16 Times Harry Styles's Sweater (and Sweater Vest!) Game Was Unequivocally Unmatched

Harry Styles has come a long way since his One Direction days — creatively, romantically, musically, and perhaps most notably of all, fashionably. Roughly 10 years ago when he was fresh off his stint on The X Factor, the singer-songwriter fancied muted suits, skinny jeans, sporty tracksuits, flannel button-downs, and the occasional wide-brim hat. But after he began pursuing his career as a solo artist, Harry's true sense of style began to shine in all its quirky glory.

Nowadays, Harry frequently steps out in brightly colored suits, heeled leather boots, wide-leg trousers, and an impressive collection of cozy sweaters and sweater vests. No seriously, we're starting to believe he may have an entirely separate closet just for his knitwear — or perhaps a cedar chest à la Schitt's Creek's David Rose? To celebrate Harry's fun sweater style, we've compiled our 16 favorite looks from the past few years, featuring pieces by Gucci (duh), Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, and more designer brands. Crank up Fine Line and check out every enviable outfit ahead.

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The Classic Blue Sweater
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The Classic Blue Sweater

We have no choice but to stan this colorblocking king! While visiting the SiriusXM Studios in New York City in March 2020, Harry layered a classic royal blue sweater over a scallop-collared shirt and finished the look with green trousers, a pearl necklace, and white loafers.

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The Sheep-Print Sweater Vest
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The Sheep-Print Sweater Vest

The internet essentially shattered into a zillion pieces when Harry stepped out in this endearing sheep-print sweater vest by Lanvin in November 2019. Fans instantly drew comparisons to a similarly printed sweater Princess Diana wore back in the day, and Harry chose to style his with a striped shirt, navy pants, and light-pink boots. What. A. Look.

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The Green Graphic Sweater
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The Green Graphic Sweater

While stopping by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to pull off a hidden-camera prank and answer a round of "Burning Questions," Harry wore a bright-green sweater with a necessary message: "Stay away from toxic people." It's from the Marc Jacobs x Magda Archer collection, and yes, we're obsessed.

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The Striped Sweater Vest
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The Striped Sweater Vest

Who could possibly forget when Harry jumped onstage at a Lizzo concert in Miami to sing a "Juice" duet with her? Certainly not us. His outfit for the iconic occasion? A cropped, '70s-esque sweater vest worn with an oversize, untucked button-down and beige trousers, obviously. Only the best for Queen Lizzo.

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The Graphic Cardigan
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The Graphic Cardigan

OK, so this one's technically a cardigan, but how could we not include it?! The knit Lanvin piece has black sleeves and Times Square-inspired graphics on the front, and the fact that he paired it with Vans is just *chef's kiss*.

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The Light-Blue Graphic Sweater
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The Light-Blue Graphic Sweater

Why yes, Harry's graphic sweater collection is, in fact, endless. For his Tiny Desk Concert in 2020, he chose a light-blue Gucci jumper with the image of a chick emerging from an egg. The man's nothing if not unique.

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The Pink Plaid Sweater Vest
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The Pink Plaid Sweater Vest

Psh, you didn't think we'd leave out this Gucci look, now did you? After lighting up the 2021 Grammys stage in an all-leather ensemble, Harry changed into this chic Cher Horowitz-inspired look consisting of a yellow houndstooth blazer, brown velvet pants, a purple fuzzy boa, and a pink plaid sweater vest with a deep-V neckline. Oh, and let's not forget about that risqué banana necklace of his either.

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The Patterned Sweater Vest
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The Patterned Sweater Vest

A sweater vest on the beach? Why not! For his unforgettable "Watermelon Sugar" music video, Harry paired this brown and white vest with a retro, multicolored button-down, flared trousers, and heart-shaped sunglasses.

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The Pink and Purple Cropped Sweater
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The Pink and Purple Cropped Sweater

For another scene in his "Watermelon Sugar" video, Harry gave us a peek at his midriff in a cropped pink and purple sweater, a floral scarf, and ripped jeans, all by Gucci. Oh, the things we'd do to switch places with that slice of watermelon.

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The Rainbow Crochet Cardigan
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The Rainbow Crochet Cardigan

Harry sparked TikTok's favorite fashion DIY project after he wore this rainbow patchwork cardigan by JW Anderson to rehearse for a Today show performance in February 2020. So many people were buzzing about the look, in fact, that JW Anderson wound up releasing the pattern to the public for people to re-create it at home while sheltering in place. Harry's got some fashion influence, that's for damn sure.

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The Yellow Polka-Dot Sweater Vest
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The Yellow Polka-Dot Sweater Vest

For a secret concert in New York City, Harry served up grandma chic in a yellow and blue Lanvin sweater vest, a striped button-down, navy pinstripe trousers, and red heeled boots. God, do we love it when he rolls his sleeves to show off his tattoos.

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The White Graphic Sweater
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The White Graphic Sweater

While prepping for his Late Late Show guest-hosting gig in December 2019, Harry wore purple corduroy pants with this cheeky "My Life Is Crap" sweater — another piece from the aforementioned Marc Jacobs x Magda Archer collection. The saying is quite fitting for someone about to play "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts" with an ex-girlfriend, wouldn't you agree?

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The Classic Brown Sweater
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The Classic Brown Sweater

This throwback look is from Harry's 2017 Today show appearance. You can almost feel how soft and snuggly his Balenciaga sweater is just by looking at it.

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The Beige Cable-Knit Sweater
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The Beige Cable-Knit Sweater

This cozy cable-knit sweater is right up there with the one Chris Evans wore in Knives Out. Harry paired his with a navy blue peacoat and his million-dollar smile, of course.

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The Argyle Sweater Vest
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The Argyle Sweater Vest

Harry's "Treat People With Kindness" music video was the best possible way to ring in 2021 — it had Phoebe Waller-Bridge, epic dancing, beautiful cinematography, and, best of all, Harry wearing a V-neck argyle sweater vest embellished with sequins and worn under a custom Gucci rhinestone jacket. Hellooo, Halloween costume inspo!

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The Purple Sweater
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The Purple Sweater

Who could forget the trio of chic-as-hell outfits Harry rocked at the 2020 Brit Awards? Certainly not us. Before changing into an intricate lace Gucci jumpsuit and, later, an effervescent yellow Marc Jacobs suit, the "Kiwi" singer walked the red carpet in a brown suit, a purple wool sweater, an embroidered collared shirt, leather Mary Janes, and his favorite pearl necklace.