Sweater vest

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Wikipedia

Man wearing a striped sweater vest (1974)
Rick Santorum[1] wearing a sweater vest (2012)

A sweater vest (known as a tank top, sleeveless jumper, sleeveless sweater, sleeveless pullover or slipover in the UK and historically spencer in the countries of the Commonwealth—spencer persists in Dutch language today), is an item of knitwear that is similar to a sweater, but without sleeves, usually with a low-cut neckline. They were popular in the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s in the UK, and are again growing in popularity in the 21st century.[2]

Cable knit sweater vest typically worn by cricketers

Fashion

Sweater vests are popular among sports fans, particularly those who play golf.[3] Those with sports team logos, especially NFL and college teams, are also popular and are frequently worn by American football coaches, most notably Jim Tressel, who has been given the nickname "The Sweater Vest" by fans[4] despite the garment's origins at rival Michigan Wolverines.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Lomrantz Lester, Tracey (2012-01-04). "Rick Santorum's Sweater Vest Has Its Own Twitter (& Just May Help His Bid For The White House)". Glamour. Archived from the original on 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  2. ↑ Strawn, Susan M. (2011). Knitting America: A Glorious Heritage from Warm Socks to High Art. St. Paul, MN: Voyageur Press. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-7603-4011-0.
  3. ↑ Uhlenbrock, Doug (May 1999). "Dressed to the Tee". Cincinnati Magazine. Vol. 32, no. 8. p. 160. ISSN 0746-8210. Archived from the original on 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  4. ↑ Weber, Jim (2010-10-14). "Behind the sweater vest: Jim Tressel, mundane or mod?". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  5. ↑ Felsenthal, Julia (2012-02-10). "Go Vest, Young Man". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-27.