What to wear with a long vest?

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A vest is considered practical clothing, but not in the off-season. Dirt settles on a very long hem in autumn and spring. Keep this in mind if you are going to include this season's hottest sleeveless vest in your wardrobe.

How to combine an elongated vest in your wardrobe?

The answer depends on the body type and the cut of the sleeveless vest itself. It's also worth considering that some trends observed a few years ago are no longer the norm. For example, today it is not customary to combine leather jackets and fur vests for women.

Who is allowed, who is contraindicated?

Short girls should be more careful at the selection stage. The optimal solution: the hem of the vest falls below the buttocks, but does not reach the knee. If you wear something longer, your figure will visually become shorter and lose its proportions. How exactly it will change depends on your body type.

Models with richly trimmed collar areas are also not suitable for everyone. They should be avoided by women with broad shoulders. To hide this feature of the body structure, vests with large pockets at the bottom are useful.

Plus-size ladies should take items strictly in their own size.. Oversized, like sleeveless vests that are too tight, will visually add a few extra pounds. To avoid this effect in the hip area, when trying on, pay attention to where the vest ends. If the hem breaks at the widest point of the leg, the model does not fit. It's worth looking at something longer or shorter.

There are no restrictions for tall, slender girls. The only bad look: a loose, tightly buttoned, non-fitted top made of material that can hold its shape. Having put this on, you will look like a case that suddenly has arms and legs.

What fabric to choose for a sleeveless vest?

Models made from the following materials are available on the market:

natural linen;
woolen and half-woolen fabric;
natural cotton or cotton with elastane;
brocade;
jeans;
fur;
silk;
suit fabric;
suede leather;
gabardine.

There are also products made from synthetics, but you need to be careful with them. Their long hemlines become highly electrified due to frequent contact with surrounding objects.

Openwork female models should be included in a separate category. Among them there are products created specifically for the beach. They are worn over a bathing suit. Slides or flip-flops go on your feet. That's it, the image is complete. He doesn't need shorts or a skirt. In this case, the sleeveless vest acts as both a top and a bottom.

Which style should I buy?

Common solutions:

With a belt. Can be very long.An insulated sleeveless vest, similar to a sleeveless coat, looks interesting. She is now at the peak of fashion.
Straight. Now the stores are full of very bright models of this type. They are rarely worn buttoned.
Fitted. Fits the figure and emphasizes curves. Standard length: mid-thigh. Pairs well with straight trousers, as well as high-heeled shoes and sandals.
Trapezoidal cut (A-cut). Expands downward. It will help smooth out the effect of wide shoulders or steep hips.

The straight style is considered the most versatile. This cut is recommended for girls of different heights, ages and builds.

What style is in fashion?

Sports style lovers should not give up long sleeveless vests. You just need to choose the right length for the bottom. Also, this category of ladies should pay attention to inflated models. Most often, girls who prefer casual or classic style turn to vests. Most of the fashionable sleeveless vests are sewn in these directions. Well, a basic office wardrobe should be equipped with models in neutral colors:

Navy blue;
beige;
white.

If the dress code allows, pay attention to long sleeveless vests in brown, steel and deep red shades. This season they are at the peak of fashion.

Which vest color is best?

Replenish your wardrobe with red and burgundy clothes. Black is also in fashion, just like many shades of blue. Of the light colors, gray is preferable.

How to combine the right women's sleeveless vest

A sleeveless vest is often called a thing that goes with any outfit. In fact, its versatility is exaggerated. It is easy for an ordinary woman who does not have the figure of a model to make a mistake.

With jeans

With this bottom Both woolen models and elongated vests made from materials that hold their shape well look interesting. You can also try putting together an all-denim outfit. Wear a white T-shirt underneath. It is also suitable for a black plain sleeveless vest. Dark-colored jeans would be appropriate for this look.

For light-colored models, buy a beige or white vest. This classic combination can be played up with a dull blue T-shirt and cream pumps with high heels.

Bright sleeveless vests also look great with democratic jeans. For example, burgundy, yellow and blue. In this look, shoes and top can be in the same color scheme.

With leggings

Puffy vests go perfectly with them. The proposed image can be complemented with shoes with flat or uniformly high soles.

With trousers

Interesting solutions:

The perfect look for summer: tapered or straight trousers, a crop top or bandeau top and an unbuttoned long vest.
To work, wear a classic-cut sleeveless vest, tapered trousers, and a shirt (tucked into your pants). The look will be completed with pumps.
For walking around the city on the first cool days, a set of a bright vest, skinny jeans, a long-sleeve sweater (tucked into pants) and low-top shoes is suitable.
In winter, wear a white turtleneck, insulated dress pants without creases and a wool vest.

With culottes

Models below the hips in combination with culottes are suitable only for tall, slender women. If you are one of them, try wearing this model of trousers with a tightly fitted vest.

With a dress or skirt

The classic principle: the skirt should be a palm longer or shorter than the sleeveless shirt. The rule is being broken by designers everywhere. They often make up sets of very short straight skirts and long vests.

What shoes are suitable?

Based on the material, style and style of the vest. Otherwise there are no restrictions. Both sneakers and high-heeled boots are acceptable. Moreover, the former are even worn under sleeveless vests of a classic cut (they simply complement the look with jeans or other informal clothing).

On a note! If you are not afraid of experiments, then you can try combining a vest with sandals or shoes worn over socks. This is still relevant.

Accessories for an extended vest

Women's fur vests are no longer as popular as they were 3-4 years ago, but some designers continue to include them in their collections. Headphones and headbands look good with such clothes. If you want to make the image less pretentious, then take a closer look at tight-fitting woolen hats and cap-type models. And don't forget to buy long gloves. They will not only complement the look, but also protect your hands from bad weather.

For fabric vests with a straight silhouette and not the type of flaps, choose a handbag with a belt. Ideal: a medium-sized crossbody or saddle bag. You can complement the look with sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat. For example, slouch or floppy. An alternative to them: fedora.

If you need a roomy bag, then buy a bowler. Just carry it more often in your hands, and not on the crook of your elbow or on your belt.

On a note! If you want to highlight the beauty and shape of your hands, wear a watch with a large dial. Just don’t combine all the listed accessories in one look. This is too much.

Clutches and envelopes are more suitable for flyaway bags, but with models that are fixed on the belt, you can try wearing a backpack or a barrel bag. The last option must be carried in your hands.

The top today features fur, pockets at the bottom of the vest and decorated collars.Denim sleeveless vests with embroidery on the back also look interesting.

What should you not wear it with?

It’s definitely not worth wearing with small handbags with a short strap. Such models, on the one hand, fit tightly to the axillary area, and on the other hand, they fix the shoulder. Because of this combination, an open vest will become confused.
You should also be careful when choosing a skirt. Lush multi-layer taffeta models are definitely inappropriate, but an ultra-short mini with an opaque vest looks interesting. Just don’t button or tie the top.
Evening dresses, by definition, do not fit with vests. The only exception to this rule: sleeveless vests made of very light, flowing and transparent materials or not made of fabric. However, these were more common in the 90s. Today, products of a completely different type and cut are at the height of fashion.
Also, do not wear outfits of the same length. Combinations where the hems of sleeveless vests and dresses end at different leg levels are winning.

On a note! With romantic skirts, wear fitted waistcoats. The same model is suitable for everyday dresses and floor-length sundresses.

You should think twice before wearing tracksuit trousers with stripes under long vests with a modern cut. It is extremely difficult to create a successful combination of these wardrobe items.

Creating an image for different seasons

A women's sleeveless vest is a stylish wardrobe item. Let's consider bows that will be appropriate in summer, winter, autumn, and spring.

Summer looks

In hot weather, try wearing a vest with cropped shorts. It's okay if the hem of the sleeveless shirt ends lower. Just don't button the top, then no one will think that someone forgot to put on the bottom. IN this image does not have to adhere to the rule of unity of materials. You can wear a fabric top with denim shorts. But overall, it’s definitely worth trying to put together a costume. To do this, buy a vest and shorts of the same color and texture.

Their unity can then be diluted with a contrasting T-shirt or T-shirt. Both single-color options and models with a pattern or large centered pattern are suitable. A shirt (tucked in) or a light jacket will also look interesting with textile shorts.

You can go the other way and choose a tone-on-tone top. In this case, the bottom should be a completely different shade. Well, don’t give up the classic option: a plain white vest. It should be sewn from the following materials:

made of thick linen (not thin linen, it doesn’t hold its shape well and wrinkles a lot);
made of very fine wool (don’t be alarmed, this material is comfortable in the heat);
from suit fabric.

The result is a universal model, equally suitable for office looks and everyday looks. It can be combined with absolutely all types of materials, from jeans to silk.

Note! Do not wear vests made of artificial materials in summer. You will sweat a lot in them.

What to combine with in winter?

Puffed and fur sleeveless vests look impressive with jeans. The former can also be combined with bologna pants, you just need to choose the right model (perhaps fitted ones with a belt will do). You should consider a hat with a pompom on your head, and warm mittens on your hands.

To the cinema or for a walk, wear a burgundy loose vest, a white or cream turtleneck and jeans. For the office, make up a black sleeveless vest, a blue shirt with a stand-up collar and classic trousers.A quilted sleeveless vest looks great in both business and casual style.