What: It’s not your father’s vest – that is, not relegated to hiding out under a buttoned-up jacket. Vests are busting out, so to speak, and making their mark as key piece even in casual dressing. We say, good for them.
Don’t just take our word for it: This, from Details: “A waistcoat isn’t inseparable from a suit . . . Dress down a dark wool vest by wearing it over a striped polo with black jeans. The slimming effect of a vest works especially well with a bright plaid shirt. Skip the tie and opt for tailored pants in black or charcoal.��?
Get it: J.Crew offers up a washed wool herringbone vest, which will look great dressed up or with jeans. At $98, it’s not going to be the cheapest item in your wardrobe, but it’s a bargain compared to designer versions going for upwards of 200 bucks.
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