# Vintage 1970s JCPenney Cream fair isle acrylic knit sweater

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- Published: 2026-06-23T06:47:28-07:00
- Author: russ

A classic vintage 1970s JCPenney acrylic knit sweater with a cream body and bold
navy and red fair isle-inspired patterning across the chest, shoulders, sleeves,
cuffs, and back. The graphic knit design gives it a retro ski sweater feel while
keeping the silhouette clean and easy to style.

The sweater features a ribbed crew neckline, long sleeves, ribbed cuffs, and ribbed
hem. It has a shorter vintage length and a trim, structured fit typical of 1970s
knitwear. Great with dark denim, corduroys, wool trousers, or layered under a coat
for a cold-weather vintage look.

Shown on Ty with dark jeans. Listing is for the sweater only.

**Details**
 **Brand:** JCPenney **Era:** 1970s **Marked Size:** M **Estimated Modern
US Size:** Men’s Small/Medium to Medium **Size Basis:** Marked size and model fit.
Ty is 5’10”, 175 lb, typically wears a men’s Medium T-shirt and 40R jacket. Sweater
fits him trim through the chest and body with a shorter vintage length. **Color:**
Cream / ivory with navy and red patterning **Material:** 100% acrylic **Country 
of Origin:** Made in Taiwan, ROC **Neckline:** Crewneck **Sleeve Length:** Long 
sleeve **Closure:** Pullover **Condition:** Good vintage condition with normal wear
consistent with age. No major holes or structural flaws visible in the photos. Minor
age-related wear or faint discoloration may be present due to the light color and
vintage age.

**Measurements**

Measurements not provided.

**Fit Notes**
 **Marked Size:** M **Estimated Modern US Size:** Men’s Small/Medium
to Medium

Fits Ty trim through the body and arms with a cropped vintage length. Best for a
modern men’s Small/Medium or Medium depending on preferred fit. Knit has some natural
stretch.

**Ty’s measurements:** 5’10”, 175 lb, men’s Medium T-shirt, 15” neck, 33” sleeve,
40R suit, 31” waist, 31” inseam, size 8.5 shoe.

**Condition**
 Good vintage condition. The sweater appears wearable and structurally
sound in the photos. No major holes, pulls, or damage visible. As with most cream
vintage knitwear, there may be small signs of age, faint toning, or light surface
wear. Please review photos carefully and confirm final condition during QA.

**Styling Notes**
 A strong retro winter knit with a classic 1970s ski sweater look.
Style it with dark denim, wool trousers, cords, boots, or loafers. It also works
well under a vintage overcoat, puffer vest, or chore jacket.

**Shown with**
 Styled with dark denim. Pants are styling pieces only and are not
included unless listed separately.

**Curation Note**
 Selected for its classic 1970s fair isle-inspired pattern, bold
red and navy graphic contrast, easy acrylic knit fabrication, and wearable vintage
menswear silhouette.

**Authenticity Note**
 Interior label reads JCPenney, with fabric content marked
100% acrylic, size M, and Made in Taiwan, ROC. Era is estimated based on label design,
country of origin, material, knit pattern, and silhouette.