The suit vest is a classic wardrobe piece that’s having a moment this season, and it appeals to me for its timeless simplicity. You can wear a vest as a standalone top, a lightweight layer, or even part of a summer suit. I’m styling a white vest today, and I also rounded up a bunch of other options at the end of this post.
Evereve Sierra Denim Vest (M) // Citizens of Humanity Ayla Raw Hem Crop (29) // Schutz Fairy Slides in Oyster (7.5) // NAGHEDI Nomad Hobo Bag in Cashmere
I personally like the vest-as-a-top trend. It’s an easy and simple way to style your favorite jeans or pants, and the somewhat unexpected aspect wearing of the vest as a top keeps your look fun and playful.
This white denim version caught my eye when it dropped at Evereve a couple months ago. I really like the contrasting buttons and the subtle pocket detail, and the bright white stretch denim is perfect for pairing with other neutrals or pretty much any shade of blue denim.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find the perfect fit. The small was too short and snug, and while the medium is a better length, it’s a little loose under the arms and around the waist, and it gapes when I lean forward.
I’m thinking of taking it to a tailor to have it fitted to me because I think it just needs some minor adjustments to look perfect. It’s nice and stretchy, so it if was more fitted, I think it would be perfect. Before I do that, I’ve ordered this Spanx version, to see if it fits better off the rack.
I took these pictures anyway because I like the look, and this vest seems to work for a lot of people. I’ve seen it on a lot of my fellow bloggers and influencer types.
I tried this white vest here at home with blue jeans, and I put together an Instagram Reel with that look. It is definitely more in line with my personal style, but the day we took these pictures, I was playing around with these Citizens of Humanity Ayla Raw Hem Crop Jeans, and I thought this was a fun pairing.
I really like the weight of the denim and that almond color, and they have a slight horseshoe shape to them, which plays into the season’s current trends, but I don’t feel like they do much for me. I didn’t end up keeping them, but this vest would be cute with other ecru jeans.
To keep the look neutral, I added these puffy Schutz Fairy Slides in the Oyster and my new NAGHEDI Nomad Hobo Bag in the cashmere.
These puffy slides are trendy and fun, and they’re actually quite comfortable for a flat sandal. There’s no support or anything like that, but if your feet don’t have any special needs, I think they’re really fun for summer.
And here’s a closeup of the bag. I was eyeing this for several months, and I finally took the plunge. It’s so chic and lightweight, and a nice quality too. The woven texture and hobo style combines two of my favorite spring bag trends, but it’s also a classic look that won’t be dated in a few years.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the suit vests for spring and summer. Are you rocking the vest-as-top trend, or are you sitting this one out? If you prefer more coverage, I’ve also seen them worn over tanks and tees. I didn’t feel like I had quite the right base layer, so I didn’t try mine that way, but I think it’s a cute look too.
