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
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Purchases on a whim are the best. Love how you belted the jacket.
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by Girlie Blogger on January 30, 2012 at 12:34 AM. #
Adore the trench vest! X
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by Rosalinda Tjioe on January 30, 2012 at 12:41 AM. #
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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by Leonie on January 30, 2012 at 1:17 AM. #
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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by ♥ Heels Are My Drugs ♥ on January 30, 2012 at 1:44 AM. #
Wonderful look! and you look so happy! :)
Gorgeous bag! xx
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by Fashion is for idiots [like us] on January 30, 2012 at 1:58 AM. #
it looks so cool!
by colorsdiary on January 30, 2012 at 2:48 AM. #
This vest is such a versatile piece and the perfect finishing touch / warm extra layer... you must make more use of it this year!
by Alicia on January 30, 2012 at 4:27 AM. #
i like your belt, looks lovely on coat!
by Annika on January 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM. #
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!
by Kate on January 30, 2012 at 6:02 AM. #
Adore this trench vest, Jen. It's absolutely stunning and so beautifully styled. xo
by GIRL AND CLOSET on January 30, 2012 at 6:17 AM. #
You look fantastic! Love the leopard belt against your black coat!
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by pjlatte on January 30, 2012 at 7:10 AM. #
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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by Erin at thesparkle.net on January 30, 2012 at 7:14 AM. #
I love it!
by My Dressy Ways on January 30, 2012 at 7:19 AM. #
Pretty fantastic idea to belt the coat, leo is always a great touch!
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by CessOviedo on January 30, 2012 at 8:01 AM. #
super cute xx
by diana kang on January 30, 2012 at 8:32 AM. #
Like how you wore the trench! great outfit.
by Amy on January 30, 2012 at 8:38 AM. #
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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by Cara on January 30, 2012 at 9:02 AM. #
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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by Kristy on January 30, 2012 at 9:02 AM. #
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
by Jess ♡ on January 30, 2012 at 9:27 AM. #
You're so stylish! You can layer your clothes so well!
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by Fashionable Memories on January 30, 2012 at 9:38 AM. #
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.
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by alison*elle on January 30, 2012 at 9:53 AM. #
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
by sharon lei on January 30, 2012 at 10:32 AM. #
love this look Jen! great photos!
love from San Francisco,
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by Britt+Whit on January 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM. #
amazing pictures. you look gorgeous Jen!
by Really Petite on January 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM. #
Love that! Very cool way to may outerwear part of your...er normal wear? Not sure about the term - innerwear didn't sound right :P
by Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) on January 30, 2012 at 12:22 PM. #
Gorgeous light in these photos! Love how you re-worked the vest.
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by Marisa on January 30, 2012 at 12:52 PM. #
Love the sun in these photos! And your cuff is fantastic, need to find myself something like that!
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by Jacquelyn on January 30, 2012 at 1:29 PM. #
SO cute! Love how the vest adds dimension and all of your accessories are fab as usual! xo
by FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION on January 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM. #
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
by Cee on January 30, 2012 at 5:55 PM. #
Very nice vest trench, I need me one of thosee!!
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by Tina on January 30, 2012 at 6:13 PM. #
I love that sleeveless trench Jen! You wear it so well!
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by Natasha Fatah on January 30, 2012 at 7:16 PM. #
LOVE the photos and bag! Where did you get the bag?
by jo on January 30, 2012 at 8:14 PM. #
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
by cryskay on January 30, 2012 at 8:41 PM. #
Absolutely loving how you style this, the beautiful warm tones are perfect with it! Love the pop of leopard.
Alex xoxo
by Alexandra on January 30, 2012 at 9:31 PM. #
love those shoes!
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by Vittoria @ The Beautiful Things on January 30, 2012 at 9:32 PM. #
It looks very cool as a vest! Love the way you styled this.
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by Shannon on January 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM. #
I love vests! Sometimes you just have some awesome sleeves to show off! :) Thank you!
by Goodwill Finds Honolulu on January 30, 2012 at 10:56 PM. #
waoo, so nice
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by Ester Ulaya on January 31, 2012 at 3:03 AM. #
Nice post! You look amazing in here! The trench coat looks great on you. We love it!
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by .sabo skirt. on January 31, 2012 at 7:16 AM. #
Beautiful! :)
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by Jelisaveta Djukanovic on January 31, 2012 at 1:18 PM. #
the light in the photos is beautiful, and the trench vest looks great !
great blog, definitely following !!
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by pia on January 31, 2012 at 10:31 PM. #
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!
by Life's a shoe on February 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM. #
What a great way to remix an old piece! Love this effortless look!
by Karen (littlepiecefnb) on February 4, 2012 at 11:32 PM. #
by Ashley on February 5, 2012 at 9:53 PM. #
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!
by Bunnie on February 5, 2012 at 9:54 PM. #
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!!
by Lisa on February 10, 2012 at 4:50 AM. #