Basics 2: The Vest

Vests have become pretty popular nowadays. Last year, the popular kind of vest was the ‘butler vest’ (that’s what I call it), which enhances any look by adding a touch detail to an otherwise plain outfit. It also makes our busts look bigger (problem solved girls!). Loose vests are popular today. I see at least 5 girls (or even guys) wearing a loose vest in a day.

Oh, oh, before I continue, some of the vests I classify here are (I think) cardigans. Err, I just generalize them into one group. Teehee. 

I have a few in my closet. There’s three posted here in my blog and I think I have three more that I haven’t posted yet. My favorite is my pink ultra loose vest (see Rugged post). I like it because it looks different, and I feel superhero-ish whenever I wear it (imagine walking in the streets and your loose vest flying with the wind behind you). It’s also comfy to wear even during really hot days.

Vests can also solve clothing dilemmas. I have a part time job tutoring Korean kids so I have to look a little better that the usual pambahay look I used to wear to school (just kidding, I now wear ‘thought-over’ outfits to school). But there are times that I just want to wear spag-straps or tops that are a little too revealing for the “workplace.” So I solved this dilemma by wearing a vest during tutor time, then just take it off after teaching. 

I recommend having a vest in your closet because of the additional ‘oomph’ factor that you can get with one. It’s absolutely useful for any day of the week.

(Second installment! Woohoo! For any suggestions, questions or wild reactions, feel free to leave a message. Thanks!)