Editing Sweater (section)

==Customary wear==
[[File: Seaman jumper.JPG|thumb|right|Seaman's jumper, woolen, hand-knitted]]
Thin sweaters may be worn tucked into the waistband of [[trousers]]; but otherwise, men's sweaters are worn untucked. Nonetheless, some individuals, including some television and film actors, have been known for wearing tucked-in sweaters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/style/style-guy/coats-and-sweaters/200501/tucking-in-models-ralph-lauren|title=Tucking in sweaters|date=January 14, 2005|work=[[GQ|GQ.com]]|access-date=September 15, 2017|archive-date=June 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627215949/http://www.gq.com/style/style-guy/coats-and-sweaters/200501/tucking-in-models-ralph-lauren|url-status=live}}<!--Notable individuals seen wearing their sweaters tucked include [[Cary Grant]], [[Gary Cooper]], [[Russ Salzberg]], [[Sylvester McCoy]], and [[Hadley Eliker]].  The most widely known is [[Bill Cosby]], for whom the [[neologism]] ''Cosby sweater'' was coined. <see previous cite for link> --></ref>

Sweaters are a versatile item of clothing and can be worn on top of almost any outfit. Sports sweaters are often worn on tops of sports kit while traveling to or from a sports ground. Sweaters can be worn with a [[dress shirt]] underneath (and optionally a [[Necktie|tie]]), which has the advantage of allowing the wearer to have the option of removing the sweater when it is uncomfortably warm and still looking presentable in many situations. Layering and the ease with which it allows for temperature regulation is a major benefit of the sweater as an article of clothing. Various methods have evolved for conveniently carrying a sweater, once removed.  The three most common approaches are: around the waist (either loin cloth or knotted in front style) and over the shoulder.

In the late 20th century, the sweater increasingly came to be worn as an alternative to a shirt when finer materials made them more comfortable next to the skin.

Some people enjoy wearing [[Christmas jumper|Christmas-related sweaters]] around Christmas time to get into the festive spirit. 
Some women's sweaters are meant to be worn belted; a belt or drawstring is sometimes knitted into the sweater itself. Leggings are commonly worn with long sweaters or sweater dresses.