How do you wear a denim vest??

Aust99 · 10-15-2009, 03:29 AM

Hey... I bought a denim vest recently, similar to this one - Attachment 71585 but without the studs on the front and I have worn it with a flower pettern dress and boots. I was wondering if any of you ladies have embraced the vest this season and would love to hear what you wear them with.

I think as a plus size girl they can look great and I'm hoping to hear about more people wearing them.

I need inspiration as I'm at a loss at the moment. It's spring in Aust now so if you wore them over the summer your thoughts would help me too. It's starting to warm up! yay

Thanks

Inhibited · 10-15-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Aust99

Hey... I bought a denim vest recently, similar to this one - Attachment 71585 but without the studs on the front and I have worn it with a flower pettern dress and boots. I was wondering if any of you ladies have embraced the vest this season and would love to hear what you wear them with.

I think as a plus size girl they can look great and I'm hoping to hear about more people wearing them.

I need inspiration as I'm at a loss at the moment. It's spring in Aust now so if you wore them over the summer your thoughts would help me too. It's starting to warm up! yay

Thanks

I like the vest with a summer dress, i think it is a great style..

goofy girl · 10-15-2009, 05:25 AM

black turtleneck, jeans and black ankle boots

EDIT: i just noticed you're in Oz...so maybe not a turtleneck LOL

Aust99 · 10-15-2009, 04:20 PM

thanks ladies... I love the dress and vest look too.... the issue I had with wearing them with jeans was the 'denim on denim' look.... ok only if they are diff colour denims?? or still a bit cowboyish?

Thanks for your suggestions. :-)

Inhibited · 10-15-2009, 05:36 PM

I think denim on denim can be a bit to much as well, like in the first pic, but i like the second pic when the top is longer than the vest. I can't pull it off but i also like the look with leggings.

bobbleheaddoll · 10-16-2009, 04:29 PM

was peekin on the web for ideas for you...seem to see alot of denim vests as the pop of color over a monochromatic outfit...like black tee, black pants and the vest...

let us know what you choose!

cherylharrell · 10-16-2009, 09:33 PM

I had a few of those a few yrs back but outgrew them. I remember wearing them with pants & jeans. Kinda cowboyish (er cowgirlish) looking...

katorade · 10-16-2009, 10:33 PM

How about with a nice pair of structured wide-leg linen trousers and a really feminine blouse with a ruffled placket and short sleeves? It is getting warm there, right?

Back in the day we used to jokingly refer to denim on denim as a "Canadian tuxedo", though I can't say Canada had specific rights on the look. I saw plenty of hockey hair and Wrangler pants suits south of the Mason Dixon.

Tracii · 10-17-2009, 12:07 AM

A denim vest looks great with wide legged kaki's and a plain colored Tee.
A blouse with a ruffled front or sleeves looks great too with say black jeans.
Katorade's idea is great too.
You can really do a lot with a denim vest and a skirt or dress.
Bangles on your wrist and a chunky necklace work great for a casual look.
I have worn mine with a cami and jeans and thought it looked pretty cute.
Not too cowboyish IMO.

Tania · 10-17-2009, 12:08 AM

For a nineties look, you could wear your vest over a 3/4 sleeve ballet-style top in a solid color and a short knit or ruffley skirt in a darker solid color (I like black!). Oh and a long pendant necklace!

Aust99 · 10-17-2009, 07:34 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions ladies.. I'm going to wear it some time this week and I'll take a pic for the clothing thread. It is defiantly getting hot here now, was 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit) yesterday, and it's only spring... I'll be wearing the vest with a dress I think, or with black wide leg pants and a loose short sleeve top I think. :-)

10-15-2009, 03:29 AM	#1
Aust99 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oz Posts: 2,428	How do you wear a denim vest?? Hey... I bought a denim vest recently, similar to this one - Attachment 71585 but without the studs on the front and I have worn it with a flower pettern dress and boots. I was wondering if any of you ladies have embraced the vest this season and would love to hear what you wear them with. I think as a plus size girl they can look great and I'm hoping to hear about more people wearing them. I need inspiration as I'm at a loss at the moment. It's spring in Aust now so if you wore them over the summer your thoughts would help me too. It's starting to warm up! yay Thanks __________________ "Negative messages about weight are like boulders in a backpack. Girls lug them around everywhere they go. We need to help unload it"(Dr S) Last edited by Aust99 : 11-11-2011 at 05:32 AM.

10-15-2009, 05:25 AM	#3
goofy girl took a sharp left turn Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Providence Posts: 4,481	black turtleneck, jeans and black ankle boots EDIT: i just noticed you're in Oz...so maybe not a turtleneck LOL __________________ Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. - Confucius

10-15-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
Aust99 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oz Posts: 2,428	thanks ladies... I love the dress and vest look too.... the issue I had with wearing them with jeans was the 'denim on denim' look.... ok only if they are diff colour denims?? or still a bit cowboyish? Thanks for your suggestions. :-) __________________ "Negative messages about weight are like boulders in a backpack. Girls lug them around everywhere they go. We need to help unload it"(Dr S)

10-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
Inhibited Master Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1,621	I think denim on denim can be a bit to much as well, like in the first pic, but i like the second pic when the top is longer than the vest. I can't pull it off but i also like the look with leggings. Last edited by Inhibited : 02-14-2012 at 03:58 AM.

10-16-2009, 04:29 PM	#6
bobbleheaddoll loves her bhm! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,533	was peekin on the web for ideas for you...seem to see alot of denim vests as the pop of color over a monochromatic outfit...like black tee, black pants and the vest... let us know what you choose! __________________ you only spin once, baby. enjoy the ride.

10-16-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
cherylharrell Always Mikes Big Girl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Here in VA Posts: 1,829	I had a few of those a few yrs back but outgrew them. I remember wearing them with pants & jeans. Kinda cowboyish (er cowgirlish) looking... __________________ "God Loves You"-- Arlo Guthrie ♥♥ I love you Mike forever. 1951-2009 ♥♥

10-16-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
katorade Master Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,631	How about with a nice pair of structured wide-leg linen trousers and a really feminine blouse with a ruffled placket and short sleeves? It is getting warm there, right? Back in the day we used to jokingly refer to denim on denim as a "Canadian tuxedo", though I can't say Canada had specific rights on the look. I saw plenty of hockey hair and Wrangler pants suits south of the Mason Dixon. Last edited by katorade : 10-16-2009 at 10:35 PM.

10-17-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
Tracii Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,831	A denim vest looks great with wide legged kaki's and a plain colored Tee. A blouse with a ruffled front or sleeves looks great too with say black jeans. Katorade's idea is great too. You can really do a lot with a denim vest and a skirt or dress. Bangles on your wrist and a chunky necklace work great for a casual look. I have worn mine with a cami and jeans and thought it looked pretty cute. Not too cowboyish IMO.

10-17-2009, 12:08 AM	#10
Tania Disneyland Bobsled Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The corner of Small World Mall & Matterhorn Way. Posts: 1,979	For a nineties look, you could wear your vest over a 3/4 sleeve ballet-style top in a solid color and a short knit or ruffley skirt in a darker solid color (I like black!). Oh and a long pendant necklace! __________________ You're such a strange girl I think you come from another world ~ The Cure "She will never submit to any thing requiring industry and patience, and a subjection of the fancy to the understanding." ~ Mr. Knightley on Emma, Jane Austen's Emma

10-17-2009, 07:34 PM	#11
Aust99 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oz Posts: 2,428	Thanks for all the suggestions ladies.. I'm going to wear it some time this week and I'll take a pic for the clothing thread. It is defiantly getting hot here now, was 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit) yesterday, and it's only spring... I'll be wearing the vest with a dress I think, or with black wide leg pants and a loose short sleeve top I think. :-) __________________ "Negative messages about weight are like boulders in a backpack. Girls lug them around everywhere they go. We need to help unload it"(Dr S)

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