9 OF THE BEST SWEATER VESTS

Too hot for a coat but too cold for a t-shirt - a sweater vest or knitted waistcoat is a real front runner when it comes to the most useful (and stylish!) pieces in your wardrobe. The sought after Sezane ‘Samuel’ number has already sold out in this colour (sign up here to get notified when back in stock) but there is still some availability in other colours (see below). There are also plenty of High Street options out there for you to try…

                                                                               Alex wearing the Sezane 'Samuel' vest.

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The ‘Samuel’ sweater vest : £105, Sezane

A knitted vest is great for adding a bit more longevity to your summer wardrobe - layer on top of a shirt or long sleeve t-shirt. Or for a smarter look wear with nothing underneath and a blazer on top.

Red button front vest (which would look great with jeans). Made from 53% Recycled Acrylic 23% Acrylic 14% Wool 10% Polyamide: £59 Albaray

Only a few sizes left but these two from Next and Damson Madder are good alternatives:

Cream crew neck vest (can be dressed up or down). Made from Polyester 54%, Acrylic 39%, Elastane 4%, Wool 3% :£19.50 M&S

Greige knitted vest (perfect price point for trying something new). Made from Acrylic 50%, Polyester 38%, Wool 12% : £19.99 H&M

Cashmere button front vest (an investment piece). Made from RWS Wool 60%, Recycled cashmere 40% : £135 Cos

Oatmeal lightweight vest (shorter in length so try wearing with a wide leg). Made from Cotton 60%, Polyester 40%, all recycled fibres : £85 Whistles

Chunky ribbed knitted vest (feels really luxe, looks great tucked in or oversized). Made from Baby Alpaca wool 34%, Merino Wool 22%, Recycled polyamide 44% : £110 Sezane