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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1. COLLUSION Plus-Size Brushed Stripe Knitted Grandad Vest
shop the look — $29 $23.20 from ASOS
2. Long Cable Vest
shop the look — $84.95 from Eloquii
3. Plus-Size Sweater Vest in Black
shop the look — $12.99 from H&M
4. Wild Fable Printed Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
5. Plus-Size Cream Argyle Knit Sweater Tank Top
shop the look — $40 from Missguided
6. Cropped Sweater Vest
shop the look — $64.95 from Eloquii
7. Wild Fable Printed Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
8. Plus-Size Sweater Vest in White
shop the look — $12.99 from H&M
9. Plus-Size Sand Zebra Knit Sweater Tank Top
shop the look — $23 from Missguided
10. In the Style x Saffron Barker Cable Knit Sweater Vest
shop the look — $41 from ASOS
11. Plus-Size Lilac Knit Sweater Tank Top
shop the look — $19 from Missguided
12. Plus-Size Knitted Cropped V-Neck Vest
shop the look — $12 from Boohoo
13. Universal Thread Crewneck Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
14. Plus-Size Sand Collared Knit Tank Top
shop the look — $40 from Missguided
15. Plus-Size Knitted Crop V-Neck Vest
shop the look — $12 from Boohoo
16. Plus-Size V-Neck Knitted Vest
shop the look — $22 from PrettyLittleThing
17. Angelina Sweater Vest in Lavender
shop the look — $39.99 from Fashion Nova
18. Class Is In Session Sweater Short Set
shop the look — $54.99 from Fashion Nova
19. Universal Thread Crewneck Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
20. Hampton Queen Sweater Vest
shop the look — $44.99 from Fashion Nova
21. Plus-Size V-Neck Knitted Tank Top
shop the look — $18 from Boohoo
22. Wild Fable Printed Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
23. Heathered Yarn Long Sweater Vest
shop the look — $79.95 from Eloquii
24. A New Day Plus-Size Crewneck Cable Knit Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
25. Still Your Best Sweater Vest Skirt Set
shop the look — $50.99 from Fashion Nova
26. Wild Fable V-Neck Sweater Vest
shop the look — $20 from Target
27. Preppy Sweater Vest
shop the look — $69.95 from Eloquii
28. Plus-Size Blue Argyle Knit Sweater Tank Top
shop the look — $40 from Missguided
29. COLLUSION V-Neck Sleeveless Vest
shop the look — $24 $10.80 from ASOS
30. Long Sweater Vest
shop the look — $79.95 from Eloquii
31. All You Need Crop Sweater Vest
shop the look — $34.99 from Fashion Nova
32. Daisy Street Oversized Sweater Vest
shop the look — $24 $10.80 from ASOS
33. Alyssa Sweater Vest
shop the look — $24.99 from Fashion Nova
34. It Had to Be You Sweater Vest Short Set
shop the look — $49.99 from Fashion Nova
35. School Crush Sweater Vest
