Fall Trend Alert! Making a Play for Sweater Vests

There is something rather preppy and cool about the sweater vest and it’s back for fall 2008. Whether it’s argyle, a long cardigan or a good old-fashioned school boy version, you can’t go wrong this season.

                   (L-R) D&G, Tuleh, James Caviello

                        (L-R) Phillip Lim, Lacoste, Roberto Cavalli

As you can see you can wear a sweater vest with pants, jeans or a skirt. Try a long vest belted over a dress (see Tuleh above) or an argyle vest over a bow blouse (another hot trend this season).

Shopping guide:

1. J.Crew Handknit Shawl-collar Cable Vest $198

2. Theory Essra Sweater Vest & Scarf $315

3. Inhabit Cashmere Fisherman’s Vest $505

4. Lynne Hiriak Cardigan Vest with Shirting $215

5. J.Crew Cashmere Argyle Vest $148

6. Joie Kara Sweater Vest $238

7. Anthropologie Prep School Vest $88

8. Opening Ceremony Plaid Shawl Collar Vest $275

9. Plenty by Tracy Reese Grandpa Vest $212

10. Anthropologie Taxi Stand Vest $98

– Lauren Dimet Waters

Image: Jessica Piraro

Photos: NYMag