This post took me much longer than expected. I almost gave up on it, but decided to follow through. I am so glad I did. It was time worth spending. I had so much fun styling this vest with the suggestion that was given in
the request post. I tried to work everyone's suggestions in but after more than 2 hours of photo shoot with Jasmine and 9 outfits later, I decided that it was good enough. So I apologize if your suggestion didn't make it into the outfit today. Let me explain a little bit about this vest. The BR vest is a regular size 0, and is obviously too big and too long for my petite frame. Check
Kelly's post to see the before and after alteration pictures of the same vest. I haven't altered this vest yet, so I used a couple of safely pins to pin up the top but didn't try to make it slimmer. So please excuse the bulkiness of the vest in some pictures, and some not so subtle extra fabric sticking out the shoulder. After I finished doing the photo shoot, I realized how versatile a vest can be. Thank you again for all the suggestions you have given me to help me style this vest. With that said, let's begin.
Outfit Details: J.Crew ruffle front top, Loft Jeans, MT bag, Ann Taylor platform pumps, Swarovski necklace and bangle.
My Dressy Ways commented:
I love this idea! I wanna play! I see this paired with a bow blouse, print if you have it. A mustard or burgundy color (solid or print) would be perfect. Pair it with dark denim - skinnies or flare legs will work! Lace up booties or heeled loafers, if you have them! Can't wait to see.
This is a little tough. I only have one blow blouse but with ruffles, it's plaid though. Will it work? Let's find out.
Outfit Details: Gap Plaid Ruffle shirt, Gap legging jeans, Aldo lace up booties, MK watch, LV speedy 25.
What do think?
Now let's go to Aubrey's suggestions. (She's got 5 for me, haha)
"Tunic-length blouse w/sleeves, preferable in a feminine flowy material. vest, skinny jeans.
Outfit Details: J.Jill silk blouse, Gap legging jeans, Old Navy wedge booties, LV bag, MK watch.
Another suggestion from Aubrey was to try a sheath dress with vest. I didn't apply the blazer.
Outfit Details: Loft sheath dress, Ann Taylor pumps, Amrita Singh necklace, BR bangle, MK watch, Club Monaco clutch
And I did try out the "sundress, vest, fedora" combo. :)
Outfit Details: Gap sundress (hemmed, pre-alteration pictures
here), Ann Taylor necklace, Aldo wedge sandals, LV bag, my husband's fedora. :)
Annie and
Cee both mention the following look - button-up, black pencil skirt, vest, and pumps. This is one of my favorite looks.
Outfit Details: Loft shirt, Ann Taylor pencil skirt, Ann Taylor pumps, Chanel m/l flap.
Here's one with a blazer. I swapped out the black pencil skirt with a beige one since I'm using a black blazer.
Outfit Details: Loft shirt, Loft blazer, Ann Taylor skirt, Ann Taylor pumps, Chanel flap.
Natalie Tran suggested wearing shorts with it. I swapped out the pencil skirts and added the Express shorts.
Last one was done just because I wanted to bring out the green jeans again.
Outfit details: Limited top, Zara jeans, AT pumps, MT bag
Thank you all again for taking the time to participate. I had a lot of fun putting it together. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know which one is your favorite, and is it worth keeping the vest and pay the alteration fee?