Subject: Gushing & MAILBAGHi CheapJAP: I love love LOVE your site. It is definitely one of my TOP 5 blogs and, believe me, for reasons I can’t quite explain, I read a lot of blogs.
Since I love not only your frugal point of view, but also your awesome style, maybe you can help me out. I recently purchased this vest from urban outfitters. I got in in white. I didn’t have any ideas as to what I would wear it with and I reasoned that I could figure it out once it was all mine. Unfortunately,this hasn’t happened and I’m kind of stuck. It is a halter so it looks kind of goofy hanging open so I think it will need to remain buttoned.
What do you say? Any ideas???
Thanks in advance, k.
Subject: Re: Gushing and MAILBAG
hiiii k.,i actually had your question in mind on my latest cheap jap challenge; as the vest pictured was one of the less trashy items at mandee, it was both a suitable challenge item AND an answer to your query, so i obvs bought it ($19.99, not baaad). see, i too struggle with vests. whenever i put one on, i’m always like, “what’s the point?” i think they’re ridiculous and gratuitous over fitted tees a la urban, and rather man-ish worn open.
alas, after multiple failed outfit attempts, i had an ah ha! moment. the best vests serve the same purpose as a belt – they’re an accessory used to shape something shapeless, like a loose button-down shirt, or a jersey-knit t-shirt dress. i paired mine with what i’m fairly sure is a men’s button-down nightshirt and theory pants, both scored at beacon’s closet. it totally works, riiiiight?!
thanks so much for your comments; psyched you like the site! i hope these tips allow you to enjoy your investment sometime soon.
mwah! Cheap JAP
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I have another suggestion for the white vest. I bought a really similar one from club monaco a little while ago and I wear it with a really voluminous pink skirt- creates a contrast of proportions that I really love.