Polo Ralph Lauren Black Silk Blend Sweater Vest Men’s Size XL

There’s a reason the sweater vest has endured for generations. Practical, polished, and endlessly versatile, this Polo Ralph Lauren version updates the classic with a refined silk-blend knit and a clean V-neck profile that layers effortlessly from season to season.

Designed to add warmth without bulk, this piece wears just as comfortably over a crisp oxford as it does under a sport coat or tweed blazer. Finished in timeless black with the iconic embroidered pony, it’s the kind of garment you reach for year after year—reliable, understated, and always appropriate.

Estimated Measurements

(Based on comparable Polo Ralph Lauren men’s XL sweater vests)

• Chest (pit to pit): ~24–25 in
• Shoulders: ~18.5–19 in
• Length (shoulder to hem): ~27.5–28.5 in
• Bottom opening: ~23–24 in

✔️ Classic regular fit with room for layering—true to traditional Polo sizing.

Fabric & Construction

• Smooth silk blend knit (lightweight with a soft hand feel)
• V-neck silhouette for easy layering
• Ribbed hem and arm openings to maintain shape
• Embroidered Polo pony at chest

Original Retail Value (Estimated)

• Original retail: ~$125–$165 USD
  (Silk-blend Polo sweater vests historically retailed above standard cotton knits)

How We’d Wear It (Catalog Notes)

• Layer over a blue oxford and chinos for an everyday office look
• Pair with corduroy trousers and loafers for fall weekends
• Works beautifully under a tweed blazer or waxed jacket
• Ideal for transitional weather when a full sweater feels like too much

Why It Belongs in Your Closet

A proper sweater vest does one thing exceptionally well: it adds polish without effort. This one does it with better materials, classic proportions, and a design that hasn’t chased trends—because it never needed to.