Vest Not, Vaunt Not
This fall, vests are no longer considered boring menswear. And with so many possibilities and multiple styles available, the vest can easily incorporate into your casual, work and evening wear.
Sweater vests not only look hot this season, but they’ll keep you warm as well. In heavier, textured fabrics, often with characteristic embellishments, these sweater vests can add flavor and warmth to an otherwise dull outfit.
The more tailored, simple vests are a foolproof addition to your wardrobe. They will pair with virtually anything in your closet – skinny jeans for casual days and dresses for your evenings out. Adding a tailored vest can give your outfit a more mature look and can still be dressy with ballerina flats or heels.
You can also wear this fitted vest as a top (depending on the neckline) with a skirt made of the same material to give the look of a well tailored dress, with the vest helping to define the waist and offer a slimming silhouette. Cropped vests are another popular style to choose. (Of course, with these you should always pair something underneath, and the longer the length, the better.) Cropped vests look great when paired with a dress that has a smooth silhouette underneath.
Oversized vests can elongate the torso and will look perfect with leggings and a fitted or loose top, or even with a skirt in the same length and a ruffled blouse. We already know that leather is a serious fall trend – but if you want to make vests a little hotter, find one made of leather.
If you want to create a more glamorous look, find a vest made of black sequins. You can pair this with a crisp white button up shirt, a shiny leather mini skirt, and a pair of black bootie heels - and you’ll be ready for a fashion forward evening of fun. You can even spice up your work wear with a vest in a bright bold color. Try combining a sunshine yellow vest with a white blouse, black pencil skirt and black blazer to bring some happiness into your cubicle.
What other wardrobe accessory can transform your look into rock star chic, bohemian hippy or preppy schoolgirl with just one simple step? Whichever style or color you choose, a vest will be a staple in your wardrobe and a perfect addition to almost any outfit – adding that extra definition and style that will make it all come together with effortless sophistication.
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