“Throwback Chic: The Sweater Vest Revival Taking Over 2024 Fashion”
The sweater vest is making a stylish comeback, and fashion enthusiasts can’t get enough of this nostalgic trend. Once a staple of 1990s preppy fashion, the sleeveless knitwear is now the hottest look for the chilly season, blending sophistication with a sporty edge.
Flashing a hint of cleavage in everyday wear? Not so fast! The vibe behind this revival leans more polished and preppy, resonating with influencers and A-listers alike. Jenny, a fashion-forward New Yorker from the West Village, showcased the trend on TikTok, rocking a rose-pink sweater vest by ready-to-wear brand Ganni, declaring it’s “officially sweater vest weather.”
The buzz isn’t just online. Celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter, Jennifer Lopez, and Billie Eilish are also championing the trend. Just as Hailey Bieber and Rihanna revived the preppy polo shirt this summer, today’s style icons are breathing new life into sweater vests. It’s a nod to “tenniscore” aesthetics and the iconic “Clueless” era.
Sabrina Carpenter, 25, donned a chic sweater vest during a night out in NYC amidst her “Short N’ Sweet” tour. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez, 55, nailed the look with a gray V-neck vest layered over a striped button-down, accessorized with hoop earrings, for an effortlessly urban autumn vibe shared with her 250 million Instagram followers.
Cara Delevingne, 32, brought her own flair to Paris Fashion Week, wearing a beige, yellow, and brown sweater vest at a Miu Miu dinner party. Across the Atlantic, Chloë Grace Moretz, 27, shone at the Haider Ackermann + FILA show in London with her refined take on the trend.
But it was Billie Eilish, 22, who arguably set the tone for this year’s sweater vest craze. At the SAG Awards, she stunned in a transparent sweater vest layered over a crisp white shirt and finished with a black necktie—a quintessential ’90s accessory now back in vogue, popularized by stars like Bella Hadid and Zendaya.
When critics questioned her daring fashion choices, Eilish dismissed them, calling skeptics “fools” for doubting her creative couture. With its mix of elegance and playful nostalgia, the sweater vest trend is here to stay.
