Fashion/Style: The Sweater Vest is back

Fashion has a way of coming back when least expected. Today men’s Sweater vests are back on the fashion scene in a big way. These days one can see everyone, from youngsters to the old, flaunting their own new vest. One of the reasons which have made sweater vests popular is the cost. They are available in all price ranges. The wide choice of material also means that one can wear it all around the year except for really cold days. The desire to wear trendy, comfortable and reasonably priced clothing is driving the trend of wearing sweater vests. The vests are an all-season wear, which can work as a fashion statement as well as form a part of any wardrobe. They can be worn by both men and women, though at present, it is a predominantly men’s clothing item. They come in a wide variety of styles and materials, from pullovers to buttoned ones. With such a wide variety of options, finding the right sweater can take a long time, but it’s important to put in the effort to find a style you’re comfortable in. Men’s sweater vests are all about the statement you’re making, and choosing the right one for any given occasion is important. Because of the various styles you can easily find sweater vests that are intended for casual use, as well as professional ones. So first decide the places you’re most likely to be wearing your vest. If you need something for work, a pullover combined with a button up shirt underneath is a fantastic combination. Another factor that you should be considering is the quality of any given men’s sweater vests, before making a final purchase. The best way to judge this is by feeling the sweater, and running a few tests. Make sure that any sweater material is soft to the touch, and not scratchy, so that you’ll be comfortable instead of itchy all day. Also test the loft of the sweater by stretching the material and observing how it snaps back into shape. You can find all sorts of occasions for the sweater vests. It will look great over a t-shirt with a pair of jeans. It is also great to wear to church. Don’t be pinned to old vest patterns with overlapping diamonds. Plain coloured sweater vests are the easiest to wear with a variety of clothes. martin.bishop18@yahoo.com