Fringe Benefits

After a weekend of (too much) fun in the sun, a loose-fit, chic style is essential.

how to wear a vest in the summer

A few friends and I spent Saturday afternoon outdoors at the annual Veuve Clicquot polo classic, and let’s call it the “luck” of the Irish and just say that I’ve landed my first sunburn of the season. Ouch!

(And one hell of a champagne hangover, but that’s nothing a lot of water and a little sweat couldn’t cure…)

grey shirt dress outfit reversible vegan leather tote

I’m really happy I pulled the trigger on this cotton t-shirt dress, because I’ve been wearing at least once every week for the past month or so – regardless of the occasion… For work or weekend, dressed up or dressed down; you name it.

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Low-key and laid-back was the name of the game for today, and once I pulled on this piece, styling was the easy part:

You know I love a good vest (I just got this blush pink style), and this vegan leather handbag goes with just about anything.

Whether styled with sneakers — as worn a few weeks ago — or a cute pair of fringe pumps (that also come in black), this dress definitely works overtime in the wardrobe department. Well worth the $49 investment!

casual grey dress for summer

schutz kija fringe shoes

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Clothing:

Dress: Bench via Zappos (also in tank form)
Vest: Club Monaco (similar here and here under $100)
Vegan leather handbag: Nordstrom (my favorite — it’s reversible!)
Fringe heels: c/o Schutz (also comes in black; runs TTS)

Beauty:

Hair styling: Living Proof’s No Frizz collection (introductory kit here)
Lipstick: NARS velvet matte lip pencil in ‘Never Say Never’
Eyebrows: Benefit Instant Brow pencil

*Click to shop: women’s vests | schutz shoes
this outfit (below):

reversible-black-tote-bag

*Shop the trend: Vests for women
Buy at: ASOS | Nordstrom | Topshop | below:

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Lydia Hudgens Photography

25 comments

    • Yes, you do. I bought this one last year and it’s been known around here as “THE vest” because of how much I wear it… If you need style ideas, search (right-hand side-bar of the site) “Club Monaco Vest” x

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