Looking for vintage-styled patterned sweaters for under $50

[Retro Spectator]

I have been looking for patterned sweaters of under $50 lately, but I cannot seem to find any with the pattern on the back or the sleeves, except this one, which has a crew neck, and this one which is a vest. Do you think a thrift store may be selling a patterned sweater?

Are you supposed to wear suspenders over a sweater if it is tucked in to your pants, or do you switch to a belt?

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

The second pattern of the dockers vest looks nice. Tuck them in or wear them with a belt. Both ways are period correct. The vintage wild patterned sweater thread has enough examples, how they were worn and combined.

For your price point I would try H&M where I bough faux isle sweaters and shawl collars in both wool or cotton. They have some acrylics too which I would avoid (they make you sweat). For a higher price point (or ebay) there is Ralph Lauren and J.Crew.

 

[Methuselah]

The 2nd link is much nicer - the clue is in the title for the Dockers shirt "Ugly Christmas Sweater" (I'd agree with that statement)
Do you have TK Maxx in the US? If so, that's where I get that sort of thing. I recently got a Ralph Lauren one for £30 ($48), and other brands are £15-£25.

 

[Retro Spectator]

We don't have TK-Maxx, but we do have the American version, TJ-Maxx. I get my shirts there. However, I do not recall seeing any sweaters. I suppose next time I go there, I should check.

 

[Fastuni]

Never wear suspenders over a sweater.

 

[Two Types]

Never wear suspenders over a sweater.

It can work in a workwear and overtrousers style (if you like that sort of thing).

 

[herringbonekid]

It can work in a workwear and overtrousers style (if you like that sort of thing).

i've also seen it done well in a rugged / work context, with high-back trousers (not over-trousers).

 

[Retro Spectator]

I found one I like. The fourth pattern that this sweater comes in looks pretty nice in my opinion. I still cannot seem to find one in long sleeves, but that doesn't really matter.

 

[Metatron]

This 'country-gent' inspired brand makes a very nice one.
http://www.joulesusa.com/Men/Sweats...nk-Top/Fairisle-Intarsia?id=R_OVERTON|BEDFSLE

Thick and warm, with a low v neck. When I saw people complaining that it was 'too short' in the review section, I knew it was going to be good.
I got mine on sale(in a different colour scheme).
Worth keeping an eye on in my opinion.

 

[Papperskatt]

This 'country-gent' inspired brand makes a very nice one.
http://www.joulesusa.com/Men/Sweats...nk-Top/Fairisle-Intarsia?id=R_OVERTON|BEDFSLE

Thick and warm, with a low v neck. When I saw people complaining that it was 'too short' in the review section, I knew it was going to be good.
I got mine on sale(in a different colour scheme).
Worth keeping an eye on in my opinion.

Oh, that was really nice! Thank you for the tip.

 

[flat-top]

H&M does currently have two pretty good looking wool crew neck Fair Isle sweaters.

 

[Claudio]

lovely Fair isle! Retro S save your money and spend it on something like this rather than look for something under $50 and risk of buying ugly 'xmas sweaters'.

some ebay vests which may be of interest http://www.ebay.com/bhp/fair-isle-vest

 

[DharmaBum]

Check out this shawl collar cardigan offered by What Price Glory. Not too far above your price point at $75.00. I own one and am very pleased with the quality and fabrics.....especially given the price and unique look. I get many compliments on this sweater and it pairs well with a quality 5-dart flat cap!

http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4992

 

[Claudio]

Those are nice!

 

[Rudie]

Indeed. And especially for that price!

 

[Retro Spectator]

I wound up buying this Dockers sweater vest in Otter. I will probably tuck it in with a belt. Although the acrylic can't breath well, I feel that that may be a blessing in disguise, since it is, after all, a vest, and the extra warmth will make up for the lack of warmth in the arms.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

The pattern is good but 100% acrylic really doesn't have any benefits whatsoever. The h&m sweaters have better materials and aren't much more expensive. RL sweaters from ebay are even a better value.

 

[Retro Spectator]

My new sweater came today. However, they sent the wrong color. That doesn't really matter though, since I like this one better. I will probably buy the other color in the future though.