4 Ways to Style a Black Vest

4 Ways to Style a Black Vest

Last month I picked up this black vest and have worn it probably a dozen times! My exact one is backordered, so I also wanted to share this ASOS vest that’s fully stocked (ASOS typically runs a little smaller than US brands), and this petite vest that was a great cropped fit on me in 0P (see the bottom of this post). Here’s a few ways I’ve worn mine recently:

1. With Trousers

Heading into Fall, I still love the look of a vest with trousers for a chic dinner or girls night outfit. I’m wearing the Madewell Harlow pant in this post, but my preferred pant for this look is actually my Amazon trouser in “Khaki Thin” fabric, which are more of a drape trouser.

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Madewell vest 00 (adjustments shown below), Harlow pant 00 Petite c/o (runs big), watch, sunglasses, Polene bag c/o. See this worn with a blazer

The Harlow are a more casual option with a looser, wider leg fit and a chino pant feel. Size 00 petite in the Harlow measures 13″ across the waist with a 27.5″ inseam. In comparison, the Amazon trousers in XS Short measures 12.5″ across the waist (when lying flat and un-stretched) with a 26″ inseam. You can read my full review of the Amazon pants in this blog post and see them at the bottom of this post.

2. With A Slip Skirt
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The Drop slip skirt xxs, Adidas sambas 5.5, YSL sunglasses, Polene bag c/o

I’ve had this skirt for a while now, and only recently revived it in my closet. I always thought it was a little long for me, but now that full length slip skirts are trending, I’ve been embracing the length and even loving it with sneakers – something I would not have even fathomed a year ago!

Compared to my silk Quince skirt, this one is less delicate and a little thicker in weight so I find it to be more practical, especially when I’m around the kids. Looking forward to experimenting more with it, paired with cropped jackets and sweaters this Fall!

3. With Jeans
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Madewell jeans 24P (hems cut),

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