Daily Obsession: Vests

Menswear-inspired pieces don’t need to automatically assume androgyny. On the contrary - there is something brazenly feminine and self-confident about donning a fedora, tuxedo jacket, or in today’s obsession: a vest.

$100 and Under

A relaxed shape gives this Fluxus Papa vest a certain insouciant versatility. As seen on Leighton Meester. $65

Get John Varvatos at a fraction of the price with this striped vest (produced for Converse). $68 (orig. $195)

Belting this double-breasted Banana Republic vest emphasizes the waist. $69.99 (orig. $98)

The Mid-Rangers

This Robert Rodriguez halter vest is totally unnecessary yet bizarrely beautiful. $259

Black piping details adds sass to this Rag & Bone double-breasted vest. $116 (orig. $290)

A pseudo mandarin collar and built-in belt are special finishing touches for this Development Dreyfus Vest. $105 (orig. $264)

The Spendy Picks

Menswear is re-imagined as a beautifully structured dress in this Alexander Wang piece. $695

Mike & Chris are the masters of downtown style and leather items, and their Dallas belted lambskin vest is no exception to either rule. $438 (orig. $627)

A fabulously insane vest by way of waistcoat by Fashion Fringe winner Eun Jeong. It’s like something that you would wear to your favorite enemy’s wedding just to mess with them. $2920