Bernhard Altmann 1950s Bejeweled Spiders Cashmere Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from Bernhard Altmann. It has long sleeves and a matching mother of pearl button front closing. It is amazing covered in elaborate colorfu...
1950's Dalton Blue Cashmere Cardigan with Collar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Dalton royal blue cashmere cardigan with glamorous oversized collar.
1950s Black Hong Kong Beaded Sweater
By Elise Tu
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elise Tu Hong Kong label black beaded cashmere sweater from the 1950s. Decorated down the front, along the back of the neck and on the cuffs with silver and gold beads resembling Chi...
Vintage 1950s Pink Cashmere Peony Appliques Cardigan US 6 UK 10
By REMBRANDT
Located in Nashville, TN
This darling 1950's pink cashmere cardigan, embellished with embroidered appliqués of blooming peonies, in shade of pink, peach and cream with green accents, is just the piece for yo...
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1950s Beaded Cashmere Cardigan with Tassels
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Cashmere cardigan with white beading and tassels. Modern day size small/ medium.
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1950s Cashmere Beaded Cardigan
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Cashmere Beaded Cardigan with Silk Buttons and Trim. Light mocha color with chocolate brown silk trim and buttons. Brown and gold metallic beading. Fully Lined in light mocha ...
1950's Beaded Strawberry Motif Cashmere Sweater
Located in New Hope, PA
Luscious three dimensional red strawberries on a beaded green vine turn this navy blue cashmere cardigan into something quite special. The berry motif is repeated on the cuffs as wel...
Helen Bond Carruthers 1950's Hand Appliqued Cashmere Sweater
By Helen Bond Carruthers
Located in New Hope, PA
A camel colored cashmere sweater is beautifully hand appliqued with floral motifs. The appliques have been cut from a hand embroidered antique textile and then sewn onto the front, b...
Vintage 1950's cashmere cardigan embellished blue cashmere sweater UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This delightful 1950's sapphire blue cashmere cardigan, embellished with circular ivory satin appliqués, framed by silver claw set rhinestones in a scattered polkadot pattern, is jus...
Cream cashmere ribbon trimmed sweater 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The perfect little cover up to add over a dress...Cream cashmere short sleeve, open front sweater which is trimmed in pink ribbon...from the 1950s...body of sweater is lined in ivory...
Vintage 1950's blush pink cashmere cardigan 1950's sweater pink UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest of cashmeres in an ever feminine shade of blush, this original 1950's cardigan, is the perfect piece to add yo your timeless collection. The V shaped neckl...
1950'S Mint Green Cashmere Knit Gold Beaded & Silk Lined Sweater Cardigan
Located in New York, NY
1950's Silk Lined Green Cashmere Peacock Beaded Sweater
1950s Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater with Rhinestones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 50s- 60s Black soft cashmere sweater cardigan with large rhinestones applique. Sweater is styled with Albert Capraro Maxi Skirt available for purchase. Sweater size: Small Bu...
1950s Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Sweater With Rhinestones Embellishments
By Schiaparelli, Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage black sweater from 1950's by Schiaparelli in cashmere with a sparkle of rhinestones.
Cocktail Hour Cashmere Sweater
Located in New Hope, PA
A navy blue cashmere sweater from the 1950's is appliqued with cream and red roosters, the mid century symbol for Happy Hour.
1950s Dalton Black Cashmere Sweater with Lace and Pearl Applique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from the 1950s. Beautifully made with cream lace and pearl applique along the collar, down the front, on the cuffs and in floral patches over...
1950s B. Altman Ivory Cashmere Cardigan Sweater w Lush Norwegian Fox Collar
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s B. Altman Ivory Cashmere Cardigan Sweater w Lush Norwegian Fox Collar: Lace and chiffon lining.
Vintage 1950's Black Floral Cashmere Cardigan US 8 UK 12
Located in Nashville, TN
This delightful 1950's black cashmere mix cardigan, embellished with a border of trailing floral embroidery along the hemline, in shades of peach, coral, blue, green and yellow, is j...
Harrod's 1950's Red Scottish Cashmere Cardigan Never Worn with Original Tags
Located in New Hope, PA
This cheerful red cashmere sweater has a neat collar and eight buttons at the center front. Made in Scotland and retailed by Harrod's in London it has never been worn and still retai...
1950s Pringle Navy Cashmere Cardigan
By Pringle of Scotland
Located in London, GB
A super cute little waist length navy cashmere cardigan from Pringle of Scotland. It features lovely navy gross grain ribbon applique and adorable tiny red covered buttons to fasten ...
1950s Cream Cashmere & Mink Cardigan
Located in London, GB
Beautiful soft cream cashmere cardigan featuring lovely cut out details backed in lace with embroidered edging. The mink collar is completely detachable and fastens to the cardigan w...
1950s Black Cashmere Cardigan with Blue Applique
Located in London, GB
Cute vintage 1950s black cashmere cardigan with fun blue velvet appliqué around the neck, down the front and at the cuffs. There are matching blue velvet covered buttons to fasten do...
1950s Pink Cashmere Cardigan with Velvet and Pearl Applique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's pink cashmere cardigan with matching pink velvet ribbon and pearl motif sewn on the front and cuffs. Just like everyone's aunties used to wear back in the day! Lined with silk...
1950s Hadley Cashmere Cardigan with Insignia and Chenille Dog Applique
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1950s Hadley cashmere cardigan: One top hook. Bullion insignia on sleeve and wool chenille terrier dog patch applique on back.
1950S Black Hand Beaded Cashmere Blend Peacock Sweater
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Hand Beaded Cashmere Blend Peacock Sweater
1980s Albert Capraro White Silk Maxi Skirt with Bowties Ribbon Applique
By Albert Capraro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Skirt is styled with 1950s Black cashmere sweater and Schiaperreli 1950s black sweater available for purchase. **** This garment has been professionally Dry Cleaned and Ready to wear.
Pink Cashmere Sweater with Baubles and Beads, 1950's
Located in New Hope, PA
This sweet 1950's cashmere sweater is embellished with braid trim at the neckline and cuffs.
1950s Red Beaded Cashmere Sweater
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sweet 1950s red beaded cashmere sweater with gunmetal beading.
Ballantyne Cashmere Ladybug Sweater 1950s
By Ballantyne
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink cashmere cardigan sweater from Ballantyne. It has a scoop neckline, long sleeves with fold back cuffs, and matching mother of pearl buttons up the front. It is ador...
1950's Estelle Parker Cashmere Sweater with Silk Ribbon Flowers
By Estelle Parker
Located in New Hope, PA
Estelle Parker had shops in Palm Beach, New York and Newport in the 1950's where she sold her beautiful embellished cashmere sweaters.
Schiaparelli 1950s Beaded Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful beaded blue cashmere cardigan sweater from Elsa Schiaparelli. The front is decorated with red glass beaded circles of different sizes outlined with white glass beads and...
1950s Peck & Peck Butterfly Beaded Cashmere Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous lilac cashmere cardigan sweater from Peck & Peck, Scotland. It has long sleeves, buttons up the front with mother of pearl buttons and is adorned on the entire front and o...
Lyle & Scott 1950s Beaded Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful rich red cashmere beaded cardigan sweater from Lyle & Scot. It has long sleeves with ribbed neckline, fold back cuffs and hem. There are black glass seed beads and sequ...
1950's Gould's Grey Cashmere Cardigan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Whimsical 1950's hand embroidered grey cashmere cardigan with delightful hand embroidered harvest vegetables. The perfect little topper over a crisp white shirt and black capris. Per...
1950’s Pink Beaded Cashmere Cardigan
Located in London, GB
A lovely example of 1950’s cashmere, this pale pink cardigan features elaborate asymmetrical gold beading and is ribbed around the cuffs, collar and hem. It has a matching pale pin...
Beaded black lace & cashmere satin trimmed cardigan sweater 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beaded black lace & cashmere satin trimmed cardigan sweater 1950s...A beautiful sweater from the late 1950s...The cream cashmere sweater is overlaid with beaded black lace, the facin...
1950s Giovagnoni Black Cashmere Button-Up Sweater w Tear-Drop Rhinestone Fringe
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Giovagnoni Black Cashmere Button-Up Sweater w Tear-Drop Rhinestone Fringe: Rhinestone buttons with extravagant bib-style rhinestone shoulders and collar.
1950's Pringle of Scotland Cream Cashmere Cardigan with Mink Collar
By Pringle of Scotland
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Darling 1950's Pringle of Scotland honey cashmere cardigan. Beautiful matching honey mink collar, dolman sleeves and lace lining. Filigree clasp with small faux pearls and faux pearl...
1950s Ballantyne Designed by Bonnie Cashin Teal Cashmere Cardigan
By Ballantyne
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1950s Ballantyne designed by Bonnie Cashin teal cardigan. 100% Scottish stunning cashmere. Slightly cropped with a shawl collar and clear plastic buttons. Excellent vintage ...
1950s Waldorf Astoria Boutique Embroidered Linen Dress and Cashmere Sweater Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful yellow linen dress and off white cashmere cardigan sweater set. The sleeveless semi fitted dress has amazing detailed embroidery and cut work in the form of rays emanatin...
1950s Blue Cashmere & Fox Sweater
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is the ultimate Hollywood glamour girl vintage sweater! A soft baby blue cashmere is topped by a thick luxurious fox fur collar that is hand dyed to match the blue of the sweate...
1950s Pink Cashmere & Fox Sweater
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is the ultimate Hollywood glamour girl vintage sweater! A soft baby pink cashmere is topped by a thick luxurious fox fur collar that is hand dyed to match the pink of the sweate...
1950s Yellow Cashmere & Fox Sweater
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is the ultimate Hollywood glamour girl vintage sweater and it is from Bobbie Brooks! A soft pretty yellow cashmere is topped by a thick luxurious fox fur collar that is hand dye...
1950s PRINGLE Beaded Cashmere Sweater
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Pringle beaded cashmere sweater. 100% heather tan cashmere knit cardigan. Bronze & gold crystal beaded item silk lined with button front.
1950s Fine Cashmere and Satin Cadillac Sweater
Located in New York, NY
Originally $275 In the 1950's, short sleeve cashmere sweaters were all the rage!
1950s Cashmere Cardigan with Fox Collar
Located in New York, NY
This classic black cashmere cardigan with an over-sized, sumptuous fox collar is a gem.
1950s DALTON Cashmere Sweater & Skirt Suit
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & pristine vintage Dalton cashmere sweater & skirt suit. Authentic & unworn 1950s item retains original hang tag (item labeled size 40 & appears to fit a modern US size 8-10).
Vintage 1950's Schiaparelli Beige Cashmere and Striped Wool Sweater Skirt Set
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli was a famous Italian fashion designer and along with Coco Chanel, her greatest rival, she is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in fashion. Starting with...
Dalton 1950's Salmon Cashmere + Fox Fur Cardigan
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Lovely 1950's salmon colored cashmere and fox fur cardigan by Dalton. Ultra classic and covetable find! Lovely ultra soft 100% cashmere body with pearl clasp at the waist and gathere...
1950s Pink Cashmere Sweater with Matching Fox Collar
Located in New York, NY
This 1950's sweater is a rare find. A soft pink cardigan with its original rhinestone buttons adorn the front and cuffs. What is most unusual is the dyed fox collar in the same hue. ...
Two Interchangeable 1950's Cashmere Cardigans
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Two interchangeable Bernhard Altmann cashmere cardigans with mink trim. One black and one cream cashmere with interchangeable cream mink collar.
1950s Helen Bond Carruthers Cashmere & Antique Cording Sweater Cardigan
By Helen Bond Carruthers
Located in Rockwood, ON
Helen Bond Carruthers lived in Versailles, Kentucky and in the 1950s she began decorating cashmere sweaters for her friends.
Helen Bond Carruthers Cashmere Cardigan, Circa 1950's
By Helen Bond Carruthers
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Helen Bond Carruthers, circa 1950's, yellow cashmere appllique cardigan, pearl front buttons and silk chiffon lining.
1950s Cashmere Cardigan
Located in Long Island City, NY
Embellished and beaded cashmere cardigan sweater with pearl buttons. 100% Imported cashmere. XS approximate modern day size 2.
1950s Beth Fritz Red Cashmere Cardigan
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Beth Fritz Red Cashmere Cardigan. Red Cashmere cardigan with rhinestone clasp, roused cuffs, rhinestone buttons, and a dark brown/black mink collar. Lined in Silk chiffon.
1950s Cashmere Beaded Cardigan
Located in Long Island City, NY
1950s Black Cashmere Sweater with amazing multi colored beadwork on entire sweater (front and back and arms).
1950s Schiaparelli Black Cashmere Cardigan
By Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Schiaparelli black cashmere cardigan sweater with large rhinestone studding and beadwork set in leaf patterns.
1960's Jean Patou Bordeau Suede Coat Full Mink Lining
By Jean Patou
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual Jean Patou bordeau suede whip stitched swing coat lined in honey colored mink from the 1960s. So cozy and stylish, this swing coat is perfect over anything to keep you warm i...
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
1970s Victorian Inspired Wool Challis Autumnal Fall Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s Victorian inspired Autumnal lightweight wool challis long sleeve maxi dress ! Features warm tone of khaki, brown, red, burgundy, green and orange. Printed flowers and...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
Valentino Demi-Couture SS 2001 exquisite silk sequin embellished floral gown
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely rare and breathtaking Valentino Demi-Couture silk floral-motif sequin embellished maxi gown from the Spring Summer 2001 collection. As seen on the runway. Designer : Valen...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
$1,353
Size: Italian 44
Prada by Miuccia Prada Spring Summer 1996 Runway Collection Silk Printed Skirt
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Prada Spring/Summer 1996 Runway Silk Skirt From one of Prada’s most iconic collections, this yellow and cream printed silk...
1950'S BALMAIN Style Turquoise Haute Couture Silk Duchess Satin Embroidered Wi
Located in New York, NY
The embroidery and beading on this dress is next level! The expensive heavy satin was first embroidered with real metal thread in a foliate Indian style floral pattern. Then the magi...
1920S Blush Pink Silk Mousseline & Hand-Made Ecru Filliet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blush Pink Silk Mousseline & Hand-Made Ecru Filliet Lace Dress
1960s Jean Louis Deep Moss Green Silk Gown W/ Hand Painted Caftan Sleeves
By Jean Louis
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Jean Louis deep moss green silk gown with hand-painted chiffon kaftan overlay. Gathered, piped cuffs. Zippered black. Coordinating silk crepe lining.
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Ivory backless nightgown with lace inset and belt wrapped around the waist. SIZE 44/L
The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.
In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.
A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.
Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.
A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?
It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.
Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.
Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.
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