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Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) -

Movie legend and style icon Marilyn Monroe sports a sweater vest in this 1955 portrait.

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Paul McCartney -

A rather disgruntled-looking Paul McCartney is caught off guard by the camera during a pause in filming the Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' in 1967. His multi-colored sweater vest is in keeping with the psychedelic period.

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Clint Eastwood -

Clint Eastwood, pictured in 1971's 'Dirty Harry,' appears in parts of the the movie wearing a plain-colored sweater vest.

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Damian Lewis -

English actor Damian Lewis lines up his putt during a celebrity golf challenge in Wales. He's wearing a sweater vest, attire favored by golfers for its warm, comfortable fit.

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Roger Moore (1927–2017) -

Before he was James Bond, Roger Moore starred in 'The Saint,' a British TV series that ran from 1962 to 1969. This publicity photo dates back to the early days of the show, with Moore looking smart in a monotone sweater vest.

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Sophia Loren -

Italian move star Sophia Loren poses in a short-sleeve sweater and a wide-brim straw hat in the early 1950s.

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André 3000 -

Stylish sweater vest-wearing André 3000 gestures from his seat in the audience at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood.

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Brie Larson -

Brie Larson, pictured around the time she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Room' (2015), chooses to wear her sweater vest with tassels.

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Guy Ritchie -

Madonna's ex-husband, English film director Guy Ritchie, is snapped arriving at Los Angeles International Airport wearing a plain sweater vest.

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Ginger Rogers (1911–1995) -

Legendary American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers looks relaxed wearing a knitted sweater vest over a white blouse with short puffed sleeves in this 1942 studio publicity image.

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Liv Tyler -

Liv Tyler, photographed attending Comic-Con in San Diego in 2007, wears a variation of the sweater vest, with buttons and a belt.

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Zendaya -

Zendaya, one of today's biggest young superstars, strikes a pose in a striped sweater vest.

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Lil Jon -

Rapper Lil Jon arrives at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The musician was listed as one of the Top Billboard Music Award Winners of All Time in 2016.

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Tiger Woods -

Tiger Woods acknowledges the gallery after the birdie on the 14th green during the final round of the Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Japan in 2019. Wood is wearing his familiar ink-colored sweater vest.

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Elijah Wood -

A fresh-faced Elijah Wood wears a chocolate-colored sweater vest for the premiere of Rob Reiner's 1994 film 'North,' in which he costars with Bruce Willis. He's pictured with a nine-year-old Scarlett Johansson, who appears briefly in her film debut.

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Greta Gerwig -

Actress and director Greta Gerwig, whose coming-of-age films 'Lady Bird' (2017) and 'Little Women' (2019) both earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture, is pictured wearing a snazzy sweater vest at the BUILD Series AOL Studios in New York City.

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Taye Diggs -

Taye Diggs chooses a diamond-patterned sweater vest to wear at a New York Knicks game in Madison Square Garden.

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Mischa Barton -

Actress Mischa Barton, back in her days of 'The O.C.' fame, looks casual-chic in her sweater vest as she arrives at the 1st Annual Teen People "Young Hollywood" Issue party in Hollywood.

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Michael Douglas -

Michael Douglas looks cool and collected in his sweater vest as he takes part in a celebrity golf tournament at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales.

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Nick Cannon -

TV host, rapper, and comedian Nick Cannon makes an appearance on MTV's 'Total Request Live' in New York City dressed in a diamond-patterned sweater vest.

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John Sally -

Former pro basketball player John Salley is all smiles in his ruby red sweater vest as he attends the Play Station Portable Fashion and Technology show in California.

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Sergio García -

Spanish professional golfer Sergio García takes off his sleeveless sweater on the second hole during the third round of the 2004 Volvo Masters at the Valderrama Golf Club in Spain.

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Shoshanna Stern -

Shoshanna Stern, who is deaf, poses for the cameras in her jade-colored sweater vest during a Showtime Golden Globes Party in West Hollywood. Her 2020 role on 'Grey's Anatomy' is the first recurring deaf doctor role on a prime time television network show.

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Rosanne Cash -

Eldest daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash takes to the microphone in a stylish patterned sweater vest.

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