Types of Vests & Ways to Wear Them
Vests help revolutionize an outfit. They can be used to dress up or dress down and can add complexity or help solidify a look. They can contribute edge or sophistication. However, vests are not generally a ‘go-to’ fashion accessory — their usefulness is often overlooked. To help you realize vests’ full potential, below is a compilation of vest types and suggestions for incorporating them into your outfit.
Jean vests: everybody’s favorite. Jean vests are adorable fashion accessories that come in diverse forms. Some have pockets, some have lace, and some tie at the bottom, and wearing one with a white shirt will help make it standout. Additionally, feather earrings help develop jean’s rustic undertones. To go all out, pair them with leather boots. Since jean vests are popular, help your outfit stand out by finding one with an unusually angular cut or with a large, long collar.
Lace-up vests: vests featuring lace-up closure add an unbelievable amount of character to your outfit. Whether they lace at the sides, the front, or in back, lace-up vests add intricacy while accentuating your figure. Naturally, their appeal derives from their connection to figure-shaping corsets. Wearing them with flouncy skirts is a good way to accentuate their historic connotations.
Fur vests: another fan favorite. Fur vests can amplify an outfit’s cold-weather look or harken to designer fashion. No matter how they are worn, fur vests are seen as pressing against the edge of fashion. They will always be bold. Wear fur vests with jeans, especially patterned ones, to display your rugged and wild side. Wear them with lace skirts or pastel colors to contrast masculinity with femininity.
Business-suit vests: to be used for just the opposite. While suit vests look amazing in the workplace, they are also articles of pure fashion. Though they look tailored, they can still be trendy. To challenge their professional origins, wear suit vests with brightly colored skinny jeans. Wearing them unbuttoned will also contradict their workplace stereotype. For a fun twist: pocket-watch necklaces further suit vests’ illusion to 19th century men’s suits.
Written By: Rachel Molloy
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