It was only a matter of time. Fashion, as we know, moves in waves and continually cycles back around. We also know that man has a tendency to push a good thing so far, he'll push it right off a cliff. Such was the case with the V-neck sweater. There was a time, maybe in the late '90s, when the chunky V-neck was the choice for a stylish guy to pull on. But in the early aughts—perhaps due to the deep-V tee plunging deeper than it ever should have—the reliable V-neck sweater just kind of became ... uncool. It was never out of style, exactly, just not what any stylish guy was interested in.

The style was pushed to the back of our collective closet, but not forgotten. And after loads of classic crewnecks and relaxed, vintage sweatshirts, the V-neck now feels like an antidote to more of the same. This fall, as all things '90s return with a slightly neo-prep spin, a new crop of V-neck sweaters has swaggered back into style, feeling both nostalgic and fresh. Designers of brands both big and small have dusted off the sweater and reworked it for today. That means chunkier, boxier fits and textural knits—even the occasional pop of color or bold, freaky pattern.

But not everything has changed. What remains is the V-neck's uncanny ability to make any guy look good. This is a sweater that's made to be layered. Over a shirt. Under a jacket. It works in a myriad of ways and looks exponentially more interesting than its crewneck counterparts. And that wider, deeper collar works to visually broaden your chest, making your shoulders appear a little wider and your pecs look a bit more muscular. Nothing wrong with that, right? As for which style is right for you, that's a matter of choice. So we've pulled together some of our current favorites in a range of prices, styles and patterns.