We're loving cold-weather vests at the moment. They provide just the right amount of warmth and are a stylish alternative to a bulky jacket. Today, Fashion Reporter Allison McNamara and Entertainment Reporter Matthew Rodrigues are sharing a few of our favorite vests that we want to get our hands on — stat. Take a look at our top five, then let us know which one you like best! On Allison McNamara: A.L.C. sweater, Urban Outfitters skirt.
While shopping with her family at Century City Mall in LA over the weekend, Jessica Alba created a cozy outfit that's cool for Fall. The actress layered up in an oatmeal sweater, cropped fur vest, and cuffed boyfriend jeans and completed her casual pairing with contrast-lace boots, a black leather backpack, and gold cross earrings. Re-create this comfy and stylish look with a fur vest, oatmeal sweater, cuffed denim, and lace-up leather boots for your next shopping date, and then swap the denim and boots for these faux leather Club Monaco leggings ($140) and black pointed pumps for a night on the town.
Rachel Roy may have matched the black and white backdrop at the NYC screening of Rust and Bone, but she definitely made a loud statement in her fuzzy white Mongolian fur vest. The designer layered her luxe topper over a white cashmere sweater, then slid on a pair of slick black leather pants and matching Rachel Roy boots ($495). She completed her red-carpet ensemble with a gray crocodile tote, a silver square-face watch, and sparkling diamond studs. Rachel's latest look proves that fur vests are still a thing, so style yours with black leather pants and ankle boots or swap the pants and boots for a black sheath dress and patent pumps for a ladylike touch.
Olivia Palermo opted for a Fall-friendly ensemble, complete with black motorcycle Report boots ($100) instead of her usual signature stilettos, while cruising around NYC. The fashion maven layered a reversible leather and fur vest ($785) over her black turtleneck sweater ($770), both by Zadig & Voltaire, and true blue skinny jeans for instant luxe, then accessorized with cat-eye shades, a few gold jewels, and a black Hermés bag for additional glamour. Olivia's perfectly layered look is easy to re-create with pieces you already have in your closet and a few simple tips. Feel free to play with color for a bold take on her low-key look, or swap her denim for a pair of leather pants and sky-high pumps for a night out.
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 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.
Cold weather requires a more imaginative sense of style — as displayed by this street-snapped look straight from the Netherlands. For extra warmth, a furry vest, like this one from Jenny Han, is layered over a tweed coat. Neutral-hued scalloped shorts, tights, and suede booties finish off the Wintry ensemble. Grab similar items from Madewell, Calvin Klein, and Jenny Han now.
Left to right: Jenny Han Faux Fur Vest ($158), Falke Tights ($44), Portolano Leather Gloves ($60), Madewell Lace Market Shorts ($88), Deena & Ozzy Pebbled Pocket Front Moto Satchel ($58), Kors Michael Kors Suede Booties ($207, originally $295), Calvin Klein Crewneck Sweater ($69, originally $230), NW3 by Hobbs Red Arches Donagal Tweed Riding Coat ($267, originally $447)
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Allydarling is a total Winter boho babe. Feast your eyes on her detail-packed ensemble. Her print blouse is totally groovy and perfectly matched with her vintage fur vest. The chunky cocktail ring and aviator sunnies add further flair, while her dark denim jeans continue the '70s vibe. Fun!
Here's what she has on:
Blouse: Tucker
Vest: Vintage
Congrats to Allydarling!
Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might feature you on FabSugar!
We have a furry Fab member on our hands, and I dig it! Reactionary has been wanting a fur vest forever, and she finally got it, for $15! I actually have the same one. I wouldn't change a thing about her ensemble — it's understated and the vest adds a touch of luxe.
Here's what she has on:
Vest: American Eagle
Top: Delia's
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Via Spiga
Congrats to Reactionary!
Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might feature you on FabSugar!
Vests continue to serve as favorite layering tools. And it's time to get furry. Leather, denim, and studded vests are too weak right now — it's high time fashion meets function. I recently scored a cheap blond fur vest from American Eagle Outfitters, it even has a cute plaid lining. I've pretty much been throwing it over everything, and I'm trying to find a chichi enough event to wear it with a long gown a la Elizabeth Hurley. But Nicole Richie models it for everyday, if you can stop staring at her mammoth white Balenciaga and focus on her foxy furry.
