Ugly Sweater Vests Are So Hot Right Now

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Love them or hate them, sweater vests are having their moment in the sartorial sun right now—seen on influencers, celebrities, and stylish nerds alike. This “ugly” ’90s outerwear style has made a comeback in a big way, and there’s no shame in embracing it. Of course, while the trend has been available in spades from straight-sizes-only brands for a while, they’re just beginning to arrive in plus sizes. It’s a damn shame—considering how cute sweater vests look on just about anyone—but you best believe any chic and shoppable plus-size sweater vests have made their way into this guide.

Whenever new trends appear in the fashion world, plus-size folks are among some of the last to gain access. Fast fashion brands typically offer trendy pieces in straight sizes first, and many slower, smaller fashion brands have their own aesthetic that doesn’t necessarily include fleeting, on-trend picks. So where does that leave anyone above a size 12/14?

Though there were far fewer options than anyone who loves the trend might have wanted several months ago, plenty of your favorite brands have risen to the occasion—from PrettyLittleThing and Eloquii to H&M and ASOS. So if you’re ready to slip on a sweater vest and join the ’90s nerd style bandwagon, you do have some seriously cute options. (!)

Go ahead and give this trend a whirl, babes. Your size shouldn’t limit what clothes you get to wear—and even though the fashion industry hasn’t quite caught on to this concept yet, there are ways around it. Keep reading to discover the cutest plus-size sweater vests available right now, and get ready to show the world that trends belong to all sizes.

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A plus-size, lime-green, button-up sweater vest

ASOS Design Slubby Lime Knit Vest

$40 at
ASOS
A plus-size, white vest with blue fish embroidery

Going Somewhere Knit Tank

$37.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, blue, button-up sweater vest

Navy Compact Knit Button-Up Vest

$27.50 $55 at
PrettyLittleThing
A plus-size, black and white stripe, sweater vest

4th & Reckless Knit Contrast-Edge Vest

$59.50 $70 at
ASOS
A plus-size, printed, sweater vest

Jacquard Oil Painting Knit Vest

$26.53 $37.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, beige, button-up sweater vest

ASOS Design Knit Longline Boucle Vest

$38 at
ASOS
A plus-size, white sweater vest with blue contrast trim

Cable Knit Striped Contrast Binding Vest

$11.16 $27.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, black, blue and yellow floral, button-up sweater vest

Floral Embroidery Button Knit Top

$19.74 $32.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, brown, button-up sweater vest

ASOS Design Chocolate Relaxed Vest

$38 at
ASOS
A plus-size, navy, argyle sweater vest

Navy Checkered Knit Sweatshirt Vest

$15.50 $60 at
PrettyLittleThing
A plus-size, sheep print, sweater vest

Knit Sheep and Cloud Vest

$22.43 $29.90 at
Cider
A white and pink stripe, button-up sweater vest, that says "De La Lune" on the back in blue text

Maeve Slouchy Cardigan Sweater Vest

$88 at
Anthropologie
A plus-size, gray sweater vest

Knit Gray Solid Crop Vest

$9.77 $27.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, blue and green, sheep print sweater vest

Knit Round Neckline Sheep Vest

$22.74 $37.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, black, button-up sweater vest

Only Longline Vest

$40 at
ASOS
A plus-size, white, black stripe, collared sweater vest

Knitted Collar Stripe Crop Vest

$11.96 $29.90 at
Cider
A plus-size, navy sweater vest with white contrast trim and a teddy bear

Knit Bear Contrast Binding Vest

$19.53 $27.90 at
Cider