I'm Wearing This Versatile Piece All Fall—3 Ways I'm Styling It

Vests are having a moment in the world of fashion and personal style. Personally, it’s one of my very favorite pieces to play around with. From waistcoats to the sweater vest variety, there are so many styles and designs out there. While experimenting with the sleeveless garment is a lot of fun for me, I understand that’s not the situation for everyone.

If you’ve been eager to give this style a go, now’s the time. I’ve made things really easy for you by highlighting my three favorite ways to style a vest. On top of that, I’ve included some of my favorite vest styles from across the internet with accompanying clothing pieces, so you can shop out some of these outfit-making tricks. Keep scrolling to learn just how I style this versatile fashion lover favorite.

Outfit #1: Layered Vest 

One of the oldest styling tricks in the book is to layer layer layer. Vests are the perfect opportunity to try this out. For example, you can throw on your favorite vest over a t-shirt and pair it with jeans for a cute casual look. You can even dress it up by layering over button-up shirts or dresses. 

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(Image credit: @thechichio)

Outfit #2: Vest + Bottoms of Choice

Vests make a great replacement for any of your go-to tops. You can play with the bottoms you decide to wear. I've really enjoyed wearing my favorite waistcoat styles with maxi skirts, jeans, cargo pants and so much more. 

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(Image credit: @aniyahmorinia)

Outfit #3: Matching Set

Matching sets always have a way of looking so chic. There's something seamless and sophisticated about pieces that were designed to complement each other. Suiting separates are becoming easier and easier to find as vests increase in popularity. This look is great for professional settings or events that require slightly elevated attire. 

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Next, I Wear a Blazer at Least Once a Week—17 Outfits Currently on My Style Mood Board

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Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor and model who has recently relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast offices. For WWW, she utilizes her love of personal style to dish out shopping advice to the masses.After graduating from the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism, Chichi moved to Brooklyn and began hustling to make it in the NYC media world. Before landing at WWW, she spent some time at Vice Media Group, where she helped revolutionize Refinery29's plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage and even co-hosted a summer styling series. Prior to R29, she supported Bustle Digital Group's commerce team and freelanced for various publications.Chichi is a multi-passionate, pop culture–obsessed television and music lover who enjoys a good concert and a yummy meal just as much as she loves analyzing cultural trends and throwing together a solid outfit. After work, you can probably find her bopping around the best L.A. restaurants talking about her latest ADHD-fueled hyper-fixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, TikTok black hole discoveries, and theories on the emo-rock music revival).