Want an extra layer but a sweater is too much? Wear your cozy scarf as a vest and make it happen in just one step.
c/o long sleeve button front shirt dress | c/o oversized navy check scarf | c/o brown leather belt | c/o cognac leather Chelsea boots | similar braided pouch clutch
Okay, let me state the obvious. This look is a little Christmas-y. I know, I know. While I did post the look via Instagram around the time I had planned to, the blog post didn’t happen. Christmas festivities did. And while I would have loved to have the blog post go live as planned, I’m learning to be okay with things not going exactly as planned due to enjoying life…especially the holiday season!
Now you may be saying, I don’t think it’s that Christmas and if so, forget what I said. Let’s move on! (and now I‘ totally realizing it’d be great for Valentine’s Day – so let’s focus on that!)
This look is actually one of my recent favorites and what I wore several times in late December/early January. It’s comfortable, suuuuuper cozy, and very cute! Plus it is that perfect totally put together but still kind of casual look allows it to work for so many different occasions.
While the shirt dress is absolutely fabulous and a piece you can wear for all seasons, the scarf is the real MVP of this look. Am I right? So let’s talk about it…
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How to Style a Scarf as a Vest in one easy step
Now, we could technically say it’s two/three steps but let’s not get technical!
Fold your scarf in half – hotdog style
Drape around your neck, over your shoulders
Cinch at the waist with a belt – you need a belt that is of average width. A thin belt will get lost in the coziness of the scarf and a thick belt will take over far too much. Also, it does not need to be a waist specific belt – I am wearing a regular belt that I wear with jeans and corduroys.
Now play around a bit! I moved the side edges of the scarf around a bit to cover my love handles (don’t love those) and then pulled out a bit at the top (around my shoulders) so it allowed for more movement/comfort.
That’s it! Now you have a cozy new vest and a completely different look!
c/o long sleeve button front shirt dress | c/o oversized navy check scarf | c/o brown leather belt | c/o cognac leather Chelsea boots | similar braided pouch clutch
How chic is this! I was planning to wear a blanket scarf this weekend and I might try it this way!
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
Aw thanks gal!! Yes you should – totally tag me if you share – I would love to see!
xo Laura Leigh
This is GENIUS! I love that the scarf gives a vest-y feel and keeps your shoulders warm. I’ll have to give this a try once the temperatures in Boston warm up a bit!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Thank you so much gal! So glad you think so and that you’re going to give it a try. Cannot wait to see you style it!
xo Laura Leigh
Totally in love with this look! So cozy and autumny!
Cate ღ 35mm in Style | Photography + Blogging
Aw thank you gal!
xo Laura Leigh
I love this look so much!
Xo, Kelsey
http://www.petiteinherheels.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Kelsey!
xo Laura Leigh
This is such a great styling idea x
Lisa | lisaautumn.com
Thanks Lisa! I appreciate that gal!
xo Laura Leigh
What a creative way to add a layer! Might need to use this trick for our trip next week!
-Morgan
The HER Chronicles [] http://theherchronicles.com
Thanks gal! Yes we will be needing all of the warmth.
xo Laura Leigh
This is such a chic look, lady! LOVE how you styled this. Definitely works for Valentine’s Day!
Dana | The Champagne Edit
Thanks girl friend! And yay glad you think so – glad that hit me haha.
xo Laura Leigh