THE GOOD-TO-GO FUR VEST!

Let’s face it when it comes to dressing for cold weather the options are slim to none.  Spending my entire life in a cold weather climate this has been quite the dilemma!  As each winter approaches the question becomes how does one stay warm and fashionable at the same time? With so many accessories like earmuffs, scarves, furry boots, gloves, and other items to protect one from the cold the art of choosing which ones to create an instant polished look over looking like your one of the kids again heading to play in the snow can be quite complex! Luckily, I have done my research and a little secret I discovered along the way is that the fur vest is fashion’s best winter accessory. You can literally throw a fur vest with everything from skirts ,pants, dresses, sweaters, blouses, leggings and jeans.  Whether you want to wear with a blouse, sweater, or plain shirt the options are endless. Fur vests come in several colors and styles. In order to get the most bang for your buck go for styles and colors that can fit into your everyday wardrobe.  For a dressy casual version you can wear it with flared jeans, a white blouse, and heels like I did. On the other hand, for a more formal take wear it over a black dress or pants.   Here are some quick tips to make the good-to-go fur vest your best fashion accessory this winter season!

• Go for classic styles and stick to neutral colors like black, brown, beige, or crème to create more versatility

• To create a more formal look stick to monochromatic pieces and opt for a black colored fur vest

• Add leather pants and booties with your fur vest to create a rocker chic look

• Add flared jeans like I did to create a touch of bohemian glamour

• For an office appropriate look wear over a solid knit color dress or try a pencil skirt and turtleneck

• Look for styles that are going to flatter your body type.  If you’re taller go for longer lengths if your more on the petite side like myself go for silhouettes and styles that are not going over power you

• Remember it doesn’t have to be real fur it can be faux fur.  Whether it’s 25 dollars or 70 dollars it’s all about the look and feel principal that I stress which is moving your focus away from brand name items, and focusing on the look versus the cost.  

HERE ARE RECOMMENDED LINKS *= top picks

http://www.rainbowshops.com/Faux-Fur-Vest/1414066459195,default,pd.html?dwvar_1414066459195_color=CREAM

Faux Fur Sweater Vest in mocha at Rainbow $24.99- my vest *

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=LOVE21&category=Love21_Outerwear&productid=2000059280

Textured Faux Fur Vest at Forever 21 $44.80 *

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=outerwear_coats-and-jackets&productid=2000057254

Faux Fur Vest at Forever 21 $34.90 *

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=outerwear_coats-and-jackets&productid=2000101485

Longline Faux Fur Vest at Forever 21 $42.80