I have to admit that the last time I wore this ruffle vest, I didn’t really like my outfit that much. The ruffles just seemed…weird. And so this vest went to the back of my closet and I haven’t worn it since. Well, I felt inspired last night and decided to give this redheaded stepchild another shot. This time though, it was going to be styled as a top! With the help of two safety pins, I successfully pulled the vest together and pinned it so that there was no peekage — all you could see was a big pile of ruffles. Just the way I like it!
Surprisingly enough, I love this repurposed of the ruffle vest look! I was a bit wary that all the ruffles would’ve overwhelmed my petite frame, but I think when it’s offset with a fitted blazer and skinny jeans, the ruffles are a nice touch of volume to an otherwise sleek look. I think I might just start wearing this ruffle “vest” more often now!
And based on how much I’ve been wearing blazers lately, you can probably say that this blazer and jeans look is a quintessential fall look for me. 🙂
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Your makeshift top turned out really well! It goes really well with the blazer. Nice work.
On a different note, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your looks –because of you, I've been experimenting a lot more with colorblocking & mixing prints! ^_^
oh thank you!! you have no idea how happy that makes me!! 🙂
i love everything from the cobalt blue pants to that chanel purse – and i'm swooning over the ruffles!
This looks beautiful! I would never have guessed this was a vest, I like how you pinned it together, and I agree, in this outfit I like it more as a top vs. the vest in your first outfit in Feb!
I just love all the ruffles…and I am officially obsessed with those ASOS pants – you wear them so well!
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I'm so glad you pulled out the top again because the ruffles are SO pretty!
I love how much you changed the look of this vest! Much better!
Your pants are gorgeous!!
thanks! i think my style sense is getting better over time. thank goodness! i'm cringing looking at that old outfit, lol!
Glad you gave the ruffles another go. You look great!
I love your ruffle vest, it looks incredibly feminine and soft and definitely compliments your features. You always look fantastic Kileen! – Mar
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Giving it another shot was definitely worthy, this whole outfit looks amazing!
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I have a similar vest…love how you styled it….I will be on the hunt for colored pants this weekend, lol
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I like the safety pin idea! I would have never guessed it was a vest.
I think it looks great as a top. Smart thinking, Kileen!
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I really like your blue skinny jeans. The ruffle blouse is too pretty =)
Definitely like the vest repurposed as a shirt better than the original- so clever! It looks awesome! And I love your bright blue jeans!
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adorable K! I love how you made the vest into a top and paired it with the striped blazer. I think this may be one of my favorite looks of yours!
And in six months time you ll be cringing over this one, cant you see how wrinkled up and scruffy your skinny pants look in the picture?
u look great in those blue pants! stunning!
Fantastic blazer, Kileen!
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That's a great idea! Looks so good!
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I like it much better like this, awesome outfit.
I'm so in love with the color of those jeans!
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great ruffles!
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Love the way you paired the ruffle vest! Nice work!!! Perfect!!!
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I absolutely love this look! Great pics and you look gorgeous! <3
I can't believe this is a vest! Very cute look. I love it paired with your nude heels and the cobalt blue… mmm, cobalt blue. I love it–my favorite!!
Oh yes. I forgot to mention. I DIED laughing at the redheaded stepchild. HA! You are hilarious.
Fab outfit, the blazer adds a great edge to the ruffles. Love it.
Oooh, the ruffles are so fun mixed with a blazer. And I'm loving that color blue!!
xx Kara
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What a creative idea! You definitely can't tell that it's been pinned together, it just looks like a (adorable!) ruffled blouse. I checked out the post where you wore it the way it's meant to be worn, and I actually think it looks great styled as a vest, as well. Very cute.
beautiful 😀
hey! planning to buy mango bag. this one..http://shop.mango.com/IN/p0/mango/bags/metal-detail-quilted-bag/?id=13000087_02&n=1&s=bolsos&ident=0__0_0_1383893076139
pls help me decide which color? beige or black?
I really like the beige one actually! i love white in the wintertime as it just looks so classy and this beige is a beautiful color!