The other day, I popped into TheDryBar to get a blow-out and saw an uber-chic patron sporting a long, sleeveless waistcoat/vest dealie over black cropped pants and a blouse. I could not stop staring at her outfit. She looked so put-together, channeling the likes of these lovelies:
Now, we can go super high-end with this Michael Kors stunner ($2,250):
I like it with a gray sweater (Alexander Wang, $372 — also love this style and this style from Banana; I was SHOCKED at how incredible the current season is! Lots of goodies!), gray trim cropped pants ($120), and some suede pumps (gray or camel would look fab, but I like a pop of color…$245):
Finish with bright red lipstick (this is the famous shade on J. Crew models – they finally created a version for us!); chunky gold bracelet (on sale for $68); and a bag to dream about (Rochas, $1,575):
Get the sleeveless coat look for less with:
+This crisp Topshop variation.
+This discounted Alexander Wang style.
+A trench style from Band of Outsiders.
+Woolen style from hot new line Joa.