Fashion or Faux Pas: The Vest Trend

Posted by Colleen on March 27, 2009 in Fashion

The vest. It’s the kind of clothing piece that always looks better on someone else, or brings back horrid fashion nightmares from 5th grade, right? But it’s Spring 2009 and I’m not talking about your average chunky sweater vest, I’m talking about vests that come in all shapes, styles, fabrics and prices… you can wear them cropped, beaded, draped, fringed and more… but does that make them fashionable? You decide!

This spring there are two main vest styles to hit the “trend-way”: the over-sized vest and the lightweight sweater vest. Obviously any vest works best as a layering piece but you choose how you can best wear one. Some vests have the ability to elongate your torso while others have the ability of adding sass to your outfit, and regardless of what you think of them right now, you may change your mind once you try one on… and Dealio is here to help you find a great new spring vest for the best possible price!

Let’s start with the most expensive first… I, who feel as though I am anti-vest right now, actually LOVE this one. From IntermixOnline.com, the Helmut Lang Drape Silk Vest. Wow. To me, this oozes confidence and fashion know-how. Made of silk, obviously, with an asymmetric cut that can be worn closes or open. If it weren’t for the price, I might give this one a whirl!

Splurge: Helmut Lang Drape Silk Vests – $360, IntermixOnline

For the more budget-minded, take a look at this Self Esteem Twin Print Vest on sale at Amazon. What do you think? It’s lightweight and nicely-shaped into. Looks easy enough to wear… kind of a “Bohemian Vest” look.

Steal: Self Esteem Twin Printed Vest, $24.99 now $19.99 @ Amazon

Here is a trendy sweater vest by BCX on sale now at Macy’s. It features a deep v-neck, button closures, and endless possibilities for layering. The best part might be the price though, just $19.99!

Steal: BCX Sweater Vest, $36 now $19.99 @ Macy’s

So what do you think? Could you give the vest a try this spring? Have you already? What are people saying about the vest where you live and work? Before you buy any vest be sure you check out Dealio first for all the latest coupons and sale information from your favorite retailer.

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