I purchased this jacket/vest on a whim last year, and it unfortunately became one of those items that was worn once (seen here) and never again. In another attempt to expand the variety of silhouettes that I am wearing and to not let anything in my closet go to waste, I took off the “cape” portion of the piece off and wore it as a simple vest. I love how drastically different of a feel it now gives off and it was ideal for a casual day of food truck lunching and a little bit of shopping.
Wearing: YesStyle blouse, labeless trench vest (wore it with attached cape here), J Brand jeans, Zara pumps, Tom Ford sunnies, Wilfred belt, BCBG cuff
Girlie Blogger says
Purchases on a whim are the best. Love how you belted the jacket.
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Rosalinda Tjioe says
Adore the trench vest! X
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Leonie says
I wouldn’t have been able to tell that it’s the same item – it looks great without the cape (and with, obviously). I like how you added the leopard belt for a bit of detail. Oh and that bag is beyond beautiful!
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♥ Heels Are My Drugs ♥ says
perfect outfit! love your sunnies and two tone heels so much! zara’s this shoes are on every blogger’s feet but you use it well 😉
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Fashion is for idiots [like us] says
Wonderful look! and you look so happy! 🙂
Gorgeous bag! xx
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colorsdiary says
it looks so cool!
Alicia says
This vest is such a versatile piece and the perfect finishing touch / warm extra layer… you must make more use of it this year!
Annika says
i like your belt, looks lovely on coat!
Kate says
This is so cute, Jen! I absolutely LOVE the vest/trench! I have been searching for a long vest for ages now, but haven’t had any luck! Love how it pulls together an outfit! Love that you paired it with a leopard print belt, and the shoes, of course, are perfection! xo!
GIRL AND CLOSET says
Adore this trench vest, Jen. It’s absolutely stunning and so beautifully styled. xo
pjlatte says
You look fantastic! Love the leopard belt against your black coat!
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Erin at thesparkle.net says
leopard belt around a coat – what an innovative idea, jen! did you mention who makes the bag (i think i may be blond, haha) x
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My Dressy Ways says
I love it!
CessOviedo says
Pretty fantastic idea to belt the coat, leo is always a great touch!
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diana kang says
super cute xx
Amy says
Like how you wore the trench! great outfit.
Cara says
That is such a fantastic piece, fun when you can take something off or add something to make the item the perfect fit! Love the leopard belt you added too!
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Kristy says
The first shot is AAAAAAHMAZING! So jealous of your outfits lately. I can’t seem to wear anything but my huge winter parka 🙁 Hope you had a great weekend, Jen! 🙂
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Jess ♡ says
SO gorgeous, I love how you can mix and match all your pieces so perfectly, I definitely need to learn a thing or two.
Have a lovely upcoming week 🙂 xo
Fashionable Memories says
You’re so stylish! You can layer your clothes so well!
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alison*elle says
That’s so great that the cape part is removable – I love both ways to wear it, actually. Where’s the little purse from? It’s so cute.
xo, alison*elle
sharon lei says
Jen, that is such a versatile piece. I thought I loved it with the cape attached, but I love it even more as a vest!!! And with it cinched at the waist with a pop of leopard is the icing on the cake. 🙂 Um, and that bag…. magnificent! Is it vintage? I adore it.
Oooo food truck lunching! YUM. When you’re in Hawaii, we’ll hit up the Kahuku shrimp truck (Oahu) together. Best shrimp evaaaarrr! Hurry, come on over!! hee hee.
Here’s to a fabulous week, Jen.
xx Love & Aloha
Britt+Whit says
love this look Jen! great photos!
love from San Francisco,
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Really Petite says
amazing pictures. you look gorgeous Jen!
Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says
Love that! Very cool way to may outerwear part of your…er normal wear? Not sure about the term – innerwear didn’t sound right 😛
Marisa says
Gorgeous light in these photos! Love how you re-worked the vest.
Marisa
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Jacquelyn says
Love the sun in these photos! And your cuff is fantastic, need to find myself something like that!
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FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION says
SO cute! Love how the vest adds dimension and all of your accessories are fab as usual! xo
Cee says
What an intriguing piece! I’m also in the process of trying to rewear things that I bought on a whim and haven’t given proper attention to, but I doubt I have anything as unique as this trench vest. Beautifully styled as always 🙂
xox,
Cee
Tina says
Very nice vest trench, I need me one of thosee!!
-Tina.
Natasha Fatah says
I love that sleeveless trench Jen! You wear it so well!
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jo says
LOVE the photos and bag! Where did you get the bag?
cryskay says
i love how you styled this trench vest! i’ve been looking for one, but with the heat we have going on… i’m not sure if its realistic to purchase. xx
Alexandra says
Absolutely loving how you style this, the beautiful warm tones are perfect with it! Love the pop of leopard.
Alex xoxo
Vittoria @ The Beautiful Things says
love those shoes!
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Shannon says
It looks very cool as a vest! Love the way you styled this.
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Goodwill Finds Honolulu says
I love vests! Sometimes you just have some awesome sleeves to show off! 🙂 Thank you!
Ester Ulaya says
waoo, so nice
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.sabo skirt. says
Nice post! You look amazing in here! The trench coat looks great on you. We love it!
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Jelisaveta Djukanovic says
Beautiful! 🙂
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pia says
the light in the photos is beautiful, and the trench vest looks great !
great blog, definitely following !!
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Life's a shoe says
oooh nice!!!! its great how you placed a thin leopard print belt on your coat, makes a great impact to your outfit and adore those shoes!
Karen (littlepiecefnb) says
What a great way to remix an old piece! Love this effortless look!
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Bunnie says
I love the vest, it looks great! And I love your shoes and your belt. I can’t wait for more sunny days like this!
Lisa says
OMGOSH I AM SO JELLY!! i actually tried to order your pyramid stud cuff from BCBG a couple of months ago.. and they processed my order and then an ENTIRE month later.. they wrote to me canceling my order because they were sold out! GRRR!! it looks SO PHENOMENAL on you!!