Sweater vests are synonymous with preppy kids, cricket players and, of course, your beloved grandpa.
More fuddy-duddy than fashionable, it's not an item most of us have in our wardrobes. Until now.
Key designers have been slowly, but surely, changing that concept by showcasing knitted vests on the catwalks of both men's and women's fashion week.
Bold striped creations were worn by both girls and guys at Gucci's spring/summer 2019 show, while they were also a prominent feature on the latest Fashion Week Men's catwalks with Versace opting for more traditional woolly patterns for its autumn/winter 2019 collection.
Burberry is currently selling a varsity style V-neck in two shades: geek-chic burgundy or rebellious bright yellow.
For those who are stumped on how to wear the retro item, the fashion crowd has already set to work on styling the jumper and, it turns out, it's a pretty handy extra layer to have.
A showgoer at Paris Fashion Week Men's last month gave the item a contemporary twist by layering Kenzo's 'Scream' knit over a floral bomber jacket.
In September 2018 Camila Coelho braved a sleeveless knit during Paris Fashion Week, opting for a high-neck textured brown design by Chloe.
The most popular, and sartorially savvy, styling technique to emerge so far is to quite literally take a note out of your grandpa's book and pair it with a shirt. For extra style points keep the top half tonal.
Whether you opt for vibrant purple or subtle caramel hues, influencers on the 'gram are definitely making a strong case for the decades old look.
The question is: are you going to invest in a new-season style or just borrow straight from gramps?
