https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:21:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1347125 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:27:21 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1347125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That JCrew vest is very outdoor wear.</p> <p>Pendleton always has nice vests, though they are always a very&nbsp;traditional look.</p> <p>I just found this print one that is blue and cognac, not your color, but bring it up because of the current interest in these colors. &lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/FLORAL-PRINT-QUILTED-VEST/172463/fs/true.uts">http://www.pendleton-usa.com/p.....s/true.uts</a>&gt;</p> <p>They also tend to have traditional wool jacquard ones, though the current crop are in a very western look. &lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/ensemble/Gambler-Girl-Vest-and-Skirt/1068.uts">http://www.pendleton-usa.com/e.....t/1068.uts</a>&gt; I have a blue and black ikat wool print from a couple of years ago. I haven't worn it much lately because it's not exactly in tune with my current style favorites&nbsp;but I hate to get rid of it because&nbsp;the quality is so nice and I always get compliments when it comes out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1347093 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:25:37 +0000 catgirl 1347093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen this Barbour?&nbsp; I've had my eye on it forever and it gets great reviews.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/barbour-beadnell-quilted-liner/3237700?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ba.....n=wishlist</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1347090 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 15:23:01 +0000 KikiG 1347090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone.&nbsp; With your help, I think I clarified my thinking.&nbsp; The critical question is, is <b>this</b> garment outerwear, or inner wear?</p> <p>For my climate, probably the vest I brought home is <b><i>outerwear</i></b>.&nbsp; That changes everything--All I do to style it is pop on an appropriate scarf, and go, like Suz said, &nbsp;and it changes the dynamic also with respect to flattery.&nbsp; I think this vest is "dressy" enough (and not too far on the gear spectrum) to not look wrong with most everything I wear (unlike a sporty waxed cotton shooting&nbsp;jacket that would be way too "gear" to wear to work, for instance), and it would fill a hole in my outerwear, where I have a nice&nbsp;wool coat, and a rain coat, and nothing in between, in a very "in between" southern winter&nbsp;climate, where a "cold" day hits 45 degrees.&nbsp; I put it back in the sack to let it cool down, and now I'm going to go home and figure out if it makes the grade as outerwear.&nbsp; </p> <p>I would still very, very much like a vest that would be suitable to be a wear all day on purpose&nbsp;topper, that would be both&nbsp;flattering and comfortable inside.&nbsp; I&nbsp;now realize this needs to be a low bulk item&nbsp;that probably has flattering seaming or some other detail to not make me look boxy.&nbsp; I used to have, but shrank out of, long sleeve tee shirts, and this is a hole I will address this fall--I am very low on casual tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1346015 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:29:49 +0000 Thistle 1346015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I found one that was flattering enough, I would pair with knits. Like you, I struggle with button downs. They were really designed for a body type other than mine. Turtlenecks, light sweaters, etc. would pair nicely under such a best, although I would wear it more in the dead of winter, under my puffer, for another layer of warmth in my frigid office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1346012 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:22:10 +0000 chadya 1346012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had this and the Factory version on my list and decided against it as I really live my life in the suburbs, going to my car from the garage to store.&nbsp; I think if you are more of a city dweller it will fit better in your wardrobe.<br />Ended up with a tencel olive vest from MaxStudio that is better for me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345639 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:11:29 +0000 DonnaF 1345639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a down Bernardo vest that I wore all the time last F/W.&nbsp; I think I layered it over any long sleeve or 3/4 sleeve top, T, or sweater, including but not limited to button front shirts.&nbsp; </p> <p>Note:&nbsp; Last year, DD wanted a down vest for Christmas.&nbsp; I ended up ordering something like 1/2 dozen vests for her and tried on additional ones since we are similar in size.&nbsp; As you discovered, finding a fit is not so difficult; the hard part is finding flattery.&nbsp; Most looked too boxy.&nbsp; I had to size down on my vest, and DD's favorite was the same Bernardo vest in a slightly different colorway but in my regular size.&nbsp; Ours nips in under the bust, has quite a bit vertical seaming in the side sections, vertical pocket zips, is longer in the back, zippered slightly contrasting baffling, and a hood -- all very slimming features!)</p> <p>Found it!: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bernardo-hooded-insert-goose-down-vest-regular-petite/3523851?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/be.....n=wishlist</a> </p> <p>This one is similar and is this year's model:<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bernardo-hooded-packable-goose-down-vest/3824730?recs_type=related&amp;recs_productId=&amp;recs_categoryId=0&amp;recs_productOrder=1&amp;recs_placementId=PP_OOS&amp;recs_source=Rich_Relevance_Recs_R3&amp;recs_strategy=ViewedPurchased" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/be.....dPurchased</a> </p> <p>What I noticed in trying on mine and DD's just now is that the wrong size is not nearly as flattering.&nbsp; I wouldn't have normally tried on a smaller size (because I NEVER take PXS in anything other than T-shirts), but it was in stock and readily available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345590 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:15:30 +0000 Gaylene 1345590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my quilted vests in the fall and spring as toppers for sweaters, lightweight T's, and turtlenecks. I wear mine with jeans, cigarette pants, and a knit skirt/leggings/tall boots combo. The vests add a bit of warmth to my torso on cooler days, but don't need to be taken off when I am indoors like a jacket. They are the third layer that turns a jeans/T-shirt into an outfit. For the record, I don't think I've ever worn mine with a shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345519 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:57:25 +0000 Quietgirl 1345519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these in winter. Mine is rather more puffy (down) in black. For me, it requires a merino wool turtleneck and big scarf because it is my "coat" for as late into fall/ winter as I can push it. I hate being hot when I shop so this is a perfect option for me. I replicated it last year in faux fur. See Angie's post today with the plaid shirt and vest.</p> <p>It does sound like you have moved beyond this as a wish item. Would you say this item is more preppy than your current style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345486 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:14:50 +0000 viva 1345486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this vest and have wanted one but have never actually bitten. I think for me the challenge is that I wouldn't want to take it off inside because it would be part of the outfit -- and that's kind of challenging, because would you wear a vest like this inside? Would it get too warm? I don't know.</p> <p>I would probably wear it over slim-fitting tops -- long sleeve tees, slim crewneck sweaters, etc. With slim on top, I'd love bootcut jeans and booties on the bottom.<br />I would also try it over a more tunic style sweater -- it could be fun to layer it over something longer, so that the shirt-tail or sweater really hangs out lower beneath it. Maybe with ponte pants or leggings and boots.<br />I think it would be really great over a knitted turtleneck sweater, with jeans tucked into boots -- kind of a football-watching sort of outfit.<br />This vest would also be great over a sweater dress, or even with a pencil skirt and a fun graphic silk blouse and black knee-high boots.</p> <p>Okay, I think it is super versatile. Go play in your closet!!!</p> <p>ETA: Just adding that this version is sleek enough to really push it fashion-wise. I have a down vest but it cannot compete with this one as far as style goes. You can really amp this one up.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345485 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:12:26 +0000 Suz 1345485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I'd style it like in the photo, with a sweater or sweatshirt underneath. I might do a button up shirt, too -- but I'd be more likely to pair with a knit of some kind. And, knowing me, a scarf, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, here I am doing exactly that. My vest is not as nice looking as the J. Crew one. It's an old Land's End -- and definitely gear. But I do wear it occasionally as a fashion item, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>And here are <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/11/19/add-a-dose-of-fashion-to-the-puffy-vest/">Angie's thoughts on it!&nbsp;</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345484 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:11:22 +0000 JAileen 1345484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This vest looks pretty nice. It looks like the down vest version of a utility jacket. They show it with a thinnish sweater underneath.</p> <p>I wear vests a lot in the wintertime. We keep our house cool, for one thing, and on warmer days, a vest is enough for running errands. My life is super casual so I don't have to fit into any office dress codes.</p> <p>When I wear a vest I usually just wear a long sleeved tee underneath, and jeans. Do you have any long sleeved tees or thinnish sweaters?</p> <p>I'm not sure of the fit. In one place it says boxy fit, and in another it says slimmer silhouette. Those terms seem contradictory, to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jc-excursion-quilted-vest-fail-for-me#post-1345472 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:48:00 +0000 KikiG 1345472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've wanted a casual outerwear/innerwear vest forever, it seems like, but I never have been able to find one that I thought was remotely flattering.&nbsp; It has become sort of a shopping Holy Grail.&nbsp; </p> <p>Then:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/puffer/PRD~B0109/B0109.jsp?Nbrd=J&amp;Nloc=en_US&amp;Nrpp=48&amp;Npge=1&amp;Ntrm=quilted+vest&amp;isSaleItem=false&amp;color_name=BLACK&amp;isFromSearch=true&amp;isNewSearch=true&amp;hash=row1" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c.....38;Nrpp=48</a></p> <p>It fits, and is <i>flattering enough</i>.&nbsp;&nbsp; (Thank you Angie, for such a useful phrase.) The pockets organize the eye and make me look less wide.&nbsp; Why is it a fail? For my climate, this needs to be a topper/outfit maker, although a casual one.&nbsp; What I failed to consider until I got this home and tried to style it is that I have exactly one button up shirt (white).&nbsp; Period.&nbsp; (Reason: fit issues coupled with flattery issues).&nbsp; Most of my tops that I wear with my existing&nbsp;toppers are sleeve-free (because sleeves just bunch up) or are fluid and have dolman sleeves (flattery issues) which either&nbsp;aren't on with this sort of vest, or just make me look bulky.&nbsp; My shopping Holy Grail was apparently for a person I used to be a really long time ago, in a different body,&nbsp;when I had and rocked button up shirts.&nbsp; </p> <p>Am I missing something here? How would you all style such a vest? </p>