White Acrylic Trompe-l'Oeil Necktie Sweater

1970s · 1970s · British

A cream-colored pullover sweater featuring a distinctive trompe-l'oeil design that mimics formal menswear. The garment displays contrasting beige sleeves and a burgundy vertical stripe down the center front, creating the illusion of a necktie worn over a dress shirt. The sweater has a crew neckline and appears to be machine-knitted in a fine gauge acrylic yarn. This playful subversion of traditional formal wear exemplifies early 1970s fashion's experimentation with gender codes and visual tricks, transforming casual knitwear into a statement piece that references business attire while maintaining the comfort of leisurewear.