The Faux Fur Vest ~ Part 1

Happy Wednesday! So you guys know me by now and you know my style is pretty classic and casual. I'm not a HUGE followers of trends unless I see one that catches my eye...and then after that, it takes me at least one season to actually TRY the trend!

I feel like I have gotten to the point where I have lots of wearable pieces in my closet and I am having fun mixing and matching. I every now and then I will add in a trendy item if:

1) It's not very expensive ~ I don't care to spend lots of money on pieces I think will only be around a season or two.

2) I can wear it with at least 3 other items/outfits in my closet. If it's not versatile, I don't bring it home!

This black faux fur vest fit the bill!!!

Faux Fur Vest: JC Penny- i cannot find it online but here is one similar
Burgandy Cords: Loft (similar, in Tibetian Red)
White Tee: Kohls (similar)
Black Boots: Sears (exact)

I found several ways to wear this vest using items I already had. I'll show more fur vest outfits in later posts! But this black color I am finding it super versatile! For size reference, this is Jr. Size Small.

Listen, finding a faux fur vest is HARD! They seem to be everywhere but only .01% are going to actually look decent on you #justsayin. I found either the DAF (Dead Animal Factor) was SUPER high and I looked like I had roadkill on me OR they were too wide the the shoulders and I looked like a football player--NOT a flattering look! Have you guys noticed that??

Here are a few I think would fit the bill, but it's really hard to know unless you try them on:

Next, I will be styling a casual look with jeans and boots AND a dressy "holiday party" look! Stay tuned for that! In the meantime, I'll leave you with a few of my fave faux fur vest looks from Pinterest ~

Casual ~

"Dressy" ~

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