History Main / SexySweaterGirl

* Midge Pinciotti of ''Series/That70sShow'' is introduced to us in the first episode through the [[MaleGaze eyes of Eric]] clad in a sweater and quite... [[{{Gainaxing}} jiggly]].

A lot of the appeal is that they ''just'' [[FormFittingWardrobe outline the figure]] (why "sweater puppies" is a nickname for a shapely chest) while barely actually showing anything. That makes wearing a tight sweater some of the most tasteful and acceptable fanservice around (not to mention one of the few [[{{Fetish}} actually acknowledged in mainstream fiction]]). In the days of UsefulNotes/TheHaysCode, once those sweaters caught on, they were almost up there with the heart-shaped neckline as a way of GettingCrapPastTheRadar. Actresses who embraced this look were known as [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweater_girl sweater girls]], hence the trope name. This especially became a common form of fanservice for actresses who were playing wholesome, innocent characters that wouldn't be expected to wear revealing outfits.

Also commonly worn by the SeeminglyWholesomeFiftiesGirl.

* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': Season 3 Willow Rosenberg.

* ''Series/{{Spooks}}'': In "Spiders", Zoe needs to get close to a particular target.

-->"It must be remembered that the well-bred girl is always fully clothed in the office. The broken shoulder strap, the [[ShesGotLegs deeply split skirt]], and the [[BareYourMidriff bare midriff]] are ''de trop'' in most businesses. The bright girl soon learns that these devices are not only in bad taste, but are not necessary.

--> '''Fez''': Oh, good God, man, what a marvelous set of kittens. Remember that sweater?\\

*** Later in the same episode, after deciding they want to want to chase older women, Fez and Kelso decide that [[spoiler:Kitty is hot]] and maybe they should buy her a sweater.

** In ''A's: The Battle of Aces'' Reinforce (I/Eins) takes to this fashion, as can be seen [[http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/Liinna/Nanoha/Hayate/1264208642230.png here]] (no, not the LethalChef with the [[IncendiaryExponent flaming dish]]). It's less... perky than her usual outfit.

* Naomi Hunter in the original ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' even had a fanservice photoshoot mode of her turtleneck, although [[BestKnownForTheFanservice ever since the fourth game, people associate her with]] AbsoluteCleavage.

* [[OlderAlterEgo Adult form]] Vivio's casual outfit in ''Manga/MagicalGirlLyricalNanohaVivid''. Is she showing off to [[HasTwoMommies her mamas]]?

* The girls of ''VisualNovel/{{Kanon}}'', frequently, due to it [[ItsAlwaysSpring being set during winter.]]
* Safu in ''LightNovel/{{No6}}''.
* Rinko Iori in Anime/GundamBuildFighters.
* Ami's school uniform in ''Anime/SailorMoonCrystal'' had a sweater added to it.

* Meme of ''Manga/The100GirlfriendsWhoReallyReallyReallyReallyReallyLoveYou'' constantly wears a black turtleneck. Unlike other examples of the trope, she wears it because she doesn't want people to notice her.
* Ruka of ''Manga/RentAGirlfriend'' frequently wears a turtleneck sweater.

* Ashley Graham wears a sleeveless sweater in ''VideoGam/ResidentEvil4''.

* One of the first uses of the new powers gained in ''Film/{{Zapped}}'' was to make a girl's pink sweater pop open to reveal her (also pink) bra underneath.

* ''Series/{{Millennium}}''. A female friend of Katherine Black mentions that she was the "favourite student" of (male lecturer at college). Katherine replies: "I wore tight sweaters."

* ''Series/TheProfessionals''. In "The Ojuka Situation", George Cowley barks at Bodie and Doyle to keep a low very profile on their assignment. As they leave his office they see Cowley's SexySecretary in a tight sweater.

* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'': Diana frequently wears red sweaters when not acting as Wonder Woman, and while they're not especially tight they do show off her chest.

** Jennifer of ''Film/{{Pleasantville}}'' once she gets TrappedInTVLand as "MarySue". She even comments on the effect of one such sweater in one scene.

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-->'''Tom''': The kids' lives are in danger. ''(beat)'' So, wear a tight sweater tomorrow.\\

'''Tom''': I've been watching him all day. He obviously fancies you. We need to build up on that connection.\\

'''Tom AND Danny''', simultaneously: The blue one.

-->'''Tom''': The kids' lives are in danger. (beat) So, wear a tight sweater tomorrow.\\

'''Zoe''': (sarcastically) Any particular sweater in mind?\\

* Naomi Hunter in the original ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' even had a fanservice photoshoot mode of her turtleneck, although [[BestKnownForTheFanservice ever since the fourth game, people associate her with]] AbsoluteCleavage.
* [[spoiler:Arcuied]] returns in ''VideoGame/FateExtra'' as a [[TheBerserker Berserker]], but still in this mode of dress (though a little stained and fraying at the edges). The overall effect is that of a suburban mother gone feral and eager to rip you apart with her bare hands.

* Kristen Bell's character in ''Film/{{Fanboys}}'' refers to her breasts as "Sweater yams".
* As Corey in ''Film/EmpireRecords'', Creator/LivTyler wears a tight, [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring]] cropped blue sweater, which is featured prominently [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Empire_Records_poster.jpg on the poster]].

* As Corey in ''Film/EmpireRecords'', Creator/LivTyler wears a tight blue cropped sweater, which is featured [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Empire_Records_poster.jpg prominently]] on the poster.

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