
Twik
Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest
The Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest is a sleeveless knit top made from fine 100% reprocessed cotton, featuring a ribbed crew neckline, armhole trims, and hem, with a vertical row of side buttons and a straight, slightly cropped silhouette. Designed in Canada under the Twik by Simons label, it serves as a layering piece for transitional weather or office wear. Key specifications include a fine-gauge knit texture, ribbed edging along all openings, and side button closures for a tailored fit.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
A fine 100% reprocessed cotton knit sweater vest with ribbed edging and side buttons.
100% reprocessed cotton, fine knit, ribbed edging, side button closure
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ribbed edging
- fine 100% reprocessed cotton knit
- side button closure
Product Insights
Twik's Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest uses functional side buttons to eliminate front gaping when seated or reaching forward, while enabling three distinct silhouettes—buttoned, open, or partially unbuttoned—for styling versatility. Its 100% reprocessed cotton fine knit is soft, breathable, and structurally supported by ribbed edging that prevents sagging, though the recycled fibers are more prone to pilling and shape relaxation than virgin cotton, requiring gentle care. Designed in Canada with color-sorted pre-consumer waste to minimize dyeing, this vest offers a design-led, sustainable option at a competitive price point.
Verified claims
- Seated fit
- Side buttons prevent front gaping when seated or reaching forward.
- Styling versatility
- Functional side buttons let the vest be worn buttoned, open, or partly unbuttoned.
- Aesthetic design
- Off-center buttons create a clean front canvas and subtle sculptural silhouette.
- Structural support
- Ribbed edges and soft cotton drape keep the silhouette sharp and deliberate.
- Feel
- Soft, breathable 100% reprocessed cotton fine knit stays shaped by ribbed edges, no acrylic stiffness.
- Durability
- More prone to wear, pilling, and shape relaxation than long-staple virgin cotton.
- Sustainability
- Pre-consumer cotton waste and color-sorting minimize dyeing; designed in Canada.
- Ribbed edging
- Wide ribbed edging at neck, hem, and armholes prevents the fine knit from sagging and distorting.
- Sustainable sourcing
- 100% reprocessed cotton from pre-consumer waste, color-sorted to reduce dyeing
- Gape prevention
- Side buttons prevent center-front gaping when seated and open panels fall without flaring.
- Fabric comfort
- Fine recycled cotton knit breathes, softens with wear, and has uniform texture for even drape.
- Longevity
- Recycled cotton knit softens but is prone to shape relaxation and pilling over time.
- Design origin
- Designed at Simons' Quebec City creative hub.
- Brand positioning
- Least expensive entry point in Simons' in-house label lineup.
- Value
- At $34.95, it undercuts many comparable knits while delivering a design-led side-button detail.
- Breathability
- Retains breathability and moisture-wicking of virgin cotton.
- Buttoned fit
- Buttoned up, the vest reads as a sleek fitted layer; worn fully open, it becomes a lightweight drape over a tee or tank.
Product record
- Title
- Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 49 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, boxy-cropped sweater vest in a fine, smooth knit of 100% reprocessed cotton, with a crew neckline, ribbed trims at the neckline, armholes and hem, and a vertical row of round buttons along the side seam plus a short side slit. It sits at the waist to hip on the photographed model and comes in X-Small through X-Large, though the Ecru/Linen and Pink colorways are listed only up to Large in the saved listing snapshot.[1,2,3,4] | Plush Knit Vest: Choose this for a soft plush knit vest, made in an ultra-comfortable recycled polyester blend with a touch of wool, that layers under blazers or over a tee with warmth without bulk — a fit reviewers described as well suited to office wear, transitional seasons, and everyday casual outfits. It has a sleeveless, waist-length cut with a deep V neckline, ribbed trim, a central row of metal buttons, and a slightly curved front hem, and reviewers report it generally runs true to size with a tailored, flattering fit. Note that it runs fitted, so size up for a slouchy oversized look, and the actual shade may appear darker than in product photos.[5,6,7] | Soft Knit V-Neck Sweater Vest: Choose this if you want a soft, fine-knit sleeveless layering piece with a V-neck and ribbed trims; it has a boxy, cropped, straight fit and a plush knit made mostly of recycled polyester with a touch of wool (6%). Customers report it works well over tees and long sleeves for casual, put-together outfits, with vibrant colors matching the online photos in sizes X-Small to X-Large. Note that some reviewers report the shoulders run too wide while others find them too narrow, some early pilling, shedding, and static cling, and the vest should be hand washed rather than machine washed.[5,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Sleeveless knit sweater vest worn by a model, shown front and right-side with visible side button placket and ribbed trims.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, straight-cut vest with a crew neckline, falling to the hip over the model's waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.52 (high) - Neck and arm trimsNarrow ribbed trim around the crew neckline and around each armhole.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem detailRibbed hem band along the bottom edge of the vest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.57 · w 0.44 · h 0.11 (high) - Knit textureFine-gauge knit texture visible across the vest surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Side button placketVertical side placket on the model's right side with round buttons spaced along the seam; three buttons are visible.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.36 · w 0.07 · h 0.24 (high) - Fit on bodyVest appears relaxed on the torso with slight drape at the front hem where it meets the model's pants.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle outdoor shot of a model seated on a car hood against a clear sky; natural sunlight with soft shadows; hat, cargo pants and shoes visible as props.
- Setting and compositionModel seated on a vehicle hood photographed outdoors with clear sky background; image framed from hat peak to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingDirect natural sunlight from above producing soft highlights on the vest and shadowing under the chin and along the arms.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Props visibleWide-brimmed bucket hat with checked band, olive-green cargo-style pants, and patterned sneakers are present but are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.64 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with visible fabric stitch detail and minimal motion blur.
Colors
cream· vest bodypale beige· side buttons#F9C49D- SilhouetteSleeveless, straight-cut vest with a crew neckline, falling to the hip over the model's waist.
- 02

Product
Sleeveless knit vest in a light cream color with ribbed crew neckline and armholes, cropped straight hem with a short side slit and a vertical row of buttons along the model's left side seam.
- SilhouetteSleeveless, boxy cropped vest sitting at the waist with a straight bottom edge and a small side slit at the hem on the model's left side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Neckline trimNarrow ribbed crew neckline in the same cream color as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Armhole trimRibbed armhole edges with a slightly thicker knit band around each shoulder opening.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Knit textureFine, uniform knit fabric with a smooth surface and no visible patterning or ribbing across the main body.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Side button columnVertical column of round buttons placed along the left side seam (model's left), visible from mid-torso to hem.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.07 · h 0.30 (medium) - Hem ribbingNarrow ribbed band at the bottom hem matching the neckline and armhole trim.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.56 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the vest against a plain light neutral background, framed from the head to upper thighs with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides; image shows head to upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundEven, light neutral background with no visible props or set elements.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- Visible additional garmentModel is wearing checkered shorts that are not part of the primary product but occupy the lower image area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
cream· main bodylight beige· side buttons#E5B185- SilhouetteSleeveless, boxy cropped vest sitting at the waist with a straight bottom edge and a small side slit at the hem on the model's left side.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a sleeveless knit sweater vest on a model showing plain back panel, ribbed crew neckline, ribbed armhole trims, and a ribbed hem with a short side slit at the lower side seam.
- SilhouetteStraight, boxy sleeveless vest seen from the back with a slightly cropped hem that sits at the model's waist.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline with a narrow ribbed finish visible at the upper back neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Armhole trimArmholes finished with a vertical ribbed band that contrasts slightly in texture from the body knit.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.16 · w 0.14 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem and side seamHorizontal ribbed hem band with a short side slit at the lower left side seam (model right) creating a small opening above the hip.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.72 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Knitted textureUniform fine knit texture across the back panel appearing smooth and slightly matte under studio lighting.
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the vest photographed from behind against a neutral light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presenceFemale model shown from the back, head turned slightly to the right so the right profile of the face is partially visible; hair in long braids.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Supporting garmentCheckered shorts in navy and white visible below the vest, occupying the lower central area of the image.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.74 · w 0.48 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingPlain, light neutral backdrop with even studio lighting and soft shadows along the model's left side.
- Image framingThree-quarter crop showing model from upper head to mid-thigh, centered horizontally with small margins on either side.
Colors
cream· vest body#F2EEEB- SilhouetteStraight, boxy sleeveless vest seen from the back with a slightly cropped hem that sits at the model's waist.
Variants
18 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4615922 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Ecru/linen - X-Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615923 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Ecru/linen - Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615924 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Ecru/linen - Medium | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615925 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Ecru/linen - Large | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615927 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Mint/pistachio Green - X-Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615928 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Mint/pistachio Green - Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615929 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Mint/pistachio Green - Medium | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615930 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Mint/pistachio Green - Large | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615931 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Mint/pistachio Green - X-Large | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615932 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615933 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615934 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615935 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615936 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615937 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Pink - X-Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615938 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Pink - Small | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615939 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Pink - Medium | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |
| 4615940 | Side-Button Cotton Sweater Vest - Pink - Large | CA$34.95CA$49.00 | Yes |