How to Incorporate a Quilted Vest into Your Closet

The quilted vest might have a preppy reputation (think: ski bunnies and Ralph Lauren ads), but for winter wear this warm, we think everyone should benefit from it. Easily layered into equestrian ensembles and a staple in any collegiate closet, these takes on this sleeveless coat are cute as they are classic, but if it’s not your style it doesn’t mean it won’t work in your wardrobe.

Make Your Outerwear an Outfit

In the winter months, your coat and scarf combos are as much a part of your ensemble as your blouse and jeans underneath. So give your outerwear a little finesse when you layer it like you would any other outfit.  Whether your coat is bright blue or winter white, layering a black quilted vest underneath will give your look dimension. The sheen of the satin fabric and the geometric padding of the quilt adds texture as well as warmth while the wear-with-all black won’t overpower your jacket.

Transition Your Intern-Seasonal Jackets

Is your distressed denim or leather biker jacket your transitional coat of choice? Get a few extra miles out these in-between pieces when you layer them over your gillet. Choose a vest that is the same or shorter length as your jacket so it sits nicely underneath. Make the layering feel purposeful by keeping your quilted vest closed and let your coat stay open.

Create a Unique Silhouette

Mastering minimalism is all about finding appreciation in simplicity. If you love a streamlined silhouette and understated style, then consider incorporating a longline quilted vest into your closet. The quilted fabric will give the vest a soft structure that will play off the proportions of your other pieces, and in a neutral color like cream it will complement your closet’s color palette. Slip it on over your turtle neck and cropped palazzo pants for a puffy take on a duster.

Count on a quilted vest to be the hardest working piece in your winter wardrobe whether you’re skiing in the Alps or just striding down the sidewalk

Meet the perfect seasonal layering piece: the puffer vest.

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