Long and short puffer vests, or gilets, can be handy items. They are a visually effective and practical topper for mild weather, or for colder weather if you tend to run hot. They can also be worn indoors, keeping you just warm enough.
You can wear puffer vests over just about anything these days. Sport them with business casual and smart casual looks, or casual attire and athleisure. Choose a pattern or solid. Wear them tailored, fluid or oversized.
Onto some outfit ideas that you might be able to pull together from your wardrobe. Notably, all tops are worn UNTUCKED for a change.
1. Colour, Pattern, Texture, Shine
This outfit has is all. A pair of black cropped faux leather kick flares is paired with an oversized black and white striped pullover. Silver and black western boots add the shine. A long boxy olive and black puffer vest tops the combination, and is worn open to accentuate a vertical line down the front the body. I see a black, white or silver handbag bag too. Pattern mixed and playful.
2. Skirted
An earthy ombré pleated skirt is combined with a charcoal grey pullover that matches the grey in the patterned skirt. A toffee funnel neck short puffer vest is buttoned through and tops the lot. It also matches the pattern of the skirt. Its shorter length lengthens the leg line, showcasing more of the skirt. Flat black stompy mid-calf boots create welcome tension with the dressy skirt. Add an earthy bag. Casual Skirt Fabness.
3. Jeans and Slouch
A pair of slouchy BIG and wide blue jeans is paired with a chunky, textured and roomy orange turtleneck. A pearlesque short blush pink puffer vest tops the pairing. Classic white sneakers add a sporty touch. It complements the white satchel in terms of colour, and creates interesting tension in terms of silhouette. Minus the rips in the jeans, this is my favourite look of the bunch.
4. Suited
A formal pinstriped charcoal suit with slim straight trousers and tailored jacket is topped with a longline silver puffer vest. Dramatic tension and juxtaposition. Dressy silver boots add extra shine and match the metallic vest and silver hoop earrings. I see a bag in any colour complete the look.
5. Active
Last, a pair of very wide, pleated toffee chinos is combined with a sporty support act. A roomy cream hoodie is paired with an oversized cream quilted vest. I like the twinset effect. The sleeves are scrunched to create some structure, and temper the volume of the oversized tops. In keeping with the active theme, low profile red and cream sneakers are the on trend and punchy shoes of choice. Add jewellery, watch, bag, and eyewear as desired.
