Cable Knit Sweater Vest

The sweater vest has a complicated reputation, which is precisely why it is interesting again. Worn correctly — over a white or pale blue dress shirt with the collar open and the cuffs showing — it occupies the space between smart and relaxed that most men spend their entire wardrobe budget trying to find. The cable knit adds texture and weight without bulk, the V-neck with its white tipping gives it a heritage edge that references cricket whites and Ivy League afternoons without becoming costume.

In navy and black. The navy over a white shirt is the combination that made this garment last a hundred years. The black is for the man who wants the same silhouette without the reference.

The vest is not a compromise between a shirt and a sweater. It is a third thing entirely.

The details

• Knit: Cable
• Neckline: V-neck with contrast tipping
• Colours: Navy Blue, Black
• Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

The best wardrobes are built on the pieces you never have to think about. Part of the Modern Gentleman collection.