Sweater Vest

The sweater vest is also known as the sleeveless sweater, the "tank top", and the Langdon in different parts of the world. However, the premise of this garment is all the same. Take your classic sweater, and simply remove the sleeves, and you have a lightweight, comfortable garment that you can wear over blouses, under suits, or in some cases, all by themselves!

The sweater vest had been worn for decades by both men and women, actually making it's first appearance at the turn of the 20th century. However, it was the 1970's when the garment really became a mainstream popular fashion trend.

Today, the sweater vest's versatility allows for it to be worn in an abundance of ways. For men, the sweater is usually a dressier garment, worn over a button down shirt or with a dressy shirt and tie. For women, the sweater vest is coming back in style over the button down as well. Women are wearing sweater vests to work for an extra layer of warmth, or for a different look than the traditional blouse and slacks. For the especially daring women, the sweater vest can also be worn like a tank top, either alone, or with another basic sleeveless shell underneath.