Basic Trope: Sweaters and sweater vests are typically shown being worn by characters who don't appear intimidating.
- Straight:
- Carl has all the hallmarks of a Stereotypical Nerd, including wearing a sweater vest.
- Carl wears a sweater, and is portrayed as The Cutie who wouldn't hurt a fly.
- Exaggerated: Any character considered approachable and non-threatening is portrayed wearing a sweater or sweater vest.
- Downplayed: Carl is The Smart Guy, though he isn't really considered a "nerd", and wears sweater vests to emphasize his intelligence.
- Justified:
- Carl likes to wear sweaters/sweater vests because he finds them comfortable.
- Carl likes the look of sweater vests, as they allow him to have a relatively professional look.
- Inverted:
- Bob wears a Badass Longcoat, a kind of outerwear that is often portrayed as intimidating.
- Bob thinks that Sleeves Are for Wimps, and wears a sleeveless shirt (often by having said sleeves ripped off for that extra grizzled look), a kind of outerwear that is often portrayed as intimidating.
- Subverted: ???
- Double Subverted: ???
- Parodied: ???
- Zig-Zagged: Carl wears sweaters, but he's also a case of Hidden Badass, such as being a Badass Bookworm.
- Averted: Sweaters aren't associated with nerdy or non-threatening characters.
- Enforced: ???
- Lampshaded: "You can tell I'm a nerd because of my sweater vest."
- Invoked: ???
- Exploited: Carl is aware that sweaters are associated with non-threatening characters, so he wears one in order to pose as a Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.
- Defied: ???
- Discussed: "Who made you that sweater, your grandma?"
- Conversed: ???
Hey, look at that Dork in a Sweater!
