Knitted vests over ditsy tops?

[Eesha]

Im looking to get more wear out of my clothes by wearing vests on top. Is this quite a dated look? I cant seem to find anything v necked/not short and should be fitted. Any tips?

Not sure what size you are but there was some on cotton traders

I’ve got a nice v neck Seasalt one from Vinted - have you had a look there?

What is a ditsy blouse, please?

@Eesha me+em have loads of them plus great for styling inspiration

I'm conremplating one myself.

I have a colleague who wears them regularly & looks great. She wears fair isle ones with plain blouses under

I think i would go the opposite, i'd love a plain burgundy, bottle green or navy one with dark coloured patterned shirt beneath.

@2026IsMyYear unfortunately they are only in black

@Eesha have a look at the more traditional country clothing sites.
I have 3 of these slipovers. They are good quality and wash well. Look great with pretty blouses and wide leg jeans ( my everyday uniform 😀)

https://www.houseofbruar.com/search/?term=Ladies%20Country%20Lambswool%20Slipover

or search knitted vests on their website. It brings up lots of different styles and colours

I’m sort of regretting ebaying mine now!

I'm reading just to find out too!

In my mind ditsy is a pattern involving tiny little flowers. The first time I saw it used was by Boden about a decade ago

Are you saying me+em only have black? I saw loads on there this morning in all sorts of colours.....

I wear them over a plain good quality T shirt, a close fitting turtleneck or a collared shirt. I have a Merino one with cables that I knitted and it's surprisingly warm even with arms uncovered. I also have one made of sweatshirt material from Cos. They are feeling a bit 2021 to me now though... Maybe a waistcoat style is more current.

The v-neck is only in black. The others are very high round necks.

How about men's ones? M&S usually do v necked ones, in merino or cotton. Vinted is a good place to look.

@Oriunda brilliant suggestion to look at menswear.
Hope the fit accommodates the bust though.

Seen loads this winter, really useful. I find most knitwear too hot for train/tube commute.

Boden have some v neck tank tops
https://www.boden.com/products/women-marion-merino-v-neck-tank-crimson-red-k1141rst
chinti & Parker
https://www.chintiandparker.com/products/black-cloud-cashmere-tank
wyse
www.wyselondon.com/collections/tank-tops?page=1

I got this in primark the other day and plan to wear it over a buttoned shirt with smart trousers. Love the look.
https://www.primark.com/en-gb/p/diamante-embellished-cable-knit-vest-charcoal-991154368716

I've also been looking for something like this in black/grey/dark brown but haven't been able to find anything. I'd like to to wear over some long sleeved tight stretchy tops I have that I love but are too tight (well, I'm too plump!) to wear on their own, so will hide my stomach area! Something short sleeved, it can be cowl, v or round neck and down to cover my bum.

I love them! They give warmth without too much added bulk under coats. A fleece gilet is practically my uniform at home and outside.

I would also do a search for knitted waistcoats and gilets.

I started wearing them a year ago - they remind me of early Chandler and his sweater vests. 😁 Brora have some lovely ones.

Womens Stone Ribbed Knitted Racer Vest | Primark https://share.google/fI9FBHusUccIbDgk8

fab! I need this in red or navy!

https://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/cream-striped-short-sleeve-cardigan/GEM1361646,default,pd.html

https://direct.asda.com/george/women/jumpers-cardigans/cream-scalloped-edge-shell-button-knitted-vest/GEM1365079,default,pd.html

Any good to anyone?

@https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc146863394
@Eesha

So I tried one today and couldn't shake the feeling that I looked like an elderly librarian. This was with a red v neck vest, ditsy red long sleeves under. Im now wondering whether this look can work at all or if too dated on me.

I'm think there's a whole thread on here devoted to them elderly librarian look.
Don't think it's called that but my point is that there's nothing wrong with such a look.