1970s VTG Puritan Blue Acrylic Polo Sweater and 41 similar items

Classic 1970s Puritan polo sweater in a soft-touch heathered blue acrylic knit. Features a five-button placket, long sleeves, and embroidered red, blue, and gold crest on the chest. A timeless piece of retro menswear, combining comfort and understated collegiate style. Condition Good vintage condition. Some light stains that blend into the heathered knit, placket is slightly stretched at the bottom. Not yet washed. Structurally sound and very wearable. Provenance Note Puritan was one of the iconic American knitwear brands of the mid-20th century, known for soft acrylic blends and classic collegiate silhouettes. Pieces like this polo sweater reflected the preppy-meets-leisurewear trends of the 1970s. Style Aesthetics ? 70s retro casual ? Preppy collegiate collectible ? Sustainable vintage fashion Pop Culture Film References That 70s Show ? casual acrylic sweaters with crests and polos. Love Story (1970) ? preppy collegiate styling in knitwear. Anchorman (2004) ? tongue-in-cheek nods to retro sweater styles. Styling Tips Pair with vintage Levi?s and loafers for authentic 70s casual. Layer under a blazer for collegiate prep style. Works as a unisex oversized knit styled with trousers or skirt for retro chic. Measurements (flat) Chest: 44" Collar: 15.5" Shoulder to shoulder: 18" Shoulder to hem: 28" Approx. Modern Size Men?s Large (fits 40?42 comfortably, more fitted on 44). Fit Guide Best for men?s L, or women?s oversized M?L. Works on heights 5?8?6?1 for standard sweater length. Fabric / Materials Acrylic blend knit. Soft-touch finish. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1970s knitwear, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!