Sweater Vests

13 sleeveless styles spanning vests, sweater tanks, and a lightweight shell — in five materials. True sweater vests include the Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Sweater Vest, Mongolian Cashmere Mock Neck Sweater Vest, 100% Organic Cotton V-Neck Sweater Vest, Australian Merino Wool Cable Knit Sweater Vest, and an Eco-Knit Sweater Shell. The Mongolian Cashmere Padded Shoulder Tank adds a structured tank silhouette to the lineup. All are designed for layering — worn over a long-sleeve shirt or turtleneck for warmth, or alone on warmer days.

A sweater vest is sleeveless and typically has a V-neck or mock neck — worn over a shirt or as a standalone layering piece. A sweater tank is sleeveless with a lower neckline (tank-style armholes), designed to layer under a jacket or blazer or stand alone on warmer days. A sweater shell is a lightweight sleeveless top with a refined silhouette — more polished than a tank, usually worn under a blazer or as part of an office outfit. Quince's Sleeveless Sweaters assortment includes all three types in cashmere, organic cotton, merino, and Eco-Knit.

Sweater vests layer best over a long-sleeve shirt or turtleneck, with the shirt collar visible above the vest neckline for a preppy or academic look. For casual wear, pair a V-neck vest over a white button-down with slim trousers or jeans. For office wear, a mock-neck vest in cashmere or merino over a fitted long-sleeve dresses up easily. The cable-knit sweater vest adds texture and structure to simple outfits. A sweater tank works under a blazer in lieu of a blouse, or stands alone in warmer weather with high-waisted trousers.

Five materials across the assortment. Mongolian cashmere (Grade A) covers the mock neck vest and fisherman vest. Organic cotton (100% GOTS-certified) covers the V-neck sweater vest. Australian merino wool covers the cable knit sweater vest. The Mongolian Cashmere Padded Shoulder Tank uses Grade A cashmere with a structured shoulder. Eco-Knit (Lenzing Ecovero viscose) covers the lightweight sweater shell. Materials are chosen to complement layering — cashmere and merino for insulating warmth, cotton and Eco-Knit for lighter-weight pieces.

Care varies by material. For cashmere vests: hand wash cool or wool/delicate machine cycle in a mesh bag, lay flat to dry — never hang (the shoulder shape will distort under the weight). For the merino cable vest: hand wash or wool/delicate cycle, lay flat. For the organic cotton vest: machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry low. For Eco-Knit shell: machine wash cold on gentle, lay flat. Avoid bleach across all materials. Lay all vests flat to dry to preserve the shoulder shape.