$340Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 1950s 50s Black Vintage Sequin Beaded Wool Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s all-over sequin and beaded black wool sweater! Words cannot even begin to describe the beauty of this sweater! Intricate beadwork, with floral design at bust....
1950s Black Fully Sequined Angora Wool 50s Vintage Sleeveless Sweater Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s black soft lambs wool and angora fully sequined sleeveless sweater! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire piece. Brightly colored sequins sewn...
$295Sale Price|25% Off
1950s 50s Ivory Woven ' Rosettes ' 3/4 Sleeve Vintage Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1950s ivory rayon cardigan! Intricate 'rosettes' embroidered throughout. Hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Extremely versatile. Great with jeans, yet perfect over a dress or ...
1950s Gold Metallic Lurex 3/4 Sleeves French Made Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s gold metallic lurex 3/4 sleeves cardigan sweater! Features six gold metal buttons up the front, with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top neck. Fantastic tailored fit. Fanta...
50s Balmain Black Embellished Knit Bustier with Cardigan
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning 2 piece knit strapless bustier with matching cropped cardigan by the house of Balmain circa 1950s. Embellished with delicate jet, beadwork and cellophane embroi...
50s Sequin and Lace Applique Black Cashmere Blend Sweater
Located in Gresham, OR
50s Sequin and Lace Applique Black Cashmere Blend Lined Sweater
50s Beaded Royal Blue Lamb's Wool Sweater
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 50s lambswool beaded sweater in roya blue with white floral beading and satin piping.
new GREG LAUREN 50/50 Black Puffy Hoodie hooded puffer deconstructed sweater S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new GREG LAUREN 50/50 Black Puffy Hoodie hooded puffer deconstructed sweater S Brand: Greg Lauren Designer: Greg Lauren Model Name / Style: 50/50 hoodie Material: Cotton Color: Black...
50s Knit Evening Sweater with Rhinestone and Lace Details
Located in Gresham, OR
A super cute evening sweater of thick knit, cropped with rhinestone embellished heavy Belgian lace at collar and 3/4 length cuffs. No buttons or closures. Size 4-6
1950s Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater with Rhinestones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 50s- 60s Black soft cashmere sweater cardigan with large rhinestones applique.
Sold
Size: Medium - Large
1950s Monhan's Ltd. Black Pink Asian Wool Hong Kong Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic stylish mid century 1950s MONHAN'S LTD. Asian black and pink soft wool cropped cardigan! Features the softest virgin wool that is fully lined. Pink and fuchsia silk ribbon detai...
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Novelty Poodle Rhinestone Vintage Ivory 50s Cardigan
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and highly collectible 1950s ELSA SCHIAPARELLI novelty poodle themed ivory / off - white cardigan sweater ! Features six embroidered poodles on the front of the sweater. I have ...
50s Green Knit Sweater Top With Ribbon Weave
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Green Knit Sweater Top With Ribbon Weave
50s Knit Wool Cardigan w/ Metal Disc Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Knit Wool Cardigan w/ Metal Disc Details. No closures.
50s Anna Val beige cardigan with trimming details
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Anna Val beige wool cardigan with golden lurex details and trimming. Round collar, hidden press-studs and three faux welt pockets. Lined. Made in Italy Years: 50s Size: 42 IT Fla...
VIVIENNE TAM Size 2 Black Silk Cashmere Sequined Crew Neck Pullover
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Francisco, CA
VIVIENNE TAM pullover in a black silk cashmere blend knit featuring an all over sequined design, long sleeves, and crew neck.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. Mar...
Victorian White Irish Crochet Jacket With Long Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Irish Crochet Jacket With Long Sleeves
$1,500
Size: Small-Medium
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Yarn
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s James Galanos Couture Fantasy Chenille Knit Cardigan Jacket w Gold Metallic Yarn: Double-faced cozy cool-weather jacket in a wool/cashmere chenille knit with a lustrous gold ya...
1960s Midnight Paillette Sequin Wool Hat and Sleeveless Sweater Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage wool sweater shimmers and steals through the dark of nightlife. Made with a 100% navy wool knit base, both sweater and hat feature coin size paillettes individually atta...
VALENTINO Boutique A/W 2000 Black Metallic Sequin Knit Scoop Neck Top
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
Valentino Boutique Autumn/Winter 2000 black metallic sequin knit scoop neck top designed by Valentino Garavani. Black semi-sheer knit with all over sequin clusters. 3/4 length sleeve...
$1,785
Size: Medium - Large
Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
By Boutique by Miss Ruth, Miss Ruth
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sought-after "Boutique by Miss Ruth"...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$675
Size: Small - Large
Vintage Jeanette Kastenberg 1980s St Martin Black Silver Sequin 80s Silk Blouse
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb vintage 1980s JEANETTE KASTENBERG for St. Martin black and silver sequin top! Features all over sequins in a zig-zag pattern. Silver sequin waistband and sleeve cuffs. Amazing...
Chanel Beige Vintage Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Chanel cashmere cardigan sweater with goldtone CC logo buttons on the front and on the working cuffs. There is one additional button sewn inside in case one gets lost. There ...
Vintage 1950s cream wool embroidered cardigan monk collar US 6-8 UK 10-12
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent late 1950's cream wool cardigan, embellished with a scattered pattern of raised leaf embroidery accented by golden lurex threads and finished with a wide cream...
$95
Size: Labelled M, may run small
Vintage 1970s Le Roy Knitwear Cream Nubby Open Knit Sweater with Jabot Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s cream Le Roy sweater in a wonderful nubby knit with attached jabot collar. Long sleeve, pearlized button closure at back neck. Slightly open-knit, layer for a conservat...
Oscar de la Renta Ivory Embroidered Soutache Lace Jacket - Size 6 Circa 2007
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Ivory Cotton Blend Heavily Embroidered Soutache Lace Jacket - Size 6 from the 2007 Resort Collection. This gorgeous jacket is in excellent condition with only min...
$450Sale Price|30% Off
Size: Small - XXL
Marshall Rousso Vintage Gold Metallic Studded One Size Slouchy 1980s Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s MARSHALL ROUSSO of LAS VEGAS gold metallic slouchy oversized sweater top! Features a soft gold metallic open weave fabric, with gold metal flat studs on the front and back...
SHUSHU TONG black sequins wool cotton blend logo crop cardigan UK6 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SHUSHU TONG black sequins wool cotton blend logo crop cardigan UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A01429 Brand: Shushu Tong Material: Wool, Cotton, Blend Color: Black, Red Pattern: Solid Closure...
Vintage Edwardian White Cotton Embroidered Lace Jacket Cardigan, S-M
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian White cotton embroidered lace Jacket Cardigan. Perfect for Wedding. Size : Small - Medium Shoulder 17 inches Bust fit to 40’
Ballantyne Vintage Black Cashmere Cardigan w Jewelled Butterfly Appliques, 1950s
By Ballantyne
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black cashmere cardigan from Ballantyne Scotland. It has long sleeves, mother of pearl button front and adorned with butterflies in shades of green rhinestones throughout...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$1,100
Size: none; comparable to size large
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make...
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
1960s Werle Glamorous Black Glittered Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Dramatic Sleeves
By Werle Beverly Hills, WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Werle glamorous Mod black glittered silk chiffon gown with nude silk crepe insets at sides and dramatic Dolman draped sheer silk chiffon sleeves. Wide neckline. Completely line...
Galliano Vintage Pink Silk Chiffon "Boudoir" Slip Dress - Spring/Summer 2009
By John Galliano
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A charming and highly collectible slip dress from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-wear collection, Baby Doll style. Crafted from delicate powder pink silk chiffon, this p...
1920s French Art Deco Gold & Black Harlequin Sequin Dancing Dress--Ultra Rare!
Located in Gresham, OR
A truly spectacular 1920s French-made Art Deco styled harlequin patterned sequin dancing dress in gold and black. Very full skirt with dropped, banded waist for lots of movement. Dia...
Valentino New Vintage Off White Silk Gown with Lace Cut Outs S/S 2001, Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
NWT $4395 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Lace Belted Plum Blouse Fr 42
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace Blouse Top F/W 2001 Ready to Wear Collection Designer size - 42 ( please check measurements) Plum color exquisite lace over the b...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...
Unusual Handmade Rhinestone Crystal Bra
Located in New York, NY
Amazing, Cool Handmade Rhinestone Bra from the 1980's perfect for layering under sheer or open garments. Unusual handmade from rhinestone "chaining" and hand soldered to form bra cup...
The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.
In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.
A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.
Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.
A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?
It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.
Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.
Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.
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