I really love the look of a fitted vest over an outfit. This trend emerged a couple years ago but seems to be going strong. I first noticed it on House (one of my fave shows) because it seemed like Dr. Cameron was sporting this look a lot. And since she is so beautiful & I was always envious of her outfits & style - I've paid attention to this look ever since. There are a few options out there.First is the sweater vest, in a traditional style. This are a bit fitted, and can be solid or patterned. You have to be careful to get something ... hmm, how do I put this? Something NOT like the sweater vests I wore in junior high. Here are some ideas:
Brooklyn Industries 5 Points Cardigan - I imagine this with dark wash skinny jeans & black penny loafers.
Forever 21 Academy Sweater Vest - this reminds me of Gossip Girl & is begging to be paired with a skirt
Boden Fun Tank Top - this comes in six great patternsThen we have sweater vests in a more casual style - chunkier, looser, longer. They look so comfy but very stylish too.
Merona Drop-Shoulder Shawl-Collar Vest - I love the dark teal color & can see myself throwing this on over many a winter outfit. (Yes, we have winter here in AZ. It starts in about 6 more weeks.)
Merona Drop-Shoulder Shawl-Collar Vest - I love the dark teal color & can see myself throwing this on over many a winter outfit. (Yes, we have winter here in AZ. It starts in about 6 more weeks.)
Forever 21 Cableknit Sweatervest - heathered grey is so versatile & the little pockets are so cute
The other option is a menswear-inspired vest, usually fitted. And therein lies the problem for me. I'm not holding out a lot of hope, honestly. But for those of you with smaller chests, here are some great pieces.
Gap Herringbone Vest - this classic tweed would look great over sporty looking jeans & turtlenecks, or over a floaty skirt & chiffon blouse.
Kohls Chaps Pin-Striped Vest - more masculine than others, but classic & sporty looking
Kohls Elle Pin-Striped Vest - I like the more feminine cut on this & the puffed pockets & gathered back. The grey is a nice alternative.
Target Isaac Mizrahi Double Breasted Vest - this one has maximum coverage & that cool double-breasted look.
Target GO International Flocked Vest - a cropped, modern version that reminds me somehow of the swingy trapeze jackets.
Kohls AB Studio Double-Breasted Vest - the ultimately sexy version, lowcut & slim black.
4 comments:
I too love the look of vests but have yet to find one that works well with a large chest. Bummer.
Wow, some of these are really gorgeous. I don't own any vests, though whenever I'm in the store, I look at them. The "problem" is I tend to run cold and then my arms would be cold.
Wow, some of these are really gorgeous. I don't own any vests, though whenever I'm in the store, I look at them. The "problem" is I tend to run cold and then my arms would be cold.
Wow, some of these are really gorgeous. I don't own any vests, though whenever I'm in the store, I look at them. The "problem" is I tend to run cold and then my arms would be cold.
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