The Upside Santa Fe Julia cotton sweater vest

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The Upside delivers off-duty ease with the Santa Fe Julia cotton sweater vest, woven entirely from organic cotton in a saturated Jungle Green. This sleeveless knit blends borrowed-from-the-boys polish with a quietly athletic mood—think varsity nostalgia, but rendered in a color that feels spirited and fresh. The organic cotton lends a plush, tactile weight that’s soft against the skin while staying light enough to layer through the seasons. The deep V-neck and fine detailing let the piece walk the line between sporty and downtown minimal, injecting just enough color to jolt your staples out of winter neutrals.

The easy, open neckline and boxy cut make the Julia sweater vest nonchalant in its silhouette, skimming the frame with room to slip over crisp shirting or clingy long sleeves—or, solo, playing up that just-threw-this-on cool. The organic knit keeps it breathable and naturally comfortable, translating well from café pit stop to bike ride or the blur between work and downtime. It’s finished enough to carry small, everyday essentials in your tote or crossbody with no fuss, and since it welcomes layering, it becomes a year-round anchor—over a dress when temps dip, or bare-armed when spring returns.

The Upside brings athleisure roots into the lifestyle space, and the Santa Fe Julia sweater vest is no exception—melding the unfussy practicality of sportswear with a colorway and cut that feels equal parts prep revival and street-casual. For a look that reads current, try styling with barrel-leg denim and tennis sneakers, or lean into its athletic undertones layered over a pleated miniskirt—either way, it slots seamlessly into a wardrobe in sync with runway and real life.