The Budget Fashionista

Generally speaking, yay to vests, but why do plus size “designers” insist on making sweater vests with shirt sleeves and collars sewn in?

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Yikes, that is one scary vest… I think it totally depends on the style of the vest, but I mostly avoid them.

The vest featured in this post is absolutely hideous, but some of the other vests I’ve seen that are cropped and cut close to the body are actually not bad.  I think vests are appropriate for work or perhaps a laidback night out but other than that, I don’t see myself getting much use out of one.  I also definitely say NAY to denim vests, but some people can pull them off.  I recall seeing a photo of Elle MacPherson rocking a cropped one and she looked really good.

Regarding vests: You stated that you thought you’d “have to learn to except it.” Was the use of the word ‘except’ intentional, or did you mean ‘accept’? Read like a Freudian slip to me. (Now there’s a cute outfit - a vest with a slip.)

I love vests! I’ve seen them worn very cutely, fitted to the person. I don’t like the one you picked to show the trend though - it’s not really accurate of the menswear inspired vests out there in fashion right now, most of which are more in the style of suits or at least plain fabric, as opposed to an ugly knit.
And I think a well-fitted vest can actually be very slimming, so you might want to look at them again.

In general: nay, nay, nay!

The exception is vests that are more corset than vest.  It’s a nice feminine touch, in my opinion, when paired with the right blouse.  Menswear vests, though.... bleh!

If you’re talking about the vest above ... HELL NO!!! I might have nightmares about it! Other vests, I have no problem with. I love golf vests. They’re preppy and conservative with color. Also men’s vests to give me that “Annie Hall” look. Tie and everything. Watch, it’ll come back.

I agree with one of the posters above.  THIS vest, ilk, hell no.  But I am fond of the fitted vests that you wear a tee under.  Casual and cute.

I briefly remember this look back in the 80’s.  Yuck then yuck now.  The “fashionistas” can keep their 80’s mess.  I guess I’ll be not so fashionable for a while.

Hi,
I love the look of a vest, & wear one to work almost every day. My uniform is a plain white men’s shirt with a navy blue skirt or slacks. My vests give me the opportunity to add a little color & jazz it up! My boss likes how I look & lots of customers who comes into the store comment on how wonderful my vests look. P.S. I also wear it with a scarf tied into an ascot or a bow. It is my chance to fashion it up!

You just found an ugly vest.  No reason to put people down who don’t agree with you.  No reason to have a vote posted if biase is the plan.

Blogs are the opinions of others, therefore blogs are inherently biased. Several blogs do not post comments that do not agree with their position.

I don’t like vests, but that doesn’t mean that others don’t and I haven’t restricted the comments of those who do.

To say that it’s naive to think that fashion mags aren’t biased is not a put down- it’s a response based on the comment.

It’s debate about vest… and on TBF we often have heated debates about fashion issues and just like I’m challenged by you readers- other readers and myself can challenge you. We don’t allow empty statements on this site.

So if you are unable to handle someone challenging your opinions or statements, really this isn’t the blog for you.

I’m old enough to be everyone here’s grandmother, for sure, and I have seen vests come and go.  Remember the “big shirt” and vest combo?  If you don’t, then count yourself as fortunate.  Some menswear looks can be pulled off if you’re slim and feminine, or have that gamine appeal.  Otherwise, you end up looking like “Pat” in an old Saturday Night Live skit.  (Elle MacPherson would look good if she was wearing a tarp, so she doesn’t count.) I think it all comes down to body type.  You should wear what looks good on YOU, despite the fashion of the season. If the vest fits, wear it.

Freaking WOW! I’m telling you guys, the fashion world is running a muck with a capital Y! We can’t get fashion into the affordable stores therefore the worst of the 80’s must be revisited?? Insane!

NAY all the way!  Like sweater dresses, these look cute in ads and on the hanger, and then pretty awful once you get them on in person.  Even with the more stylish fitted ones, you really need to be a skinny-minnie to pull these off well.

For those who would like a trendy, cool vest for a low price, there are around 5 different ones for sale in the Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker line at Steve & Barry’s, where every piece is under $20!

There are dressy black or gray, corduroy navy or tan, and blue denim!  I personally have the black and gray ones, which go great with some jeans and a t-shirt for a neat look.