Vests

As a perfect transitional piece, there's no time like the present to incorporate a vest into your look. You can throw them on top of your favorite sweaters, tees, dresses (you name it!), and they'll instantly give your outfit added interest — not to mention a little added warmth. The best part? The many cool styles to choose from: tuxedo, denim, anorak, biker — essentially a vest well-suited for every personality. We've done the work for you, supplying our favorite vests and five easy (and chic!) ways to put them to good use. Just keep clicking to check them all out and to shop your preferred ensembles.

We're tucking away our furry toppers and trading them in for vests of a lighter kind. Looking to the cool-girl iterations we saw on the Spring runways at Phillip Lim and Rag & Bone, we're newly inspired to layer up with slick leather vests and sleeveless blazers. Just the way a Winter jacket ties together the whole look with polish, we like to think of their Spring counterparts the same way. Sure, you don't need a vest to keep out the chill, but each of these covetable options is like the icing on our already-perfectly-styled cake — it only makes the whole thing sweeter. To our point, we've rounded up 10 of our absolute favorite vests; just click through to shop your perfect style.

A cozy vest is one of our favorite Winter styling essentials, and we're sure you can see why. When layered over a pretty printed dress or chic separates, a vest can add a cool textural element to any look without making you look bulky. The latest batch boasts an array of variations, ranging from luxe fur renditions to the cutest toggle-embellished puffer, suited for every one of your Winter activities. Click the slideshow to shop our favorite vests for Winter, and get ready to cuddle up.

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Fall weather can be tricky — it's not too cold or too hot. Not to fret, that just means Fall is the perfect time to wear a vest. The extra layer of protection that a vest provides keeps you warm without making you feel like you're sweltering in a sauna. Whether you're a runner, hiker, or just need something to throw on after yoga class, we've got a vest for you!

Fall is all about layering on the sweaters, cardigans, jackets, and our favorite — vests. So to help you get prepared for the chill ahead, we culled our favorite renditions, ranging from cozy faux fur vests to textural tweeds, for your shopping pleasure. Just click the slideshow to see our top 10 choices and why each one would be the perfect finishing topper to all of your cold weather ensembles.