Vests Suitable to Sport Solo This Spring and Use as…

Vests Suitable to Sport Solo This Spring and Use as Layering Devices Immediately

Worth the investment. (Credit: Courtesy of Rika Studios)

It's a tricky time of year. Frankly, it's too late to be stocking up on winter items. Buying spring-ready fare may be frustrating since it may be some time before you can wear your new pieces. There's nothing as vexing as staring at your new must-haves knowing you have to wait to try them out. Enter suit vests, the buy-now, wear-now and wear-later solution.

Allow us to clarify. We're only focusing on the suit variety. You know, vests that are the third part of a three-piece suit. That doesn't mean we don't love sweater vests. They're great, especially in winter. Suit vests, on the other hand, work well in pretty much every season. You can layer them during both fall and winter or rock them on their own in spring and even summer. We'll leave it up to you whether you also want to purchase the coordinating blazers and trousers.

There are actually a surprising number of silhouettes to choose from. You have your hits-right-at-the-waist classic takes. Or you can favor a cropped version. Perhaps you enjoy boxier cuts or asymmetrical buttons. Maybe you're looking for halters. Regardless, we've got you covered. Solid or pinstripe is another decision you'll have to make.

When it comes to color, we wanted to make sure to include some brighter shades and even some pastels. Think orange, red, pink, periwinkle and fuchsia. In addition to more neutrals, like gray, black, brown and butter yellow. This time only one of our picks is over $1,000. In fact, we're highlighting ones for as low as $15. That doesn't mean we left out designer options. Etro, Stella McCartney and Staud are all on the reasonably-priced table.

Here are the most stylish suit vests on the market.