call me a dissenter, I like the V to be shallow and hit at the 2nd button on a shirt.  with a buttondown collar i find this way the V follows the same angle and trajectory as my shirt collars and looks nice with that little bit of symmetry and parallel-ity.  but then I like small-ish collar'd shirts so the result may be the same if your shirt has bigger collars, hence needing a deeper V

Last edited by Get Smart (2008-11-25 17:13:36)

Kevin Kavanagh goes sleeveless:

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Top Man!

I like the 'Schoolboy' vibe of the Grey too - So at odds when you wear it with Jeans & tougher bits of kit.

I've got them in a few colours, but wear the Grey, Navy, Burgundy & Dark Green most - Good 'Ivy' colours!

I've a Fawn one & a Black one I've rarely worn for some reason...

Thoughts on the Sleeveless Cardi or 'Sweater Vest'? I'm not so keen on them. They can look a bit too much like you've just come from Make-Up and Wardrobe via Central Casting if you're not careful, IMO. A touch of the Henry Higgins maybe?

jim

I like sweater vests too....but I find myself wearing them strictly with a half sleeve shirt so that at least my visible arms covered in tattoos don't put me too far into the "geography teacher" category. or at least a teacher that will beat his students up, which isnt a bad idea in today's education climate in the USA

I tend to wear a navy one the most.  would love to have a really deep wine/burgundy one if I ever see "the right one".  also have a grey sleeveless cardi vest but something about it I dont like and prefer a true sweater vest

Last edited by heikki k (2008-11-27 00:38:12)

Getting the 'V' right is important! I used to like sleeveless Vs but I don't really wear them anymore. I look like a nerd even without one . I still have one in burgundy, I'd wear it with a half/short sleeve gingham, denims with turn-ups and heavy shoes if I had to wear it again. I don't ever want to wear a sweater vest!

I used to prefer a V neck to a crew (maybe I still do), a good collar roll looks much better with a V. My current favourite V neck is a thick and heavy cashmere sweater, colour is somewhere between caramel and mustard. I got it for next to nothing, unbelievable since it was deadstock. After getting used to it I can't wear anything itchy such as a shetland .

Last edited by H. Logg (2008-11-27 09:00:17)

I feel the v of jumpers produced by House of Bruar is perfect, somewhat lower than many of the high streets offerings but I suppose this is why I am willing to pay a little more for the quality items they produce.

A man of mystery?