A Sweater Vest (No, Actually) Is My New Winter Outfit Staple

Working title? “Winter Layers for the Hormonal.” HA!

However, severely, we have to discuss sweater vests. I added this BA&SH sweater vest (additionally on sale right here, in addition to a couple of sizes marked down at Nordstrom) to my wardrobe not too long ago, and it’s been this shocking little workhorse (see how I styled it in my winter journey capsule wardrobe).

It’s cute sufficient to exit at evening with faux-leather denims, but layers superbly over tees, turtlenecks and button-down shirts…whereas becoming properly even beneath probably the most tailor-made of jackets.

Better of all? I don’t get almost as overheated when sporting my beloved turtlenecks…which appears to cut back the variety of scorching flashes I get. That is clearly anecdotal (learn: not scientific), however no matter, I’ll take it.

Moreover, she cuuuuute.

Winter Outfit Concept: Sweater Vest + Flare Denims + Cropped Puffer Jackets

Whereas I’ve been totally embracing the looser, full-length denims of late…as soon as the snow falls, I would like my cropped denim. And I like how this sweater vest offers cropped denims and chunky boots a slight nerdy vibe. The combo feels simply off sufficient to learn v. nonchalant.

I love how this BA&SH sweater vest gives cropped jeans + chunky boots a slight nerdy vibe.

Additionally, if one in every of your New 12 months’s resolutions is to put money into higher fundamentals…this rag & bone cotton tee is my favourite of all time. The match is like my previous James Perse tees, however much less sheer and with a greater sleeve.

This rag & bone cotton tee is my favorite of all time. The fit is like my old James Perse T-shirts, but less sheer & with a better sleeve.

And I can simply tweak this base outfit to account for colder or hotter climate. Whereas I’m at all times going to sport thick wool socks beneath my chunky boots, I’ll go for actually lengthy ones within the chilly (or heck — even fleece-lined tights) and hold them my normal size on milder days.

While I'm always going to sport thick wool socks under my chunky boots, I'll go for really long ones in the cold (or heck — even fleece-lined tights) & keep them my usual length on milder days.

Earlier than I overlook: I’ve gotten a couple of questions on my hair. These messy waves are courtesy of this Deep Wave hair crimper (and, sure, I simply flinched typing the phrase “crimper”). I’d been sporting a hat proper earlier than these photographs, however you possibly can see the waves higher on this article.

Let's talk sweater vests. Turns out, they pair well w/ my winter outfits (who knew?) & give a nerdy/nonchalant vibe to cropped jeans, chunky boots & a puffer.

Lastly, if anybody is in search of an impossibly gentle, cropped puffer…this hooded North Face jacket is nice. Seems like I’m sporting nothing however is surprisingly heat.

This hooded North Face jacket is an impossibly light, cropped puffer. Feels like I'm wearing nothing but is surprisingly warm.

jacket (S) | denims (27) | boots (additionally in inexperienced or black) | comparable bag | hat

Store Extra Critically Cool (No, Actually) Sweater Vests

Whereas I discover post-holiday/end-of-year/after-Christmas gross sales irritating (an excessive amount of stock, too few sizes, actually bizarre colours, and many others., and many others., and many others.)…they’re good for locating one actually particular, stylish piece — like…a sweater vest. Under, I’ve rounded up my favourite sweater vests into a couple of classes by worth (together with budget-friendly finds) and availability.

Designer Sweater Vests On Main Sale

My BA&SH sweater vest is on this purchasing widget, as are items from Zits, Isabel Marant, Veroncia Beard and rag & bone. Many of those solely have only one or two items left, but when your measurement occurs to be in inventory…rating!

Extra Cool Sweater Vests Over $100

A couple of of those are on sale, however they didn’t have the urgency of the sweater vests listed above. That stated, there are some actually nice choices right here too.

Cute Sweater Vests Underneath $100

You’ll discover that these are, on the whole, easier than the sweater vests grouped above, however they’ll nonetheless lend that nerdy-chic vibe to outfits.

xo,
S

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