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.
Loulou Studio Iba Cotton and Linen-Blend Twill Vest, $245 at Net-a-Porter
Etro Single-Breasted Vest, $615 at Mytheresa
H&M Asymmetric-Front Suit Vest in Light Taupe, $14.99 at H&M
Staud Brett Vest in Periwinkle, $225 at Staud
Attersee The Sculpted Vest in Tonal Stripe in Cream Stripe, $495 at Attersee
By Malene Birger Gray Bettas Vest, $235 at SSENSE
Rika Studios Fay Vest in Dusty Strawberry, $201 at The Frankie Shop
Pixie Market Honor Halter Pin-Stripe Vest, $129 at Pixie Market
Reformation Billie Vest Es, $168 at Reformation
Miu Miu Single-Breasted Gabardine Vest, $1,990 at Miu Miu
Mango Fitted Vest With Buttons in White, $29.99 at Mango
Zara Asymmetrical Back Vest, $49.90 at Zara
COS Longline Linen-Blend Waistcoat, $135 at COS
The Frankie Shop Maesa Asymmetric Woven Vest in Army Green, $195 at Net-a-Porter
Raey Dream Fluid Waistcoat, $580 at Matches Fashion
Zara Tailored Waistcoat, $45.90 at Zara
Stella McCartney Cropped Wool Waistcoat, $763 at Mytheresa
Maeve Tweed Cut-Away Vest, $128 at Anthropologie
Mango Suit Vest With Buttons in Coral Red, $69.99 at Mango
REMAIN Birger Christensen Gray Asymmetric Boxy Vest, $320 at SSENSE
The Frankie Shop Tansy Tailored Vest in Navy Pinstripe, $135 at The Frankie Shop
Reformation Clark Linen Vest in Oatmeal, $188 at Reformation
Mango Pinstriped Suit Vest, $39.99 at Mango
