The Best Sweater Vests for Men

By Heidi Green , last updated August 15, 2011

If you are a man whose fall and winter wardrobe might need a bit of a refresh before the leaves start falling and the wind starts getting chilly, do yourself a favor and get familiar with the best sweater vests available for men. Sweater vests are often considered a preppy staple in most men's wardrobes, and hardly a fall or winter goes by when most men can't be spotted without wearing their favorite versions. The sleeveless design allows men to come up with their own unique coordinated outfits, and the sweater vest is often seen with long sleeve button up shirts. But the sweater vest isn't all about button up formality. Increasingly, the sweater vest is seen in a versatile range of clothing, with everything from t-shirts to polo shirts seen underneath the iconic piece. And this is exactly where the charm lies in the sweater vest: the ability to create different types of outfits. With a regular sweater, you are limited in your outfit options, and any layering you do is hidden from view. A sweater vest allows you to experiment with varying outfits. Many designers have their own spins on the sweater vest. Read on to learn about some particularly popular ones.

When you start your search for a new sweater vest, there are probably a couple of different factors that you take into consideration. First, you want a sweater vest to be comfortable. There is no point in wearing one if it isn't breathable or too itchy. Second, you want your sweater vest to be durable and long lasting. If you can only wear a sweater vest for one season, there is no point in buying one. Finally, you want your sweater vest to look great on you. A sweater vest should enhance your outfits and ensembles, not detract from them. Fortunately, there are many amazing sweater vests from top of the line designers and clothiers. Just take a look at the impeccable stylings and classic aesthetic in the blended silk, cotton and cashmere sweater vest from Banana Republic. Banana Republic has long been known as a preeminent preppy designer, and their sweater vest does not disappoint. Made from the softest materials available, this sweater vest has a stylish V neck that looks great when paired with collared shirts. This vest has a tailored and fitted appearance that will work well to flatter every body type. Available in dark grape and black, wear this vest to work or to casual affairs.

When it comes to the ultimate in cool, you can always trust Lacoste to come through. Their sweater vests hold true to the upper crust and tennis inspired stylings that Lacoste is famous for. The pima cotton sweater vest is no exception. Made with one hundred percent of the comfortable pima variety of cotton, this sweater vest has a subtle V neck for style points, and comes in four handsome colors: white, grey, light blue and dark blue. Best of all, the trademarked alligator logo is right where it always is; over the left part of the chest.

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