I never expected that my utility vest would become one of the most worn items in my closet – but it seriously is!
It was somewhat of an impulse purchase when I grabbed it at Target two years ago, but now I wear it multiple days a week. I dress it up, dress it down, and have worn it to so so many different events and settings.
And considering it was originally under $30, that’s quite a deal! I’ve shared it in a few posts and Instagram outfits, but I figured I would round up all the ways I wear it. I can definitely say it was one of my best impulse purchases!
Over a sweater – from this post !
It’s in the 80s now so I don’t think I’m going to be wearing a sweater for a while, but I love adding this vest as a layer on fall or spring days. The sweater would be cute on it’s own but adding that additional layer just pushes it to the next level!
With shorts and a cute top – from this post! Aren’t these trees amazing?!?
There are trees still blooming in Lexington and I love the smell! It’s so glorious! This outfit is a way to wear the vest with a spring look and not look weighted down. I also love the added length of the vest when I’m wearing shorts – sometimes it’s nice to have that!
To work – more work outfits here!
I’m honestly shocked I don’t have more pictures of this vest with work outfits – because I wear it practically every week. I wore it last week, the week before, and probably the week before that…I’m not kidding! In fact a few of my coworkers have similar vests and we’ve showed up matching more than once – at least we all look cute?!
With a dress & boots! And yes I do wear this dress as much as I expected.
Sometimes you don’t want to add a sweater over a dress, but adding a vest is perfect! Loose dresses can be “too” oversized sometimes, and the vest gives you a bit of shape. Plus it’s nice to have pockets and somewhere to put your phone – or clip on a badge at work!
I’m also pleasantly surprised how this vest isn’t masculine! That might be an odd comment but I definitely think a “utility vest” could have a bulky aspect – but fear not, you can wear this with any feminine outfit!
My exact vest isn’t at Target anymore but I’ve found a ton more options in the carousel below. I really can’t overstate how much I love this piece – honestly, I would be so sad if something happened to it! So I’m 100% obsessed if we’re being honest 🙂
Happy Monday!
