Impossible to look at without smiling. The Teacher's Pet Teddy Bear Sweater Vest covers itself front and back in little knitted bears clutching hearts, with tiny smiling hearts tucked into the spaces between them - and the reason it lands as charming rather than childish is the yarn. A soft brushed blend gives every motif a slightly fuzzy edge, so the bears look hand-knitted instead of printed on. Going sleeveless was the right call too: nothing interrupts the pattern across the shoulders, and the V-neck sits open enough to frame a collar properly, which is the entire point of owning a vest. The boxy cut skims over a button-down without pulling anywhere. Layer it over a gingham shirt with corduroy trousers for a proper first-day-of-school look, or wear it over a plain white tee with jeans. A guaranteed gift purchase.
Allover teddy bear and heart intarsia knit
Soft brushed blend of 88% Polyester 8% Wool 4% Spandex with a touch of wool warmth
Ribbed V neckline, armholes and hem
Relaxed, boxy fit made to layer over a collared shirt
Fit: Relaxed, boxy fit with a ribbed V neckline, armholes and hem.