To add an ethereal touch to your outfit, elevate a pastel or bold colored sweater vest with dainty gold jewelry and a three-toned purse. Though, fast-forward almost 30 years, and the once-stuffy clothing item now carries some very different connotations. If you're feeling a bit daring, be on the lookout for sweater dresses with sexy slits and eye-catching cutouts. Celebrities and influencers have been wearing them and they manage to pull them off… so, you can too! Finish with some extra touches in bold colors—for example, pair a sea green sweater vest with a pair of boots and a purse in a navy blue shade.

Then, I paired the look with some chunky white sneakers for some extra height and a nude crossbody bag.Decide on any shade you want to rock—jewel tones like emerald green or sapphire blue work, while pastel colors like lavender and pink are just as sweet.

For a more feminine touch, put on a pink checkered sweater vest and coordinate it with dual-toned sneakers as well as some dainty jewelry.Perhaps the best part is that styling this garment involves minimal effort but comes with major payoff. For a sweet and preppy look, try on an argyle sweater vest in a color that works best for a school uniform, like blue or purple. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express.