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Hello, Springtime! This Pastel Sweater Vest Is the Effortless Layer You’ll Wear Through August

Bonus: It's 25% off at Nordstrom!

Petal and Pup top
Rebecca Schwitz, Us Weekly

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It’s not always easy to get dressed this time of year due to the constant temperature changes. That’s why we love a short-sleeve knit top that’s incredibly versatile and has a way of being flowy yet cozy at the same time. Consider it the short-sleeve version of your favorite sweater that you packed away until fall rolls around!

The Petal & Pup Mariana Knit Sweater Vest was designed to have a slouchy, body-skimming fit, so it’s slimming and confidence boosting. The sweater-like feel offers that coziness you miss now that the weather is warming up. Plus, it’s made from supersoft yarns, so it’s not an itchy knit that you’ll be pining to take off. At 25% off, we’re grabbing every color!

Get the Petal & Pup Mariana Knit Sweater Vest for $44 (originally $59) at Nordstrom!

Our favorite thing about this short-sleeve, V-neck sweater is that you can style it in various ways. When you want an easy option, just wear it buttoned up as a top. But if you’re looking for a more involved look, unbutton it and use it as a cute layer. It helps that it has a flowy, effortless silhouette, so it doesn’t feel restrictive or annoying to pair with other tops.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25: Willabelle Ong wears a cropped grey tailored blazer in smooth suiting fabric draped over the shoulders, layered over a taupe sleeveless knit top with a bright cobalt blue high-neck under layer, paired with a grey mini skirt in wool blend, accessorised with slim black rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a wide brown leather belt with silver buckle, carrying a black leather clutch outside Jil Sander during the Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 on February 25, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty Images)

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With three light neutral hues to choose from, including sage, pale blue, cream and lemon, we appreciate that this Petal & Pup knit top adds a hint of color to our wardrobe without feeling overpowering. The buttons blend in with the fabric, creating a cohesive look.

Our minds are already thinking of all the different ways to wear this short-sleeve sweater. It can be buttoned up and paired with jeans, or it can stay open and sit on top of a sleeveless dress. This top is as appropriate for the weekends as it is for work, so you’ll get plenty of miles out of it. If you ask us, its versatility makes it worth the $44 price tag at Nordstrom.

The key to dressing in the springtime is layers, and the key to summertime style is lightweight pieces. This knit top covers both points, so we’ll be wearing it quite often these next few months.

Get the Petal & Pup Mariana Knit Sweater Vest for $44 (originally $59) at Nordstrom!

Anna Wolfers seen wearing a purple knit sweater, a light blue midi dress with floral print and light orange heels on June 02, 2022 in Hamburg, Germany.

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