A military vest for all seasons: 8-way remix

Hello lovelies! Today marks my last post before my trip, but also the beginning of a remix series I'm really excited about. I've lined up eight fantastic guest posters who have agreed to feature different ways of styling an item of clothing which they self-selected from their own closet. The items range from blazers and dresses, to blouses and vests. My hope is that this series will help you see your own closet with a fresh set of eyes. Personally, I was very inspired by what they came up with, and I can't wait to share their results with you. I'm going to kick things off with my own remix. I picked a Calvin Klein military-style vest I bought at Winners over the summer. With a nod to Canada's four seasons, I thought it would be fun to show how you could style it year-round. Enjoy!

xx

Spring

 For an edgy, downtown look, try:

Distressed white jeans + neutral knit tank + neutral booties + statement necklace + neutral bag

 

jeans – Dynamite; white tank – RW & Co.; knit tank – Dynamite (also here and here); booties – Old Navy; necklace – Aakriti Designs; bag – thifted (Tignanello)

Welcome spring with a garden-inspired outfit. Try:

Floral skirt + fuchsia tee + coordinating belt + dark green pumps + colourful bag and accessories

 

skirt – thrifted (Joseph A.) (also here and here); tee – Jacob Lingerie; belt – Anne Klein; shoes – thrifted (Naturalizer); bag – thrifted (Chloe); earrings - Le Chateau; bracelets - Aakriti Designs

Summer

For a funky wildcard pairing, try:

Sequined skirt + graphic tee + wide belt + peep-toes + motorcycle bag + fedora + scarf

 

skirt – Reitmans (also here); tee – Calvin Klein via Winners; belt - ?; shoes – Guess via Winners; bag – Thailand markets; hat – thrifted (also here and here); scarf (on hat) – thrifted (Garage); bracelets - thrifted

Summer's too hot for layers so use the vest on its own as a top. Try:

Voluminous skirt + wide belt + coordinating wedges

skirt – Jus d’orange (also here); belt – swapped (Salena's Collection) (also here and here); wedges – Anne Klein; bracelets – Gifted; ring - Diva; earrings – Ardene

Autumn

For a safari-inspired look, try:

Animal print skirt + neutral silk button-down + animal print belt + coral necklace + gold accessories

 

skirt – thrifted (Joseph Ribkoff) (also here); shirt – thrifted with tags (Jalouzie) (also here); belt – thrifted ([ixi:z]; necklace - Dynamite; shoes - Elie Tahari via Winners (also here and here); watch - hand-me-down from Dad 

Bring a sundress into fall. Try:

Strapless sundress + coral cardigan + flat brown boots + coordinating belt

dress - Speechless via Winners; cardigan – thrifted (Cleo) (also here); belt - thrifted (Nygard); boots – Geox (also here and here); necklace – thrifted (Jones New York)

Winter

For a streamlined look, try:

Black turtleneck + black leggings + skinny black scarf as belt + tall black boots + oversized earrings

turtleneck – Jacob; leggings – Winners; belt – thrifted (Garage); boots – on loan from Mom; bag - Danier Leather; earrings - handmade and gifted; bracelets - thrifted; ring - Le Chateau

Warm up to winter with cozy layers. Try:

Sweater cardigan + animal print tank + green skinny trousers + shearling-style booties + vintage big cat brooch + layered bracelets

tank - Trendyland via Winners (also here); cardigan – swapped (Xhiliration); pants – Mexx (also here); booties - Sirens; brooch - vintage (Jonette Jewellery); bracelets - Le Chateau and gifted