Today is a super style spring vest collab! We are co-posting with Cyndi Spivey, Jo Lynne Shane, and Midwestern Melissa to bring you one utility vest styled four different ways. How fun is that!?! Make sure to click over and see how they are wearing their utility vest today.
I think it’s wonderful to see how different women with different body shapes can work a trend. I wholeheartedly believe that EVERY body shape is beautiful and that EVERY woman has something special and gorgeous about her – no matter what age she is!
I usually wear this vest with a tee shirt and pants, but wanted to change it up and try something new. (See how I styled it with a striped top and ponte pants here or with a plain tee and jeans here.) I found this black midi dress at GAP Factory for $13. SCORE!
My vest has been an all season favorite this year and last. It’s a great add to a basic wardrobe. I usually don’t wear a necklace with it because the vest has a lot of details: epaulettes, flaps, and snap buttons on the chest and the hips, and a draw string.
BooHoo//Hinge//Caslon//Charlotte Russe
Sebby//Charlotte Russe//Lucky//Maison
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Make sure to see the 3 OTHER STYLE IDEAS for your SPRING VEST from  Jo Lynne Shane, Cyndi Spivey, and Midwestern Melissa!
COMMENT OF THE WEEK:
“Shannon, this was a great post! You look lovely, I like your hat. I’d love a hat like that…I bought a navy maxi skirt earlier this year, and was planning on wearing it with T-shirt type tops that are gently tailored at the waist. I didn’t think of wearing it with blouses, tucking those in and then ‘blousing out’. Tried this today and now I’ve got two more lovely outfit options, so thanks. Getting much more use out of my pieces that way…” EMMAÂ
Thank you for your kind words Emma! I’m thrilled you were inspired to try new ways to wear your maxi skirt. Â I hope everyone will also be encouraged to get more use out of this great spring staple.
Today we are linked up with:
Shop Your Closet by Jaymie | Elegance and Mommyhood | Friday Favorites | The Pleated Poppy
The Mummy Chronicles |Shopping My Closet
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This is so fun. I LOVE that you styled your vest with a dress. I have a new black t-shirt dress that is sort of lacking in shape. I think I will try it with my utility vest – and maybe my shorter denim vest too. You look great!
Thanks Jo-Lynne. I wanted to try something different. I LOVE the black midi dress. It’s the first one I’ve found that fits me right. The midi length can be challenging. I don’t think I would wear this dress without a belt. 😉
xx-S
I’m so glad to be collaborating with you today. I love how you styled the vest with a black dress! You look so cute!
Love your outfit! Might wear that one soon. 😉 Just need a necklace that works with my vest. 😉 x-S
I had never, ever thought to put a utility best with a dress before!! You did it very well (plus heels!). Love how the black dress complements your hair too and contrasts with the rest of the outfit!
Thank you Sunshine! Melissa mentioned that Pinterest has a lot of ideas on how to wear a utility vest. 😉
xx-S
That looks adorable!! Thanks for including me in the collab.
Cyndi
Thanks for joining in despite your crazy schedule!!
The vest looks so cute with a dress. I love it 🙂
Thanks Anna! I’m so glad you liked it. I wanted to try something new. x-S
What a fantastic look! I really love the black dress and olive vest combo and the colors work so well together!! I will definitely try it!
Thank you Suzanne! I hope you like it!!! x-S
Your outfit is really cute! I love the vest and dress together. 🙂
Wow! I love this look. You look great in this outfit!
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Thanks Rams, I had so much fun putting this together. The more the merrier! x-S
Love your outfit <3 This vest looks nice with black!
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Thank you so much. Glad you stopped by!
This looks great!!!!!! 🙂
Jaymie
Thanks Jaymie!! Been fun getting to know you. Love your style. xx-S
Awesome layering… everything flows together!!… I like how you post a comment of the week, clever/creative idea!!!
♥
Amber
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Thanks Amber. I’m trying to build a supportive community where people feel free to add their styling advice and ask questions. 🙂 xx-S
This was a fun collaboration idea! Your vest looks so fantastic with this dress – very classic styling (which I always favor!). And this is a random note but I love that your dress has a v-neckline. That’s my favorite type of neckline and actually quite difficult to find in a dress!
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Thank you Gina, V-necks are universally flattering and I would like to incorporate more of those into my wardrobe. I love how simple yet pulled together your outfits are. You do a great job! xx-S
I love the way you styled the vest with a dress!