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1961 Men’s Sweaters
Classic men’s vintage sweaters, pullovers, cardigans and jumpers go in and out of style every winter. Over the decades sweaters styles have also experienced shifts in popularity with changes in fit, pattern and colors matching the fashion of the day. By retro vintage decade these are the typical sweater styles:
1920s men’s sweaters were heavy chunk cable knits with roll collars in pullover styles or shawl collars on button up cardigans. Colors were neutral in the early years and vivid argyle check, geometric, and fair isle patterns in the later years. Brown with burgundy, blue with pea green, mustard yellow and green were common late ’20s colors. Learn about mens 1920s sweaters.
1930s men’s sweaters were still heavy shaker knits but with smaller crew neck pullovers and cardigans that also zipped rather than buttoned. The length also reduced to meet the high rise of pants.
1940s men’s sweaters slimmed down into smooth V neck knits in plain and novelty patterns such as moose, trees, squirrels, birds and winter snowflakes. The fit was snug with thin trim and a semi wide hip band. Pullover vests continued to be a big deal in the 1940s.
1950s men’s sweaters were still very slim but now preferred a high crew neck pullover or very deep V cardigan style. Color choices exploded with baby blue, teal, red, yellow, and white coming into fashion. The shawl collar also returned in a pullover style. Novelty prints were out but wintery Nordic patterns remained trendy. Don’t forget the Varsity or Letterman sweater ruled the schools (although the style began decades before in the 1920s.)
1960s men’s sweaters return to a chunky home-spun texture with contrasting trim, wide stripes and elbow patches. By the end of the decade the ultra skinny sweater with funny novelty designs were part of the mod fashion that continued into the 1970s. This is the style we see again in 2016-2017.
We browsed online and found a variety of men’s sweaters that fit into each of the decades’ trends above. Add them to your winter wardrobe for a unique vintage inspired look:
Vintage Style Men’s Sweaters
Varsity Letter Sweater w Chenille Number Letter
$69.95
Retro Hipster Vintage 70s Aeroplane Jumper
$39.95
Jacamo Arvin Cable Shawl Neck Cardigan
£30.00
Retro Vintage Pink Flamingo Jumper
$39.95
Vintage Jacquard Sweaters Pullover
$26.90
Perry Ellis Big and Tall Shawl Button Front Cardigan
$89.50
Vintage Tennis V-Neck Sweater
$69.50
Heritage Fair Isle V-Neck Sweater
$228.00
Merino Wool Striped Detail Cardigan
$89.50
Heritage Cable Knit Cardigan
$268.00
Merino Wool Shawl-Collar Cardigan
$198.00
Heritage Argyle Shawl Collar Sweater
$268.00
1930s Bay Meadows Sweatshirt
$165.00
60s 70s Vintage Black White Op Art Mod Jumper
$39.95
1930s Bay Meadows Sweatshirt
$195.00
Indie Retro 60s 70s Hipster Vintage Flying Ducks Jumper
$39.95
60s 70s Vintage Retro Rainbow Indie Jumper
$39.95
60s 70s Vintage Retro Rainbow Indie Mod Jumper
$39.95
60s Vintage Retro Squares Op Art Mod Roll Neck Jumper
$39.95
1950s Zip Sweatshirt
$195.00
Soft Red Rye Chunky Crew Neck Jumper
£90.00
Hythe Shawl Collar Cardigan
£120.00
Biscuit Cabourne Cotton Cashmere Crew Neck Cable Jumper
£90.00
Navy Oval 100 Cotton Cricket Sweater
£90.00
Off White Oval 100 Cotton Cricket Sweater
£90.00
Grey Marl Rye Chunky Crew Neck Jumper
£90.00
Indigo Cabourne Cotton Cashmere Crew Neck Cable Jumper
£90.00
1905 Tailored Fit Varsity Crew Mens Sweater Big and Tall - 2 X Tall NavyGrey
$139.50
1905 Tailored Fit Cardigan Jacket Big and Tall
$99.50
Classic Tennis Sweater Gray Navy
$110.40
1940s Mens Cardigan | Navy Blue 40s 50s Collegiate Letterman Sweater | Size Medium
$57.00
Mens Pendleton Shawl Collar Sweater - Grey Donegal Sweaters
$79.95
Mens Pendleton The Clark Cardigan - Charcoal Long Sleeve Shirts
$74.95
Farah Jumper with Breton Stripe Regular Fit - Navy
£60.00
ASOS Cable Knit Sweater with Nepp - Oatmeal
$31.50
ASOS Dropped Shoulder Cable Sweater in Merino wool mix - Riviera
$26.50
Cotton Mens Sweater Argyle V-Neck CLEARANCE - Small Charcoal
$39.98
Green Lamb Beryl Diamante Trim Sweater
£59.95
Charles Tyrwhitt Grey Fair Isle crew neck jumper
£49.95
Charles Tyrwhitt Navy lambswool cable knit button neck jumper
£54.95
Charles Tyrwhitt Grey lambswool cable knit button neck jumper
£54.95
Mens Trafalgar Medford Silk Suspenders - Red
$88.00
Mens Trafalgar Brentwood Paisley Silk Brace - Medium Blue Suspenders
$88.00
Mens Trafalgar Coleford Stretch Suspenders - Red
$49.50
Reclaimed Vintage PU Suspenders - Black
$33.00
Trafalgar - Concord Silk NavyPink Wallet
$88.00
Mens Sisley Men Double Breasted Cable Knit Cardigan
£75.00
Pier One Cardigan ecru melange
£38.00
Lambswool Argyle Crewneck Sweater
£19.74
David Leadbetter Argyle Vest
£11.84
Betty Boop Letter Sweater Black w Pink Chenille
$94.95
Betty Boop Letter Sweater White w Red Chenille
$84.95
High School Letter Chenille Patch
$14.95
Blank Varsity Letter Sweater
$49.95
Varsity Letter Sweater w Chenille Megaphone
$64.95
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