The denim vest is one of those ultimate layering items. In the colder months you can layer it under coats (no bulky sleeves) or over leather jackets (to get that oh so cool leather sleeve look on a budget).
In the warmer months they are perfect for layering over dresses without adding alot of bulk.
The style of denim vests are all over the map right now. Anything goes from over-sized, shrunken, bleached to asymmetrical moto zips.
Shop the Denim Vest styles (3 lines left to right).
1. Cheap Monday Taylor Denim Vest
2. Proenza Schouler Denim Vest
3. KUT from the Kloth Denim Vest (under $100)
4. Two by Vince Camuto Denim Vest (Plus)
5. J.Crew Denim vest in workwear wash
6. Jag Jeans ‘Camden’ Denim Vest (Petite) (under $100)
7. Levis TRUCKER VEST (under $100)
8. Madewell The Jean Vest in Storm Cloud Wash (under $100)
10. DECIBEL PATCHED BLEACH WASH DENIM VEST
11. Rag & Bone/JEAN The Vest (also here )
12. Gap 1969 Denim Vest (Canadian Shoppers)
While I like the look of some of the over-sized jean vests I am not sure this is a look I could pull off. For the ways I am imagining of styling the jean vest I think one that is fitted or more true to size would work better.
How would you wear a denim vest?
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Amiyrah
Friday 17th of May 2013
I still can't get behind this trend! I've seen it look great on others, but I just look dorky in it lol.
toshopohlic
Saturday 18th of May 2013
But I think that is great - you have tried it and don't feel like it works for you. Better to wear something you are confident in.
Renee
Friday 17th of May 2013
I am a big fan of cardigans, but maybe I could give the vest a try :-)
toshopohlic
Friday 17th of May 2013
Cardigans are great but if you want to add a bit of edge a denim vest can do that but is still within a comfort zone because it is denim.
Janice Dickson
Wednesday 15th of May 2013
I absolutely love this trend. I have a small jean vest I bought at a thrift shop two summers ago and I still have it. Initially I wore it over sleeveless floral dresses but lately I've been working it over light sweaters too!
toshopohlic
Wednesday 15th of May 2013
I think that is why I really want one they are so versatile. I like the idea of layering over leather jackets too ;)
Catherine
Wednesday 15th of May 2013
I don't know how I feel about this trend either! I honestly don't wear my jean jacket enough to justify getting a denim vest - but I'm interested to see how others wear it! Of course the minute I see it with a cute outfit, I will want one. :)
toshopohlic
Wednesday 15th of May 2013
I have seen it go either way really. It can look really cool or a bit too hill billyish. But I like the idea of having the versatility for colder months to go under or over things.