Crushing On - Puffer Vests

I've been seriously crushing on a couple of outfit pictures making their rounds about Pinterest, and they both happen to feature puffer vests. I've never given much thought to this classic cold weather wear, but puffy down vests - padded gilets if you wanna be fancy - are my newest must have.

Image via / Get the Look: A.L.C. Lottie Sweater; NORTH FACE Astoria Down Vest; WALLIS Pencil Skirt; J.CREW Patent Skinny Belt; A.P.C. Gored Ankle Booties

Belting a puffer vest is a fun way to add a feminine shape to the loose form. To take the casual staple to the office keep colors subdued and throw it on over a sweater or blouse with patterned sleeves to add a little flair. 

Image via / Get the Look: ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO Printed Pants; VINCE Puffer Vest; A.P.C. Striped Silk Shirt; SEE BY CHLOE Wallabee Booties

The fashionable Sarah Rutson layered her puffer vest over a striped shirt and a jacket and paired it all with printed slouchy pants and chunky casual booties. The juxtaposition of comfortable Navajo print slouchy pants with a buttoned up stripe shirt is a fun way to up the anti on weekend wear. A draped collar on the puffer vest like this one from Vince adds instant sophistication. 

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