| |||
Fashion Vests"Chic Ways to Wear a Vest"
Ruffle Shirt Vest from Bebe Many relate fashion vests to too-casual fashion that only young teens are wearing when in fact they can be worn professionally at work and at conservative occasions. From denim vests to pullover sweater vests, you'll discover what kind of chic outfits you can squeeze out of them.
Guidelines to Wearing a Vest
Layer it with other winter pieces.
Don't be afraid to layer it up with turtleneck and v neck sweaters, denim jeans and wool pants. Trés chiqué!
Instead of the standard jeans and vest-outfit, pair a vest with shorts, skirts, dresses, dress shirts and cute tops! Click here for more outfit ideas on how to wear vests
Offset the "too-laidback" look by pairing a vest with a floral dress, voluminous gypsy skirts, bubble skirts, and even ruffle blouses!
Whether you like it or not, a vest can sometimes make you look chunkier around the middle. Click here for more tips on how to pick the right vest for your body shape.
It's very fashionable but make sure you balance out the look by wearing it with a basic top, pants and minimum accessories.
1. With a Camisole or Tank Top with Casual JeansFor the summer months, pair cotton vests with a plain tank top or a cute camisole.The best way to wear it is to let a little tank top peak up from your chest and the rest of it out from the bottom.
So make sure the top is long enough, and that the arm holes on the vest are not too low.
Via Macy's, Urban Outfitters, Bebe 2. With a DressIf you love the boho look pair it with a flowy summer dress. It works great with all dress sleeves; short, 3/4 to full length. But make sure you wear a solid tailored vest on top of it.
Via Style&Co at Macy's, Polyvore, Bergdorf Goodman Tips:
3. With a BlouseFashion vests look fab with both solid colored and print shirts and blouses.
Via American Rag at Macy's, Alfani at Macy's, Free People Tip: Make sure you look proportional. So choose a blouse with the right length. Having too much of your shirt showing at the bottom can make you look frumpy. 4. As a Part of an Office Work OutfitIf you've seen Maggie Gyllenhaal's character in Batman: The Dark Knight, then I'm sure you noticed how she wore a black dress shirt vest for a corporate lawyer look. She paired it with a classic white tailored shirt and a sexy black wide leg dress pants.
Via Imdb, Alloy, MK2K at Ssense Tip:You can also wear it as a suspender vest. A suspender vest sits below the chest and looks like suspenders. 5. As a Top By Itself with Dress Pants or Flared PantsA famous Victoria Beckham-look. The trick here is to avoid wearing a tacky or short vest, showing off your cleavage or midriff. And as with a tank top, make sure the holes don't go too low and that the straps sit perfect on your sholders.
Pair it with wide/flared leg pants or low rider jeans.
Via JustJared Tip: This look will show off your arms, so make sure you have toned arms. No offence, but if you have flabby big arms the vest will only enhance that, making you look heavier at the top. That's why I never wear this look... Gotta do my Pilates first! 6. With a Print TeeWhether it be a skull, slogan or Disney print, a vest will help tone down the t-shirt statement.
Via Urban Outfitters, Polyvore A cool way to wear it is to leave the vest open, revealing the print. 7. With a Fitted Turtleneck SweaterA chic fall look that look good on almost anyone.
Via Fabulous Furs, Polyvore Make sure you pick a semi-fitted tailored turtleneck with the plain vest. 8. With Matching BottomIt might be on the edge to costume-land but the trick to keep it modern and chic, is compliment it up with accessories like a belt, hat, jewelry, etc.
Via Ralph Lauren at Macy's, Bebe Tip: It's ok to wear denim with denim vests, as long as the bottom (or vice versa) is darker or lighter than the vest. 9. As a Fashion StatementWear a detailed vest on top of a basic tee to create a strong fashion statement. Make sure your upper half is one of your best assets, as it can highlight that area.
Via Urban Outfitters Layer The Vest With AccessoriesYou can make your own twist with three superb accessories: A necklace, belt and your favorite scarf.Necklace
If you're wearing a vest with a plain top you can use the top as a blank canvas and add a bold necklace. Like for example a
layered, colored or huge-beaded necklace.
You can also slim down your upper part with a long pendant necklace.
Belt
If you want to create more curves on your shape you can easily belt the vest. But make sure the vest is long enough to give a little volume at the bottom.
This is a quick-fix that can give you curvy hips, luscious booty and a defined waist!
You can also use the belt to make a too-big vest look like it fits.
Scarf
If you want to do something a bit different, you can swap up the belt with your favorite scarf!
You can also wear the scarf loosely around your neck, letting the ends flow freely from your sides.
Related Content:
Go Back to Guide to Womens Sweaters Leave How to Wear Fashion Vests and Return to Homepage |
Want to know how? Click here! |
||
|
|
|||
|
| Return to top | Contact Me | | About Me | What's New? | Fashion Blog | Privacy Policy | | Affiliate Disclosure | Link to Us | Ask the Expert Copyright© 2008-2010 The Chic Fashionista |
|||
|
| |||