We’re no longer layering with repp ties and flat-front chinos tailor-made for the Class of ’83 Alumni Bash. These days, the best sweater-vest deployments are more skate god than Brit-lit major.

A fluffy vest is essential during the colder months, but a soft white shade elevates the item to Swiss Alps heights. Plus, it's a great way to break up your outfit if you're wearing a Canadian Tuxedo.

Denim, pinstripes, linen, and sweater vests. You might not be totally aware, but vests are part of the fashion group chat in a major way. Whether as standalone tops, base layers, or part of a suit ...

We compiled 13 chic sweater vest outfit ideas to shop, inspired by celebrities and street style stars, so you can nail one of fall's biggest fashion trends.

Every Saturday, it's the sweater vest with an American flag pin at the bottom of a V-neck covering a white collared shirt and tie, finished with dark pants and white tennis shoes.

Look 1: A Cropped Sweater Vest Over an Oversized Button-Down Shirt Wear an oversized button-down shirt as a mini dress with a sweater vest on top, for a Gossip Girl -esque style.

If you’re going for a younger look, try a plaid or checked shirt, and don’t be afraid to wear it with a tie or bow tie. The Button-Front Vest: Banana Republic (www.bananarepublic.com; $54.50) ...

Right now’s the perfect time to buy one, too; sweater vests offer one of the highest layering upsides your hard-earned 50 bucks can buy.

The Boohoo sweater vest comes in the iconic houndstooth print, which they cutely call “dogtooth.” The black and white vest also comes in blue and for a limited time is only is 60% off.

Ohio State Jim Tressel has inspired a sweater-vest T-shirt Published: Nov. 01, 2008, 11:50 a.m. By Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com Doug Lesmerises/The Plain Dealer ...