Shirt: Banana Republic
Jeans: Current/Elliot
Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Clutch: Zara, old
I hope you guys had a great weekend! Mine was filled with lots of World Cup games and a great dinner with my dad for Father’s Day.
You may recognize this vest from when I wore it to the Aveda Fashion Show (here). While I love it as a dress, it isn’t really practical for my real life. Since I work in a very creative, fashion-forward environment now (a far cry from the conservative business casual attire I wore as a strategy consultant…), I decided to make this tuxedo dress more casual by layering it over a t-shirt and my favorite jeans. I know I’ve worn these jeans often on the blog, but they are so comfortable and I love the distressing. I can’t recommend them enough. My red lip and fun heels were the perfect finishing touches. Whenever I wear these shoes, someone always comments on how the heel could be used as a weapon…
By the way, I didn’t carry this bag to work, but my big laptop bag just didn’t go as well in the picture!
Have a great day!
Thanks to everyone who entered the Francesca’s giveaway! The winner is Christy Peeples DuBois! Congrats Christy!!
Linking up with DC In Style, More Pieces of Me, On the Daily Express, and Fizz and Frosting
Thanks to everyone who entered the Francesca’s giveaway! The winner is Christy Peeples DuBois! Congrats Christy!!
Linking up with DC In Style, More Pieces of Me, On the Daily Express, and Fizz and Frosting
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Whitney and Blaire
June 16, 2014 @ 12:01 pm
That is a fun vest! I love the way you mixed it up!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:52 am
Thanks Whitney and Blaire!
Merritt
June 16, 2014 @ 1:40 pm
those boyfriend jeans are perfect on you! Love them.
The Style Scribe
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:52 am
Thanks Merritt!
Lauren {Fizz and Frosting}
June 16, 2014 @ 2:24 pm
Those jeans are pure perfection on you. I love your clutch too!
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:52 am
Thanks Lauren!
Lindsay Truax
June 16, 2014 @ 2:26 pm
Cute jeans, especially with the heels.
pinkandnavystripes.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:52 am
Thanks Lindsay!!
KP
June 16, 2014 @ 2:59 pm
Omg that vest is a dress! What a great versatile piece!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:52 am
Thanks KP! It is really fun piece!
Margaret Dallospedale
June 16, 2014 @ 3:06 pm
Hi Nicole,
You look awesome.
I really love your clutch
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage Diary
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:53 am
Thanks Maggie! The clutch is so fun I had to have it when I saw it in Zara!
Michelle Nance
June 16, 2014 @ 3:34 pm
LOVE that clutch! SO fun!! A fun way to step up an amazing b&w look! Happy Monday!
xx. Michelle
http://www.themichmix.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Thanks Michelle!!
Ashley
June 16, 2014 @ 4:09 pm
I love that you styled the dress as a vest – such a creative idea and it look so cool! Those shoes are awesome, and I love that they can secretly be a weapon too :)
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Lol, Thanks Ashley! These shoes are so fun!
Who is that Girl Mo?
June 16, 2014 @ 5:46 pm
I want that vest! It looks great on you. :-)
Mo
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Thanks Mo! You are so creative that you could probably make something similar!
Rebekka Geldbart
June 16, 2014 @ 6:51 pm
Adore how you restyled that dress as a vest! Such a great idea… I need to start figuring out how to remix my closet :) You look fab as always, love!
xo, Bekka
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Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:55 am
Thanks Bekka! I just hate seeing pieces hanging in my closet being neglected. :)
Ivete Correa
June 16, 2014 @ 7:00 pm
Very creative of you to wear the dress as a vest! I love how your whole look came together. You look great! :-)
http://www.girlinahotcity.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:55 am
Thanks Ivete!
Monic Sutter
June 16, 2014 @ 7:07 pm
that clutch is just tooo cute !
xo
M
Simply Sutter
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:56 am
Thanks Monica! The clutch is really fun!
Daily Express
June 16, 2014 @ 8:54 pm
LOL at “but my laptop bag didn’t go as well.” Yeah, some things just aren’t as blog-friendly, are they? Besides, the color of the clutch is such a perfect accent to the black and white color scheme. Love the way you dressed up your tee & jeans.
Gina — On the Daily Express
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 12:56 am
Thanks Gina! I had to keep it honest!
Maggie
June 16, 2014 @ 10:17 pm
As soon as I saw that vest I thought it was your dress from the fashion show!! I seriously love how you used it in a different way – so chic and stylish! It is such a great piece and now I want one :)
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 1:02 am
Thanks Maggie! It is a fun piece, but a little short!
Brittany.Blake
June 16, 2014 @ 10:35 pm
Love how you’re wearing the dress as a vest, it really looks great, I love how you paired it with heels and distressed denim as well! Great look!
Xoxo,
Brittany Blake
Accordingtobrittanyblake.blogspot.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 1:02 am
Thanks Brittany!!
Kelsey Bang
June 16, 2014 @ 11:04 pm
that clutch is so fab! I love it! what a chic look! love all the gold details!
kelseybang.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 1:02 am
Thanks Kelsey!
Carolyn
June 16, 2014 @ 11:17 pm
amazing pumps! I love the metal heels
http://heyprettything.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 1:02 am
Thanks Carolyn!
Courtney Shields - Beauty, Style + Lifestyle
June 16, 2014 @ 11:21 pm
Beautiful color clutch! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
xo Courtney
http://www.byobeauty.com
Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 1:03 am
Thanks Courtney!
t
June 16, 2014 @ 11:37 pm
Fun clutch! It’s a great colour!
xo T.
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Nicole Layne
June 17, 2014 @ 1:03 am
Thanks T!
Samantha Tsang
June 17, 2014 @ 1:36 am
those jeans look so good on you, ive been looking for a pair of perfectly distressed jeans and i can never find anything quite like it. great outfit
xx hersilvershoes
Kate Dunphy
June 17, 2014 @ 1:50 am
Loving those boyfriend jeans and those pointy toe heels! So chic!
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Tatiana Pujol
June 17, 2014 @ 2:34 am
This outfit is beautiful Nicole! I love every piece in this look. You look stunning!!!!
http://www.weshopinheels.com
carascliche.com
June 17, 2014 @ 5:14 am
I saw the sneak peek on your insta and it was so worth the wait, perfection!
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
Francesca Giagnorio
June 17, 2014 @ 8:45 am
Really nice vest! This outfit is really perfect <3 <3
kisses
Francesca http://everydaycoffee23.blogspot.it
Margaret Dallospedale
June 17, 2014 @ 9:15 am
Have an awesome day beautiful Nicole.
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage Diary
Diana @ The Cole Collection
June 17, 2014 @ 2:10 pm
This is a great vest – nicely styled. I love a piece of clothing that is truly versatile. Oh and that clutch is gorgeous!
X Diana
http://www.thecolecollection.com
Hannah
June 17, 2014 @ 2:29 pm
I’m a huge fan of the blazer vest. Love how you used it to dress up this outfit!
Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget
Ashley Curran
June 17, 2014 @ 3:23 pm
Those heels are amazing and that bag is so cute! I need both immediately.
Ashley
http://www.minck.co
Beata B
June 17, 2014 @ 6:01 pm
You look absolutely beautiful!
http://www.fashionadventuresatanyage.com
Jessi
June 17, 2014 @ 6:44 pm
Love your lipstick and that bright blue clutch with all the neutrals! You’ve got the dressed up jeans look nailed!
Jessi
http://www.haircutandgeneralattitude.com
Angela Amores
June 17, 2014 @ 7:07 pm
I love this outfit!!! Such a great look. Love the boyfriend jeans you paired with your top as well. :) So cute. Love your look.
Angela
http://www.prettyinherpearls.com
Leslie Poynter
June 17, 2014 @ 7:33 pm
LOVE how you turned that dress into a vest! So creative!
awhite
June 17, 2014 @ 7:39 pm
Girl, you rocked this dress-as-a-vest look. I love it!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Giovanna
June 17, 2014 @ 8:01 pm
Such a cute look! Love how you turned that dress into a vest! Fun idea! Great clutch!
xx
Giovanna
http://www.HeyLoveBlog.com
Cherie James
June 17, 2014 @ 9:58 pm
Love the cobalt blue clutch! And, the distressed denim and stilettos! cherie at stylenudge.com
Lorna mai ltd
June 17, 2014 @ 10:58 pm
I never would have though of wearing a dress as a waistcoat, it looks great! You whole outfit is definitely something I would wear. I love your heels and your blueclutch! I’m co-hosting Stylish Tuesday today but there has been a problem with my link so I will include it here in case you weren’t ableto follow
http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11040855
Alice Warren
June 18, 2014 @ 12:53 am
Nicole – so clever to use this dress as a vest. Funny about your laptop bag, I don’t normally take photos with mine either – it just does not look as cute. Love that clutch – so fun!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Madeline Mihaly
June 18, 2014 @ 3:23 am
Just found your blog & I am loving your style. I think I like that dress even better as a dress!
Beautiful!
Maddy
http://cassidylou.com
Nikki
June 18, 2014 @ 3:37 am
Fabulous look! Love that vest!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Leah Behr
June 18, 2014 @ 12:58 pm
Absolutely LOVE this look! That vest is so fab! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
EatPrayWearLove
Rebecca
June 18, 2014 @ 2:37 pm
OMG you are definitely looking so high fashion in this sleeveless blazer….love it!!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Lindsey A. Turner
June 18, 2014 @ 4:14 pm
What a great idea to wear that dress as a vest! Get more bang for your buck!
Lindsey
Thrift and Shout
Girly
June 19, 2014 @ 7:33 am
totally chic outfit!!!!
Megan @ Lush to Blush
June 19, 2014 @ 4:58 pm
Oh wow, that is so cool that you are wearing a dress as a vest! It looks so amazing and unique. Very chic! I love how creative you are. I am totally going to steal this idea ;) haha
xo Megan, Lush to Blush
Johanna
June 19, 2014 @ 8:25 pm
You are killing it in this outfit…love your jeans!
Laura B @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels
June 20, 2014 @ 9:51 am
Love that vest with the jeans and clutch! Congratulations, you are one of our featured bloggers this week. Thanks for linking up!
See What Katie Wears
June 20, 2014 @ 4:25 pm
Love that dress as a vest! The proportions are perfect with the rolled jeans, big blue clutch, and arm party.
Katie – See What Katie Wears
SydneysFashionDiary.com
June 23, 2014 @ 4:34 pm
Love your outfit and that clutch is adorable. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. Have a wonderful day~
Meg Lewis
June 25, 2014 @ 9:57 pm
LOVE the tuxedo vest! Looks so chic with the contrasting denim. Your style is amazing!
xo Meg
http://meg-a-porter.blogspot.com/
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September 4, 2014 @ 12:13 pm
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