lately for proof. (Oh, and might we mention famed fashion icon Princess Diana was known to sport a humble sweater vest or two?)

If you’re eager to perfect the formula yourself this season, you’ve come to the right place. Ahead, we curated some of our favorite sweater vest outfits to copy this fall. Plus, we compiled some chic sweater vest options and pairings to shop, in case you don’t already own these wardrobe building blocks.