vest

To save you from ever uttering the words, I have nothing to wear, we've culled our fashionable community and the style savvy wisdom of our editors to bring you a no-muss, no-fuss, one-minute makeover and effortlessly transform the pieces you already have tucked away in your closet. Today, we're setting our sights on an easy way to boost your Fall style: layer up with a vest.

• Fab reader BrittandWhit proves, with three very different looks, the vest is an extremely versatile way to add dimension to any look. Add a knit vest and cinch with a belt for street-chic wear, a shearling-lined vest for boho flavor, or even a trench style for a more polished finish — the options are endless.
• With the onset of cooler weather, the added layer will help protect you (stylishly) against the cold.
• A vest is a super-easy way to transition from day to night. Just add a denim or leather version for a cool, downtown vibe over a dress or top.
• Experiment with a trend in smaller doses, for instance, add a great faux fur vest to your denim to easily channel this season's call to the '70s.

In light of lesser layers, we're adopting a new wardrobe staple: the vest. Jackets have their place, yes — but this season, these lighter layers add more dimension to your outfit and more versatility to your wardrobe. We're loving the look of trench vests over striped tees for a vibe that's Parisian-chic with a twist; denim vests to pair with your floral prints, and little safari style versions to cinch over your LWDs. It's an instant update that's incredibly low-maintenance — just click through our editor picks to shop your best vest.

When Milla Jovovich suited up for an event in Tokyo, she finished her look with a smartly tied scarf, aka not a man's tie. It's a kind of literal substitution, which makes it all the more playful — a sexy finisher for a masculine look. And, just the way a guy changes up his tie to fit the suit, feel free to mix and match with menswear-inspired separates; we like it styled best with boyfriend blazers and vests for something Fall fresh.

This time of year, all I do is blow my cash on all kinds of warm, cozy layering pieces. Good thing, Shopbop is already hosting 70 percent off, and this perfect Brochu Walker Toggle Vest ($110, originally $365), happens to be available at a fraction of the original price. It's still a little pricey, but it's bound to become a Winter staple. Its rustic-chic vibe — totally fashionable and fully functional. Throw over a long-sleeve tee and skinnies for a casual date night, or belt it and dress it up for work with taupe boots and a frilly skirt.

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Our network partner, Kingdom Of Style, reported on a burning desire for a waistcoat from Warehouse. Being that we are in New York, and Kingdom Of Style writes from London, we thought it appropriate to present some stateside options. The waistcoat epitomizes a dressed up gentlemen's look for women and in towns such as these, where the obvious option is the 'little black' whatever, adding a tailored garment can make all the difference. Waistcoat, in case you haven't noticed, is 'vest' in the King's English. Generally speaking, waistcoats are tailored where a vest can encompass everything from oversized knits to suede tassled versions. As a general rule, if it makes you stand a little bit taller and it's sleeveless, you're wearing a waistcoat. If it's embroidered with a Christmas tree and worn by your favorite 5th grade math teacher, it's a vest. Below we've found waistcoats from the likes of Rag & Bone, Todd Lynn Jackson, and McQ.