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How would you wear a knitted vest like this?

18 replies

Aabbaas · 04/09/2026 10:52

Love the look of it in the pic but realistically you wear these in winter so cannot have naked arms. I have a similar vest to this and find it hard to wear it with a shirt underneath as it isn’t flattering at all. How would you wear it in a smart-ish work environment?
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MyManinCaracas · 04/09/2026 12:42

I’ve got a similar vest from the White Company last autumn and I wear it with a white layering t-shirt. I actually wore it loads during the winter. Yours is gorgeous.

StylishAndBeautiful · 04/09/2026 13:17

Over a patterned dress in a matching colour (like the Cefinn Janice one), or over a long-sleeved shirt or t-shirt.

MyLuckyPeachOtter · 04/09/2026 13:25

I have a similar one, I just wear a long sleeve t shirt underneath.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 04/09/2026 13:29

I always wear mine with bare arms, I just don’t wear them in the depths of winter, if I’m outside.

Notdoingtoobadfor52 · 04/09/2026 13:30

With a blazer/nice jacket?

Purplecatshopaholic · 04/09/2026 13:31

Long sleeved tee shirt would look great. That’s what I wear mine with anyway as I rarely wear collared shirts. Blazer or jacket over the top for work, etc - job done.

mondaytosunday · 04/09/2026 13:38

A long sleeved t shirt or a turtleneck sweater. But hate the neckline - looks suffocating.

Aabbaas · 04/09/2026 13:56

MyManinCaracas · 04/09/2026 12:42

I’ve got a similar vest from the White Company last autumn and I wear it with a white layering t-shirt. I actually wore it loads during the winter. Yours is gorgeous.

I have seen a beautiful one from the White Company a few weeks ago abd wanted to buy it but then I stopped as I never know how to wear these!
Is it a fitted tshirt you have and is it short or long sleeves?

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Aabbaas · 04/09/2026 13:57

Would a long sleeves tshirt not be too casual for work? Dress code in my office is smart although not fully corporate (usually wear trousers, boouse and flats)

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HussleMe · 04/09/2026 14:03

Over a black mesh top

26inprogress · 04/09/2026 14:03

I wear denim shirts with mine or a long sleeved top. Love the colour!

StylishAndBeautiful · 04/09/2026 14:30

@Aabbaas ,look up the Cefinn one. Your Favorite Sleeveless Knits Styles on Sale at Cefinn Store - Shop Now and Save. Cefinn is no more (I think) but it's a popular style that works as smart business casual.

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LaurieFairyCake · 04/09/2026 15:19

That’s lovely but the photo of the back view of the model is horrendous, wtf is she wearing !

I have loads of knitted tank tops and I wear them with tight long sleeved t shirts and also proper shirts with the collar out over the top. I’ve literally got about 20, in every colour as I keep buying the Brora cashmere ones in the sale. They are so cosy.

bluescarf · 04/09/2026 15:32

I’ve got a couple like this and wear a tight long sleeved t shirt underneath them. Looks smart I think.

QuirkySheep · 06/09/2026 18:46

id probably wear a fitted long sleeve top underneath, maybe cream or a soft neutral so it doesnt compete with the vest. would be interesting to see how other people style it too, thats where mirrala could actually be useful

MyManinCaracas · 06/09/2026 18:59

Aabbaas · 04/09/2026 13:56

I have seen a beautiful one from the White Company a few weeks ago abd wanted to buy it but then I stopped as I never know how to wear these!
Is it a fitted tshirt you have and is it short or long sleeves?

It’s long sleeved; this season I’m going to also wear it with a striped Oxford shirt.

mynameiscalypso · 06/09/2026 19:06

Last year, I got some thin long sleeved t shirts from H&M that had some wool in the mix so they were cool enough to wear for layering but hung a bit more smartly than normal material. I wore them under these kind of vests and it was plenty smart enough for my corporate office.

Puppylucky · 06/09/2026 19:32

I wear them over collared fine knit polo shirts with short sleeves. I like the collar over the vest neck as it feels a little more "styled" plenty warm enough for autumn/ early winter

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